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    Rossoblu

    4.1 (1k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Meatballs and Sourdough Bread--- a great starter
    Thomas D.

    Located in Los Angeles' vibrant Arts District near City Market South, Rossoblu is an acclaimed Italian restaurant celebrated for its authentic cuisine inspired by Bologna, Italy. The menu showcases exceptional handmade pastas, house-made salumi, and seasonal ingredients sourced from local markets. One of Rossoblu's greatest strengths is its ever-evolving menu, which changes with the seasons and makes each visit a fresh and memorable experience.

    More deliciousness
    Liz N.

    Celebrated my sister-in-law's birthday at Rossoblu and honestly, it was perfect. Started with focaccia and Caesar salad, then went in on the hanger steak, braised short rib ravioli, tagliatelle al mattarello, and lasagna al forno-every single dish was fire. The drinks were next level. Their mixology is unmatched. They brought out a cute dessert for the birthday girl, which was such a nice touch. We also tried the tiramisu and got an affogato. Ambiance is dim, classy, and perfect for a celebration. Our server Cesar was the best- super attentive, funny, and just a great vibe overall. Plus, free street parking or valet if you want.

    TORTELLONI TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE
    Aslan T.

    I loved this place! The food was great, the dark lighting gave a great date night vibe, and our server was attentive. I would go back if I am ever back in LA

    Large outdoor seating area
    Robin J.

    Went for the DineLA dinner menu, and it was a great experience. It was a Thursday evening, and it was pretty easy to make an online reservation. The space itself is really nice -- lots of outdoor patio seating with a high-ceiling industrial indoor space with open kitchen. The bar is in the front, and they have some nice cocktail and wine options. There were a good number of people there, but there were still plenty of open tables. It was nice to see a restaurant that had a good vibe and plenty of people watching, but not so crowded that there's a long wait or you feel cramped. The restaurant is in a bit of a random spot in downtown, near the flower district and south of skidrow. If you're coming from the main part of Downtown, you may want to consider not driving through skidrow if it's in the evening. Once you do get there, there's plenty of street parking right in front as well as a valet option. The DineLA menu was 3 courses (appetizer, main, and dessert) for $55. I ordered the beef tartare, petit filet, and meyer lemon cream olive oil cake. My buddy ordered the hamachi crudo, the petit filet, and the hazelnut chocolate ganache. All of the food was really good with decent portions. We also ordered a few cocktails. I had the "oro" off the cocktail menu, which was a bourbon based cocktail. Evan Williams is the well bourbon, so I upgraded to Buffalo Trace. It was only a $2 upcharge, which I think was totally worth it. I also ordered a whiskey sour, and they make a proper one with the egg white foam and bitters, served up. The cocktails were excellent, and i can see that the bartenders know what they're doing. This is a great date spot or a small dinner party. I'd say a group of 4 to 6 would be great so that you can order a bunch of things and share. I'll certainly be back again.

    Tartare
    Stefany W.

    We came here for the Dine LA menu and overall really enjoyed it. The food was good and the ambience was great We both got the beef tartare (a little on the salty side but overall very tasty), I got the grilled bass as my main (very delicious and loved the grilled cauliflower) and for my dessert I got the hazelnut mousse. A little too sweet and heavy for me but delicious. My friend got the filet mignon for her main. Unfortunately she said it was too salty for her. For dessert she got the olive oil cake which she enjoyed. We also got the fries to share since it seemed so popular. Almost all the tables nearby had a platter of fries. This was so good. Perfectly fried and crispy on the outside but soft on the inside.

    11/23/2025  Exterior shot
    Andie B.

