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Southern Italy meets coastal California at Ospi Costa Mesa. From Top Chef alumnus Jackson Kalb, Ospi redefines traditional Nonna’s cooking with Michelin technique and a few twists. Indulge in our painstakingly house-made pasta from biodynamically farmed Italian and local wheat, paper-thin pizza romana tonda, seasonal-forward cooking, and an expertly curated selection of wines and cocktails in a refined setting. Ospi should feel like your favorite lunch, brunch, or dinner party 7 days a week – it’s a vibe. Part modern Italian, part classic Italian, Ospi (short for ospitante or “host” in English) is our version of a casual lunch trattoria, familial dinner party restaurant, or a fun recovery brunch spot on the weekends.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 234 E 17th St #100, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone: (949) 990-4331
Website: https://ospi.com/costamesa
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Reviews
Culinary Connoisseur
Everything I tried was absolutely delicious—except for the fries, which could use some improvement. The pizza is outstanding, the cannoli are fantastic, and the kale salad is . If the kitchen can elevate the fries to match the quality of the other dishes, this place will be perfect!
… moreHamzah Allabadei
I had such a great experience at Ospi. The food was amazing, the crispy provolone was super unique and so good, and the spicy rigatoni was honestly one of the best I’ve had. The tableside tiramisu was not only delicious but also really fun to watch them make. Our server was great and the overall vibe of the place was really nice. I’d definitely go back!
… morePauline Nguyen
Food is great. Service is great. Sitting outside is fabulous.
Cannoli was PERFECT. The best I’ve ever had.
Pizza is so thin and crispy, but not heavy. The meatballs were fluffy. Everything well-seasoned and well-cooked.
… moreCannoli was PERFECT. The best I’ve ever had.
Pizza is so thin and crispy, but not heavy. The meatballs were fluffy. Everything well-seasoned and well-cooked.
mah maleki
It was my first time dining at this restaurant, and everything was excellent.
The food was very fresh and delicious.
The drinks were pleasant as well.
The place had a spacious and comfortable atmosphere, both indoors and outdoors, which was warm and inviting.
The staff were friendly and courteous.
I would definitely love to visit here again.
***update
We had a great experience here before—I gave it 5 stars and was excited to come back with guests. Unfortunately, this second visit was disappointing.
We were surprised to receive a Happy Hour menu on a weekend, but we went along with it and each ordered a drink. The menu listed “2 for $25” but didn’t mention anything about portion sizes. There was a small section for food, so we ordered two salads and two Crispy Provolone—items we had really enjoyed before (from the regular menu).
This time, the salads came in small side plates, and the Provolone was one piece per order. I asked the waitress why it wasn’t two, and she said it’s only one for Happy Hour. That was frustrating—especially since it wasn’t explained on the menu, and you end up paying $12.50 per piece when the regular menu offers two for $18. Honestly, it felt misleading.
We didn’t want to complain in front of our guests, but it was awkward and disappointing. We also ordered two pizzas and a vodka pasta—both from the regular menu. The pasta was still great, just like last time. But the pizzas were a letdown. The crust was way too thin and not enjoyable.
Sadly, the overall experience didn’t live up to our first visit. I’ve adjusted my rating from 5 to 3 stars. There’s potential here, but transparency and consistency really matter—especially when you’re bringing people in based on a great first impression.
… moreThe food was very fresh and delicious.
The drinks were pleasant as well.
The place had a spacious and comfortable atmosphere, both indoors and outdoors, which was warm and inviting.
The staff were friendly and courteous.
I would definitely love to visit here again.
***update
We had a great experience here before—I gave it 5 stars and was excited to come back with guests. Unfortunately, this second visit was disappointing.
We were surprised to receive a Happy Hour menu on a weekend, but we went along with it and each ordered a drink. The menu listed “2 for $25” but didn’t mention anything about portion sizes. There was a small section for food, so we ordered two salads and two Crispy Provolone—items we had really enjoyed before (from the regular menu).
This time, the salads came in small side plates, and the Provolone was one piece per order. I asked the waitress why it wasn’t two, and she said it’s only one for Happy Hour. That was frustrating—especially since it wasn’t explained on the menu, and you end up paying $12.50 per piece when the regular menu offers two for $18. Honestly, it felt misleading.
We didn’t want to complain in front of our guests, but it was awkward and disappointing. We also ordered two pizzas and a vodka pasta—both from the regular menu. The pasta was still great, just like last time. But the pizzas were a letdown. The crust was way too thin and not enjoyable.
