Ospi Venice does a great job and I'm glad to have tried them at last. I had enjoyed restaurant Jemma di Mare in Brentwood and imagined their sister Ospi would also be a hit. Ospi is a bit more Americanized, and they do that very well. Spacious and gets crowded, so a reservation is a good idea. Fun cocktails and a variety of wines to choose from, if you're so inclined. The Chef's Negroni is a soothing, smoky and somewhat sweet cocktail that starts with cathedral mezcal. I loved it. We ordered a several dishes - and let's start by saying you must try the ricotta. 'Whipped cheese, sea salt' does not do it justice, but it's wonderful and perfect to share. The Beef Tartare is another winner, served with crispy potato and parm. It's pretty huge, and rich, and conveniently cut into pieces for easy sharing. The crunch potato chips on top are a nice finish. A creative take on a classic, purists might wonder what's going on, until they taste it. The Caesar is huge and great to share, too, as well as the Crispy Rhode Island Calamari. These are more in the department of comfortable staples, but are delicious crowdpleasers, nonetheless. Of the entrees we ordered, everyone seemed to like mine the most: Malloreddus (bbef cheek, ragu napoletano, thyme, toscano). It sounded a bit quirky, but inviting. The server gave it a bit thumbs up, so I'm glad to have ventured this way. Served over the small pasta pieces that you can watch being made closer to the front of the restaurant. The Lemon Tagliolini features lobster 'fry diavolo', basil and pistachio. Not too spicy, and the lobster and pasta were perfectly cooked. The cannelloni was perhaps the one entree that, while good, did not rise above 'just fine'. Perhaps the flavors were a bit toned down that night, or maybe overwhelmed by the gorgeous Sorrentina blanket of mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil. Dessert was good, and the DIY affogato was delicious. Noteworthy service, and a friendly sometimes boisterous energy in the restaurant help make for a fun dining experience. read more

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We were at Ospi for Mother's Day celebration. We started with the biscuit and kale salad. I'm a kale lover but this salad was one of the best I have had. Next was Copione pizza with a super thin crust and beautifully balanced sauce. Spicy Rigatoni was not spicy at all but delicious. I was a little disappointed by the Breakfast carbonara. Poached egg on top of the pasta is not the best choice. Overall our experience was great and we will definitely go back if we are in the area. read more

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place is mid. had our reservations canceled at felix so had to settle for here. pasta took an hour to come out, vs pizza which came out in 5 minutes. not worth it and tbh spend your money somewhere else. read more

Good Italian food but not so great. I've tried way better Italian food in the LA area than Ospi. However, the service here was great 10/10! Our waiter was very attentive and was always checking up on us. Believe it or hard to find good service nowadays. Pricing for this restaurant is fair and reasonable. Serving size might be small for a heavy eater. Overall, I give Ospi 4/5 stars! read more

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Had a reservation for 9:00 and somehow still waited 25 minutes while there were multiple open tables. Food came out cold, so the provolone wasn't good. Seems like they premade it and had it sitting out for a while. Pizza was okay, pasta was actually good, so credit where it's due. Service was pretty bad, to be honest. We waited another 25 minutes just to get someone for the check. She seemed like she'd rather be anywhere else, and disappeared. Overall, for the price, it felt pretty underwhelming. I came here before, but this time it was extremely disappointing. read more

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We tried out Ospi in person finally after only ever ordering their spicy rigatoni via Uber eats lol. The place itself is nice inside, with plenty of seating. There's also metered street parking outside and at the time we went, it wasn't hard to find a space close by. We ordered this ricotta toast (DELICIOUS AND RICH), the ceasar salad (which wasn't really like a ceaser salad at all, but it was still good), spicy rigatoni (delicious; a classic), the meatballs (ehhh, it was okay), the cacio y pepe (good flavor but too al dente for my liking), and the crispy provalone (great!! tasted like a better version of a mozzarella stick). We were super full at the end of this feast. service was good. clean restrooms in the back of the restaurant. something cool is that you get to watch them make their noodles right in the dining area too!! all in all I would love to come back here again. read more

