Vespaio Menu – Los Angeles, CA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Swanky, nautically themed spot serving Cal-Italian eats in an expansive space with patio seating. Based on 557 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Vespaio 90012

Address:
225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Phone: (213) 221-7244

Website:

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Hours

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Menu

Appetizers
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Seared beef carpaccio, watercrest, fennel, large capers, parmigiano, horseradish dressing
$19.00
CHEESE ASSORTMENT $25.00
BURRATA $22.00
PARMA PROSCUITTO
Charred octopus, fingerling potatoes, green beans, olives, cherry tomatoes
$26.00
BEEF CARPACCIO
Fried calamari, zucchini, lemon zest, aioli, spicy marinara
$24.00
FRIED CALAMARI
Cheese assortment with homemade jam and crostini
$22.00
CHARRED OCTOPUS
Scallops wrapped in guanciale, grilled polenta, marinated mushrooms
$24.00
SCALLOPS $26.00
MUSSELS $22.00
SEARED TUNA $21.00
Salads
HOUSE SALAD
Organic mixed greens, balsamic dresing vine tomato
$14.00
KALE SALAD
Baby Kale, ricotta salata, cherry tomatoes, avocado, balsamic dressing
$21.00
CAPRESE SALAD
Bufala mozzarella, vine tomato, basil, boston wedge, EVOO
$24.00
ARTICHOKE CARPACCIO
Baby artichoke carpaccio, wild arugula, parmigiano, lemon olive oil dressing
$24.00
BEET SALAD
Roasted Beets, goat cheese, rucola, caramelized walnuts, red wine vinaigrette
$22.00
SPINACH SALAD
Baby spinach, crispy smoken bacon, pear, blue cheese, balsamic dressing
$21.00
Soup
LENTIL SOUP $14.00
MINESTRONE SOUP $14.00
Bread
WHOLE WHEAT
Ciabatta | baguette | focaccia
$4.50
CIABATTA $4.50
BAGUETTE $4.50
FOCACCIA $4.50
PIZZA BREAD $5.00
Pasta
TAGLIATELLE VERDI
Tagliatelle Verdi, old fashioned beef+porcini ragu
$29.00
PAPPARDELLE BOAR
Pappardelle, chianti style wild boar ragu
$29.00
CAPPELLACCI
Seafood Cappellacci, lump crab meat, arrabbiata sauce
$32.00
TOPINI LOBSTER
Potato topini, lobster,artichokes, light pink sauce
$32.00
RICOTTA RAVIOLI
Tuscan kale+ ricotta ravioli, butter, sage
$26.00
GARGANELLI
Garganelli pasta, mixed seafood, saffron sauce
$29.00
PENNE POMODORO
Penne pomodoro, basil, parmigiano
$24.00
PACCHERI BOLOGNESE
Paccheri pasta, bolognese
$29.00
MACCHERONI
Maccheroni, guanciale, fava beans, tomato concasse, aged pecorino
$26.00
KIDS PASTA $14.00
RISOTTO FUNGHI
Risotto, porcini mushrooms
$30.00
RISOTTO SCAMPI
Risotto, scampi, asparagus
$30.00
RISOTTO MIGNON
Risotto parmigiano, rosemary, filet mignon au jus
$32.00
Main
BRANZINO
Whole butterflied grilled mediterranean brazino, sauteed spinach
$38.00
SHELLFISH STEW
Seasonal fish & shelfish stew, light tomato broth,toasted garlic bread
$36.00
SALMON
Wild salmon, celery root, caponata with caper pesto sauce
$38.00
JIDORI CHICKEN
Grilled half organic jidori chicken, rosemary potatoes
$31.00
PORK CHOP
pork chop 16 oz. butter+sage, fried green tomatoes
$38.00
COSTOLETTA
Costoletta 14ox. Veal chop, porcini mushrooms, sauteed spinach
$46.00
NEW YORK STEAK
TagliataNew York Steak 12oz., rosemary potatoes
$50.00
FILET MIGNON
Filet Mignon 8oz., wild mushrooms, sauteed spinach
$56.00
Pizza
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil
$22.00
