Drago Centro

4.7

3706 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Drago Centro

4.7

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Good for business meals
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Chef Celestino Drago has created a menu representative of the cultural diversity of Italy. The concept of “Contemporary Italian Cuisine”, emphasizes local dishes, fresh, high quality ingredients and old flavors that have defined Italian cuisine for centuries and which are revisited to create a truly eclectic menu. The extensive menu is a la carte and offers daily specials featuring many unique items. DRAGO Centro offers a diverse and extensive selection of premium wines from Italy and around the world.

DRAGO Centro’s unique interior is designed by acclaimed Los Angeles based designer Stanley Felderman, who is internationally renowned for creating modern buildings, interiors and product with a playful twist.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(213) 228-8998
Website
http://www.dragocentro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Celestino Drago
Private party facilities
We have a variety of options to host your private event. Please contact us at (213) 228-8998 for additional information.-Flower Room seats up to 16 guests-Vault Room seats up to 42 guests-Garden Room seats up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner and accommodates 110 for cocktail reception.-Glass room accommodates 50 for a cocktail reception.

Location
525 S. Flower St., Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
In City National Plaza between 5th & 6th street.
Parking details
The entrance to the underground parking structure is located on 525 South Flower Street (South-West corner of 5th and Flower Street). Valet parking is located inside the parking structure on Level A. Elevator access to Drago Centro from Level A is provided. Please bring white parking ticket with you to receive 4hrs free parking validation.
Public transit
We are conveniently located near the 7th Street/Metro Center Station which provides access to the Red, Purple, Blue, and Expo Metro Rail Lines.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Carpaccio di Bue
raw thin sliced of beef, mustard condiment, shaved parmesan cheese, fried bread
Burrata
buttery mozzarella, roasted eggplant and tomato, basil cream
Vitello Tonnato
thin sliced roasted veal loin, tuna sauce, cappers
Gnocchi alla Romana
baked semolina gnocchi, short rib ragu', gorgonzola cream
Tagliere
charcuterie board with assorted salami and cheese
Insalata Autunnale
roasted squash, persimmon, oranges, walnuts, mixed lettuces, pomegranate and dried ricotta
Cesar Salad
organic baby romaine, focaccia croutons, parmesan cheese
Barbabietola Salad
roasted baby beets, goat cheese, toasted pistachio, arugula, shallots
Lattughe Miste
baby mixed lettuces, champagne vinaigrette dressing

Paste e Risotti

Spaghetti Vongole
spaghetti clams, chili peppers, parsley, garlic
Spaghetti Chitarra
basil spaghetti, almond/tomato pesto
Garganelli Salsicce
pork sausage, fennel pollen, parmesan cheese
Pasta Mista Napoletana
mixed cut of pasta, potato, smoked mozzarella
Ravioli Ricotta
filled with ricotta cheese, mushroom and truffles sauce
Lasagna alla Bolognese
baked lasagna meat sauce and parmesan cheese
Pappardelle Fagiano e Morelle
wide fettuccini, roasted pheasant and morels mushrooms sauce
Paccheri al Ragu di Pesce Spada
large tube shaped pasta, sword fish, fennel, raisin and pine nuts
Risotto Cacio e Pepe con Guanciale
risotto, black pepper, smoked pork jaws
Minestra del Giorno
soup of the day

Pesce e Carne

Branzino
pan roasted mediterrenea seabass, risotto cake, squash, beuree blanc
Salmon
pan roasted salmon, forbidden rice, vegetable ragu, chili foam
Pollo Tartufato
jidori breast of chicken, truffled crust, mash potato, bock choi, truffles cream
Bistecca di Bue
herbs marinated flank steak, crispy potato, brussel sprouts, black garlic sauce
Vitella Milanese
breaded veal, roasted eggplant, broccolini, parmesan cream

What 3,706 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Great for fine wines
Downtown
Great for fine wines
Downtown
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Drago Centro, nestled in Downtown LA, is a culinary delight offering "excellent Italian cuisine" and a "beautifully decorated" setting. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "authentic Italian experience," with standout dishes like seafood risotto and lamb chops. An ideal spot for special occasions, it consistently delivers a memorable dining experience.

