Ospi Venice

4.7

1528 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

Ospi is the sophomore restaurant of Jackson & Melissa Kalb, focused on Southern Italian cooking and way of life. The name derives from ospitante (“host” in Italian), with the expectation that guests will feel as comfortable at Ospi as they would at a friend’s dinner party. There will be plenty of house-made pastas as well as an expanded offering of pizzas. The beverage program crafted by Kalb features mostly Californian and Southern Italian wines and a full bar with a special negroni section. At Ospi, the pizza is inspired by the techniques of Antico Forno Roscioli which Jackson and Melissa frequented while visiting Rome. Focusing on Romana Tonda-style crusts that are cracker-thin, he is adapting a recipe that he feels will resonate with the LA diner. Jackson feels it extremely important to not take food too seriously. Take a trip to Southern Italy and be a guest in our home.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(424) 407-1957
Website
https://www.ospivenice.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jackson Kalb
Catering
Ospi is now catering your favorite Italian food. We offer both an a la carte menu as well as a packaged event menu to simplify your next party. We can also custom cater your wedding, dinner party, and more with an Ospi Private Chef! Please fill out the form and our catering specialist will contact you shortly. (https://www.ospivenice.com/catering)
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room available above our bar. The room features a large natural oak table to seat up to 18, a private TV and sound system hook up, fresh flowers, and of course great food and service! Please follow the link and fill out the form so that our reservationist can book your party. (https://www.ospivenice.com/group-dining)

Location
2025 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Neighborhood
Venice
Cross street
North Venice Blvd and Pacific Ave
Parking details
Parking structure across the street from the restaurant. There is also a parking lot on the corner of Pacific Ave and North Venice Blvd. Please see the attendant for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

🍹 Ospi Venice’s Coastal Cheers Happy Hour 🍹
Multiple dates available
From 3 PM to 5 PM, join us at Ospi Venice for a delightful escape into a world of mouthwatering flavors, breezy vibes, and unbeatable deals. Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and let's make waves at Ospi’s happy hour. Our cozy atmosphere and friendly staff are here to ensure you feel right at home as you sip, savor, and soak up the coastal charm. Don’t let the sun set on your chance to experience Venice’s happiest hour – we can’t wait to welcome you!
Lunch Special: Chef Jackson's Favorites
$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy Chef Jackson Kalb's favorite Lunch items at $25.00 per person (+ an alcoholic beverage at $10 per person!) Available weekdays from 11:30am-3:00pm. (Fine print: Does not include tax & gratuity. Limit one $10 alcoholic beverage per guest. Additional beverages available at regular price. Not valid during Dinner service - after 3:00pm or weekend Brunch service. A 4% employee benefit fee added to all checks.)

Popular dishes

Marinara$17.00
garlic, oregano, jalapeño (no cheese)
Copione$26.00
sopressata, honey, chili
Hapa$27.00
pepperoni, roasted pineapple, jalapeño, fresno
Cacio e Pepe$25.00
fior di latte, pecorino, single origin black pepper
Funghi$28.00
smoked scamorza, mushrooms, taleggio
Vodka$30.00
vodka sauce, pickled fresno, basil, stracciatella
Margherita$22.00
the usual

Antipasti

Crispy Provolone$19.00
vodka sauce
Neapolitan Meatballs$20.00
pine nuts, tomato passata, grana padano, fett'unta
Japanese Eggplant$18.00
spicy tomato oil, parmigiano fonduta, basil, pangrattato
Cauliflower$18.00
calabrian chili tahini, dates, pepita, fresh herbs
Persian Cucumbers$17.00
spicy eggplant & zucchini, pickled cauliflower, garbanzo, radish, banyuls, stracciatella
Kale Salad$18.00
almond dressing, parmigiano, avocado, fresh herbs
Caesar$17.00
local greens, spicy eggless caesar dressing, grana padano, pangrattato

Primi

Sub Gluten-Free Spaghetti +$2

Spicy Rigatoni$25.00
alla vodka
Mezze Maniche$23.00
cacio e pepe, single origin black pepper
Spaghetti$22.00
jame's pomodoro, basil, parmigiano
Ricotta Gnudi$24.00
brown butter-sage crunch (limited)
Linguine$22.00
colatura, lemon zest, chili, pangrattato
Malloreddus$27.00
beef cheek ragu napoletano, thyme, toscano
Raschiatelli$31.00
spicy pork sparerib sugo, crema di pecorino, pangrattato
Cannelloni$28.00
lamb neck & pine nut "alla sorrentina"
Chitarra$35.00
blue crab, jalapeño, vino bianco, mint
Lemon Tagliolini$39.00
lobster "fra diavolo," basil, pistachio
Cavatelli$44.00
pork sausage, fresh black truffle, housemade truffle butter