PEAR GORGONZOLA PIZZA
Pear, gorgonzola, mozzarella, toasted pine nuts, wild arugula
$24.00
MUSHROOM PIZZA
Funghi, tomato, mozzarella, mixed mushrooms
$26.00
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Pepperoni, tomato, mozzarella
$24.00
ROMANA PIZZA
Artichokes, olives, tomato, mozzarella, oregano
$26.00
SAUSAGE RAPINI PIZZA
Sausage, rapini, egg, mozzarella, chili flakes
$26.00
PROSCIUTTO PIZZA
Parma prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella
$26.00
CALZONE
Tomato, mozzarella, parmacotto ham, fresh basil
$25.00
BIANCA
Bianca, fruffle, cheese
$29.00
Dessert
APPLE COBBLER $13.00
COCONUT CHEESECAKE $12.00
CARROT CAKE $12.00
BOMBOLINI $12.00
TORTA DELLA NONNA $12.00
TIRAMISU $12.00
CREMA CATALANA $12.00
CHOCOLATE GANACHE $12.00
FRUIT TART $12.00
MIXED BERRIES $12.00
SPECIAL DESSERT $12.00
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE $10.00
HAZELNUT TRUFFLE $10.00
LIMONCELLO TRUFFLE $10.00
BOMBA $10.00
EXOTIC BOMBA $10.00
SPUMONI BOMBA $10.00
COPPA PISTACHIO $10.00
COPPA STRACCIATELLA $10.00
COPPA SPAGNOLA $10.00
ORANGE RIPIENO $10.00
LEMON RIPIENO $10.00
PEACH RIPIENO $10.00
MANGO RIPIENO $10.00
PINEAPPLE RIPIENO $10.00
GELATO $8.00
AFFOGATO $12.00
COCONUT RAPIENO $10.00
PANNA COTTA $12.00
Appetizers
BEEF CARPACCIO
Seared beef carpaccio, watercrest, fennel, large capers, parmigiano, horseradish dressing
$21.00
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA $17.00
PARMA PROSCIUTTO AND BRUSCHETTA $22.00
CHARRED OCTOPUS
Charred octopus, fingerling potatoes, green beans, olives, cherry tomatoes
$22.00
FRIED CALAMARI
Fried calamari, zucchini, lemon zest, aioli, spicy marinara
$19.00
SEAFOOD STEW
Seasonal seafood stew, toasted garlic bread, chilli flakes
$24.00
Salads
HOUSE SALAD
Organic mixed greens, balsamic dresing vine tomato
$14.00
KALE SALAD
Baby Kale, ricotta salata, cherry tomatoes, avocado, balsamic dressing
$19.00
CAPRESE SALAD
Bufala mozzarella, vine tomato, basil, boston wedge, EVOO
$21.00
ARTICHOKE CARPACCIO
Baby artichoke carpaccio, wild arugula, parmigiano, lemon olive oil dressing
$21.00
BEET SALAD
Roasted Beets, goat cheese, rucola, caramelized walnuts, red wine vinaigrette
$20.00
NICOISE SALAD
Nicoise, italian tunain olive oil, cherry tomatoes, olives, green beans, hard-boiled egg, potatoes
$24.00
SPINACH SALAD
Baby spinach, crispy smoken bacon, pear, blue cheese, balsamic dressing
$20.00
CHICKEN PAILLARD
Chicken paillard, baby rucola, avocado, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmigiano
$24.00
MARINATED CHICKEN SALAD
Marinate chicken breast, farro, corn, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes
$24.00
SALMON GRAVLAX
Salmon Gravlax,romaine, radish, capers, onions, lemon+oil vinaigrette, cream cheese crostini
$24.00
Panini
GRUYERE PANINO
Melted gruyere, parmacotto, mustard, baby mixed greens
$17.00
LAMB PANINO
Rotisserie lag of lamb, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, watercress, mustard dressing
$20.00
PORCHETTA PANINO
Roasted pork belly, romaine, tomato, avocado spread
$20.00
COTOLETTA PANINO
Breaded chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, lemon+ herb mayo
$20.00
ROAST BEEF PANINO
Roast beef, horseradish spread, cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber
$22.00
CHICKEN BREAST PANINO
