Drago Centro

Drago Centro The menu is representative of the cultural diversity of Italy.
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Chef Celestino Drago's Downtown concept rediscovers local Italian dishes, which are revisited with the aid of modern cooking techniques and inserted into a modern context.

06/12/2026

Just a little Italian magic. Pizzas, a legendary chef, and absolutely no explanation needed. 🇮🇹🍕✨

At Drago Centro, pizza gets the same attention to detail as every dish that leaves Chef Celestino Drago’s kitchen. Each pizza is handcrafted with a crisp, blistered crust, high-quality Italian ingredients, balanced toppings, and the kind of precision that comes from decades of experience in Italian cuisine.

From classic tomato, mozzarella and basil to combinations featuring spicy salami, pesto, goat cheese and caramelized onions, every pizza is built around simple ingredients prepared exceptionally well.

Join us for authentic Italian pizza, made in Downtown Los Angeles by one of LA’s most celebrated Italian chefs. Celestino Drago 🇮🇹👨‍🍳

06/03/2026

You can just call him Cavaliere because when Italy knights you, you’re not just a chef - you’re a cultural ambassador on a mission.

Chef Celestino Drago isn’t just a master of Italian cuisine. He’s been knighted by the Italian government. As a Cavaliere, he carries the honor and the responsibility of bringing the soul of Italian culture, tradition, and ingredients to the U.S.—showing us all what true Italian excellence looks like, right here in America. 🇮🇹🇺🇸

Be our guest and experience a true taste of Italy right here in LA. 🥂

05/30/2026

Panna Cotta al Limone.

Created by pastry chef Tamara Rigo, this dessert brings together fresh citrus, salted caramel, and lemongrass gelato for a bright, elegant finish.

Fresh citrus, salted caramel, lemongrass gelato.

Dessert people, this one is for you. Tag a dessert lover.

05/29/2026

Chef Celestino Drago’s story began in Sicily, where food was not simply prepared. It was understood through family, seasonality, discipline, and respect for ingredients.

Those early lessons still shape the way he cooks today at Drago Centro, from the simplicity of a perfectly balanced dish to the care behind every plate.

This is the foundation of true Italian cuisine: memory, technique, and a deep respect for where it all began. 🇮🇹

Be our guest and experience a taste of Italy in LA.

05/25/2026

Dinner sounds better with live jazz. 🎹

Settle in for an evening of seasonal Italian cuisine, classic cocktails, fine wine, and music that turns dinner into an experience.

Join us at Drago Centro for Jazz Nights, featuring seasonal cuisine, curated wine, handcrafted cocktails, and live music in the heart of DTLA. 🥂

05/17/2026

POV: dessert in Downtown LA just became the reason for the reservation.

Pistacchio e Miele at Drago Centro.

Honey parfait, pistachio cream, passion fruit sorbet, and layered textures finished with modern Italian fine dining presentation by Chef Celestino Drago.

If you’ve been searching for the best dessert in DTLA, this belongs on the table.

Now serving in the Financial District of Downtown Los Angeles. Consider this your official invitation.

04/30/2026

Live music returns to Drago Centro with Robby Fontana setting the tone for the season ahead.

An intimate room, a full bar, and a sound that carries from first pour to final note.

Jazz nights have officially begun. 🎹

04/28/2026

Biscotti, the way it’s meant to be. 🇮🇹

04/24/2026

One becomes two.

The cocktail menu at Drago Centro is built to be explored, not skimmed. From bright citrus to something deeper and smoked, each pour lands exactly where it should.

Now serving in the Financial District of DTLA. 🍸🍹

04/21/2026

A masterclass in dessert. Chef Tamara Rigo has delivered the perfect berry tart. 🍓🫐🇮🇹

A crisp pasta frolla shell.
Silk-smooth crema pasticcera.
Fresh berries arranged with intention, not excess.

Every element holds its place so the fruit can lead.

Clean. Balanced. Finished with a delicate glaze that catches the light and sharpens the flavor.

A taste of Italy serving Downtown Los Angeles. Link in bio to reserve.

04/21/2026

A crisp pasta frolla shell.
Silk-smooth crema pasticcera.
Fresh berries arranged with intention.

Every element holds its place so the fruit can lead.

Clean. Balanced. Finished with a delicate glaze that catches the light and sharpens the flavor.

At Drago Centro, dessert is a ritual.

Now serving in Downtown Los Angeles. Link in bio to reserve your table.

04/20/2026

Live music returns to Drago Centro.

Launching the series on April 29, Robby Fontana takes the stage from 5 to 9pm. A Los Angeles–based recording artist, vocalist, and pianist, Fontana is known for his velvet tone and refined, retro-inspired sound.

He has performed or recorded with multi-Grammy winning artists including John Mayer, Jackson Browne, and Seal, and has collaborated with band members from Sting, Elton John, and Paul McCartney.

An evening defined by live performance, seasonal cocktails, and the return of a long-awaited series.

April 29
5 to 9pm

Reservations recommended.

