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chi SPACCA

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
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Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.

Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

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Executive chef: Armen Ayvazyan

MICHELIN Plate
2022

From the OpenTable editors: Anyone who can’t imagine a celebration dinner without meat—and lots of it—should go straight to this upscale Tuscan steakhouse. Part of chef Nancy Silverton’s Mozza empire, Chi Spacca zeroes in on butcher-inspired mains like a 50-ounce bistecca Fiorentina and tomahawk pork chop. The supporting characters on the menu are just as impressive, and so is the massive Italian wine list. Add a candlelit dining room, and you’ve got all the essentials for a big night out.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(323) 297-1133
Website
http://www.chispacca.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Nestled between Mozza2Go and Osteria Mozza, chi SPACCA (Italian for "he or she who cleaves") is the quintessential new Italian dining experience.
Private party contact
Jennifer Beech: (323) 866-5290

Location
6610 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Cross street
Citrus/Highland. Please use Mozza2Go entrance on Melrose Ave. Valet avail.
Parking details
Metered parking is available for free after 6 p.m. We also offer valet service $14.
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Pig's Head Dinner: An Ode to Pork Group Experience
$136.88 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us for this celebration of the Berkshire pig from Heritage Foods where the star of the show is a crispy, roasted pig’s head. Accompanied by seasonal sides and vegetables, this menu also features our greatest hits, such as the Foccacia di Recco with Ham, our house-made salumi, and the Pork Tomahawk with fennel pollen. Affectionately known as the Big, Bad Wolf Special, we certainly hope this meal blows you away. $125 per person, excluding taxes and fees. Available for parties of 4-8 guests. *Sommelier selections, our full wine list, and additional food are available for purchase upon consumption. **Requires 48 hours notice. Only available Monday - Thursday.

Popular dishes

Spacca Affettati Misti$38.00
speck, coppa, segreto, fennel salame, trotter fritti, Butcher's pate
Focaccia di Recco$30.00
stracchino, extra virgin olive oil
Pane Bianco$6.00
fett'unta
Puglia Burrata$15.00
'Nduja Pane$15.00
spiced salami with pane bianco
Bistecca Drippings$15.00
Anchovy & Butter$12.00
Porchetta Fredda$18.00
chicharron, lemon, salsa

Spuntini

Warm Salted Medjool Dates$12.00
Pickles$12.00
market vegetables
Marinated Olives & Pecorino$12.00
Pickled Peppers & Anchovies$18.00

Insalate

Salanova Lettuces$20.00
fines herbs, lemon vinaigrette
Spacca Caesar$22.00
escarole, cauliflower, anchovy
Summer Squash$24.00
grilled corn, pistachio, parmigiano
Stone Fruit & Burrata$24.00
plums, peaches, mint, mizuna

Macelleria

Grilled Octopus$32.00
pureed and fried ceci
Grilled Calamari$30.00
salsa rossa
Whole Branzino alla piastra$45.00
herb salad, charred lemon
Spiced Pork Sausage$31.00
cannellini beans, braised greens
Pepper Steak$42.00
bacon, green garlic, peppercorn, chive
Veal Milanese$65.00
sungold tomato, arugula, lemon
Pollo alla diavola su Crostone$45.00
bella bella roasted chicken
Porcini Rubbed Short Ribs$48.00
Scallion, salsa verde
Costata alla Fiorentina 36 oz$205.00
Dry-aged, Flannery bone-in New York
Bistecca Fiorentina 50 oz$285.00
Flannery Dry-Aged Porterhouse
Tomahawk Porkchop$95.00
fennel pollen
Milk Roasted Pork Loin$75.00
fennel pollen, crispy sage
Beef and Bone Marrow Pie$65.00
Chicken Pot Pie$35.00
Lamb Shepherd's Pie$37.00
Castelfranco
Potato, Compte & Carmelized Onion Pie$32.00
mustard salad

Contorni

Grilled Broccoli di Cicco$16.00
garlic-lemon vinaigrette
Roasted Cauliflower$16.00
crushed lemon bagna cauda
Mashed Potatoes$16.00
butter, cream
Creamed Corn$16.00
cracked black pepper
Charred Jimmy Nardellos$16.00

Dolci

Butterscotch Budino$14.00
caramel, Maldon sea salt, rosemary pinenut cookies
Nectarine and Blueberry Crostata$16.00
creme fraiche, vanilla gelato
Banana Cream Slab$16.00
caramel jam
Gelati e Sorbetti$14.00

What 1,404 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Hollywood
Best Overall
Hollywood
Best Food
Hollywood
Best Service
Hollywood
Great for fine wines
Hollywood
Italian

Review summary

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Chi SPACCA delivers a "wonderful and fun evening" with its exceptional "food and service." The restaurant features a lively atmosphere with a focus on wood-fired meats and standout dishes like the Focaccia Di Recco. Diners enjoy the "intimate space" and "knowledgeable staff," making it a top choice in Los Angeles for both casual meals and special occasions.