3,706 Reviews

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Brian
Los Angeles
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and wonderful food in a beautiful setting. The short rib over saffron risotto was excellent. I have been coming for years. It's nice to dine at a great restaurant that you haven't visited in a while and find it to be as good as ever.
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william
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a special occasion dinner with family, Drago was the perfect place and well worth going out of our way for. The food, service, and ambiance were terrific, truly memorable. If you like fine Italian cuisine in a beautiful downtown location with welcoming, highly professional and elegant service, Drago is the place. (Highly recommend the seafood risotto and the lamb).
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Erik
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, coming from a first generation Italian family with a Mom who is the “heavy weight champion” of authentic Italian fare. This meal was epoch. We need DRAGO in Boston!! I will always come back here when I am any where near LA. Service, class and perfection all around the table… Erik Santucci
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Sam
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff; Samuel in the bar is outstanding…very knowledgeable re his wines. Ladies at hostess area were fantastic and thoroughly accomodating. Dynamic dining experience!
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Shelby
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice experience! Food was great. Service was great. Definitely for a nicer, special event.
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Vanzil
Central Coast
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an AMAZING restaurant and experience! W O W
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Cinnia
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful catchup with a long time friend. Our table was ready upon arrival, service was friendly professional and timely and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. A great experience start to finish.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been coming to Drago Centro for years. Especially when I lived in downtown. It’s always a must when I am back in the area. By far one of my favorite Italian restaurants very authentic, great wine and amazing food. Definitely recommend this place to everyone!
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Donna
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect- from the greeting at the door to the attentive (but not intrusive) service to the thoughtfully prepared fresh food. Well worth a walk from Disney Hall.
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Marie
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Loved the parking validation and convenient parking Loved the venue and ambience The food was outstanding The Hostess that greeted us was great. The waiter we had was below par. He seemed very annoyed with our party he did not refill our beverages and did not even check on us or ask if we wanted dessert.
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FAQs

Drago Centro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 228-8998.

Drago Centro is rated 4.7 stars by 3706 OpenTable diners.

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

Drago Centro

4.7

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

525 S. Flower St., Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Additional information

Cross street
In City National Plaza between 5th & 6th street.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
The entrance to the underground parking structure is located on 525 South Flower Street (South-West corner of 5th and Flower Street). Valet parking is located inside the parking structure on Level A. Elevator access to Drago Centro from Level A is provided. Please bring white parking ticket with you to receive 4hrs free parking validation.
Public transit
We are conveniently located near the 7th Street/Metro Center Station which provides access to the Red, Purple, Blue, and Expo Metro Rail Lines.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Celestino Drago
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dragocentro.com/
Phone number
(213) 228-8998
Private party facilities
We have a variety of options to host your private event. Please contact us at (213) 228-8998 for additional information.-Flower Room seats up to 16 guests-Vault Room seats up to 42 guests-Garden Room seats up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner and accommodates 110 for cocktail reception.-Glass room accommodates 50 for a cocktail reception.

Drago Centro

Drago Centro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cannolo

Spaghetti Vongole

Lo Spaghettone

Antipasti & Insalate

Carpaccio di Bue

Burrata

Vitello Tonnato

Gnocchi alla Romana

Tagliere

Insalata Autunnale

Cesar Salad

Barbabietola Salad

Lattughe Miste

Paste e Risotti

Spaghetti Vongole

Spaghetti Chitarra

Garganelli Salsicce

Pasta Mista Napoletana

Ravioli Ricotta

Lasagna alla Bolognese

Pappardelle Fagiano e Morelle

Paccheri al Ragu di Pesce Spada

Risotto Cacio e Pepe con Guanciale

Minestra del Giorno

Pesce e Carne

Branzino

Salmon

Pollo Tartufato

Bistecca di Bue

Vitella Milanese

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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Drago Centro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information