Sadly, the overall experience didn’t live up to our first visit. I’ve adjusted my rating from 5 to 3 stars. There’s potential here, but transparency and consistency really matter—especially when you’re bringing people in based on a great first impression.
Kelly E
Came here for a girls night out and had a great experience. Our server Andrew was kind, attentive, and made sure that my dietary needs were taken care of. I’m gluten and dairy free and was recommended the Mandilli pasta with no cheese and gluten free noodles. It was the best pasta I’ve ever had. Thank you Ospi and Andrew for such a great night!
… moreTracee Batiste
Decent cocktails (at $18 each), but mid food. The Raschiatelli was more than al dente and the pizza’s thin crust had no real flavor and crumbled like paper. By far my favorite item was the Stracciatella. The cheese, basil oil, and pine nuts made up for the rest. Overall, this was an underwhelming visit.
… moreKian Abghari
Been waiting to try this place for a few months and finally made it. The house Chianti wine was great and complemented our carb overload very well. The two things I recommend and tried were the Spicy Rigatoni and the Pepe-roni pizza. I recommend sitting in the patio as it’s nice, especially on warm summer night. Will definitely be back to try the other dishes.
… moreMitchell Neller
My wife and I went here for Valentine’s Day, and both looked forward to it!
First, the service was great! Everyone was very sweet, and our server, I believe Stephanie, did an amazing job and was on it the whole night. Provided great mocktail recommendations, and that was the 5 star of the night!
The best dish was the Caesar salad…
and the everything else was very underwhelming and quite honestly priced a lot higher than what you get. The two fried balls of risotto did not have much flavor at all. We were then told to get the Fried Provolone because of the Vodka sauce, and that was genuinely good! Two big things of provolone and very little sauce, but this dish I’d recommend!
My wife got the Black Truffle Pasta, which was $47 for gluten-free pasta. Not trying to be rude, but man, once this dish came out and served, my wife and I both said it smelled like old water from a damp towel. Flavor, truly nothing there. No taste of truffle or even butter. It lacked everything we hoped for and was very disappointing. The pizza has great flavor! But, just so oily and that much oil on a thin crust pizza just do not mesh together. All in all, it was a very underwhelming dinner, and I had higher hopes. The best dish was the Caesar salad.
… moreFirst, the service was great! Everyone was very sweet, and our server, I believe Stephanie, did an amazing job and was on it the whole night. Provided great mocktail recommendations, and that was the 5 star of the night!
The best dish was the Caesar salad…
and the everything else was very underwhelming and quite honestly priced a lot higher than what you get. The two fried balls of risotto did not have much flavor at all. We were then told to get the Fried Provolone because of the Vodka sauce, and that was genuinely good! Two big things of provolone and very little sauce, but this dish I’d recommend!
My wife got the Black Truffle Pasta, which was $47 for gluten-free pasta. Not trying to be rude, but man, once this dish came out and served, my wife and I both said it smelled like old water from a damp towel. Flavor, truly nothing there. No taste of truffle or even butter. It lacked everything we hoped for and was very disappointing. The pizza has great flavor! But, just so oily and that much oil on a thin crust pizza just do not mesh together. All in all, it was a very underwhelming dinner, and I had higher hopes. The best dish was the Caesar salad.
Peyton Guidizi
I’ve heard a lot of good things from a lot of different people and I was finally in the area and placed an order for pickup for myself and my friend. The staff that helped me at the host stand were very friendly and prompt and the ambiance seemed great for those enjoying dining in person. Unfortunately I was ridiculously underwhelmed by the portion size for a nearly $30 dish of proteinless pasta. The Persian cucumber salad was the most substantial dish of the three that we ordered which is interesting considering it’s an appetizer. If you’re into being robbed definitely consider dining because I can’t say the flavor of either pasta we ordered was special enough to warrant the price tag or the serving size. Did not live up to the hype whatsoever :/ if you want a dinner spot with great ambiance and a high price tag this is the spot for you, aside from that this place didn’t offer much substance. If you want a $20+ pasta entree that’s enough food to actually fill you and another person up go to mama Ds.
… moreSait Nuri Karakeci
That was the one of the best Italian restaurants that I tried lately.i got
try japenese eggplant,pizza funghi pizza kale salad all yummy and tasty. Definitely recommend.
… moretry japenese eggplant,pizza funghi pizza kale salad all yummy and tasty. Definitely recommend.