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Drago Centro
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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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.
215 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 215 reviews
5 stars
(98)
4 stars
(82)
3 stars
(27)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- fit for foodies(133)
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- notable wine list(81)
- good for groups(70)
- romantic(52)
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Drago Centro Reviews List
Review 1 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Downtown Business Lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great for business lunch in downtown."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 2 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun and Delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great dinner for my dad's 82 birthday. Everything is top notch at Drago Centro. The only problem with the beautiful room was that is was quite warm."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Well me and my pattern was celebrating 10yrs off been together the food was cold xgresy and not happy at all with custo ER service"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
delicious, clean, modern italian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food here has never disappointed. The ambiance is great, and the staff is friendly. Overall it's consistently good modern Italian food."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Drago Centro Review
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Ambiance was great, service was ok. I ordered the risotto, way to salty I had to give it back and reordered something else. I ended up ordering the Grilled salmon which was terrific. Great bar scene and great for groups of people to visit here."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
LA Downtown restaurant option
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Over all I would rate this place as good, food was good but not exceptional special for the high prices I expected more for my buck.
Nice setting, modern decor, service was very good though automatically tacked on 20% gratuity to our party of 6 as oppose to the usual 18%.
I am not sure if I would come here again, not so much for the prices but I simply wasn't blown away by the food and had more of a feeling of over spending and not of satisfaction."
Nice setting, modern decor, service was very good though automatically tacked on 20% gratuity to our party of 6 as oppose to the usual 18%.
I am not sure if I would come here again, not so much for the prices but I simply wasn't blown away by the food and had more of a feeling of over spending and not of satisfaction."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great bar, seafood dishes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great bar, seafood dishes and service. Creative Italian menu"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was great ! Service was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great ! Service was good, no complaints. The menu changes so I was unable to order what I originally wanted but that's ok. Will have to keep an eye on the menu online and return to try more. Overall, fantastic. Will definitely return."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Smoked sturgeon starter just
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Smoked sturgeon starter just superb. Excellent, attentive service. All food wonderful."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant experience can be perfect, but then can get off on the wrong foot when the host/hostess has an attitude or tries to give you the worst table possible when the entire restaurant is empty. When we asked for a table away from the patio, our hostess was not pleased. She made snooty comment and then gave us a beautifu booth. People are willing to take a "bad" table when the restaurant is packed and it is the only available table, but when you're given a bad table when there's availability of something better, it's plain bad business."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Been to Drago's several times
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Been to Drago's several times this year, past experiences were excellent. Today, the service was extremely slow. The food, normally very good, was weak."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2012
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Review 12 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Don't bother...really.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Actually, the food was really boring. I thought it was just me, but half-way through the appetizer I asked my dinner companion what he thought of the food: he said it had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. It looked pretty and was well-served. The pasta dish was tasty, but not worth the trip. Actually, the desert, though strangely served in a mason jar (as is being done these days) was wonderful, but not semi-freddo--frozen solid.
But the worst was the parking. The restaurant advertises one thing on its web site, and when we went to leave, the parking tab was $15.00! That is the most I have ever paid for parking at any LA restaurant.
The restaurant is beautiful, the service is very professional. But the food is a bore."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
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Review 13 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Celestino Drago has made this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Celestino Drago has made this his flagship. And a good one it is too. From start to finish it provides a comfortable dining experience. The food, service, ambiance, and welcome are as they should be. Recommended for business lunch or an enjoyable dinner. Excellent choice for pre-theatre dining."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 14 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another outstanding product
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Another outstanding product from Celestino Drago-food was well presented, tasty and varied. Our waiter was superb as was support staff. Prices were high but fair and wine mark-ups were not exorbitant. The noise leevel was high til the crowd thinned out but not too bad for an LA eatery. We would defintely go back Thanks Ian Kramer"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our waiter was very knowledgeable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waiter was very knowledgeable on the entire menu and the busboys were extremely efficient in clearing our dishes."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 16 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Whenever I work in the Los
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Whenever I work in the Los Angeles Office, I go to Drago. Their wine selection is very extensive, even the "by the glass" choices. When I was there the last time, I had the halibut and it was cooked perfectly. The portions allow you to enjoy an appetizer, entree and dessert. I am never disappointed!"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2009
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Review 17 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Drago's Centro
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Drago's is a wonderful upscale dining venue with both an impressive wine cellar and a impeccable menu that changes seasonally to ensure the best quality food, every minute attention to detail takes you on a journey as your food marries on your palate and makes you yearn for more. One of the most memorable meals I have ever had. I do have to say though, as far as service goes, I found all of the employees EXCEPT my waiter to be most helpful."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Drago. Chic, Modern, Delicious.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Drago Centro is excellent and pretty well-priced; we escaped with $125 for two people on a pretty robust order. Couple that with the chic, cosmopolitan atmosphere and we're already looking forward to our return."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 19 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Totally and Completely Satisfactory
