Vespaio

Very satisfying food, they were able to recreate fill of Trattoria!!!!!!! Everything was delicious !!!

Visited Vespaio twice this month.My first visit was with a group of 14 work colleagues. Our server was really friendly, the restaurant did a great job accommodating our large party, and food was overall good.My second visit was with family and it was kind of a mess. I ordered the same pasta as I did my first visit (no cheese as I'm lactose intolerant). It came with cheese - at the bottom of the bowl oddly - which I discovered a few bites into my pasta. As a person who is severely affected by dairy this was very disappointing. Even more disappointing was the restaurant's lack of accountability and lack of apology.Ultimately the manager comped half or our bill, which was a very generous gesture. I'm sure I'll return as I stay at the Conrad across the street regularly. Hopefully my next visit is smoother!

Over the years I have eaten at Vespaio numerous times. It is an excellent venue when I attended events at the Music Center. Food and service are very nice. This evening was another instance of their high quality.I, my girlfriend, and another couple had a very nice meal. Our waiter, Alberto, was superb. Even though it was quite busy because of the evening's Music Center events, everything went well. Properly prepared dishes arrived at the right times. The food was just what we ordered. Ah, but then we all indulged in Vespaio's excellent desserts. Much as I enjoyed them, I now fear what the bathroom scale will indicate tomorrow morning about my weight. :-)A strong recommendation and many thanks to the manager Hugo.

Four of us came for our usual lunch before a performance at the Music Center. We had pasta, chicken breast panini, homemade pastrami panini (tasted more like ham than the pastrami I'm used to), Wagyu burger (friend said there was too much pink for her liking when she had ordered medium), Minestrone soup (friend said was delicious!), Apple crumble cobbler (delicious), fruit tart (delicious) and exotic bomba of frozen sorbet that we had trouble cutting into because it was frozen solid. I had to pick it up with my fingers and bite into it because I couldn't stab it with a fork. When we told our server, he just said that's how the dessert was. We will never order it again because it wasso difficult to eat though beautiful to look at! 15% discount off the bill if you show your Music Center ticket. Now there's an added 4% business surcharge which is a wash with the 15% discount. Great service. Nice ambience in the patio, but this time there were flies flying around the middle of the room because the windows were all the way down because of the beautiful sunny day. 15 min walk to the Music Center.

This was my first time dining at this restaurant. I went here for a New Year's Eve dinner before going to see a concert at the La Philharmonic. The service was stellar, and the food was delicious. All the entrees were flavorful and tender. Beautiful Italian-style decor. We had lobster spaghetti, branzino fish, peach cobbler, beet salad, ahi tuna, basil martinis, and margaritas. The female manager and our waiter were very friendly, and accommodating and made sure we were taken well care of. Also, the owner's son came by our table and greeted us. Note: They charge a 3% percent surcharge for their employee's insurance on your bill. So make sure you are aware of the charge it's posted on the regular menu.

The location and the restaurant opens at 11AM makes it a perfect place to have lunch before a Sunday matinee at the Music Center. The baby kale salad was fresh & lightly dressed with a vinaigrette. The lamb sandwich on a baguette was warm. We enjoyed delicious Italian donuts for a sweet finish. Our table was serviced efficiently by a beverage person, the server and a person who cleared empty dishes.

