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Innovative takes on classic Italian recipes are offered in an elegant space with outdoor seating.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 525 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213) 228-8998
Website: https://dragocentro.com/
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Pauline Woo
Great experience. Very tasty food and beautiful presentations. We had duck confit risotto and burrata salad which were delicious.
… moreHeewon Lee
I had a great time dining at Drago Centro. The location is excellent—right in the heart of downtown, with a nice outdoor seating area that’s perfect for a relaxed meal. The atmosphere was clean and inviting, and the staff were all friendly and professional throughout our visit.
We started with a delicious appetizer that really set the tone for the meal, followed by the lobster pasta, which was absolutely the highlight—flavorful, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The steak was decent, but nothing extraordinary. However, the well-curated cocktail menu more than made up for it, offering a great selection of drinks to pair with the meal.
Another plus: they validate parking for up to two hours, which is super convenient for a downtown spot.
… moreWe started with a delicious appetizer that really set the tone for the meal, followed by the lobster pasta, which was absolutely the highlight—flavorful, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The steak was decent, but nothing extraordinary. However, the well-curated cocktail menu more than made up for it, offering a great selection of drinks to pair with the meal.
Another plus: they validate parking for up to two hours, which is super convenient for a downtown spot.
Sandy Asad
Phenomenal staff and the chef goes above and beyond. If you appreciate Italian cuisine, the food is divine.
The Caesar salad appears as if it wouldn’t be filling, but it is and the flavors are great.
My brother and I shared calamari w/marinara, cacio e Pepe, and I brought a dish of the garganelli home to my daughter.
She is sweet as pie because I fell asleep, and I woke up before she was going to sleep and she came into my room excited to tell me she saved me a few bites because she wanted to me experience the amazing flavor of this pasta.
She was not exaggerating and the dish did not disappoint. She said the serving was filling, so I would recommend to go orders.
The pasta is made in house, the ingredients taste very fresh, the cocktails are wonderful- I had an amaretto sour and it was one of the best I’ve had. If I didn’t have to drive an hour back home I would have enjoyed more.
We parked in a nearby structure and paid $24 for valet service.
My photos aren’t great because the ambiance is dim lighting. I can promise the food looks great in person and the taste, even better. It was worth the 1hr drive for me and I would definitely come back.
… moreThe Caesar salad appears as if it wouldn’t be filling, but it is and the flavors are great.
My brother and I shared calamari w/marinara, cacio e Pepe, and I brought a dish of the garganelli home to my daughter.
She is sweet as pie because I fell asleep, and I woke up before she was going to sleep and she came into my room excited to tell me she saved me a few bites because she wanted to me experience the amazing flavor of this pasta.
She was not exaggerating and the dish did not disappoint. She said the serving was filling, so I would recommend to go orders.
The pasta is made in house, the ingredients taste very fresh, the cocktails are wonderful- I had an amaretto sour and it was one of the best I’ve had. If I didn’t have to drive an hour back home I would have enjoyed more.
We parked in a nearby structure and paid $24 for valet service.
My photos aren’t great because the ambiance is dim lighting. I can promise the food looks great in person and the taste, even better. It was worth the 1hr drive for me and I would definitely come back.
Ognjen Cvijanović
Excellent service, tasty food and amazing wine selection.
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Hoyden Q
They almost forcibly took our drink order (rushed)outside before we got sat.
I asked the opinion of the server for wine. Seemed uneducated about the menu. Once we walked to our table, the host snatched the menu from my hand instead of just asking for it. The server spoke to the table with an attitude right off the bat. Our party of six was taken aback by tone of our serve when all we had were genuine questions. (It was our first time there) He stated that our dinner would be a little lite, but before taking our order he insisted we only got 2 pizzas…. even though we really needed to order more food. He never checked on us our whole stay. The place was so loud you could hear the people sitting shoulder to shoulder with you. We certainly didn’t feel welcome.
Especially when we could overhear the section next to us got a more immersive experience with the different server pulling out 4 suggestions of wine for his guests. They were intrigued about his passion for food/wine. He seemed more vibrant. It seemed like a polar opposite our table was experiencing. Thankfully the food was great, unfortunately the service didn’t seem like a priority of standard.
… moreI asked the opinion of the server for wine. Seemed uneducated about the menu. Once we walked to our table, the host snatched the menu from my hand instead of just asking for it. The server spoke to the table with an attitude right off the bat. Our party of six was taken aback by tone of our serve when all we had were genuine questions. (It was our first time there) He stated that our dinner would be a little lite, but before taking our order he insisted we only got 2 pizzas…. even though we really needed to order more food. He never checked on us our whole stay. The place was so loud you could hear the people sitting shoulder to shoulder with you. We certainly didn’t feel welcome.
Especially when we could overhear the section next to us got a more immersive experience with the different server pulling out 4 suggestions of wine for his guests. They were intrigued about his passion for food/wine. He seemed more vibrant. It seemed like a polar opposite our table was experiencing. Thankfully the food was great, unfortunately the service didn’t seem like a priority of standard.
Ken From San Diego
Nice place. Just understaffed. Service was just poor. Waited hours as large table next to us. We were 6 and it was awkward waiting so long and asking for water or bread. Not one to complain but service was just too slow
… moreAmber Sherry
The service and food was excellent. Ordered the lobster pasta, and was impressive, I would suggest more of a spice to the dish. I added the parmesean cheese and this was a game change: Gave a whole new taste, was the best parm I had ever tasted. The Scallops and mushrooms were my least favorite. Nothing to write about. This was my first experience eating veal, and I don’t think I would eat this any other way than how I had it prepared at Drago. Was a memorable taste, and very pleased with the whole experience
… moreMelissa “Mel” Jones
Celebrated the twins birthday here with family! It was a great vibe! Great food! Semone’ did a great job serving a party of 14. We did have to wait a bit for our food, but overall it was a great experience. We will definitely be going back. Alfonso at the bar makes a wonderful Espresso Martini! Tell him MEL sent you! Hehe
… morePraneet Raj
First time at this restaurant. We loved our dinner experience here.
We ordered the following:
1. La Buratta- delish
2. Ahi Tuna Tartare – loved it, highly recommend
3. Sea bass – loved it as well.
4. Affogato
5. Latte
Overall highly recommend this spot for dinner.
… moreWe ordered the following:
1. La Buratta- delish
2. Ahi Tuna Tartare – loved it, highly recommend
3. Sea bass – loved it as well.
4. Affogato
5. Latte
Overall highly recommend this spot for dinner.
Joe Guevara
Had a business dinner here, very accommodating to changing reservation numbers.
Really great food – the most interesting was the octopus (picture attached) which was cooked to perfection. All the other dishes were good but to be expected for a restaurant of this caliber.
Removing 2 stars because our server wasn’t the greatest, and disappeared at the end of the meal (I guess because he didn’t have to work for it because of the mandatory 20% tip on large parties) – had to hunt down a bartender to pay my bill.
Definitely ruined the experience and would probably not bring other guests here again in the future.
… moreReally great food – the most interesting was the octopus (picture attached) which was cooked to perfection. All the other dishes were good but to be expected for a restaurant of this caliber.
Removing 2 stars because our server wasn’t the greatest, and disappeared at the end of the meal (I guess because he didn’t have to work for it because of the mandatory 20% tip on large parties) – had to hunt down a bartender to pay my bill.
Definitely ruined the experience and would probably not bring other guests here again in the future.