Organic chicken breast, balsamic marinade, robiola, boston lettuce, charred spring onions
$20.00
PASTRAMI PANINO
Homemade pastrami, aged cheddar, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato
$21.00
CAPRESE PANINO
Caprese fior di latte mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, EVOO
$19.00
Soup
LENTIL SOUP $14.00
MINESTRONE SOUP $14.00
Bread
WHOLE WHEAT
Ciabatta | baguette | focaccia
$4.00
CIABATTA $4.00
BAGUETTE $4.00
FOCACCIA $4.00
PIZZA BREAD $5.00
Pasta
TAGLIATELLE VERDI
Tagliatelle Verdi, old fashioned beef+porcini ragu
$28.00
PAPPARDELLE BOAR
Pappardelle, chianti style wild boar ragu
$28.00
CAPPELLACCI
Seafood Cappellacci, lump crab meat, arrabbiata sauce
$30.00
RICOTTA RAVIOLI
Tuscan kale+ ricotta ravioli, butter, sage
$24.00
GARGANELLI
Garganelli pasta, mixed seasonal seafood
$28.00
PENNE POMODORO
Penne pomodoro, basil, parmigiano
$22.00
TROFIE PESTO
Trofie pasta, basil and pine nuts pesto
$24.00
LINGUINE VONGOLE
Linguini, vongole, zucchini
$28.00
PACCHERI BOLOGNESE
Paccheri pasta, bolognese
$28.00
MACCHERONI
Maccheroni, guanciale, fava beans, tomato concasse, aged pecorino
$26.00
RISOTTO FUNGHI
Risotto, porcini mushrooms
$29.00
RISOTTO SCAMPI
Risotto, scampi, asparagus
$29.00
KIDS PASTA $14.00
RISOTTO MIGNON
Risotto parmigiano, rosemary, filet mignon au jus
$32.00
Main
BRANZINO
Whole butterflied mediterranean orata, basil, diced tomatoes
$34.00
SALMON
Wild salmon, celery root, caponata with caper pesto sauce
$32.00
WAGYU BURGER
Wagyu burger, brioche bun, tomato, lettuce, homemade fries
$24.00
JIDORI CHICKEN
Grilled half organic jidori chicken, rosemary potatoes
$26.00
NEW YORK STEAK
New york steak 12oz, rosemary potatoes
$38.00
PORCHETTA
Porchetta slow roasted pork belly, rosemary tomatoes
$32.00
Pizza
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil
$20.00
PEAR GORGONZOLA PIZZA
Pear, gorgonzola, mozzarella, toasted pine nuts, wild arugula
$22.00
MUSHROOM PIZZA
Funghi, tomato, mozzarella, mixed mushrooms
$24.00
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Pepperoni, tomato, mozzarella
$22.00
ROMANA PIZZA
Artichokes, olives, tomato, mozzarella, oregano
$24.00
SAUSAGE RAPINI PIZZA
Sausage, rapini, egg, mozzarella, chili flakes
$24.00
BUFALA PIZZA
Bufala mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil
$22.00
PROSCIUTTO PIZZA
Parma prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella
$24.00
CALZONE
Tomato, mozzarella, parmacotto ham, fresh basil
$24.00
BIANCA
Bianca, fruffle, cheese
$28.00
Sides
SIDE POTATOES $12.00
SIDE GREEN BEANS $12.00
SIDE SPINACH $12.00
SIDE ASPARAGUS $12.00
SIDE RAPINI $12.00
SIDE MASHED POTATOES $12.00
SIDE FRIES $12.00
ROASTED BROC, BRUSSL SPROUTS, CAULIFLOWER $14.00
SIDE PROSCIUTTO $12.00
SIDE SHRIMP $12.00
SIDE CHICKEN $8.00
SIDE BUFFALA $12.00
SIDE ARUGULA $8.00
SIDE AVOCADO $4.00
Desserts
COCONUT CAKE $12.00
APPLE COBBLER $13.00
CARROT CAKE $12.00
BOMBOLINI $12.00
TORTA NONNA $12.00
TIRAMISU $12.00
CREMA CATALANA $12.00
CHOCOLATE GANACHE $12.00
FRUIT TART $12.00
MIXED BERRIES $12.00
SPECIAL DESSERT $12.00
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE $10.00
HAZELNUT TRUFFLE $10.00
LIMONCELLO TRUFFLE $10.00
BOMBA $10.00
EXOTIC BOMBA $10.00
SPUMONI BOMBA $10.00
COPPA PISTACHIO $10.00
COPPA STRACCIATELLA $10.00