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From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with nothing but smiles and great vibes. Jacob was an absolute pleasure and made us feel so welcome from start to finish. From the appetizers and salad to our entrées, everything was beautifully plated, and the chefs really know what they're doing here. The whole experience was wonderful, and I'm definitely coming back. Jacob truly went out of his way to make sure we felt comfortable and taken care of. We were celebrating a birthday at our table, and he made sure she felt extra special and had the best birthday possible. We also my son and I snuck away from our table to have tequila shots of casa amigos Jacob know how to keep a secret lol. Btw my son is 26. read more

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The perfect place to go for consistent food but be wary of overcooked pasta. My go to order is the spicy rigatoni, which is always cooked perfectly. The last time I went to Ospi, I tried the lobster lemon tagliolini and the pasta was extremelty overcooked and barely had any lobster - which is so disappointing for such a pricey dish. The steak was perfectly cooked and the arugula salad added the perfect amount of freshness to our dishes. The brussel sprouts tasted like they were deep fried and topped with more oil, so I'd skip it the next time. read more

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Loved getting to eat outside here -- we had the outdoor area to ourselves even though the inside was quite busy. It did take a while to get service. But the server apologized and then was very attentive from that point forward. We ordered the Brussels, the kale salad and the spicy rigatoni. The Brussels were. "B" -- the kale salad was amazing and the star of the show was the spicy rigatoni with the vodka sauce. Delicious. The portions weren't huge but were plenty for the two of us. Normally we have so much left over when going out for Italian. Not the case here which was good since we are on vacation and don't want to be wasteful. Prices are $$$ but that seems to be the case everywhere in Venice, Santa Monica and Marina Del Ray areas. Recommend trying this spot. read more

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The vibes of the place were pretty good indoors, but I wouldn't come here if you want to do a dinner for 2. The tables were so close together I had to speak really loud in order to be heard by my friend. The larger tables with the booth seemed to be more comfortable but the tables in the middle section were just super close together. The other tables also had a little handle for purses which were neat but our table didn't have it which was a bummer. Our waitress was very nice and cut in at the perfect moments and checked in regularly. The food itself was good but nothing crazy. I honestly wish for the price of the calamari we got a little more, but it was still pretty good! Nothing really stood out as being absolutely amazing between the things we ordered, but if I had to pick one I really enjoyed it was the brussel sprouts. Plenty of parking options like street parking, valet, or lots around. read more

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Capione Pizza was 10/10 it is a very thin crust pizza - very crispy and spicy. We also ordered the Caesar salad, 1/2 Spicy Rigatoni- creamy sauce and semi thick noodles; we did order during happy hour so I think the 1/2 size is on the happy hour menu. We also ordered the Meatball Parm Fett'unta- this is served over a thick bread with meatball sauce and cheese. The meatballs were delicious. I also had a glass of their red blend. It took the team awhile to take our order but they were friendly. Plenty of patio dining, btw if you're there for happy hour it's only available in the patio or at the bar (high top). read more

Came back and had a similar experience like last time - food was good but service was only so-so. And with service I am referring more so to the wait time and having to wait an excessive amount of time even when you have a reservation. We still enjoy the food and will probably come back. And we still left a 25% tip. read more

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Decided to come back here and try this place again after a subpar first experience and was pleasantly surprised with how much better everything was from the food to the staff. Special shoutout to the manager D'Andrew for ensuring customers have a great experience. Ambiance outside was really nice. They have heaters for when it's a bit chillier. Waiter was super friendly and attentive despite having to cover so many tables. Food: Raschiatelli: 11/10 Not what I was expecting in the best way. The meat was so tenter, the breadcrumbs added a nice crunch, and the noodles were delicious. Perfectly cooked and the cheesy sauce was a great flavor. Highly recommend this dish more than anything!! Garlic Bread: 8/10 Good starter but not very garlicky. Japanese Eggplant: 8.5/10 Nice spicy sauce and I love eggplant. Very good dish! Funghi pizza: 9/10 The pizza is very thin but comes out with such a great crisp. The cheese on this pizza was really strong and created a great flavor combo with the mushrooms and caramelized onion. read more