I waited until the last minute to make a pre-theatre dinner reservation in the area before seeing a show at the Ahmanson Theater, so I was relieved to see that Vespaio had some tables available. When we arrived, it wasn't very busy and there were lots of empty tables -- but it very quickly filled up, as there was also a show that night at Disney Hall. We thought the ambiance was really cute and glamorous and we were excited about the menu. I partially chose the restaurant because it listed gluten-free pasta as an option on the menu (some places you have to ask for it, it's not advertised). Our server came over to greet us right away and get our cocktail order and our water preference. A runner/bus boy then came over right afterwards and asked us what kind of water we'd like, and when we told him our waiter was already getting it, he still asked us what we'd like and then came right back with a pitcher. Yet another person came to deliver my friend's espresso martini, and paused to make sure she had the right table -- because, as she said, some tables had been added that night. I'd noticed that our two-person table felt a little snug when we got seated right next to another couple who seemed to be on a date, but then we really noticed it when another couple got seated on the other side of us. Once everybody started to order, the staff were kind of all bumping into each other and swerving around each other to deliver to the tables that were so close together. The ordering process went smoothly -- the waiter even made a suggestion for my friend's pizza, and answered my questions about gluten. I asked for a small taste of a white wine I wanted to try, but I was already halfway done with my food by the time it arrived. Fortunately I liked the wine and saved my other half of food for me to enjoy with my full glass once I got there. My friend enjoyed her mushroom pizza and I was satisfied with the gluten-free maccheroni dish I ordered (although I didn't love the preparation of the guanciale). Getting black pepper for our side of mashed potatoes was a challenge, but again, they were getting really busy. We finished our entrees with plenty of time, so we asked to see the dessert menu, which came quickly. My friend ordered another cocktail and we ordered a gelato to split, me with a cappuccino. While we waited, a woman -- maybe a manager? -- was checking in on the tables around us to see what the diners were waiting for, and made sure that we'd already placed our dessert order. (She retrieved the check for the table next to us, too.) My friend got her lemon drop and we got our gelato dish, with just the cappuccino left to arrive. Then disaster struck. A runner came over with a to-go cup of hot cappuccino, and when he went to place it on our table, something happened and the cup tipped over and the whole hot cup of coffee dumped on my leg -- soaking my dress, tights, shoes, and purse (which had been on the floor because there was nowhere else to put it).I jumped up and pushed my chair back and just kept saying, "Oh god, oh god" and grabbed all the napkins I could reach. I don't remember the server saying he was sorry but it was a bit chaotic and there might've been a language barrier there. We soaked up all the cloth napkins we could find but I was still dripping so I grabbed my purse and went to the ladies' room to clean myself up. I was such a mess I just had to take my dress off and rinse it out in the bathroom sink, standing there in my underwear. There was nothing I could do about my tights except wear them wet.A woman named Elena came in to check on me and ask if I needed anything, offered me Neosporin for my burned leg but I just asked for a big of ice. By this time, it was getting close to showtime and we were going to have to leave. I got a couple more spoonfuls of gelato, but I never got my cappuccino. My friend told me they'd told her that there wouldn't be a bill for dinner, so I appreciate the restaurant doing the right thing. Elena also gave me the restaurant's business card with her number on it and offered that I could leave my name and number. She also offered to cover any dry cleaning, but fortunately what I was wearing was dark-colored and not that fancy. I was just kind of in shock and very uncomfortable. One of the other women who'd helped us that night offered me a cookie to go. My face fell as I had to tell her I have celiac.In the end, my leg was fine and everything washed out of everything (although I thought I stunk up the theater like a coffeehouse). I know it was just a mistake and there was no malice intended, and the staff seemed to generally feel bad about it. I think it was foolish of them to try to pack more people in there than they could comfortably serve, and I hope they took this as a learning opportunity and will adjust accordingly. I'm not sure I'd return for a pre-theatre dinner but I might try sitting at the bar for happy hour.

My husband and I attended an special event, so the food was a long table of pre-selected appetizers. The good...it's a beautiful restaurant with a great location near museums and performance halls. Staff was efficient. The not so good...the apps were pretty, but bland. Drinks were way overpriced. Valet only, and that's pricey as well. We probably wont return.

Such a great experience. I'm so glad we came after going to The Broad (Modern Art Museum) which is right across fr each other. Ambiance was beautiful. Nice light setting for a romantic night out, or simply w/ your friends for a good time.Food was amazing!! Loved everything honestly. You can't go wrong. Just depends on what you're feeling. My friends and I had ordered 3 diff pastas, & a margarita pizza. We all ate it family style, so it was nice to try a little of everything. Service was just as great as well!! The servers were friendly, attentive & consistent. I highly recommend coming here for a night out or even for lunch. Keep up the fantastic service & food Vespaio!!

Before our concert at the Disney concert Hall, we wanted to grab a quick bite. Walking around, we came across Vespaio and they have happy hour till 7 pm!!The menu looks great and the prices are very reasonable. I ordered a glass of Cabernet, we ordered calamari with zucchini, roasted broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. We also ordered a mixed mushroom pizza and the ahi tuna with roasted veggie. The food came out very quickly and very delicious. The service was outstanding. The vibe of the restaurant is relaxing, casual and cozy. A great place to hang out in the evening.Since the service was so prompt, we were able to eat everything without rushing too much and made it to the concert hall tour at 6:30 pm. Now we have this good place to stop by before the next LA Phil concert!