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chi SPACCA

Name: chi SPACCA
Address: 6610 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90038
Telephone: (323) 297-1133
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

$50 and over

Italian

chi SPACCA

4.8

$50 and over

Italian

Hollywood

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
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Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.

Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

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Executive chef: Armen Ayvazyan

MICHELIN Plate
2022

From the OpenTable editors: Anyone who can’t imagine a celebration dinner without meat—and lots of it—should go straight to this upscale Tuscan steakhouse. Part of chef Nancy Silverton’s Mozza empire, Chi Spacca zeroes in on butcher-inspired mains like a 50-ounce bistecca Fiorentina and tomahawk pork chop. The supporting characters on the menu are just as impressive, and so is the massive Italian wine list. Add a candlelit dining room, and you’ve got all the essentials for a big night out.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(323) 297-1133
Website
http://www.chispacca.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Nestled between Mozza2Go and Osteria Mozza, chi SPACCA (Italian for "he or she who cleaves") is the quintessential new Italian dining experience.
Private party contact
Jennifer Beech: (323) 866-5290

Location
6610 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Hollywood
Cross Street
Citrus/Highland. Please use Mozza2Go entrance on Melrose Ave. Valet avail.
Parking details
Metered parking is available for free after 6 p.m. We also offer valet service $14.
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Pig's Head Dinner: An Ode to Pork Group Experience
USD 136.88 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us for this celebration of the Berkshire pig from Heritage Foods where the star of the show is a crispy, roasted pig’s head. Accompanied by seasonal sides and vegetables, this menu also features our greatest hits, such as the Foccacia di Recco with Ham, our house-made salumi, and the Pork Tomahawk with fennel pollen. Affectionately known as the Big, Bad Wolf Special, we certainly hope this meal blows you away. $125 per person, excluding taxes and fees. Available for parties of 4-8 guests. *Sommelier selections, our full wine list, and additional food are available for purchase upon consumption. **Requires 48 hours notice. Only available Monday - Thursday.

Popular dishes

Spacca Affettati MistiUSD 38.00
speck, coppa, segreto, fennel salame, trotter fritti, Butcher's pate
Focaccia di ReccoUSD 30.00
stracchino, extra virgin olive oil
Pane BiancoUSD 6.00
fett'unta
Puglia BurrataUSD 15.00
'Nduja PaneUSD 15.00
spiced salami with pane bianco
Bistecca DrippingsUSD 15.00
Anchovy & ButterUSD 12.00
Porchetta FreddaUSD 18.00
chicharron, lemon, salsa

Spuntini

Warm Salted Medjool DatesUSD 12.00
PicklesUSD 12.00
market vegetables
Marinated Olives & PecorinoUSD 12.00
Pickled Peppers & AnchoviesUSD 18.00

Insalate

Salanova LettucesUSD 20.00
fines herbs, lemon vinaigrette
Spacca CaesarUSD 22.00
escarole, cauliflower, anchovy
Summer SquashUSD 24.00
grilled corn, pistachio, parmigiano
Stone Fruit & BurrataUSD 24.00
plums, peaches, mint, mizuna

Macelleria

Grilled OctopusUSD 32.00
pureed and fried ceci
Grilled CalamariUSD 30.00
salsa rossa
Whole Branzino alla piastraUSD 45.00
herb salad, charred lemon
Spiced Pork SausageUSD 31.00
cannellini beans, braised greens
Pepper SteakUSD 42.00
bacon, green garlic, peppercorn, chive
Veal MilaneseUSD 65.00
sungold tomato, arugula, lemon
Pollo alla diavola su CrostoneUSD 45.00
bella bella roasted chicken
Porcini Rubbed Short RibsUSD 48.00
Scallion, salsa verde
Costata alla Fiorentina 36 ozUSD 205.00
Dry-aged, Flannery bone-in New York
Bistecca Fiorentina 50 ozUSD 285.00
Flannery Dry-Aged Porterhouse
Tomahawk PorkchopUSD 95.00
fennel pollen
Milk Roasted Pork LoinUSD 75.00
fennel pollen, crispy sage
Beef and Bone Marrow PieUSD 65.00
Chicken Pot PieUSD 35.00
Lamb Shepherd's PieUSD 37.00
Castelfranco
Potato, Compte & Carmelized Onion PieUSD 32.00
mustard salad

Contorni

Grilled Broccoli di CiccoUSD 16.00
garlic-lemon vinaigrette
Roasted CauliflowerUSD 16.00
crushed lemon bagna cauda
Mashed PotatoesUSD 16.00
butter, cream
Creamed CornUSD 16.00
cracked black pepper
Charred Jimmy NardellosUSD 16.00

Dolci

Butterscotch BudinoUSD 14.00
caramel, Maldon sea salt, rosemary pinenut cookies
Nectarine and Blueberry CrostataUSD 16.00
creme fraiche, vanilla gelato
Banana Cream SlabUSD 16.00
caramel jam
Gelati e SorbettiUSD 14.00

What 1,403 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Hollywood
Best Overall
Hollywood
Best Food
Hollywood
Best Service
Hollywood
Great for fine wines
Hollywood
Italian

Review summary

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Chi SPACCA delivers a "wonderful and fun evening" with its exceptional "food and service." The restaurant features a lively atmosphere with a focus on wood-fired meats and standout dishes like the Focaccia Di Recco. Diners enjoy the "intimate space" and "knowledgeable staff," making it a top choice in Los Angeles for both casual meals and special occasions.