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SO GOOD. And amazing service- our waters were never empty and food came out so fast! The food is great always love the spicy rigatoni. Recommend sharing to try things - the Cacio e Pepe pizza is rly good!! read more

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My first visit to Ospi was a few years ago when they had first opened in Venice. While the recommendations were strong, my experience was less than. That said, I always like to give grace to a newer restaurant understanding that they may be working through the "new restaurant" quirks. I moved to San Diego shortly thereafter, so it took me a while to make my way back, however, I finally made my way back on an LA weekend getaway.  We walked right in for lunch and were sat immediately with our choice of indoor or outdoor. I will say, the ambiance inside is a little lack luster, so we opted for the patio which in fairness... isn't much better. While no wait sometimes makes me nervous, especially given my first experience, I am happy to report that the food was exactly what I was hoping for. Given there were only two of us, we decided to order modestly and split one appetizer and two entrees  -- 1. Fried Provolone 2. Margherita Pizza 3. Spicy Rigatoni  All I have to say is, step aside mozzarella sticks!!! There's a new sheriff in town and its provolone. The fried provolone had to be one of my favorite appetizers I've had at an Italian restaurant. If you like cheese, this is for you. The portion size is generous with two full rounds, served with a side of their spicy vodka sauce.  The spicy vodka sauce is truly top notch. We enjoyed it so much on the provolone, it influenced our decision to order the spicy vodka rigatoni. The pasta was cooked beautifully, with a good bite to it. And while I'd say the pizza was the least impressive item we consumed, it was still by far one of the better pizzas we've had (and we've had a lot).  I'll admit our service/server was a bit odd, but she was attentive and kind - and that's really all I can ask for. Spitting distance to the Venice Boardwalk and down the road from Abbot Kinney, it's a great location to pop into for a solid meal while exploring. read more

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Love this place right by the beach in Venice. I've only visited for apertivo hour a few times so I can usually find street parking, there's also a parking garage very close to the restaurant. Happy hour is the cheat code since it's not as crowded. By the end of happy bout the place is packed! My go to is one of the aperol spritz or the expresso martini. We typically order a ton of things and share it, my favs are the chili tahini cauliflower, the olives, almonds and fries, kale salad and the spicy rigatoni...everything is fresh, flavorful and well presented! read more

Went to Ospi yesterday for a 3 pm reservation. Our waiter was very friendly and even offered us the happy hour menu, which included half portions of a few items we were planning to order from the dinner menu. We ordered the kale salad, rigatoni, cacio e pepe, and the crispy provolone. Unfortunately, the food came out really cold. The only dish we genuinely enjoyed was the kale salad. I'm not sure what went wrong, but it was disappointing, especially since pasta is what this place is known for. Overall, it was a confusing and unpleasant experience, and I probably won't be returning after being served cold pasta. read more

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Second time at this location in the same month! It was very consistent and outstanding food. If you want good pasta, pizza and amazing apps come here! The ambiance is also very nice and warm. The service could be a bit more attentive but so can the rest of restaurants in LA- in comparison to LA they have good service food came out in a timely manner. All the pasta is house mad and it's delish!!! I do not feel like I'm super stuffed and heavy even after eating a lot either which is great! Eating any processed carbs usually doesn't go well with me but this spot feels like all the ingredients are fresh! My fav dish is the japanease eggplant, literally so good and unique! The spicy vodka sauce pasta- def has a kick which I loved 10/10 the pasta was cooked to perfect and great portion of sauce to pasta ratio Pizza - super crispy and yummy very well made and I felt like I could eat the whole thing! Ricotta nudi- is a special but super delish, relatively mild in flavor compared the vodka sauce but the brown butter sage is smooth and light which is perfect!!! The pasta it self is literally indescribable! AMAZING! read more

