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

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

Okay! So we have been to Ospi's sister restaurants (Jame & Jemma which are both uh-mazing!), and let me start by saying that Ospi did NOT disappoint in the slightest! Seriously one of the best meals/experiences we've had in a while! This was our first time here and we came for the wine pairing dinner, which I was told they do once a month! I have to start by saying that the location and ambiance of this place are on point! It's right in the heart of Venice Beach and it is a fantastic date night/friend night restaurant with a romantically welcoming vibe! The hostess was super sweet & warm (& I'm mad at myself for not getting her name) with a great smile! We got there a little early and only had to wait about 5 minutes at the bar before all of us who were attending the pairing dinner were escorted to the back room. As soon as we sat we were greeted by the manager, D'Andrew (who is definitely easy on the eyes!), with a welcome cocktail! You had 2 options, 1 tequila cocktail and 1 vodka cocktail, both of which are on their bar menu. I had the tequila one and thoroughly enjoyed it. So much so that I ended up ordering another one. D'Andrew and our server, Danielle, made our entire meal so much fun! Danielle's knowledge of the menu was awesome and her vibe is definitely what hospitality is all about! Before I get to the food I have to give a HUGE shoutout to Chef Cody!! This man has some serious mad skills!!! Every dish was like a flavor explosion that made my mouth do a happy dance! (Like I literally wiggled in my seat....A LOT!) The food and wine said "sit down and shut up," and I respectfully complied! So here we go with the menu: First course, Antipasti (paired with a Vermentino di Gallura) Peruvian Scallop Crudo (in an acqua'pazza, chili oil & crispy quinoa). It had the perfect texture with just the right kick of spice! Winter Greens Salad (w/ citrus vinaigrette, fine herbs, orange & walnut). I'm usually not a bitter salad lover but this salad paired with the wine was BRILLIANT! I even had a 2nd helping of it! Burrata (w/ roasted grapes, pine nuts, balsamic & lace crostini) This dish was a perfect balance of sweet & tangy with the smoothness that burrata delivers! The grapes were a perfect touch! Second course, Pizza (paired with an Etna Rosato) Pizza Bianco (w/ provolone dolce, pistachio (yes! pistachio), red onion and parm) This pizza was phenomenal on its own....but paired with this wine took it to another level! Third course, Pasta (paired with an Il Frappato) Cavatelli (w/ rock shrimp scampi & lemon pangrattato) HOLY COW! This pasta rocked my world!! (See what I did there? Since this dish had rock shrimp scampi? The dad jokes are real folks! HeeHee) And again....the wine just elevated this dish to GOAT status! Every bite was perfectly calibrated! Balanced, bold and unapologetically indulgent! Fourth course, Entree (paired with a Taurasi) Lamb Lollipop Chops (w/ eggplant caponata, saba and pistachio) This lamb was cooked to absolute perfection! The wine was very bold but was the perfect compliment to the tasty meat! I scraped the bone to get every bite I could out this dish! This was the kind of flavor you remember on quiet nights! Fifth course, Dessert (paired with a Moscato d'Asti) Key Lime Pie. The Moscato was so crisp and refreshing (my husband is not a Moscato drinker but this one was so good he actually got a second glass!) and balanced the tartness of the key lime pie so beautifully that I literally shouted out "CLEAN UP ON AISLE FRANKIE!" Whoever their sommelier is paired this food with intention, passion and a little bit of magic! I canNOT wait to go back to Ospi and am definitely looking forward to the next wine pairing dinner! We've already called about a dozen of our friends who want to join the next one! HAPPY FOODING EVERYONE! read more

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Was in town so the girls picked this spot for a quick dinner. It wasn't too busy inside but we opted for patio seating. Thank goodness they had propane heaters as the evening hit it got chilly. The menu included an intriguing selection of pizzas and pasta entrees but was def on a pricey scale for the serving size. Our apps came out quickly but I thought the entrees took a bit longer to be served I was already ready to leave. Although the staff was friendly they didn't come check if we needed anything additional or even fill our water. Cute place to try if you're by the beach but just know parking can be hard to find. read more