1,404 Reviews

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JANET
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chi Spacca is my favorite restaurant and I don't go often enough. It holds a very special place in my heart. Don't miss burger night; best burger I've ever had! The milk roast pork loin is to die for and my first love is the Pollo alla diavola su Crostone is my first love. And you'll need to order two Focaccia di Recco . . . just sayin'. I have never had a bad meal or bad service at Chi Spacca. Everything is top notch. My favorite spot is at the cook's counter. Enjoy!!
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Donna
VIP
Los Angeles
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience sitting at the chefs counter. Watching the prep was a unique and memorable experience. The roasted squash blossoms are a must!
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Judi
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful cozy atmosphere, with impeccable service and food.
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Jonathan
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Maybe the best burger in LA you can only get at the counter! Wow!
chi SPACCAResponded on December 12, 2024
So glad you enjoyed! Thank you for this review! Best, Greer
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Matt
VIP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top 5 Restaurant in LA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chi SPACCAResponded on December 12, 2024
Wow!!! Thanks so much for this stellar review! We appreciate you! Greer
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Wendi
San Francisco
89 reviews
4.0
89 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was a little over-salted, bit otherwise good.
chi SPACCAResponded on December 6, 2024
We appreciate the feedback and the 4 stars! All the best, Greer
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Matias
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience as always! Great wine, great food, and great ambiance.
chi SPACCAResponded on December 6, 2024
Thanks so much, Matias! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers, Greer
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Diana
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my husband’s birthday here, probably one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been. The food was amazing, Top quality, beautiful presentation, our server was very helpful and patient. Definitely going back soon.
chi SPACCAResponded on December 5, 2024
Wow - thank you so much, Diana. This review means so much to us. We hope to see you soon! Best, Greer
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John
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall we enjoyed our celebratory dinner. The service was phenomenal, the ambiance was great. The food was exceptional from the focaccia di recco to the bone marrow pie. One thing I was really disappointed in was the $295 bistecca. For that price the cook should be perfect. Tonight, it wasn’t. It was over cooked and tough on the strip side. For an hour wait, we didn’t want to make a comment since it’s a mistake that would take forever to fix. Overall we loved our experience but wish the bistecca was cooked better.
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Liza
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Delicious food. Kind and attentive service. This place is a treasure.
chi SPACCAResponded on November 29, 2024
Thank you so much, Liza! We truly appreciate you taking the time to review us so kindly, and look forward to hosting you again soon. Take care, Greer
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chi SPACCA is rated 4.8 stars by 1404 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

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6610 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Citrus/Highland. Please use Mozza2Go entrance on Melrose Ave. Valet avail.
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Metered parking is available for free after 6 p.m. We also offer valet service $14.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chispacca.com/
Phone number
(323) 297-1133
Private party facilities
Nestled between Mozza2Go and Osteria Mozza, chi SPACCA (Italian for "he or she who cleaves") is the quintessential new Italian dining experience.
Private party contact
Jennifer Beech: (323) 866-5290

Featured in

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chi SPACCA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Plate

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Pig's Head Dinner: An Ode to Pork Group Experience

Pepper Steak

Focaccia di Recco

Beef and Bone Marrow Pie

Salumeria

Spacca Affettati Misti$38.00

Focaccia di Recco$30.00

Pane Bianco$6.00

Puglia Burrata$15.00

'Nduja Pane$15.00

Bistecca Drippings$15.00

Anchovy & Butter$12.00

Porchetta Fredda$18.00

Spuntini

Warm Salted Medjool Dates$12.00

Pickles$12.00

Marinated Olives & Pecorino$12.00

Pickled Peppers & Anchovies$18.00

Insalate

Salanova Lettuces$20.00

Spacca Caesar$22.00

Summer Squash$24.00

Stone Fruit & Burrata$24.00

Macelleria

Grilled Octopus$32.00

Grilled Calamari$30.00

Whole Branzino alla piastra$45.00

Spiced Pork Sausage$31.00

Pepper Steak$42.00

Veal Milanese$65.00

Pollo alla diavola su Crostone$45.00

Porcini Rubbed Short Ribs$48.00

Costata alla Fiorentina 36 oz$205.00

Bistecca Fiorentina 50 oz$285.00

Tomahawk Porkchop$95.00

Milk Roasted Pork Loin$75.00

Beef and Bone Marrow Pie$65.00

Chicken Pot Pie$35.00

Lamb Shepherd's Pie$37.00

Potato, Compte & Carmelized Onion Pie$32.00

Contorni

Grilled Broccoli di Cicco$16.00

Roasted Cauliflower$16.00

Mashed Potatoes$16.00

Creamed Corn$16.00

Charred Jimmy Nardellos$16.00

Dolci

Butterscotch Budino$14.00

Nectarine and Blueberry Crostata$16.00

Banana Cream Slab$16.00

Gelati e Sorbetti$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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