“I want Rossoblu to tell my story, and my story is just as much about Los Angeles as it is about summers with my grandparents in bologna, italy.”

~CHEF STEVE SAMSON

Rossoblu is an independently owned restaurant from husband-and-wife team Chef Steve Samson and Dina Samson. The menu draws on Steve’s Bolognese heritage which was shaped by summers with his grandparents. He has brought to life through Los Angeles ingredients, wood-fired cooking, handmade pastas, and a full in-house butchery and salumi program rooted in tradition and craft.

Our wine list highlights family-owned, grower-focused producers who share our commitment to thoughtful sourcing and a sense of place.

Rossoblu is proudly owner-operated. Steve leads the culinary vision; Dina oversees storytelling, community partnerships, and the business side of the restaurant; and partners Emilia Mateo and Gerson Rivas help shape culinary and restaurant operations. Together, they believe food should feel rooted, cared for, and served with genuine hospitality.

press

• MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View

  MICHELIN GUIDE 2023

• rOSSOBLU EARNS “BIB GOURMAND” DISTINCTION, MICHELIN GUIDE 2019 - 2023
  

• Jonathan Gold's 101 Best Restaurants, Number 10: Rossoblu, la times
  

• INFATUATION LA REVIEW: 9.2 OUT OF 10, INFATUATION
  

• Rossoblu may make you wish you knew a Bolognese grandmother,
  LA TIMES REVIEW BY JONATHAN GOLD
  

• Meat Is King at Rossoblu, LA’s Ode to Bologna, FOOD AND WINE
  

• How a Major Italian Art Movement Influenced Rossoblu’s Marvelous Design, eater la

Frequently Asked Questions

VALET

City Market South offers Rossoblu guests Valet Parking for $14, attendees are located on San Julian Street between 11th and 12th Street. They also offer self-parking in the unattended parking lot located on 12th and San Julian Street

Dietary Restrictions

Please email us if you would like a detailed menu with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options

CORKAGE FEES

Corkage is $40 per 750ml bottle with a 2-bottle maximum. Corkage is waived per bottle purchased from our list

outside food, Not including cakes/dessert

In response to County Health Guidelines, we no longer accept outside food into the restaurant. If you do bring cake or dessert, please note there will be a cake-cutting fee or serving fee of $15 per cake