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I give this place 5 stars because of the atmosphere, location, service and food. The Venice location has a nice hip vibe mixed with upscale vibe infused with cool beach-side vibes. I live nearby and the place stays packed on the inside. The 'covid' patio is always full as well and because of this, it's been on my list to try. The inside is spacious but was full so we sat at the bar. The service was wonderful. The bar area was nice with a lowered work area which seemed to put some distance between the bartenders and barbacks and those seated at the bar. Great setup. We had the Pepe-Roni pizza and the Beef Tartare. Both very pleasing. The pizza was different than the normal NY Style pepperoni or the napoletana style. The crust edge was crisp and very thin with the toppings cooked to perfection. The Tartare was served on soft bread and the mixture of flavors were the most delightful. read more

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I'm giving Ospi Venice 5 stars, but I do want to say it's more like 4.75. It was near perfect but I need to deduct and i'll tell you why. But in case you don't want to read my novel here's the TL;DR: Amazing anitpasti with meatballs and cauliflower, probably some of the best italian entrees i've ever had with the hot honey (copione) pizza and chicken parm, epic cocktails but disastrous dessert. Not enough to lose a whole star because that pizza and that parm were WOW but enough that I needed to talk about it. Great service, a little tight on the interior but still a stunning setting. Definitely going back. Details, Here we go: We did Ospi Venice for Dine LA! Pre-fixe menu, 3 courses and then cocktails. I love Dine LA, it's the perfect opportunity to experience a restaurant for the first time and for them to feature their best dishes and feature they did. Everyone knows with Dine LA, you and your friends all get something different and share, so for the first course we went with the Neopolitan Meatballs and the Cauliflower. We had heard excellent things about the crispy provolone, so add that to your list, but we wanted to be mindful of our cheese intake (adult things, you know?). The meatballs were spectacular - full of flavor and the very opposite of dry (trying not to use the "m" word. Spectacular start. The cauliflower was a nice surprise. They came in a sauce called "calbrian chili tahini" which was very good, made you forget you were eating cauliflower. The dates were a nice compliment, the sweet to the savory, I just wish they were more prominent in the dish because the flavors worked well together. For our entrees, we had one of the best hot honey pizzas i've ever had EVER and probably the best chicken parm I've ever had EVER. Their Capione Pizza was absolutely delicious. There's nothing more to say about that. The chicken parm surprised me and that's because you had to order the pasta as a side which i'm not used to. Usually when I get chicken parm, it automatically comes with spaghetti so I was confused....then it came out. This chicken parm is massive. How they cooked this beast of a dish without drying it out is beyond me, and yes...I know they flatten it...but he was a thick boyyy. Look at the pictures, I promise I'm not lying. Honestly, I'm going back to Ospi Venice for these two dishes. They were divine and totally eclipsed the bad part. Here's the bad part: Dearest Ospi Venice, My newest friends.... I know you had a surplus of cookies, and that's why you put them on the Dine LA menu, but to serve rock-hard room temperature cookies after that dining experience? No. You could've warmed them up... added ice cream and made them a-la-mode.. but you did not. It was such a let down after that spectacular meal. So disappointing. Luckily the Pizza and the Chicken Parm saved you. Cocktails were stunning. We had Orange wine and a Lusty Martini which were both so good, a second glass was necessary. Overall....excellent service, great atmosphere (a little tight but I get it), spectacular dinner if we ignore the disastrous cookie situation which we 100% should. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. read more

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The parking behind the building was up to $30 and the other parking across the street was $10. The lunch menu was good- $25 for one appetizer and One main dish, but when we went there for Bday party the Bday cake didn't come out for over an hour and half- everyone was done eating- so we didn't even get to do a Birthday cake but of course the service fee was there. prb perfect for small lunch but not for a big group or special occasion. read more