    5-Star Experience -- Excellent Food, Gracious Service, and Thoughtful Details Date & Time of Visit: 11/23/2025 @ 5:30 PM Came here with my family on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This was my third visit over the span of six years--my previous two visits were in December. This time around, the restaurant was noticeably quiet, unlike my earlier visits when it was bustling. I sincerely hope they stay in business. This visit was to celebrate my sister's birthday, and everything we ordered was excellent. DRINKS My glass of Chardonnay was only $12, which is a great price for a fine-dining restaurant in Los Angeles. My sister ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail--the Prickly Pear Margarita (very L.A., haha!)--and she absolutely loved it. FOOD Everything we ordered was delicious--including the Broccolini. Honestly, if a restaurant can make broccolini taste that good, that already says a lot. STARTERS * Rosemary Focaccia (baked in-house, served with date-brown butter, fava e cicoria, and mortadella mousse) * Seafood Fritto Misto SIDE * Broccolini with Calabrian chili butter and herbs MAIN COURSES * Braised Beef Ravioli (my niece and I both ordered this--excellent) * Hanger Steak with cauliflower mash, kale, red wine veal jus, and anchovy butter DESSERTS Affogatos all around! They also surprised my sister with a complimentary birthday dessert--a delicious Gelato. Not many restaurants do that anymore, so it was a very thoughtful touch. RESTROOMS The ladies' room was clean, and I appreciated that the hand-washing sink is located outside the restroom--an extra hygienic setup if you just want to wash your hands without entering the restroom itself. SERVICE Excellent--courteous, professional, and attentive throughout the evening. PARKING Valet available.

    French fries
    Joseph C.

    Hadn't been here in many years and still excellent. Pork chop was one of the best I've had as well as the broccolini and French fries. Love the ambiance- open air kitchen and dining room.

    APENNINE FRIES
    Guillermo R.

    Always a great spot for a great meal. The service is excellent, the menu is inviting and the overall experience great. We stuck to pasta on this visit with the bolognese and risotto being our two top favorites. We had to order the fries after the LA Times reported they were the best in the city. They were good but maybe not the hype. We enjoyed dessert but they were so good I forgot to take pictures. It's a definite return when I am back n DTLA.

    MEATBALLS

    I really wanted to love this place but I was disappointed. Decided to have a girls night at this restaurant on a random Thursday. The service was OK, nothing spectacular. I really enjoyed the meatballs and the affogato, but the lasagna was extremely disappointing. I couldn't even finish eating it. The drink menu also lacked variety, so we stuck with water. I'd say this place is worth a try but there's a lot of good little gems DTLA. I wouldn't personally go back.

    Tortelloni
    Thelma A.

    This is my second time reviewing Rossoblu and second time giving it 5 stars. I had colleagues in town who asked me to pick something in DTLA, and I haven't been to Rossoblu in years. I am so glad I chose it! I've often sat outside but we sat inside for this dinner and it does get a bit loud once the tables are all full. But it's a beautiful restaurant! They hand roll pasta daily and it's just so good. We ordered quite a bit... The foccacia was tasty and served with a few types of butter (be careful as one isn't vegetarian). They loved the meatballs. The Valbruna's eggplant is out of this world. And I don't love eggplant. But I remembered eating and loving this dish years ago and happy to say it's just as good today. The stracciatella and fall fruit was perfection...I am obsessed with persimmon! We had the tortelloni (my fave!), the gnocchi (great if you love gnocchi...the way it sticks to the roof of my mouth makes me not a gnocchi fan in general!), and the seasonal pasta special (butternut squash caramelle) was delicious and not too sweet. Someone had the lasagna which they deemed exquisite. We had a few orders of the Apennine fries...yum! We ended with three flavours of gelato and the persimmon flan (which oddly didn't taste of persimmon but rather tasted like normal flan?) I will definitely be back. Service was a little slow, and they forgot to put in two of our orders, and brought us two things we didn't order (which we were then given and fine with), so not sure if our server was simply overwhelmed as it was a busy night, or perhaps he's new? But even that couldn't downgrade my star rating from a 5! Can't wait to come again.

    Chocolate Budino Tart
    April S.

    This was a fantastic meal. We were in the area for a concert at the Shrine and decided to book a reservation. The service was top notch--very attentive and always checking in on us. The restaurant itself was absolutely stunning--beautiful wall murals, intimate lighting--the perfect date night. It is located in the fashion district along an indistinct street, but once you enter the courtyard, it's lovely. It shares the courtyard with a couple other nice restaurants. You can street park, but we opted for valet for $15. They take credit card. The food was to die for. We started with two cocktails, the Oro and the B-Dolce--amazing!!! Super balanced. We shared the all the dishes family style. We started with the In Brodo (Parmesan dumplings in a chicken broth). So yummy and light. We then ordered their butternut squash raviolis with mushrooms (seasonal). Perfectly done and not too sweet. For our main bite, we shared the 8 oz filet and the side of Appenine Fries. Best fries ever!!!! The steak was superb. The only thing I would have loved was some flakey sea salt on top. For dessert, we got complementary vanilla gelato with balsamic drizzle. Amazing flavor!!! We also ordered the chocolate budino tart and the affogato. The star of the budino was the merengue on top. Overall, absolutely lovely dinner and we can't wait to go back and bring friends.