Secondi

Butter Chicken$31.00
(parm-style) cultured brown butter, mozz, vodka sauce, basil
Dry Aged Branzino$47.00
celeriac, sherry vinegar-glazed onion, saba, pea tendril
Dry Aged Ribeye$75.00
30-day dry aged, spinach crema

Cocktails

Negroni, et Al

Negroni della Casa$16.00
spring 44 gin, carpano antica, campari
Tikigroni$18.00
flor de cana aged rum, campari, raw pineapple-citrus shrub, lime
Boulevardier$18.00
buffalo trace bourbon, punt e mes, gran classico
White Negroni$18.00
lo siento tequila, suze, cocchi americano, grapefruit bitters
Chef's Negroni$18.00
madre mezcal, lo-fi gentian amaro, cappelletti, lime twist

Inspirato, et Al

Spritz$16.00
prosecco, aperol or campari, citrus smash
Bellezza$18.00
lo siento tequila, aperol, bill's honey, cucumber, mint
Jame Martini$18.00
hendrick's gin, st. germain, lemon, sauvignon, lime twist
Rebecca's "Margherita"$18.00
blanco tequila or mezcal (+$1), basil, combier, fresh citrus cordial
Espresso Martini$18.00
vodka or blanco tequila, oat milk, espresso, creme de cacao, amaro
Hot Girl Summer$18.00
rives strawberry gin, honey, lemon, basil
Limoncello Drop$18.00
housemade limoncello, hendrick's gin, st. germain

Presentation

Amargo$22.00
bozal mezcal, amaro montenegro, jalapeno, lemongrass, cappelletti, applewood smoke
Smoke & Spice$22.00
nikka whiskey, mitcher's rye, brandy, amontillado sherry, champagne sirop, vintage pu-erh tea, applewood smoke

Mocktails

Cool as a Cucumber$12.00
clarified raspberry, lemongrass, makrut lime, citrus, cucumber
Pineapple Express$12.00
raw pineapple shrub, lime, club soda

Birre, et Al

STS Pilsner (On Draft)$10.00
Skyduster Superdry Lager (On Draft)$10.00
Golden Monkey Belgian Tripel (On Draft)$10.00
Pliny the Elder IPA (On Draft)$10.00
Jame X Ospi Pale Ale$10.00
Blind Pig IPA (Limited)$10.00
High Noon Peach Seltzer$10.00

Bicchiere

Bianchi / Rosati

Prosecco | Frico | Scarpetta | Veneto$14.00
Pinot Grigio | Erste & Neue | Alto Adige | 2020$15.00
Sauvignon | Niklas | Alto Adige | 2020$16.00
Chardonnay | Bien Nacido | Foxen | Santa Maria | 2019$18.00
Sauvignon Blanc | (Orange) Bon Jus | Santa Barbara | 2021$16.00
Rosé | Le Fraghe | Veneto | 2021$14.00

Rossi

Lambrusco | Frico | Scarpetta | Emilia Romagna (Large Pour)$16.00
Montepulciano | Bossanova | Abbruzzo | 2019$18.00
Pinot Noir | Lola | Central Coast | 2020$18.00
Chianti | Castellinuzza e Piuca | Toscana | 2019$18.00
Super Tuscan | Rigoloccio | Toscana | 2019$17.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Obsidian | Red Hills | 2019$22.00
Bordeaux Blend | Aleksander | Paso Robles | 2017$25.00
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What 1,528 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ospi Venice offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food" and a lively atmosphere. Popular dishes include the Vodka Pasta and cacio e pepe, while the super thin crust pizza is a unique favorite. Guests appreciate the "wonderful service" with attentive staff making each visit memorable. Outdoor seating is available for a delightful alfresco option.

