Vespaio

"If you are going to Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Zipper Concert Hall, The Museum of Contemporary Art, and The Borad Museum, you should stop by Vespaio. They served delicious Italian cuisine and modern envience. I ordered Beet Salad, Pea Soup, Sea bass, and Garganelli."

"I just called the restaurant to resolve an issue I was upset about because I don't like leaving one-star reviews before trying to reach out. The person on the other end of the line HUNG UP on me while I was still talking, and only said coldly "your welcome" when I said my concerns and thanked her for looking into it. No assuring that it wouldn't happen again and NO apology. she needs to be retrained. Imagine treating a customer like that who is trying to go out if their way to try to spare you a bad review. I was professional and polite and explained that when I ate at their restaurant, I tried the Carpaccio and told the server that I didn't want it if it was raw meat. He assured me it was NOT raw meat. Of course when it came I assumed it was cured meat because of what he told me. I ate it and was ill after and now I am worried I have a bug and my Dr. has ordered tests. DO NOT eat the Carpaccio, as she confirmed IT IS RAW MEAT NOT CURED and will likely make you ill, as it did to me. The server lied to me and I can't imagine why, I would of ordered something else. I have noticed the Carpaccio is not on the online menu and is only on the in person menu which is weird and make me think they are trying to hide the fact they serve raw meat. The pizza is good here and I liked the atmosphere, but unfortunately the serving staff are very rude and lie. Good luck working in customer service to the lady I spoke to on the phone."

"The food was OK. Somewhat pricey for very average pasta dishes. Not sure if my expectations were high or Italian pasta can sometimes be overrated for what it is. I've been to some very good Italian restaurants where they also have in house made pastas, and the execution was great, the ingredients creative. Here it was just OK. Not blowing anyone's mind though tastewise. Had a lobster pasta, the Potato Topini, which was a bit average. Also a guanciale (similar to pancetta, but cheek) wrapped scallop over polenta squares--not sure that's the best way to serve polenta or scallops. Kind of an odd texture combo. The service was very good. The servers very attentive. The setting was also sophisticated as its in the middle of downtown LA among the sleek skyscrapers, by a grassy courtyard with olive trees, and across from the busy Broad Museum. There's a lot of great food dining options around DTLA. Problem is choosing the right option for the time."

"We came here after a show because it was conveniently located near the venue and we liked the vibe of the place. We got the fried calamari and focaccia bread as appetizers, beet soup, and risotto with filet mignon au jus. Everything was good except the beet soup. To be fair, I had never had beet soup before and did not expect it to be sweet. Luckily the focaccia and calamari filled me up and satisfied me. My husband loved his risotto with filet mignon. The service was also good. The food is a little pricey, but I would still consider going back to try other menu items because of its conevient location near The Broad, MOCA, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall."

"Stopped in for dinner before we caught “Into the Woods” next door, and man— we couldn’t have picked a better spot. Service is terrific, the space is airy and cozy, and the food is just excellent. Creative specials, fresh ingredients, all prepared to perfection. The cocktails were great too! Prices were right about what you’d expect for the area, but you sure do get what you pay for. I’d love to come back the next time I’m in the area."