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Venice has plenty of solid options for pasta but Ospi continues to stand out as a fun spot to catch up with friends over cocktails and great food. I recommend ordering a couple things to share family-style for the full experience. Crispy Provalone - I think about this a lot and is a must. No meal here is complete without it. The breading is so well-seasoned and the cheese pull is unreal Japanese Eggplant - 11/10 one of my recent discoveries here. Best described as a deconstructed eggplant parm. I appreciate the use of the Japanese eggplant here because it is sweeter and has better overall flavor Spicy Rigatoni - One of my favorite staple dishes. Pasta is cooked perfectly al dente and not too heavy Kale Salad - This is was one of the best side salads I have had this year. The almond dressing has a great balance of sweetness/acidity and is a great alternative to the Caesar salad (vegetarian friendly) Ricotta Gnudi - Not my favorite but can see this being amazing for someone who loves ricotta Stracciatella Fett'unta - This is essentially a burrata toast served on a slice of rustic bread and was surprisingly filling. A stronger kick from the calabrian chilies would really elevate this Service here is top-notch and the playlist is such a vibe. Only downside is that the parking situation can be challenging as it is either street parking or the paid parking garage next to Si Mon, but worth the trouble. read more

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Rating is for the food and experience. Location / parking leaves a bit to be desired but they have worked out a valet deal with a parking garage directly across the street for $15. There's also a pay-to-park open lot kitty-corner to the restaurant. They have outdoor seating (right next to the sidewalk, covered with temporary sides and roof. Indoor dining is much better, in my opinion. Reservations HIGHLY recommended - even during the week. We dined on a Monday night around 6:30pm and it was packed. If it is your first time here, asked your server to talk about the menu and restaurant. They make their pasta in-house, in fact, you can watch the process when you are there. They have at least two sister restaurants in El Segundo (Jame Enoteca and Jaime Taqueria), both very, very good. Which, we did not know until our server, Kaya, told us about it. In these days when everyone is rushing and getting personal service is dying, it was great to have someone willing to spend time with our table and fully explain not only their menu items but also the history of the restaurant. Great experience indeed. After learning about the items, we ordered three and had them family style. The Cavatelli, Raschiatelli, and the Salsiccia pizza. If you like a little spice with your pasta, and you like sausage, get the Raschiatelli. Great flavor but too much of a kick for me. But, my dining partners loved it. I went with the Cavatelli and it was amazing. The pasta, the sauce, the pork sausage (mild), really great. I had zero leftovers. The Salsiccia pizza was also great. Note that we just came back from a family visit to the East Coast so we recently had some great pizza. This one has a nice, crisp crust and ample toppings. Very good flavor and, like the other entrees, we had zero leftovers. As mentioned, other than parking, it was great. Definitely would recommend trying it if you are in the area. Make those reservations in advance and...enjoy!!! read more

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Went for Dine LA! It was a great deal, and we sat outside with the heaters which was a cozy romantic vibe. It smelt a bit funky inside. Despite being the only ones outside, our service was VERY attentive. Our water was never empty which is always a great metric for me. Loved our server Shelby and staff how kept checking in on us. Unfortunately we were a bit disappointed that the meatballs came with only three when we were told they came with five. Additionally, the cookies were a miss :( cold and hard and not so flavorful. The pizza and vodka pasta is so good though, so I'd go back for that. But please change the dessert for the next Dine LA! read more

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Loved, loved, loved! My friend and I stumbled upon this little Italian spot on the corner after a food tasting tour in Venice Beach. We shared the pick three for $33. The food was delicious and memorable. The service was great. I've been dying to go back! We had the ricotta toast, kale salad, pasta, and the Nutella mousse for dessert. read more

Ospi Venice - Ricotta toast, kale salad, and pasta - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

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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

Two best dishes of the night: kale salad and beef cheek pasta. Portions were so small we had to go across the street to grab tacos after dinner prices are expensive for small portions. Service was good- ambiance is nice. There are two public parking garages and street parking. read more

Ospi Venice - Raschiatelli 10/10 recommend - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

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Stopped by this spot for lunch while visiting Venice and had a pretty good experience overall. I ordered the vodka pizza, which had a very flavorful vodka sauce that stood out. The crust is super thin as you can see in the photo so it's best enjoyed hot before it gets a bit too crisp to bite easily. The ambiance was quiet and relaxed, perfect for a laid-back lunch. Plus, the location is fantastic. Just a short walk to the beach, which made the whole visit even better. Service was generally fine, though it took a little longer than expected to get our check, especially since it wasn't very busy. I'd definitely consider coming back to try some of the other menu items next time I'm in the area. read more

Ospi Venice - Vodka pizza - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

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Ordered Vodka pizza & pasta and the fried mozzarella both were great! Happy got to stop by and will try to visit whenever in the area! read more