1,403 Reviews

D
Donna
Los Angeles
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience sitting at the chefs counter. Watching the prep was a unique and memorable experience. The roasted squash blossoms are a must!
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Judi
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful cozy atmosphere, with impeccable service and food.
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Jonathan
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Maybe the best burger in LA you can only get at the counter! Wow!
chi SPACCAResponded 4 days ago
So glad you enjoyed! Thank you for this review! Best, Greer
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Matt
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top 5 Restaurant in LA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chi SPACCAResponded 4 days ago
Wow!!! Thanks so much for this stellar review! We appreciate you! Greer
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Wendi
San Francisco
89 reviews
4.0
89 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was a little over-salted, bit otherwise good.
chi SPACCAResponded on 6 December 2024
We appreciate the feedback and the 4 stars! All the best, Greer
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Matias
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience as always! Great wine, great food, and great ambiance.
chi SPACCAResponded on 6 December 2024
Thanks so much, Matias! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers, Greer
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Diana
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my husband’s birthday here, probably one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been. The food was amazing, Top quality, beautiful presentation, our server was very helpful and patient. Definitely going back soon.
chi SPACCAResponded on 5 December 2024
Wow - thank you so much, Diana. This review means so much to us. We hope to see you soon! Best, Greer
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John
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall we enjoyed our celebratory dinner. The service was phenomenal, the ambiance was great. The food was exceptional from the focaccia di recco to the bone marrow pie. One thing I was really disappointed in was the $295 bistecca. For that price the cook should be perfect. Tonight, it wasn’t. It was over cooked and tough on the strip side. For an hour wait, we didn’t want to make a comment since it’s a mistake that would take forever to fix. Overall we loved our experience but wish the bistecca was cooked better.
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Liza
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Delicious food. Kind and attentive service. This place is a treasure.
chi SPACCAResponded on 29 November 2024
Thank you so much, Liza! We truly appreciate you taking the time to review us so kindly, and look forward to hosting you again soon. Take care, Greer
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Mark
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Host was rude. Seemed unhappy to be there. Sat outside. Don’t do it as seats uncomfortable and traffic noise way too loud! Busboy and waiter good as was the food! Steak exceptional but overall tainted from inception!
chi SPACCAResponded on 29 November 2024
Hi Mark, Thank you for taking a moment to leave us this note. This is an atypical review, we are so sorry to hear of your experience at the door - we value the welcoming and warm nature of our staff very highly, so your feedback is certainly helpful for course correcting. We are pleased to hear you otherwise enjoyed yourself and hope to see you again for an opportunity to welcome you into our space. If you'd like to reach out further with any other follow up information, my contact is listed in a private message. We hope to see you soon. All the best, Greer
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chi SPACCA

4.8

$50 and over

Italian

Hollywood

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

6610 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
Citrus/Highland. Please use Mozza2Go entrance on Melrose Ave. Valet avail.
Area
Hollywood
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Metered parking is available for free after 6 p.m. We also offer valet service $14.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chispacca.com/
Phone number
(323) 297-1133
Private party facilities
Nestled between Mozza2Go and Osteria Mozza, chi SPACCA (Italian for "he or she who cleaves") is the quintessential new Italian dining experience.
Private party contact
Jennifer Beech: (323) 866-5290

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chi SPACCA

chi SPACCA

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Plate

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Pig's Head Dinner: An Ode to Pork Group Experience

Pepper Steak

Focaccia di Recco

Beef and Bone Marrow Pie

Salumeria

Spacca Affettati MistiUSD 38.00

Focaccia di ReccoUSD 30.00

Pane BiancoUSD 6.00

Puglia BurrataUSD 15.00

'Nduja PaneUSD 15.00

Bistecca DrippingsUSD 15.00

Anchovy & ButterUSD 12.00

Porchetta FreddaUSD 18.00

Spuntini

Warm Salted Medjool DatesUSD 12.00

PicklesUSD 12.00

Marinated Olives & PecorinoUSD 12.00

Pickled Peppers & AnchoviesUSD 18.00

Insalate

Salanova LettucesUSD 20.00

Spacca CaesarUSD 22.00

Summer SquashUSD 24.00

Stone Fruit & BurrataUSD 24.00

Macelleria

Grilled OctopusUSD 32.00

Grilled CalamariUSD 30.00

Whole Branzino alla piastraUSD 45.00

Spiced Pork SausageUSD 31.00

Pepper SteakUSD 42.00

Veal MilaneseUSD 65.00

Pollo alla diavola su CrostoneUSD 45.00

Porcini Rubbed Short RibsUSD 48.00

Costata alla Fiorentina 36 ozUSD 205.00

Bistecca Fiorentina 50 ozUSD 285.00

Tomahawk PorkchopUSD 95.00

Milk Roasted Pork LoinUSD 75.00

Beef and Bone Marrow PieUSD 65.00

Chicken Pot PieUSD 35.00

Lamb Shepherd's PieUSD 37.00

Potato, Compte & Carmelized Onion PieUSD 32.00

Contorni

Grilled Broccoli di CiccoUSD 16.00

Roasted CauliflowerUSD 16.00

Mashed PotatoesUSD 16.00

Creamed CornUSD 16.00

Charred Jimmy NardellosUSD 16.00

Dolci

Butterscotch BudinoUSD 14.00

Nectarine and Blueberry CrostataUSD 16.00

Banana Cream SlabUSD 16.00

Gelati e SorbettiUSD 14.00

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