Ospi Venice - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

Come here for the vodka sauce, and stay for the vodka sauce. The vodka sauce is the star of the show here! Get it in as many vessels as you can: pasta, pizza, provolone, etc. Reservations were pretty easy day-of for dinner on a weekend. Inside, the restaurant was lively and definitely crowded but fun. Here is what we ordered: Linguine: buttery and not overwhelmingly fishy at all. You can tell the fish is there but it doesn't demand attention. Milder, fresher flavor than the rigatoni Spicy rigatoni: can be not so spicy with chili flakes on side, which is what we opted to do. Sauce was great. The star of the show really is the vodka sauce. When we finished the rigatoni I started eating the vodka sauce by the spoon like a soup! Vodka pizza ($31): a good vehicle for more vodka sauce, but that is all it was for us. Super super thin crust, not like other pizzas. I was expecting thin, but I wasn't expecting this thin! It felt more like a flatbread. That being said, we did appreciate how light the pizza was, compared to the otherwise dense meal. They accommodated our spicy-phobic friend by putting the pickled Fresno chiles on one half of the pizza. That was nice. The chiles were like a spice bomb! I don't think the pizza was worth the price, given how small and simple it was. I was happy to try this new Venice staple and now I finally understand the hype. The vodka sauce is really good! This probably isn't going to be a restaurant that stays in my mind forever, but I would recommend it to someone in the area. read more

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Ok experience. Crowded restaurant kind of felt like a factory. Good food. Be careful of the lemon lobster (fra diavolo) pasta. So spicy it was almost inedible. read more

Where Do I Begin? A Valentine's Birthday to Remember at Ospi Venice! Ospi Venice has officially earned a spot as one of my absolute favorite Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. My foodie son introduced me to this gem on my Valentine's birthday in 2024, and I was completely blown away. From that first visit, it became a must-return spot for our date nights and Venice outings. Even from the street, Ospi had that vibe--a perfect mix of upscale yet relaxed, stylish yet approachable, with an energy that seemed to spill right out onto the sidewalk. Inside, the restaurant was buzzing--packed with fellow food lovers soaking in the Valentine's Day magic. They offered a pre-fixe menu for the evening, but in true Ospi fashion, it was thoughtfully curated to allow personal choices. I loved that balance--it helps with the evening's flow but still lets diners feel in charge of their own experience. For this special dinner, I let my son take the lead in ordering (as he never steers us wrong), and WOW--he nailed it. To kick things off, every table was welcomed with a glass of pink champagne (how perfect is that for a Valentine's birthday girl?), along with their ricotta fett'unta and black truffle arancini--a dreamy start. My son then rounded out our antipasti with Crispy Provolone, Kale Salad, Neapolitan Meatballs, and Japanese Eggplant. Each dish was more flavorful and addictive than the last--we were in foodie heaven. Our drinks flowed into a round of delicious wine and Negroni cocktails, perfectly timed with our Chicken Parm, Branzino Filet, and Raschiatelli for the main courses. Tapas-style is how our family rolls, and even with personal plates, we shared it all. Every bite was next-level good--Ospi just gets it. Our server was upbeat, knowledgeable, and timed everything to perfection. We never had to wait, yet never felt rushed--a perfect rhythm. I especially loved the open-air kitchen, where we could watch the chefs in action--it added such life and energy to the room and added to the feeling that you're part of something special here. And on the wall? The cutest pink neon sign that read, "feed me pasta & tell me I'm pretty." As someone celebrating her Valentine's birthday in a pink dress, let's just say I felt seen. And of course--dessert. We did it up right with Lemon Budino, Nutella Mousse, and Cannoli, all shared among us. My birthday candle came tucked into the mousse, just in time for my family to break into song. (And yes, if my wish had been for an unforgettable meal filled with love and laughter, it came true right then and there.) Thank you, Ospi, for not just that incredible night, but for every delicious memory since. We love you and can't wait for the next visit! read more

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How do you go from five stars to one. Start with the portion size. I've been coming here for over three years and have told many people about this place. I went today to get the spaghetti pomodoro which I've had over ten times.(great sauce will always bring me back) Anyway they changed it from spaghetti to capellini which is okay, though I do prefer the spaghetti. When the dish came out it was like half the size that you usually get. It almost looked like an appetizer. And to top it off, the sauce was kind of bland today. Not sure if there was a new cook or not. Should I have said something while I was there, hindsight I should've. Not sure what happened to this dish. read more