Ospi Venice - Vodka Pizza - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

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Fantastic service by a young lady named Grace. It's rare nowadays to get this kind of service and after visiting this restaurant before I can say this was the best experience service wise. She made great food recommendations, was kind, charming, and attentive. Good food, but great service always makes the food taste better! read more

Came here for the first time on Friday night. The food was pretty good, but unfortunately the service was disappointing. After being seated, we waited quite a while before being greeted by our server, Jessica. It took about 10 minutes (or more) before she came over to take our drink order. By that point, we were ready to order everything. During the entire wait, she was engaged in a conversation with the couple seated next to us. In this situation, the appropriate approach would have been to at least greet us and take our order before returning to that conversation. It seemed like she realized this was poor service, as our appetizers were rushed out before our drinks arrived. Although we waited a long time initially, halfway through our meal we felt pressured and rushed. This was especially noticeable since other tables around us--who were seated before we arrived--were still dining comfortably when we left and did not appear to be rushed by their servers. I don't usually write reviews, but the poor service alone was enough to make the experience not worth the money and not something I would return for. read more

Recently found this place while looking for pasta options on the west side and decided to try it out. My quick review is that it's good but overpriced. We sat outside on the deck that is near the street and overall they've done a decent job turning the outside space into a relaxing experience. The staff are all friendly and helpful, however I would say that our waiter was tending our table plus a couple of ones inside. Seemed like how the tables were split up made it more difficult for the waiter to come by. The food overall was pretty good, we split a couple of appetizers and then each had pasta dishes for the main course. I had the Raschiatelli which had pork and a bread crumb like topping. It had a ton of flavor and felt uniquely made than what I am used to. I enjoyed the variation of textures throughout and would recommend it if you like a meatier pasta. Also tried the Gnudi pasta dish which was softer than a gnocchi but similar tastes. The red wine options were also solid and went well with our meals. Main complaint was that I felt the price was a little above where it should be. I understand the location is next to the beach but sitting in street parking spaces and spending 30 plus dollars for a single pasta dish and 20 dollars an appetizer feels off. read more

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Had heard about this place often, and decide to try it out, and unfortunately was underwhelmed. Most of the food was good, but not great. Ordered the Mezze Maniche pasta -- it was very heavy - a little too cheesy and not enough sauce. The Ricotta Fell'unta was on the happy hour menu, which was very good. The Caesar Salad was okay - the overall sprinkle of crunchy bread crumbs was not to my liking. The Crispy Provolone was just okay as well. There were lots of open tables, and we were seated right away, but the service was just too intense -- wasn't able to have a conversation with my guest without getting interrupted with more napkins, water, additional utensils, and just felt it was just to much. Reason for a three star ... service over the top, and the food was just okay -- do not plan to be back. read more

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Delicious homemade pasta. I ordered the linguine which is supposed to contain lemon, but there was no detectable lemon flavor. I liked the addition of fish sauce though. My friend ordered the lemon tagliolini with lobster. Both were delicious with perfectly cooked pasta but not as described in the menu. Even so, we cleaned our plates. Two plates of pasta, a glass of wine and an espresso was over $125 after tax, a mandatory benefits charge (my responsibility?) and tip (service was excellent) but I won't be returning soon when there are plenty of restaurants with a better value proposition. read more

What can I say , I've tried a lot of different mozzarella sticks & I am a big fan. One of ospi got to try food item is definitely the crispy provolone . I was amazed on how such a simple yet extremely delicious piece of cheese can be . Served with their vodka sauce . So crispy and so tasty . 10/10 we also had their Margherita pizza & their spicy rigatoni . Pizza was not disappointing . Very thin crunchy crust . But with the pasta I expected more. There was nothing to extraordinary about it . Service was okay , our server seemed to be annoyed of us for asking for Parmesan cheese , crushed red peppers & extra vodka sauce . They don't have ranch with us understandable but I love to try different ( boujee ) restaurant ranch dressing . A bit pricy for sure . Dining area is fairly big . Lots of seating inside and outside.. read more

We had drinks, fettuccine, beef cheeks ragu, and dessert. I had a mocktail, which was excellent. We tried all of the desserts. I'd recommend the lemon custard. The cannoli was a bit sweeter and fluffier than I'd usually expect. The Nutella mousse is very sweet, like Nutella . The service was kind and not intrusive. We sat outside, which was comfortable and quiet compared to the loud atmosphere inside. read more