COPPA SPAGNOLA $10.00
ORANGE RIPIENO $10.00
LEMON RIPIENO $10.00
PEACH RIPIENO $10.00
MANGO RIPIENO $10.00
PINEAPPLE RIPIENO $10.00
COCONUT RIPIENO $10.00
GELATO $8.00
AFFOGATO $12.00
PANNA COTTA $12.00
Help
___________ $0.00
FIRE $0.00
TEATHER RUSH $0.00
DONT MAKE $0.00
SEE SERVER $0.00
ADD ON $0.00
DO NOT MAKE $0.00
Daily Specials
SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI $36.00
STROZZAPRETI SPECIAL $38.00
PROSCIUTO FIGS $28.00
GRILLED CALAMARI SALAD $28.00
ARTICHOKE SOUP $14.00
BARRAMUNDI FILLET $42.00
LAMB CHOPS $48.00
SWORDFISH FILLET $42.00
Eggs
BENEDAGO $17.00
ALL AMERICAN EGGS $17.00
IMPERIAL EGGS $18.00
Omelettes
VESPAIO OMELETTE $16.00
CONTADINA OMELETTE $16.00
DEL MARINAIO OMELETTE $20.00
SHRIMP OMELETTE $20.00
Classics
BELGIAN WAFFLE $15.00
SEASONAL FRUIT $14.00
BRUNCH COLD CUTS $18.00
STEAK AND EGGS $32.00
LOX AND BAGEL $18.00
Brunch Sides
SIDE SAUSAGE $5.00
SIDE POTATOES $10.00
SIDE SMOKED SALMON $10.00
SIDE AVOCADO $6.00
SIDE WHOLE WHEAT TOAST $3.00
SIDE WHITE TOAST $3.00
Apps + Salads
WHITE ASPARAGUS SOUP $16.00
CHEESE ASSORTMENT $26.00
PROSCIUTO BRUSCHETTA $29.00
ARTICHOKE SALAD $26.00
BURRATA PROSCIUTTO $38.00
BEET SALAD
Roasted beets, goat cheese, rucola, caramelized walnuts, red wine vinaigrette
$25.00
KALE SALAD
Baby kale, ricotta salata, cherry tomatoes, avocado, balsamic dressing
$24.00
CARPACCIO DI MANZO $38.00
SEARED AHI TUNA $28.00
CRAB CAKES $32.00
SCALLOP CARPACCIO $32.00
FIRE $0.00
$0.00
DO NOT MAKE $0.00
TEATHER RUSH $0.00
Pasta
TOPINI LOBSTER
Potato topini, lobster,artichokes, light pink sauce
$32.00
RICOTTA RAVIOLI
Tuscan kale+ ricotta ravioli, butter, sage
$32.00
TAGLIATELE VERDI $38.00
PACCHERO BOLOGNESE $32.00
PAPPARDELLE BOAR
Pappardelle, chianti style wild boar ragu
$36.00
CAPPELLACCI
Seafood cappellacci, lump crab meat, arrabbiata sauce
$38.00
PENNE POMODORO
Penne pomodoro, basil, parmigiano
$28.00
CALAMARATA NORCINA $39.00
TAGLIOLINI SCALLOPS $38.00
RISOTTO MIGNON
Risotto parmigiano, rosemary, filet mignon au jus
$38.00
RISOTTO SEAFOOD $36.00
RISOTTO MUSHROOMS $36.00
FIRE $0.00
$0.00
Main
VEAL COTOLETTA $52.00
HAWAIAN PRAWNS $52.00
JIDORI CHICKEN
Grilled half organic jidori chicken, rosemary potatoes
$52.00
DOVER SOLE $58.00
FILET MIGNON
Filet mignon 8oz., wild mushrooms, sauteed spinach
$65.00
RACK OF LAMB $58.00
RIB EYE STEAK $68.00
NEW YORK STEAK
Tagliatanew york steak 12oz., rosemary potatoes
$65.00
BRANZINO
Whole butterflied grilled mediterranean brazino, sauteed spinach
$46.00
WILD SALMON $39.00
FIRE $0.00
$0.00
Valentines Prix Fixe Menu
PRIX-FIX CHARGE $96.00
CARPACCIO DI MANZO $0.00
ARTICHOKE SALAD $0.00
BURRATA MUSHROOMS $0.00
BEET SALAD
Roasted beets, goat cheese, rucola, caramelized walnuts, red wine vinaigrette
$0.00
SCALLOP CARPACCIO $0.00
CALAMARATA NORCINA $0.00
BRANZINO
Whole butterflied grilled mediterranean brazino, sauteed spinach
$0.00
WILD SALMON $0.00
NEW YORK STEAK
Tagliatanew york steak 12oz., rosemary potatoes
$0.00
APPLE COBLER $0.00
BOMBOLONI $0.00
MASCARPONE MOUSSE $0.00
MILLEFOGLIE $0.00
$0.00
TEATHER RUSH $0.00
DO NOT MAKE $0.00
Pizza
PIZZA FUNGHI $32.00
ROMANA PIZZA
Artichokes, olives, tomato, mozzarella, oregano
$32.00
TRUFFLE PIZZA $48.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: vespaiodtla.comopentable.com