    Ravioli
    Melanie B.

    Hit the 3 important criteria - well prepared food, good service and nice vibes. And I happen to like chicken liver, so very much enjoyed that dish! Will return.

    Mezcal Paloma & Hugo Spritz
    Brant F.

    My girlfriend and I had an incredible experience at Rossoblu. We started our night at the bar with Alan, and honestly he set the tone for the entire evening. His hospitality was next level. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about cocktails and mixology, but he also knew the menu inside and out and made some fantastic recommendations. Beyond that, he just had an amazing vibe -- super welcoming, engaging, and easy to connect with. You can tell he truly cares about creating a great experience for guests. After drinks we moved to a table where Collin took over and he did a great job taking care of us. What really stood out though was that Alan continued to check in on our table throughout the night, making sure everything was perfect. That kind of service is rare and shows how much pride he takes in his work. The food, drinks, and overall atmosphere were fantastic, but the service -- especially from Alan -- is what made the night memorable. Rossoblu is doing it right. We'll definitely be back.

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    Ask the Community - Rossoblu

    Are you open for breakfast or lunch on any given day?

    We normally are not open for breakfast or lunch but have been serving brunch from 11am - 2:30pm on Sundays this summer. This has been a summer pop-up for us so we are not sure if we will continue in the fall. Please check our website or Open Table… Read more

    Is it dog friendly (obviously for outdoor seating)?? thanks!

    Hi Helen! Yes, we can seat dogs outside on our mezzanine or in the garden. Hope to see you soon!

    Does it get loud?

    Hello, thanks for reaching out! On our busiest nights, especially in the dining room it can get moderately loud. The patio and garden areas are always comfortably quiet. If you’re looking for a quiet dinner inside, try booking before 6pm on a… Read more

    Bar seating for solo diners?

    Yes, smallish bar, seats for ~8 people.

    How is parking? Thank you for the quick responses!

    They have a valet. Considering the area, use the valet.

    Do you plan on opening for brunch soon?

    Yeah, I plan to open my own restaurant someday...

    What is the cake cutting fee?

    We charge $10 for the cake. During the height of the pandemic, it was strongly discouraged to bring "outside food" into restaurants. Please let us know if you plan to bring outside food to our restaurant. Thank you, Hans

    I see you require a credit card to make reservations, what are your cancellation policies?

    Hi sorry to have not gotten back to you sooner. We are currently restructuring our policy regarding credit card held reservations. Ideally, our guests inform us when they are not able to honor a reservation. It’s always good form to call the… Read more

    How much do they charge for corkage fee?

    Currently $50 / bottle. However, we do honor a 1:1 policy. For every bottle that you purchase from us, a corkage fee is waived.

    Do they have gluten free pasta or pizza?

    Thank you for asking, Marina. We do not have GF pizza or pasta at this time

    How can I make a reservation?

    Hi Karl - We use Open Table as our reservations platform. You can access that at Open Table or on our website. We reopen for outdoor dining only beginning Feb 18th, 2021.

    How many people does the private dining area downstairs fit? How does the pricing work for that?

    Arlene - thank you for your inquiry. Right now in Los Angeles, our County and City protocols do not allow for any dining inside. We do offer outside dining in our garden and even there we are restricted to parties of 6 or less. We are strictly… Read more

    Are you dog friendly esp since you have outdoor seating now?

    Yes we bring our dog all the time...

    Do they leave room for walk ins?

    yes!

    Is there a dress code?

    I don't believe it has a formal dress code, but the ambiance does lean toward dress casual, rather than flip flops and a t-shirt. ;D

    Do they generally have a few vegan items? And/or are they cool with modifying dishes to make them vegan?

    Yes. They have good salad options, grilled vegies, pasta, gnocchi. They also are very accommodating to substitute ingredients.

    How's the Crescentine Fritte?

    They are excellent

    Where is the best place to sit? Dining room, terrace, or patio?

    I'd say the Terrace because it's the best of both worlds with a view of the common areas.

    Best place to sit?

    I would say anywhere away from the kitchen because the ventilation system can make that area windy and cold

    Do they have a cake cutting fee?

    They should, but I'm not sure

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