This was a solid meal made even lovelier due to great service. We sat outside in their parklet. After a bumpy start where it looked like we had been forgotten, the experience took a lovely turn. Profuse apologies and a free appetizer were was sent our way. Service after that was on point and super considerate. Food was good, everything we ordered was solid and met our expectations. We were excited to see the Orange County location open up! read more

Longggg wait but super worth it. I'm afraid we were a little hangry, which was quickly remediated by a margarita pizza and 4 glasses of champagne on the house (thanks Ospi!). It was very busy at 8:30pm on a Friday, but the ambience was great--dimmer lighting and great service. We ordered a lot. Started with crispy provolone and kale salad. The kale salad I can't recommend enough, definitely try it. Mains we had the Raschiatelli, vodka sauce pasta, and chicken parm. The Raschiatelli was my favorite of the pastas--perfect chew and crunch pairing. The chicken parm was also sooo good. Def try this place if you have the patience to wait for a table!! read more

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Delightful patio experience. Party of 3 on a Saturday at 6pm for a friends birthday Heaters were on, service was prompt and the offerings were excellent. We ordered 4 different items: First, the sausage pizza with caramelized onions--the pizza was tasty--thin crust, fresh toppings and the Fresno chili was a nice touch. We were encouraged to order the kale salad and it was delicious. Everything meshed together well, the kale was well marinated and everything chopped the same size made the salad lovely. As promised the spicy rigatoni was a hit, perfect amount of spice, soft and fresh pasta. Last, but certainly the star of the show was the chicken Parmesan--easily the best chicken Parmesan I ever did have, perfectly breaded and buttery, moist chicken and the best sauce--we liked that it was served in a pan. Generous chicken cutlet, very fresh basil garnish. Jessica was our server and she kept our water glasses full and made several rounds to check up on us. We had a great time. read more

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Ospi is incredible! I came for a team dinner, so I got to try so many things, and everything was so good! The eggplant was my absolute favorite, but the vodka pizza, spicy rigatoni, kale salad, and branzino were some more highlights. Service was also incredible, and they did a great job catering to the group. read more

Ospi Venice - Crispy Provolone - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

I have only been here 1 time. This is what we ordered: Spicy rigatoni with roasted chicken Copione Pizza Kale Salad Tagliatelle Bolognese Calamari Tiramisu Brownie All in all, I really enjoyed the meal here. The highlights for me were the kale salad (super refreshing with a great dressing) and the spicy rigatoni. The house made pasta made a huge difference in taste and texture. The pizza is super thin like a Neapolitan and it was really good along with the tagliatelle bolognese. The calamari was OK - it was neutral for me as was the tiramisu. The brownie on the other hand was a great way to round out this meal. Our server was attentive and gave us some good recommendations on amount of dishes we did family style and the type of pasta to try. Would for sure recommend! read more

Sophie absolutely made our night at Ospi. Super friendly, super on it, and just had great energy from the start. We basically trusted her with the menu and she did not miss. Every recommendation was a hit--like the kind of dishes you keep talking about on the way home. She knew exactly what to steer us toward and made the whole experience feel effortless. Honestly, service like that just hits different. Great food is one thing, but Sophie made it fun. 10/10 would come back and definitely asking for her section again. read more

I came here for brunch recently with my family and overall had a good experience. We ordered the biscuit ($7; housemade, served with whipped ricotta and raspberry jam), kale salad with chicken ($26; almond dressing, parmigiano, avocado, herbs), lemon ricotta pancakes ($19; whipped coconut, raspberry, and guava syrup), copione pizza ($26; soppressata, honey, chili), and the spicy rigatoni ($25) for 4 people. My favorites were the biscuits and kale salad with chicken; the spicy rigatoni was simple but flavorful; my least favorites were the copione pizza and lemon ricotta pancakes (not bad, but didn't stand out either). The service was very friendly and professional, and the interior was bright and chic. Overall, I'm glad I gave them a try! read more