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Certainly good enough - but there a lots of good restaurants in DTLA now - so competition for my dining dollars is fierce. I'm not sure if the combined service, ambiance and food puts it on my "top-10" list. It's definitely convenient and consistent, so you can't go wrong if those two things matter the most. But for an overall excellent experience - there are interesting and entertaining options all around the Plaza to choose from, that I would probably visit first."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2008
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Review 20 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solid all around. Wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Solid all around. Wonderful food with great flavor balance. Professional service. Food arrives quickly without a long wait. A pleasant dining experience."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 21 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another Celestino Triumph
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first, but not last trip to Drago Centro. Fans of the Drago Group, somehow we had missed this one. Salad of apples, lardon, candied nuts and frisee was superb and outshined the beet salad in flavor. Our guest enjoyed the misto. Branzino, Salmon and Tuna were all cooked to perfection, and their accompaniaments were spot on. The only disappointment was the coffee. We would have enjoyed dessert, but we were on a theater schedule. Definitely a foodie hang, and the service was quite good and knowlegible."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 22 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good spot and location for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good spot and location for a business dinner. Wish tuyere would have been more moderate priced wines."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food near the Music Center
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The we shared a salad, I had seared tuna with roasted fenel and polenta, my wife had lamb loin, and we shared a dessert. All the food was excellent. The wine list is quite good with a large spread of wine prices. It is easy to find a good wine under $50. We had a Rosso di Monalcino for $48. They also have lots of good wines by the glass and small carafe. The carafes are 250 ML which would work well if you want to start with a white and finish with a red.
The decor is rather stark with lots of hard surfaces. We went early after an Opera Matinee so there weren't very many dinners yet and it was relatively quiet. However, it is likely that it could be quite noisy if they are busy.
It is convenient to the Music center."
The decor is rather stark with lots of hard surfaces. We went early after an Opera Matinee so there weren't very many dinners yet and it was relatively quiet. However, it is likely that it could be quite noisy if they are busy.
It is convenient to the Music center."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 24 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
cold and impersonal
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"after a very poor start (with respect to service), things picked up. asked for butter 3 times before it arrived. waiter said he would get water, but none arrived for a very long time. nothing wrong with the meal, but drago is a big impersonal place. dishes are pretty but a bit soulless, like the restaurant generally. pastas are very good. there are so many interesting choices downtown these days. i would return, but not any time soon."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 25 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very pretty restaurant in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very pretty restaurant in a nice downtown location convenient to the Music Center where we had an event."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 26 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food is good Italian fare.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is good Italian fare. The service is a bit sloppy. It starts out fine but deteriorates towards the end---and this is not the first time that has happened."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2004
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Review 27 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It's just ok...
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"1) The temperature of the meat was described as "tends to be on the rare side, so if you typically like MR, you should get M here" by the server. Unfortunately, the meat temp was a perfect M. That was a service issue and management needs to do a better job of training their servers. Aside from the temp however, the Lamb that was described to me as one they specialize in, was very tough and dry. I did not enjoy the lamb and would never order it again. 2) Pork Cheek. Very tender and cooked nicely. Unfortunately, the sauce turned the dish into a salt lick. Terrible. 3) Pasta very good. Sauces, were ok to very bland. Mush risotto was terribly bland. 4) Gnocco fritto was amazing. 5)Great bread and olive oil. Overall, won't be back."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2007
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Review 28 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was my first time to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my first time to Drago's. Everything was done very well. Only disappoointment was that the mushroom ravioli listed on their on-line menu was not available. Service was a little underwhelming- had to ask for a napkin. Server (not the waiter) gave me the salad meant for my dining campanion.Other than that, very good."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 29 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food and great service."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 30 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I highly recommend Drago Centro
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I highly recommend Drago Centro for an upscale dinner. Great atmosphere, excellent food. Service was great but gaps between visits were a little long. Maybe that's the intention though."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2012
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Review 31 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious and Downtown
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have always loved Drago restaurants so we were inclined to love Drago Centro-- the food was delicious and the space is really nice. We had a short window to eat dinner ( and not feel too rushed) and then get to the theater within an hour. The staff was very accommodating, never pushy, the meal was paced perfectly even though our time was limited and they made sure we could catch the shuttle to the Music Center with time to spare! All in all a terrific experience."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 32 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this restaurant. Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love this restaurant. Food and service A++++. Excellent."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 33 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Italian!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took my wife and nine year old daughter for my birthday and there were too many things we wanted to try so we ordered more than we could eat. Everything was great and the house cab was also great. For a fancy place, I thought the prices were reasonable."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 34 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bset of Celestino
