Rossoblu Happy Hour — Downtown L.A. / Arts District, Los Angeles

The happy hour

Wed	All day
Thu–Sun	5–6 PM

Drinks

Classic cocktails & house wines — $12
Beers — $7
Signature cocktails — discounted during happy hour

Food

Bar bites (olives, arancini, eggplant, fries) — $6–$9
Neapolitan-style pizzas — $15

Steve Samson's Italian restaurant. Wed all-day HH at bar; Thu–Sun 5–6pm.

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Chef Steve Samson's love letter to Bologna in the heart of the Arts District. The terracotta-toned interior and open wood-fire hearth evoke the warmth of an Emilian trattoria. Aperitivo hour channels authentic Italian pre-dinner culture with Negronis and cicchetti. Steve Samson's Italian restaurant. Wed all-day HH at bar; Thu–Sun 5–6pm.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Los Angeles, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.5 997 ratings ↗

In Los Angeles 147 rated venues At the median

3.7 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 45% · tied with 26% · lower than 29% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues At the median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 23% · lower than 44% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.1 1,044 reviews ↗

In Los Angeles 145 rated venues At the median

3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 4.8

Rated higher than 46% · tied with 15% · lower than 39% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Across the US 1,993 rated venues At the median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 37% · tied with 13% · lower than 49% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.4 76 reviews ↗

In Los Angeles 106 rated venues Above median

1.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 5.0

Rated higher than 65% · tied with 12% · lower than 23% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Above median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 5.0

Rated higher than 59% · tied with 12% · lower than 29% of the others · median ★ 4.3

OPENTABLE ★ 4.7 150 diners ↗

Food 4.6Service 4.7Value 4.4Ambience 4.6Noise Moderate

In Los Angeles 33 rated venues Above median

4.0 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.7 4.9

Rated higher than 53% · tied with 16% · lower than 31% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Across the US 537 rated venues Above median

3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.7 5.0

Rated higher than 53% · tied with 23% · lower than 24% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

792 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90021 · (213) 749-1099

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