Great meal. Had heard the name but was pleasantly surprised by the quality, and now I'm mad I didn't come here sooner. We went for a light dinner and drinks, with the kale caesar, cauliflower, and the special corn pillow pasta thing, with a glass of Pinot and the Hot Girl Summer to drink. The food was excellent, but the corn pasta was next level. I had to remind myself to hold conversation instead of just shoving them in my face. The kale salad was good enough to eat every day - fresh produce, great flavors. I didn't love the Hot Girl Summer and will try a different cocktail next time. Not bad. Just not what I was looking for tonight. Loved the staff. Tables were quite small and spaced close to each other, so I hope the table next to us enjoyed overhearing our conversation :) read more

Very disappointed considering the average star rating. The food was OK; Italian food is generally a dime a dozen unless you find a gem and this one was not. What was so disappointing was the service and the culture of the staff. I sat at the bar this evening. I was never greeted, meanwhile two young men were very busy cleaning glasses and doing their part. A young lady was with a clipboard seemingly doing inventory. About 10 minutes in I asked for help and she came up to me. She handed me a menu and walked away back to her clipboard. About another 5-10 minutes in I finally asked if there was someone who would be serving me and she said she would. I mentioned that if she was too busy with inventory that I could work with someone else and she acknowledged that it was no problem and she would help. I placed my food order and it was delivered by kitchen staff. She never once came back to follow up. I had to ask the men cleaning glasses to give me water refills. I finished my meal and again, never, ever had anyone follow up. She had apparently left her clipboard and was in the kitchen using her phone. I finally had to ask another young man to check me out. I noticed this was similar in the main dining room. Rarely saw wait staff roaming. Instead, many were huddled in the kitchen laughing and having a good time. Considering that several Italian restaurants nearby had similar ratings, I do not recommend going to Ospi Venice. read more

If I was just ranking the cannolis, I would give this place five stars, they are fantastic. I've been there now a couple times and I would say it's a bit inconsistent. Some items on the menu are somewhat tasty and many leave you wondering why you stopped by. I will say the staff is very friendly. My biggest concern is the fact that many of their items have corn syrup in them and my pizza came out quite raw. This place receives three stars based on the amazing cannolis and the fantastic staff. read more

This place was so good! I looooved the Japanese eggplant and vodka pizza. The crispy provolone with the vodka sauce was sooo good I could drink that vodka sauce. I seriously need to buy a jar next time I go, which I will definitely come back! Im knocking off one star because service was just okay and we still waited a long time (over 30 minutes) for our table even though we had a reservation but the food made up for it! Dessert and drinks were really good too. The place was spacious inside but the waiting area was crammed. Can't wait to go back read more

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Spent a few hours shopping and then walking around the canals (beautiful) - happen to see some people in front of Ospi so looked it up on Yelp and saw great reviews (especially of eggplant dish) so decided to try. I loved the eggplant. If it hadn't been almost 9 o'clock - I would have ordered more but with the margarita pizza and a bottle of wine - ok - had to have a cannoli- it was a perfect dinner. Chris, our waiter, was a great ambassador for the restaurant - knew the menu, wine and took great care of us. Go some night - you'll be happy you did! read more

This place was truly chefs kiss - 10/10 on everything!! They had a special deal going on right now for $45 per person app, main and dessert. We tried the Neopolitan Meatballs, Kale Salad, Spicy Rigatoni and Chicken Parm. Honestly, everything was great. The kale salad had such great textures and perfect flavor combo. I personally don't like cilantro, but I didn't feel like it was overpowering. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and we loved that the chicken parm had the vodka sauce on it. For dessert, we got the Chocolate Chip Cookies. We do wish those were served warm, but we just brought them home instead and popped them in the air fryer! read more

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Visited over the weekend and they are busy but the food was worth the wait. The restaurant is in a great location close to many bars around the area to get a drink while you wait. The inside of this place was beautiful and the vibes were high. Each of their pasta dishes were delicious while the pizzas were a bit of a let down. Can never go wrong with a kale Caesar. Would definitely come back to this place if in the area. read more

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Authentic Italian food and always enjoy the ambiance. I've been several times with my husband and family, suitable for all party sizes. Favorites are typically the crispy provolone with vodka sauce, the spicy rigatoni, the copione pizza and butter chicken (so crispy and big portion, shareable). read more