Chi Spacca
Italian
Chi Spacca
6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
OUR SCORE
Accolades
- Named one of Los Angeles Magazine's Top 10 Best New Restaurants (2014)
- James Beard Foundation Award Nominee for Best New Restaurant (2014)
- Starred review from Los Angeles Times critic Jonathan Gold
- Recognition in Michelin Guide California with a Michelin Plate designation
- Featured on Eater's list of 38 Essential Los Angeles Restaurants (multiple years)
- Included in Thrillist's Best Steakhouses in Los Angeles roundup
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its wine list (multiple years)
Restaurant Summary
Chi Spacca in Los Angeles emerges as a culinary haven for meat lovers and connoisseurs of Italian-inspired fare. This acclaimed dinner-only eatery boasts a bold and rustic charm, with an open kitchen that invites diners into a world where the butcher's art is celebrated with gusto. The ambiance exudes warmth, with its dark wood accents and soft lighting that complements the sizzle and aroma of expertly prepared dishes filling the air.
At the heart of Chi Spacca's identity is its dedication to the craft of butchery and a passion for using only the highest quality ingredients. The menu, a testament to carnivorous delights, features an array of mouthwatering cuts of meat that are skillfully cooked over an open flame or in the powerful embrace of a wood-fired oven.
Highlight dishes that have garnered acclaim include the impossibly tender Beef and Bone Marrow Pie, which offers a symphony of rich flavors encased in a flaky golden crust. Equally impressive is the gargantuan Tomahawk Pork Chop, a thick, bone-in masterpiece that is seasoned and grilled to perfection, showcasing a remarkable interplay of textures and juices.
Seafood and vegetable offerings, though fewer, are no less spectacular. Diners can indulge in the succulent Grilled Octopus accompanied by a tangy Meyer lemon sauce or savor the simplicity of the Roasted Cauliflower that creates a caramelized exterior that gives way to a soft, savory interior.
The crowning glory of Chi Spacca's menu, however, is arguably the Bistecca Fiorentina - a magnificent dry-aged porterhouse steak that's become a signature dish. This titan of the t-bone, characterized by its intense marbling and supreme flavor, is presented to diners in all its glory after a careful char on the grill.
No high-end dining experience would be complete without a fine selection of wines, and Chi Spacca proudly offers an extensive wine list that pays homage to the great vintages of Italy, as well as the diverse terroirs of California. Whether it's a bold Barolo or a smooth Sangiovese, each bottle is curated to complement the robust flavors of the menu.
Desserts at Chi Spacca offer a delightful finish to the meal with options such as the Ricotta and Orange Blossom Fritters, which combine a delicate, crispy exterior with a creamy, subtly sweet interior that melts in your mouth.
Chi Spacca stands as a tribute to the art of butchery and the time-honored traditions of Italian cooking, all the while creating a dining experience in Los Angeles that beckons to those in pursuit of culinary excellence and hearty, soul-satisfying meals.
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