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4.7
Exceptional(9246)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 118 times today
We had a reservation at 815p. This place gets very busy. We had a great experience from start to end. From the hostess to our server, everyone did their part to make the dining experience memorable. Our server (sorry I forgot his name), gave us the best recommendations for dishes. The roasted leek and the scallop crudo were so delicious. The mushroom pizza, branzino, and the squid ink spaghetti were also amazing. And let's not forget the drinks! The search and destroy was my favorite drink. Thank you for a great birthday dinner!
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4.7
Exceptional(3818)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 33 times today
i came here for a birthday/anniversary celebration with my boyfriend and since we looked like a bunch of kids, i was ready to get ignored the whole night like we always do but it was the exact opposite. our server JC was amazing and even the freaking manager or owner was checking up on us frequently too. we always get treated like a couple of bums from other fine dining restaurants but we didnt here so thank you 🥹 this was my second time here and the food always hits, the pesto pasta was sooo good, its the kind of food that you daydream about 🤤 i tipped $26 on a $114 bill but i found out that wasnt even 25% so i felt really bad but ill be back again so ill make up for it, thank you !
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4.9
Exceptional(128)
$$$$
• Italian • Arts District
Booked 20 times today
We went there for an anniversary dinner, and the food was excellent. We had one of their pizzas and a charcuterie board. We had some of the house mixed drinks. The drinks were superb. The weight staff was kind and diligent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant
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4.7
Exceptional(5106)
$$$$
• Italian • Silver Lake
Booked 193 times today
I celebrated my 30th birthday here and it was amazing! The oyster mushroom plate and the bacarita cocktail was absolutely delicious and Hannah (with the red hair) was an incredible server who made the experience all the more enjoyable.
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4.8
Exceptional(128)
$$$$
• Italian • Arts District
Booked 17 times today
We tried this Argentinian restaurant in the Arts District yesterday, and we already know it’s going to become one of our regular spots. The people made the night. Luciano, the owner, and the whole team were so welcoming. They made us feel like family, and you can tell everyone works well together and really cares about the place. Angel, our server, had us laughing all night. MJ, one of the bartenders, was such a sweetheart, and the young man with the dimple was so kind. I wish I could remember his name! The food was delicious. I’m already obsessed with the empanadas. We haven’t had a full dinner there yet, so I’m saving the skirt steak for our next visit. It’s aged and marinated, and I can’t wait to try it. We liked the place so much that we went back just to have another bottle of the sparkling rosé. It’s Argentinian, with such lovely Pinot Noir notes. I’m a foodie and a chef, and I really appreciate a restaurant with great food, spectacular service, and a team that has such good energy. It’s been a long time since a place in LA made me feel this much at home. It gave me those family vibes I remember from the East Coast and Florida. You have to try this spot. You won’t regret it!
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4.7
Exceptional(2353)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Excellent service. Cooking is well balanced, nuanced, and elegant. So are the cocktails. By the glass wines are nicely varied. Lovely collection of amari. One of my favorite Italian spots in LA along with Antico Nuovo and Chi Spacca.
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4.4
Awesome(463)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 58 times today
Great service. We loved the drinks and porterhouse steak.
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4.5
Awesome(63)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 13 times today
The host and our waiter were both refined, polished, and attentive. Our experience from start to finish was outstanding. We will certainly return. The drinks, food, atmosphere, music, and people were exceptional.
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4.4
Awesome(211)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 50 times today
Fantastic restaurant with outstanding food. Waitstaff was very attentive, and we totally enjoyed our meal there.
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4.6
Exceptional(2871)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 42 times today
Best calamari I’ve had in years. Perfectly cooked. Beautifully balanced flavors in every dish. Vespaio is my new favorite.

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  • BrentGold
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a reservation at 815p. This place gets very busy. We had a great experience from start to end. From the hostess to our server, everyone did their part to make the dining experience memorable. Our server (sorry I forgot his name), gave us the best recommendations for dishes. The roasted leek and the scallop crudo were so delicious. The mushroom pizza, branzino, and the squid ink spaghetti were also amazing. And let's not forget the drinks! The search and destroy was my favorite drink. Thank you for a great birthday dinner!
    More info
    Bestia$$$$• Italian• Downtown
    •
    4.7
  • nancyGold
    Los Angeles •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We tried this Argentinian restaurant in the Arts District yesterday, and we already know it’s going to become one of our regular spots. The people made the night. Luciano, the owner, and the whole team were so welcoming. They made us feel like family, and you can tell everyone works well together and really cares about the place. Angel, our server, had us laughing all night. MJ, one of the bartenders, was such a sweetheart, and the young man with the dimple was so kind. I wish I could remember his name! The food was delicious. I’m already obsessed with the empanadas. We haven’t had a full dinner there yet, so I’m saving the skirt steak for our next visit. It’s aged and marinated, and I can’t wait to try it. We liked the place so much that we went back just to have another bottle of the sparkling rosé. It’s Argentinian, with such lovely Pinot Noir notes. I’m a foodie and a chef, and I really appreciate a restaurant with great food, spectacular service, and a team that has such good energy. It’s been a long time since a place in LA made me feel this much at home. It gave me those family vibes I remember from the East Coast and Florida. You have to try this spot. You won’t regret it!
    More info
    Malbec - Arts District$$$$• Argentinean• Arts District
    •
    4.8
  • Justis
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I celebrated my 30th birthday here and it was amazing! The oyster mushroom plate and the bacarita cocktail was absolutely delicious and Hannah (with the red hair) was an incredible server who made the experience all the more enjoyable.
    More info
    Bacari Silverlake$$$$• Mediterranean• Silver Lake
    •
    4.7
  • Chris
    Tahoe / Reno Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We went there for an anniversary dinner, and the food was excellent. We had one of their pizzas and a charcuterie board. We had some of the house mixed drinks. The drinks were superb. The weight staff was kind and diligent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant
    More info
    PROPAGANDA$$$$• Italian• Arts District
    •
    4.9
  • gloria
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 16, 2026
    i came here for a birthday/anniversary celebration with my boyfriend and since we looked like a bunch of kids, i was ready to get ignored the whole night like we always do but it was the exact opposite. our server JC was amazing and even the freaking manager or owner was checking up on us frequently too. we always get treated like a couple of bums from other fine dining restaurants but we didnt here so thank you 🥹 this was my second time here and the food always hits, the pesto pasta was sooo good, its the kind of food that you daydream about 🤤 i tipped $26 on a $114 bill but i found out that wasnt even 25% so i felt really bad but ill be back again so ill make up for it, thank you !
    More info
    The Factory Kitchen$$$$• Italian• Downtown
    •
    4.7
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