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Ospi Venice, Venice, CA

Ospi Venice

4.7
4.7
1528 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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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
  • 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)
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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!
    🍹 Ospi Venice’s Coastal Cheers Happy Hour 🍹 photo
  • Lunch Special: Chef Jackson's Favorites

    USD 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.)
    Lunch Special: Chef Jackson's Favorites photo

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. joanne

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 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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  3. Vanoni

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 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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  4. Anthony

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 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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  5. Leonardo

    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
    Great food and great service! Stopped by for happy hour and was not disappointed.

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  6. MELISSA

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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  7. Neal

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 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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  8. Adam

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Nice service. Great overall experience!!

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  9. Lynn

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 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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  10. Todd

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 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 takeaway 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 booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ospi Venice

2025 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    North Venice Blvd and Pacific Ave
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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)
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