Scopa Italian Roots

What Scopa Italian Roots does

Scopa Italian Roots is a single-unit Italian-American restaurant located at 2905 W. Washington Place in Venice, California, founded and led by executive chef and co-owner Antonia Lofaso alongside co-owners Mario Guddemi and Salvatore Aurora. The restaurant operates through the holding entity The Washington Group LLC (a California LLC) and is operated as an owner-operator independent concept with 22 total employees. Service is dinner-only (Sun-Thu 5-10 PM, Fri-Sat 5-11 PM) with premium menu pricing of $12-$90 across antipasti, handmade pastas ($24-$34), and signature mains ($36-$90), complemented by craft cocktails ($13-$23) and a Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence-winning wine program. Core product is the in-restaurant dining experience built around handmade pasta produced daily, Italian-American signatures, and a curated Italian-California wine list; supporting products include private dining for parties of 9+, digital gift cards, and a Take Home Grill Box product launched for July 2026.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer with multiple distribution layers: walk-in and reservation-based dine-in via OpenTable and Resy; takeout and delivery through ChowNow, DoorDash/Caviar, and UberEats/Postmates; nationwide shipping of chef-prepared meal kits through Goldbelly; digital gift cards via the restaurant's own storefront; and private event sales through a direct events team. Customer segments span local Venice/LA Westside residents, tourists near Venice Beach/Marina del Rey/Santa Monica, couples seeking date-night dining, and groups celebrating anniversaries, family gatherings, and corporate occasions. Pricing is exclusively per-unit/pay-as-you-go, with no subscriptions, contracts, or recurring enterprise agreements.

The technology stack is conventional restaurant tooling rather than proprietary IP: reservations on OpenTable and Resy, payments via Stripe, transactional and marketing email through Mailgun, SMS via Twilio, workflow automation via Zapier, and web analytics/remarketing via Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Facebook Pixel. The only stated proprietary operational features are culinary (fresh pasta made daily, signature Italian-American dishes, curated wine list, and a decade-plus collection of rare spirits behind the bar) backed by a 13-year sourcing partnership with The Cook's Garden farm. Earned-media recognition (Condé Nast Traveler, Zagat, The Infatuation, Wine Spectator 2026) functions as the primary brand moat alongside the chef's reputation.

Name

Scopa Italian Roots

Legal name

The Washington Group LLC

Website

https://scopaitalianroots.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scopa Italian Roots is a single Italian-American fine-dining restaurant in Venice, California, led by Chef Antonia Lofaso, serving handmade pasta, craft cocktails, and a Wine Spectator-recognized wine program to couples, celebrants, locals, and tourists, with supplemental takeout, Goldbelly meal kit shipping, and private events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias (THAFACAI)

Keywords

• Italian restaurant dining
• Handmade pasta cuisine
• Craft cocktail program
• Curated wine selection
• Private dining events

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Service: Full-service restaurant with table service for dinner. Guests can make reservations via OpenTable or walk in. Premium pricing with signature dishes ranging from $21-$90.
2. Takeout and Delivery: To-go orders placed via phone, ChowNow, DoorDash/Caviar, or UberEats/Postmates. Limited delivery options available.
3. Goldbelly Meal Kits: Nationwide shipping of chef-prepared meal kits featuring Scopa favorites, prepared by Chef Antonia Lofaso and her team in Venice, California, hand-packed and shipped directly to customers.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards delivered instantly via email for use at the restaurant.
5. Private Events: Private dining and group bookings for celebrations, anniversaries, family gatherings, and work events. Parties of 9+ require direct contact with events team.
6. Valet Parking: Valet parking service available during brunch and dinner at $13 per vehicle, operated by third-party valet company.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Scopa Italian Roots is a full-service Italian restaurant in Venice, California, serving Italian-American cuisine built around fresh handmade pasta prepared daily, craft cocktails, and a curated wine program featuring Italian and California selections. The restaurant operates dinner service seven days a week, with supplementary offerings including takeout and third-party delivery (ChowNow, DoorDash/Caviar, UberEats/Postmates), nationwide Goldbelly meal kit shipping, private dining for groups and events, and digital gift cards. The restaurant is led by Chef Antonia Lofaso with co-owners Mario Guddemi and Salvatore Aurora.