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The wait staff were excellent, very friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. They took the time to walk us through the menu and offered some great recommendations that turned out to be great. The great service and food definitely makes this place worth coming back to. read more

What a gem in Venice Beach!! My friend and I wanted to spend an afternoon in Venice/ Abbot Kinney and we both decided on this place from some of the places I found on Yelp. The place has lots of seating, ambiance was mediocre, but service made up for it. We ordered the vodka rigatoni, kale salad, and the giant hashbrown. The kale salad was perfect and just the way I like it (kale was not too crunchy with just enough dressing). The giant hashbrown was not what I expected but in a good way--very healthy and tasty. The pasta dish was the perfect amount to share at the end of our meal. Their limoncello drop is amazing as well! I just love that I didn't feel guilty at all since the portions were just right, and it was the right balance of healthy and "naughtiness" haha. I will definitely come here again for some Italian food. read more

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Great ambiance and service. Super cute vibe. Gets super busy, even with a rez we had to wait a tiny bit, which was nbd. (Maybe 15-20 min) Drinks were good. Limoncello drop 8/10 Lusty martini 6/10 (bit sour and champagne float was flat) Chefs Negroni 8/10 Boulevardier 8/10 Copione pizza 9/10 Crispy provolone 7/10 breading could be seasoned more and vodka dipping sauce was too mild to stand up to fried cheese. Calamari 10/10 cooked perfectly Spicy rigatoni 8/10 Lemon tagliolini 6/10 sauce was a bit overpowering for delicate lobster pasta. Cannoli dessert 100000/10 best thing imo a must get. Light and flaky. Definitely recommend! Will most certainly come back. read more

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As a huge pasta lover, it's my duty to try all the best pasta restaurants in LA. It was love at first bite with Ospi. Came for dinner twice. FLAVOR (4.5/5): 1. BEEF TARTARE: The beef tartare was amazing! It had a nice balance of texture with the bread, tartare, and chips on top. Great for sharing as an appetizer 2. SPICY RIGATONI: I loved the rigatoni. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce had a nice bite to it without being too heavy or overpowering. 3. CAVATELLI: The spicy rigatoni and cavatelli were definitely the top dishes of the night. The cavatelli was rich, creamy, and so packed with flavor! If you prefer something more filling, I would pick the cavatelli over the rigatoni. 4. MALLOREDDUS: The malloredus was good in its own right, but I think the rigatoni and the cavatelli were too well executed to be topped. This dish lacked the wow factor that I think the other dishes had flavor-wise. 5. CANNOLI: Delicious, airy, and creamy with a crunch! Sweet, but not too sweet - the hallmark of a great dessert. SERVICE (5/5): Service was friendly and accommodating. Both times I came after exercising (1. dip in the ocean; 2. Venice Run Club) and I was accepted with open arms despite being somewhat disheveled haha. TAKEAWAYS: I love pasta, and Ospi does pasta justice! If I were to describe the perfect order I think it would be: the Beef Tartare, Spicy Rigatoni, Cavatelli, and the Cannolis - however, further research is required so I will be coming back ;) read more

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Ospi is always such an incredible time! Really great ambiance, incredible staff / service, and delicious food! First off, one of the next dirty martinis I've had. Spot on. Just perfect. Such a good local neighborhood spot! You won't regret coming here! read more

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Been here twice while visiting my daughter. The lemon pasta, the rigatoni and the provolone app are all amazing. Highly recommend Caesar salad is good, too. They always have interesting and delicious specials as well. Great drinks, and happy hour prices. Definitely will return! read more

Long line for tables on a saturday night but we were able to get a seat at the bar easily. Bernie behind the bar charmed me into being adventurous with my drink order and made a delicious cocktail with campari. The pizza we ordered had a beautifully cooked thin crust while also maintaining its structural integrity, truly impressive. read more

The food, service and ambiance is so so good here! The spicy rigatoni is to die for!!!! I will think about her until the next time i get to have her. The crispy provolone is very delicious, super crispy and cheesy and the side of vodka sauce gives it a great flavor. We also got the vodka pizza and it was super thin and crispy and super delicious!! My friend got the mezze maniche and she raved about it for days after!!! it was delicious. My other friend got the margherita pizza and she thought it was very good too and she also loved the thin crispiness of it! The cannoli's were okay, i probably won't get again! I just wasn't a fan of the citrus marmalade. For some reason i don't see the mocktails on the menu online but i did get a cucumber drink that was so good!! My friend got an espresso martini and she was not a fan... Overall, this place has great food, great vibes and great hospitality! Our waiter was attentive and helped us create a fun birthday for our friend. trust i'll be returning for that Spicy Rigatoni read more

