Vespaio

4.3

2578 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 58 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for business meals

Get wined and dined downtown at Chef Agostino Sciandri’s newest restaurant, located in the Emerson.

We are DTLA's premier power lunch or per theater date spot! Join us for a truly authentic italian dining experience, the likes of which will delivery your senses strait back to Tuscany.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Fish, Steak
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(213) 221-7244
Website
http://www.vespaiodtla.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Agostino Sciandri
Private party facilities
We are thrilled to offer full service event planning at our restaurant for you and up to 400 of your guests. Please get in touch today to plan your unforgettable event.
Private party contact
Elena Cali: (213) 221-7244

Location
225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
On Grand, between 2nd and 3rd Street.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,578 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vespaio offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and a "fabulous menu" near Walt Disney Concert Hall. It's perfect for pre-theater meals, showcasing fresh house-made pasta and creative dishes like Wild Boar Pasta. While service can vary, the "quiet ambience" and location make it a consistent favorite.

2,578 Reviews

C
Cherish
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tagliatelle Verdi was good. Shrimp scampi risotto was abysmal and very soupy - not a well executed risotto. Scallops appetizer was far too small a portion for the price. Only 2 for $26 dollars was a surprise. Should’ve sent the risotto back, but we were running to a show nearby after. Overall, would dine elsewhere next time.
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Edward D.
VIP
Los Angeles
16 reviews
2.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Chicken parmigiana was terrible. Dry without taste Mashed potatoes were fine service was spotty disappointing experience
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HOWARD
VIP
Los Angeles
83 reviews
3.0
83 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were disappointed in our meal and service for lunch. We ordered three courses: drinks and baguette, a salad to share and a pizza. All were delivered simultaneously rather spread out. The pizza was cold by the time we nearly finished the salad. The server had an attitude of here it is! Food overall had its usual good quality but cold pizza for lunch is not acceptable. Did mention the situation to the manager. Did offer a refund(?) but as we were leaving a little late. Unfortunate as we enjoy their food and ambiance. Thanks for reading.
1 person found this helpful
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BRADLEY
New York City
60 reviews
3.0
60 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was OK. Pizza unremarkable, not particularly good. Pasta OK. Chicken dish was fine. Olive oil served with the bread had a "best before" date of March 2023. (It's nearly 2025.) That kind of lack of detail concerns me. The restaurant was also empty at 8 pm on a Saturday night. Concerning?
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Addison
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The branzino and risotto were both delicious! We enjoyed the whole experience
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Walter
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service and ambience was great. Definitely would recommend.
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Rey
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were great. A very nice first time experience
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Claudia
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Waiter never filled up the water glsss and we kept having to find him. Service was fast and in general this is a reliable place before concert. But it’s not at all the standard for the price and location. I told the waiter it was a birthday and ordered and reminded him, and the desert came out without a candle, and we had to ask. Then it took forever to get the check and my son was thirsty because no water was refilled the whole night and we had to go out to the Disney hall to buy water. Very disappointing. I’ve been coming for years. It’s like they were discriminating us when I brought three teenagers of color and the vibe was just not the same.
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cynthia
Los Angeles
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
As a single person I was treated poorly. Not told of specials, Ltd desserts and given an edible one that was replaced. Waiter did replace my order with special when I asked. Food over priced with poor service.
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Tsukasa
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
フライドカラマリとPastaとても美味しかったです。　デザートのテラミスも美味しかったです。また行きたいです。
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FAQs

Vespaio does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Vespaio also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 221-7244.

Vespaio is rated 4.3 stars by 2578 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Additional information

Cross Street
On Grand, between 2nd and 3rd Street.
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Fish, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Agostino Sciandri
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vespaiodtla.com/
Phone number
(213) 221-7244
Private party facilities
We are thrilled to offer full service event planning at our restaurant for you and up to 400 of your guests. Please get in touch today to plan your unforgettable event.
Private party contact
Elena Cali: (213) 221-7244

Vespaio

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Porchetta

PACCHERI BOLOGNESE

Lentil Soup

Menu

What 2,578 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Vespaio offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Vespaio restaurant rated?

Is Vespaio currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information