Rossoblu
Italian restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles ·
Handmade pastas, wood-fired meats, and Italian wines inspired by Bologna
Handmade pastas, wood-fired meats, and Italian wines inspired by Bologna
"Still operating as the couple’s remaining restaurant, it’s known for the Samsons’ traditional Northern Italian menu in Downtown and will serve Superfine Pizza on Sundays." - Mona Holmes
"Chef Steve Samson’s Thanksgiving at home serves between four and six with a whole organic and free-range turkey, a mushroom and chestnut stuffing, candied yams, gravy, and a cranberry blood orange sauce for $350. They’ve got extra sides if more guests are on the invite list, and a pumpkin bread pudding with dulce de leche sauce. If wine is needed, they’ve got that too. Pre-order and pick-up from either Superfine Playa or Rossoblu (the sister restaurants will be serving the same menu for the holiday). Order before Monday, November 24 to get the goods." - Eater Staff
"While its space is certainly design forward, there’s nothing overly fussy about Ronan. The industrial-modern details are warmed up by a stunning, live-edge communal table and the imported Neapolitan pizza oven. The space seats 70, and because of its reputation as a neighborhood restaurant, there's always a nice buzz going, especially out on the patio. When it comes to what you're getting, heed some words to the wise—two words: Spicy. Chomper. These sausage-and-pepperoni slices are a must. There's also a mind-blowing, anchovy-and-garlic laden caesar salad. The wine by the bottle list is extensive, with some excellent picks from Emilia-Romagna, Trentino, Adelaide, Austria and Georgia (the country!). If you’re drinking by the glass, you’re limited to only a couple of white or red choices." - Celeste Moure
"This standout from Chef/owner Steve Samson is a favorite among local shoppers and visitors alike. While the area teems with restaurants aplenty, cutting-edge Rossoblu won't disappoint. There’s nothing avant-garde about its food however, and thankfully so. In fact, due to delicious summers spent in Emilia-Romagna, the chef's creations are a veritable ode to the region and promise to make Italian palates proud.Quality ingredients and simple execution come to life in redeye tuna tartare with shallots, capers, and preserved lemon over an avocado puree, served with lavash bread. Pastas, like Olimpia's tagliatelle, with house-made pasta with a pork and beef ragu, are just right. Close on the heels is an irresistible brick of tiramisu crowned with candied cocoa nib cream." - Michelin Inspector
"This huge restaurant in the Fashion District has been completely renovated for socially-distanced dining. They now have a lush courtyard filled with billowing white tents, strategically placed heat lamps, and plenty of trees to provide you with some much-needed shade and seclusion. All of those create a serene and sophisticated energy that’s perfect for a low-key date night or impressing a distant relative whose sole purpose is to find out how you’re actually doing so they can report back to your mom. The salumi here is excellent, and their drinks list is full of Italian wines and seasonal cocktails. But no meal at Rossoblu is complete without their signature ragu bolognese - made with a red sauce so perfect, it borders on being scientific." - brant cox, kat hong