Reviews

Kurt Knotts
Stopped in for dinner before we caught “Into the Woods” next door, and man— we couldn’t have picked a better spot.

Stephen Lee
Very packed here for a Thursday night! Must be doing something right! Tried their eggplant appetizer and the salmon. The salmon was cooked to perfection. Perfectly crisp on the outside and very moist and tender on the inside. Old-fashioned cocktail was very expensive but delicious! Finished off with tiramusu and headed to the Ahmanson theatre. Great stuff!

SV Durand
(This a review for the little cafe attached to the restaurant but still part of Vespaio)

Seyilogo Braithwaite
Great service with experienced waiters and a fantastic selection of wine. Food was good but not sure that it was worth the price as the portion sizes were pretty small. Pasta is made in-house. Texture was great.

jillian b
Large restaurant with nice bar seating. Great cocktail list. Fresh salads.

Shree Yerramsetti
This restaurant in the prime location of downtown LA is truly impressive. Its spacious interior boasts a large seating capacity, and the outdoor seating option adds an extra touch of charm. However, due to its size, the restaurant appears to be understaffed when it comes to attending to tables. It often takes a considerable amount of time for the staff to take orders and provide the checks. On the positive side, the restaurant offers convenient valet services for a fee of $18, allowing patrons to easily park their vehicles for up to three hours. It’s worth noting that the food prices here are slightly higher compared to similar establishments I have visited in the past. Despite this, it’s still worth giving the restaurant a try, at least once, given its appealing location and ambiance.

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Dani Ortuño Gudiño
Amazing maccheroni with pecorino.

Don Marzullo
Service was very good. He could have filled our drinks more often or served the drinks in a larger glass. The pizza was very tasty but it was supposed to be a margarita pizza not a cheese pizza with a basil leaf on top. The Wagu hamburger was probably the best burger I have ever eaten. I would definitely get that again. All in all it was a very nice meal. The restaurant itself is very pretty. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. We’ll be back!

Joyce Jan
Love their Halloween decor!! Our group visited this place after the Broad Museum. This is very conveniently located near many museums.

Stacy Moore
Tips: perfect place for happy hour after the BROAD museum. Plenty of seating in and out. Friendly staff and bartender. Variety food choices, comfortable bar seating, ordered Nosejob IPA LA, didn’t disappoint.

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