1,528 Reviews

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Sunny
VIP
Los Angeles
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic lunch deal. The food is always amazing and the service wonderful. The athmosphere is comfortable and professional. Highly reccommend Ospi.
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joanne
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The kale salad and Japanese eggplant are a must. Can’t go wrong with any pasta! Cannolis are light and the budinos are delicious. Overall, just a great experience. Wait staff was patient and knowledgeable and best of all the heated patio was welcoming to our 2 dogs.
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Vanoni
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was husband’s birthday, I checked the birthday option and also wrote a note. Never acknowledged and it was weird to say it front of him. So never got to celebrate him properly 💔
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Anthony
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We arrived 10 mins late to a 9:30pm reservation yet were told by the hostess that we didn’t have a reservation. After showing confirmation on OpenTable, the hostess went to the back to check with the kitchen if they could still serve us. She came back saying that the kitchen closed and she would not be able to seat us or allow us to order anything because they only give a 10 min grace period (meanwhile most places give 15 minutes) but regardless you’re telling me that if we sat at 9:30pm exactly we would’ve had approximately 8ish minutes to order all our drinks and food for the night. If this is the case, do not allow reservations for 9:30pm to be made and instead cut them off at 9pm. We drove all the way there on a Sunday night and were turned away with a bare bones apology. I was excited to take my friend to Ospi for the first time because I enjoy the food, but that service is unacceptable. Nothing was offered to make up for the inconvenience or lack of planning on the hostesses’ part. If you have a reservation coming in wait 10 minutes before having the kitchen close.
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Leonardo
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! Stopped by for happy hour and was not disappointed.
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MELISSA
Mexico City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic time! Andrew was very helpful with our last-minute reservation update. Our waiter was also kind and attentive to all our needs. The food was great, and the quantity they served was perfect.
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Neal
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Made a reservation for indoors and was put outside. Had to ask several times for water and for the heater to be turned on.
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Adam
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Nice service. Great overall experience!!
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Lynn
Minneapolis
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in a buzzing ambiance. Had a great dinner
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Todd
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Disappointing portions vis a vi cost. Service was spectacular
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FAQs

Ospi Venice offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ospi Venice also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 407-1957.

Ospi Venice is rated 4.7 stars by 1528 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2025 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
North Venice Blvd and Pacific Ave
Neighborhood
Venice
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking structure across the street from the restaurant. There is also a parking lot on the corner of Pacific Ave and North Venice Blvd. Please see the attendant for more details.
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jackson Kalb
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ospivenice.com/
Phone number
(424) 407-1957
Catering
Ospi is now catering your favorite Italian food. We offer both an a la carte menu as well as a packaged event menu to simplify your next party. We can also custom cater your wedding, dinner party, and more with an Ospi Private Chef! Please fill out the form and our catering specialist will contact you shortly. (https://www.ospivenice.com/catering)
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room available above our bar. The room features a large natural oak table to seat up to 18, a private TV and sound system hook up, fresh flowers, and of course great food and service! Please follow the link and fill out the form so that our reservationist can book your party. (https://www.ospivenice.com/group-dining)

Ospi Venice

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

🍹 Ospi Venice’s Coastal Cheers Happy Hour 🍹

Lunch Special: Chef Jackson's Favorites

Cacio e Pepe

Kale Salad

Kale

Fett'unta

Garlic$6.00

Ricotta$13.00

Beef Tartare$20.00

Stracciatella$16.00

Pizze

Marinara$17.00

Copione$26.00

Hapa$27.00

Cacio e Pepe$25.00

Funghi$28.00

Vodka$30.00

Margherita$22.00

Antipasti

Crispy Provolone$19.00

Neapolitan Meatballs$20.00

Japanese Eggplant$18.00

Cauliflower$18.00

Persian Cucumbers$17.00

Kale Salad$18.00

Caesar$17.00

Primi

Spicy Rigatoni$25.00

Mezze Maniche$23.00

Spaghetti$22.00

Ricotta Gnudi$24.00

Linguine$22.00

Malloreddus$27.00

Raschiatelli$31.00

Cannelloni$28.00

Chitarra$35.00

Lemon Tagliolini$39.00

Cavatelli$44.00

Secondi

Butter Chicken$31.00

Dry Aged Branzino$47.00

Dry Aged Ribeye$75.00

Cocktails

Negroni, et Al

Negroni della Casa$16.00

Tikigroni$18.00

Boulevardier$18.00

White Negroni$18.00

Chef's Negroni$18.00

Inspirato, et Al

Spritz$16.00

Bellezza$18.00

Jame Martini$18.00

Rebecca's "Margherita"$18.00

Espresso Martini$18.00

Hot Girl Summer$18.00

Limoncello Drop$18.00

Presentation

Amargo$22.00

Smoke & Spice$22.00

Mocktails

Cool as a Cucumber$12.00

Pineapple Express$12.00

Birre, et Al

STS Pilsner (On Draft)$10.00

Skyduster Superdry Lager (On Draft)$10.00

Golden Monkey Belgian Tripel (On Draft)$10.00

Pliny the Elder IPA (On Draft)$10.00

Jame X Ospi Pale Ale$10.00

Blind Pig IPA (Limited)$10.00

High Noon Peach Seltzer$10.00

Bicchiere

Bianchi / Rosati

Prosecco | Frico | Scarpetta | Veneto$14.00

Pinot Grigio | Erste & Neue | Alto Adige | 2020$15.00