Ospi Venice

4.8

1542 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
2025 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Phone number
(424) 407-1957
Price
$31 to $50
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
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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
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.)

Popular dishes

MarinaraUSD 17.00
garlic, oregano, jalapeño (no cheese)
CopioneUSD 26.00
sopressata, honey, chili
HapaUSD 27.00
pepperoni, roasted pineapple, jalapeño, fresno
Cacio e PepeUSD 25.00
fior di latte, pecorino, single origin black pepper
FunghiUSD 28.00
smoked scamorza, mushrooms, taleggio
VodkaUSD 30.00
vodka sauce, pickled fresno, basil, stracciatella
MargheritaUSD 22.00
the usual

Antipasti

Crispy ProvoloneUSD 19.00
vodka sauce
Neapolitan MeatballsUSD 20.00
pine nuts, tomato passata, grana padano, fett'unta
Japanese EggplantUSD 18.00
spicy tomato oil, parmigiano fonduta, basil, pangrattato
CauliflowerUSD 18.00
calabrian chili tahini, dates, pepita, fresh herbs
Persian CucumbersUSD 17.00
spicy eggplant & zucchini, pickled cauliflower, garbanzo, radish, banyuls, stracciatella
Kale SaladUSD 18.00
almond dressing, parmigiano, avocado, fresh herbs
CaesarUSD 17.00
local greens, spicy eggless caesar dressing, grana padano, pangrattato

Primi

Sub Gluten-Free Spaghetti +$2

Spicy RigatoniUSD 25.00
alla vodka
Mezze ManicheUSD 23.00
cacio e pepe, single origin black pepper
SpaghettiUSD 22.00
jame's pomodoro, basil, parmigiano
Ricotta GnudiUSD 24.00
brown butter-sage crunch (limited)
LinguineUSD 22.00
colatura, lemon zest, chili, pangrattato
MalloreddusUSD 27.00
beef cheek ragu napoletano, thyme, toscano
RaschiatelliUSD 31.00
spicy pork sparerib sugo, crema di pecorino, pangrattato
CannelloniUSD 28.00
lamb neck & pine nut "alla sorrentina"
ChitarraUSD 35.00
blue crab, jalapeño, vino bianco, mint
Lemon TaglioliniUSD 39.00
lobster "fra diavolo," basil, pistachio
CavatelliUSD 44.00
pork sausage, fresh black truffle, housemade truffle butter

Secondi

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

Cocktails

Negroni, et Al

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

Inspirato, et Al

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

Presentation

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

Mocktails

Cool as a CucumberUSD 12.00
clarified raspberry, lemongrass, makrut lime, citrus, cucumber
Pineapple ExpressUSD 12.00
raw pineapple shrub, lime, club soda

Birre, et Al

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

Bicchiere

Bianchi / Rosati

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

Rossi

Lambrusco | Frico | Scarpetta | Emilia Romagna (Large Pour)USD 16.00
Montepulciano | Bossanova | Abbruzzo | 2019USD 18.00
Pinot Noir | Lola | Central Coast | 2020USD 18.00
Chianti | Castellinuzza e Piuca | Toscana | 2019USD 18.00
Super Tuscan | Rigoloccio | Toscana | 2019USD 17.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Obsidian | Red Hills | 2019USD 22.00
Bordeaux Blend | Aleksander | Paso Robles | 2017USD 25.00
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What 1,542 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ospi Venice shines with "amazing food," a vibrant atmosphere, and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "spicy rigatoni" and "thin crust pizza." While some note the noise level and occasional service hiccups, the "friendly staff" and "delicious dishes" make it a "favorite" for many. Perfect for pasta lovers!