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Let me just start by saying that from the moment I made this reservation until the end of the meal, everything was gold. It was our anniversary and.Ospi made it so special. The dinner started with two complementary glasses of champagne, which was very much appreciated. Next we had a margarita and a glass of wine. We followed this by the outstanding calamari, Caesar salad, Cacio E Pepe, and another pasta dish. Donald, the manager was so nice and friendly and made us feel so welcome. Our server. Grace was adorable and made our dinner very special. For dessert we enjoyed the cannoli. We love the ambience inside and we can't wait to come back and bring all of our friends too. Thank you, Ospi for such a great night! read more

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Came here spontaneously to celebrate boyfriend's bday. Funny enough he doesn't like pizza or pasta much but everything we ate here blew us out of the water! The kale salad was the best start! The lemon Taglioni was mind blowing! We honestly felt like we were eating Masala pasta with lobster because the sauce just had such great flavor! The Cavatelli was also yummy if you love truffle. Now the pizza! Oooh chef's kiss! Def recommend the vodka as you can't go wrong with the OG. Our top faves were the kale salad, lemon Taglioni, and the vodka pizza for sure! The musts for people who aren't usually pasta or pizza eaters! The restaurant itself can be pretty loud so we chose to sit outside and it was such a different atmosphere! The lighting on the street with heat lamps really brought it all together for a nice romantic dinner! Definitely recommend this place! read more

Ospi Venice - Vodka pizza - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

Had a great experience here! Our waitress Maria was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The host Horizon, was welcoming from the moment we walked in and set the tone for a wonderful visit. Great service all around -- we'll definitely be coming back! read more

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While the food was delicious, we had a pretty odd dinging experience here. Despite having reservations, we were seating at tables on the sidewalk, and had to watch pedestrians walking up and down from the beach the whole evening. Our table was extremely tilted and shaky, and the first 15 minutes were spent with the server trying to stuff napkins (the same fabric napkins they use for diners) under the table. Eventually my boyfriend fixed it himself. We had asked if we could be seated at a different tables since they had a lot of open ones, but she said it wasn't possible since they were 4 seaters! 15 minutes later we saw another couple walk and and the server seated them at a 4 seater. While the food was actually great, we did not get a full experience and would not recommend! read more

I got the pizza it was really great eating with ambiance and good tunes . I would heavily recommend going with people that make the situation fun. Grate service and salads read more

Ospi Venice - Shakshuka Pizza - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

The fried cheese was decent, & the servings were small but very delicious. The vibes were good & the staff was very friendly.

Lovely servers, good food and drinks! I wouldn't necessarily go back again but definitely worth a try read more

Ospi Venice - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

The food and atmosphere is always great! My favorites are the spicy rigatoni and vodka pizza. I tried the kale salad and the almonds dressing actually compliments the kale very well! To top if off, we finished with dessert and had to go with the cannoli and chocolate mousse - both were the perfect touch to end the night. Parking is a struggle but there's a few lots very close by and street parking if you're lucky! read more

Simple menu, but exactly what we were looking for; Italian, pizza and wine. Cool little vibe too.

There are so many Italian places in LA Venice, Santa Monica area, but this one really stands out. I have to say it was the best chicken Parmesan I've ever had in my entire life. They are usually a bit greasy or smothered in cheese. This one was perfectly crisp. It had a hint of cheese and spectacular sauce. Serving side was quite large. It's nice to share this dish after the Incredible best tasting killer kale salad ever. read more

Ospi Venice - Bill - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

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Amazing food and service. We love this place. Always have good experience. Nice decor and atmosphere. read more

Ospi Venice - Love this place. Food and atmosphere is great. We brought our own wine this time. Service is always good. - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

My absolute favorite pasta place on the west side! Great vibes at the restaurant and you HAVE to try the Raschiatelli. read more

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Still amazing!! Great food, great vibes, great service. We got our usual: Japanese eggplant, Spicy Rigatoni Pasta, and Vodka Pizza (hard to beat this trio!) To top it all off, for dessert we got the Nutella chocolate mousse and this lemon custard that had reminded us of key lime pie. Stephen was stellar per usual!! read more

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