Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 2:00 AM - 5:00 AM ยท Scopa Italian Roots, Venice, Los Angeles
Rio Mare's A Tavola! Culinary Tour stops at Scopa Italian Roots for an intimate weeknight dinner on October 20. Two seats are being awarded through an Instagram giveaway.
Red-sauce tradition meets Venice in a celebratory but casual way. The Rice Ball (an arancino packed with meat sauce, peas, ricotta, and mozzarella) is the dish everyone tells you to order first. From there, pappardelle with braised lamb and linguini with clams keep the momentum going in a low-lit room that feels built for lingering. The bar draws its own following, so reservations help, but arriving early works too.
Housemade linguini with clams, butter, garlic, white wine, and parsley
Wide pasta with braised lamb, calabrian chili, and ricotta salata
Fried arancino packed with meat sauce, peas, ricotta, and mozzarella