1,542 Reviews

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Kate VIP
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, and the staff was very friendly. We went for Sunday brunch, and there were only a few people. Definitely coming back for dinner!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was mediocre, the kale salad was amazing though. The place is nice and our server was amazing but we had a reservation and waited 45 minutes to be seated.
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bob VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. Love the kale salad, scipcy rigatoni, cavatelli!
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tiffany VIP
Phoenix3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so delicious! Drinks were amazing! 10/10 will be back!
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Adrian
Los Angeles9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall solid food. It’s a big and noisy place. If the weather allows for it, try to sit outside if you’re trying to have a conversation. The Kale is good but overpriced. Meatballs are good too as well as the spicy rigatoni
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Madison VIP
E. Tennessee6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went during HH and it’s a steal. 3 items for $30. The portions are small but the food is good. You have to get the kale salad. Same ownership as Jame in El Segundo which I love
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Adam
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very stressed out staff, felt like we were bothering our waiter. He wasn’t rude but he made it feel like he was far superior to us. Food is great but the stressed out vibe does not really make it worth it.
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John Brian
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and ambience. The white truffle pasta was excellent. I would suggest this as a shared dish. The cauliflower was simply the best I have eaten. Fish and meat dishes were of the highest standard. Our server, Jessica, was particularly attentive. This restaurant is unique in many ways but be aware that it is rather expensive!
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alexs
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every member of staff from the moment you check in with Natalie, to Grace, Stephen and Marlise at the bar and every other team member working for Donald are super friendly and will go out of their way to make sure you always have an awesome time. The food and drink is all top notch and the atmosphere is great. There’s nothing not to love!
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Crystal VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I are regulars at Ospi’s sister property Jame in El Segundo. For a change, we thought we would try Ospi. We were both blown away not just by the quality of the food, but by the hospitality we received from the moment we entered the restaurant. Every staff member we encountered from the hostess, to the food runner, to the bartender, to the manager who came to check on how our evening was going, greeted us with a warm welcome and an upbeat attitude. We received the kind of genuine service that is not often seen in restaurants anymore.
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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 4.8 stars by 1542 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

2025 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(424) 407-1957
Price
$31 to $50
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
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Ospi Venice

Make a booking

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

GarlicUSD 6.00

RicottaUSD 13.00

Beef TartareUSD 20.00

StracciatellaUSD 16.00

Pizze

MarinaraUSD 17.00

CopioneUSD 26.00

HapaUSD 27.00

Cacio e PepeUSD 25.00

FunghiUSD 28.00

VodkaUSD 30.00

MargheritaUSD 22.00

Antipasti

Crispy ProvoloneUSD 19.00

Neapolitan MeatballsUSD 20.00

Japanese EggplantUSD 18.00

CauliflowerUSD 18.00

Persian CucumbersUSD 17.00

Kale SaladUSD 18.00

CaesarUSD 17.00

Primi

Spicy RigatoniUSD 25.00

Mezze ManicheUSD 23.00

SpaghettiUSD 22.00

Ricotta GnudiUSD 24.00

LinguineUSD 22.00

MalloreddusUSD 27.00

RaschiatelliUSD 31.00

CannelloniUSD 28.00

ChitarraUSD 35.00

Lemon TaglioliniUSD 39.00

CavatelliUSD 44.00

Secondi

Butter ChickenUSD 31.00

Dry Aged BranzinoUSD 47.00

Dry Aged RibeyeUSD 75.00

Cocktails

Negroni, et Al

Negroni della CasaUSD 16.00

TikigroniUSD 18.00

BoulevardierUSD 18.00

White NegroniUSD 18.00

Chef's NegroniUSD 18.00

Inspirato, et Al

SpritzUSD 16.00

BellezzaUSD 18.00

Jame MartiniUSD 18.00

Rebecca's "Margherita"USD 18.00

Espresso MartiniUSD 18.00

Hot Girl SummerUSD 18.00

Limoncello DropUSD 18.00

Presentation

AmargoUSD 22.00

Smoke & SpiceUSD 22.00

Mocktails

Cool as a CucumberUSD 12.00

Pineapple ExpressUSD 12.00

Birre, et Al

STS Pilsner (On Draft)USD 10.00

Skyduster Superdry Lager (On Draft)USD 10.00

Golden Monkey Belgian Tripel (On Draft)USD 10.00

Pliny the Elder IPA (On Draft)USD 10.00

Jame X Ospi Pale AleUSD 10.00

Blind Pig IPA (Limited)USD 10.00

High Noon Peach SeltzerUSD 10.00

Bicchiere

Bianchi / Rosati

Prosecco | Frico | Scarpetta | VenetoUSD 14.00

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

Sauvignon | Niklas | Alto Adige | 2020USD 16.00