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Every plate was exceptional. This is Celestino at his absolute best. Service was good, but a little overwhelmed by the Saturday full house."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Although the food was good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although the food was good at Drago Centro, my expectations were much higher having dined at Drago in Santa Monica (now closed) and Celestino. I was also a bit disappointed by the restaurant's interiors after reading the stories about the famed American architect who designed the restaurant and the amount of money spent. The pasta items have great price points and plenty of variety. And the wine list, whether you order a glass, carafe, or full bottle, is quite spectacular."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 36 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have dine at the Downtown
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have dine at the Downtown Drago a few times for lunch and for dinner, and every time it has been a great experience. It's quite pricy but for special occasions is well worth it."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 37 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The servers were attentive.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The servers were attentive. The food was delicious."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 38 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pasta almost across the board
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pasta almost across the board was excellent. In particular the pesto with tomato and the orecchiette. Pork cheek entree was also quite good, as was the caviar appetizer. I'll have to return for another look."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 39 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good meal. Loved "the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good meal. Loved "the cookies" on menu...I believe they are call Madelines? Somewhat of a pound cake batter consistency...if you can please share recipe."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 40 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place to go before a play
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had an excellent dinner here before a play. The food and service were both outstanding. And they were good about making sure we made it out on time for our play."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 41 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went before an event at the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Went before an event at the Nokia Theater. Not only was the food delicious, the wait staff asked if we were on our way to a show and was very respectful of our time concerns. Worth the food alone, show or no show! YUM"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 42 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was an amazing dinner.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"It was an amazing dinner. Chef Celestino and Chef Ian were extremely informative and super friendly. Best dinner of the year!!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 43 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We thoroughly enjoyed our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Drago Centro.
The food was spectacular. Specifically the butternut squash soup with cardamom anfd the pasta with pecorino cheese and pepper were my favorites."
The food was spectacular. Specifically the butternut squash soup with cardamom anfd the pasta with pecorino cheese and pepper were my favorites."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 44 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great for business lunch.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great for business lunch. Staff is keen to diners' working schedule so service was respectful of getting us in and out but never rushing. Both service and food were flawless."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 45 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Perfect place for dinner before
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Perfect place for dinner before LA Phil. Great food and wine, validated valet parking, and attentive, friendly service"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 46 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Parking is validated which
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Parking is validated which is great. Service was very good and the waiter was knowledgeable. Ordered 3 things: appetizer, pasta, and main course. Appetizer was the duck confit, which was incredible. Pasta Carbonara made properly and was delicious. The main course was the Jidori Chicken prepared sous-vide and was the only part of the meal I was not impressed by. It was executed perfectly but far too salty. I believe it may have sat in the brine for too long and it was almost inedible.
Overall I would recommend to a friend, but I would stick to the pastas and other items. Not sure if the other main courses have the over salting problem, but it was rather significant in my experience."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 47 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing food. Disappointing service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband, two children (ages 9 and 11) and I came to Drago Centro on a Friday evening. The restaurant is beautiful. The food was fantastic - as good as expected. The service was almost horrible. Our waiter, Darren, was agitated when we DID see him, and it took 22 minutes for him to even take our children's drink order. It took another 15 minutes for our wine to arrive. The food was superb - no complaints there - but we felt forgotten and like our table was an afterthought, which was disappointing. The bus boys were more attentive than our waiter."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 48 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Penned arrabiata was the best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Penned arrabiata was the best I've ever had."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 49 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, a little bit stuffy....
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was really good, but the atmosphere was a bit stuffy for me. The server was very nice, but started off on a bad foot when she asked if we wanted "tap water" or something else. No, please just bring me the garden hose, really? The wine list was completely overwhelming. I must admit I am not a wine expert, so when we had to go through about a 20 page list, I was stumped. Maybe a short list for us less educated folks that would just like a decent bottle without looking through the $1000 a bottle Bordeaux list. Ironically, the couple next to us, returned their bottle of wine (which I could never bring myself to do, unless it had gone bad). This couple had no problem returning theirs while demanding to talk to the manager."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 50 for Drago Centro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The handmade was pasta was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The handmade was pasta was exquisite! I had the cacio e pepe; so good! My hubby had papparadelle with pheasant (very good, just a tad rich, but great flavor).
Perfect place to dine before attending the Music Center."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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