About Celestino Drago

Chef Celestino Drago is the Executive Chef/Owner of Drago Centro. He has played an integral role in the ever-evolving dining scene in Los Angeles for over two decades. Originally from Sicily, he is regarded as one of the pioneers of Italian Cuisine in the US and has become one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated chefs.

Where I Go Out

Behind the Scenes

At My Venues

Chef
Celestino Drago

Los Angeles

Where I Go Out

Behind the Scenes

At My Venues

Accolades

Best New Chefs
Food & Wine
Top Ten New Restaurants (il Pastaio)
Los Angeles magazine
Guest Chef
James Beard Foundation
ChefsFeed Winner
One of the Best Things to Eat in LA

My Venues

Drago Centro
525 S Flower St
Ste. 120
Los Angeles, CA

Where I Go Out

Picanha

Fogo de Chão

$$$$

Steakhouse

Beverly Hills

1 Recommendation

Nopal zacoteco

Guelaguetza Restaurant

Breakfast/Brunch, South American, Mexican

Central Los Angeles, Mid-City West

1 Recommendation

#19 sandwich

Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

Breakfast/Brunch, Deli/Sandwich Shop

MacArthur Park, Westlake

7 Recommendations

Sashimi combination

Midori Sushi

Japanese

Sherman Oaks

1 Recommendation

Mole negro oaxaqueno

Lula Cocina Mexicana

Breakfast/Brunch, Mexican

Santa Monica

1 Recommendation

Behind the Scenes

""A Mother's Love" Madagascar vanilla mousse, heart of raspberry, pistachio sponge, raspberry/rose sorbet, and muscat wine gelée. Served yesterday exclusively for Mother's Day. #yum #specialtydesserts #italian #dessert #delizioso #dtlaeats #dtla #restaurant #losangeles #downtown #mothersday #soldout"

"Fresh Fish, Fresh Fish 🐟🐟 Fresh catch of the day! Brazino. #freshfish #brazino #italian #restaurant #dtlaeats #dtla #downtown #losangeles #catchoftheday"

"Try something new today! Come on in and order our barbabietole arrosto y caprino, roasted beets, goat cheese, quinoa, mix herb, champagne vinaigrette. #dtlaeats #italian #restaurant #foodgram #dtla #downtown #losangeles #signmeup"