04/17/2026

New spring seasonal menu has been crafted by world-renowned Italian chef, Celestino Drago.

Our spring menu has been reimagined across every course. Entrées, pastries, and cocktails reflect the season, while signature staples remain.

Available for a limited time only.

Experience a taste of Italy at Drago Centro’s 20 year location in the heart of the financial district in Downtown Los Angeles. Book your table now before the season ends.

04/16/2026

Hazelnut profiteroles by Pastry Chef Tamara Rigo .

Delicate choux pastry filled with silky hazelnut cream, finished with warm chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. Balanced, refined, and built with precision.

A classic, elevated through technique and restraint.

04/09/2026

Our new Spring Cocktail Menu is here. 🍸 Our signature creations include a collection of handcrafted libations built on precision, balance, and Italian influence. Each cocktail is composed with purpose, layering fresh ingredients, house infusions, and refined technique to create something distinct from the first sip to the last.

From bright citrus and floral notes to deeper, spirit driven expressions, this menu reflects the shift into spring while staying rooted in craft.

Our favorites from the new spring menu:

Fragola Rosa
N**o Punch
Fumo

Now available in Downtown Los Angeles only at Drago Centro.

04/06/2026

Thank you, Mama Drago, for your heritage, your legacy, and for instilling the importance of honoring ingredients at their source. That philosophy lives in every dish here at Drago Centro.

04/02/2026

Burrata, crafted with precision and served at its peak.

At Drago Centro, simplicity is elevated through technique, quality, and restraint. Each element is placed with purpose to deliver balance in every bite.

A dish rooted in tradition, finished with intention.

We invite you to join us in Downtown Los Angeles.

03/29/2026

Chef Celestino Drago approaches the spring menu from the perspective of the people he serves, building each dish around balance, comfort, and intention. Every ingredient reflects the season. Every plate is created to resonate at the table.

At the center of the menu is the Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a dish rooted in tradition and executed with precision.

Each course carries a story. That story is meant to be understood, experienced, and delivered from the kitchen to the dining room.

This is a place where guests are meant to feel welcomed, comfortable, and at home.

Experience the new spring menu at Drago Centro.

Reservations are now open.

03/24/2026

We invite you to experience a new menu shaped by decades of Italian tradition.

Chef Celestino Drago introduces a new menu at Drago Centro, guided by seasonality and built on a lifetime of tradition and experience. Each dish reflects a clear philosophy of simplicity, precision, technique, and respect for ingredients.

This is not a trend. It is continuity. 🇮🇹

Now serving in Downtown Los Angeles.

03/18/2026

Wine Wednesday at Drago Centro.

Join us in Downtown Los Angeles’s Financial District for a curated selection of Italian wines and more, expertly paired with refined cuisine by the master sommelier, Piero Selvaggio.

Limited availability. Book your table now.

03/16/2026

From the kitchens of Venice to Downtown Los Angeles.

Chef Celestino Drago’s Pan Roasted Scallops with Riso e Bisi brings together delicate scallops and a classic Venetian risotto of rice and fresh peas.

Timeless Italian cuisine.
Seventeen years of tradition at Drago Centro.

Join us for dinner. 🍽️🇮🇹

03/11/2026

Looking for private dining in Downtown Los Angeles?

At Drago Centro, authentic Italian cuisine meets one of the most elegant private event spaces in DTLA. From corporate dinners to milestone celebrations, our team creates unforgettable experiences with fine dining Italian cuisine, curated wine, and impeccable service led by chef Celestino Drago and Sommelier Piero Selvaggio in the heart of the Financial District.

Host your next private event, business dinner, or celebration at one of the best Italian restaurants in Downtown LA.

Private rooms available • Custom menus • Full wine program.

📍 525 Flower Street, DTLA, CA 90071
👆Click the link in bio or 📞 call (213) 228-8998 to reserve your private dining experience.

03/04/2026

From the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna to your glass.🍷

Award Winning Sommelier Piero Selvaggio introduces Etna Bianco, Sicily’s celebrated white wine made from the indigenous Caricante grape. Caricante is known for its minerality, elegance, and sense of place.

A true expression of Italian terroir. 🇮🇹

Join us on Wednesdays for Wine Wednesday. 🥂

02/26/2026

Bistecca alla Fiorentina. Rooted in Val di Chiana. Defined by restraint. A dish that shaped Chef Celestino’s understanding of simplicity:
Respect the ingredient.
Do less.
Do it precisely.

Served to be shared — as it was always meant to be. 🥩

02/03/2026

If you want to impress your date this Valentine’s Day, begin with intention.

At Drago Centro, every moment is meant to be savored, from a complimentary glass of prosecco for two and an amuse bouche, to dishes made for sharing, lingering, and remembering.

We will be serving our regular dinner menu with special creations just for the day.

Because the most beautiful evenings are not rushed. They are felt.

Valentine’s reservations are now available.
Allow us to set the mood.

Address

525 S Flower Street
Los Angeles, CA
90071

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+12132288998

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