Product overview

Scopa Italian Roots is a single Italian-American restaurant concept by Chef Antonia Lofaso located in Venice, California. The core product is the in-restaurant dining experience featuring handmade pasta made daily, Italian-American signatures, craft cocktails, and an award-winning wine program (Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence 2026). Supporting products include online ordering with pickup through multiple delivery platforms (ChowNow, DoorDash, UberEats), Goldbelly meal kits for nationwide shipping, private dining and event services, romantic date night experiences, and digital gift cards. The restaurant does not operate on a platform-plus-modules architecture but rather as a unified dining establishment with supplementary service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Restaurant Dining Experience Full-service Italian restaurant offering handmade pasta made daily, fresh seafood, premium steaks, and Italian-American signature dishes prepared with authentic Italian ingredients. Dinner service available seven days a week, with reservations via OpenTable or walk-in availability.
• Online Ordering with Pickup and Delivery Pickup and delivery service accessible through third-party platforms including ChowNow, DoorDash/Caviar, and UberEats/Postmates. Customers can place orders online for off-premise consumption of Scopa's Italian-American menu.
• Goldbelly Meal Kits (Nationwide Shipping) Restaurant-quality Italian food kits shipped nationwide through Goldbelly. Ingredients prepared by Chef Antonia Lofaso and her team, hand-packed to order, and shipped directly to customers' doorsteps. Includes holiday gift options for friends, family, clients, and special occasions.
• Private Dining & Events Private dining services for groups celebrating anniversaries, family gatherings, milestone events, and corporate or work gatherings. The restaurant accommodates parties up to 8 guests through reservation, with dedicated events team coordination for parties of 9 or more.
• Gift Cards Digital gift card program allowing customers to purchase gift cards for the restaurant experience. Gift cards are delivered instantly to the recipient's inbox via email.
• Craft Cocktails & Wine Program Handcrafted cocktail program featuring innovative drinks with fresh ingredients, premium spirits, and Italian-inspired flavors, paired with an award-winning wine program recognized with Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence 2026. Curated Italian and California selections with rare vintage bottles and sommelier-selected pairings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2026 for wine program excellence

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GoldbellycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoldbelly partnership enables nationwide shipping of Scopa Italian Roots meal kits. Chef Antonia Lofaso and her chef team prepare kit ingredients in Venice, California, hand-packing to order and shipping directly to customer doorsteps across the country.
• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenTable reservation platform integration allows guests to book tables online. Scopa is listed as 'Scopa Italian Roots Marina del Rey' on the platform with reservation links throughout the website.
• The Cook's GardencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner13-year collaboration with The Cook's Garden, a Venice community staple. Farm provides fresh ingredients including seasonal greens like dandelion greens for house-made pastas. Partnership emphasizes connection between local ingredients, local people, and local restaurants.
• DoorDash/CaviarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery platform for takeout and delivery orders.
• UberEats/PostmatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery platform for takeout and delivery orders.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Il Fornaio: Il Fornaio is a multi-unit Italian restaurant group with locations across California. Less chef-driven than Scopa but competes in the same Italian casual-fine dining category and at similar price points in the same region.
• Carbone: Carbone is a Major Food Group Italian-American concept with locations in NYC, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Miami. Comparable to Scopa in upscale Italian-American positioning, premium pricing, and emphasis on hospitality-driven celebration dining.
• Maggiano's Little Italy: Maggiano's is a national Italian-American chain with family-style dining and private event capabilities. Comparable to Scopa's family-style and group celebration occasion at a lower price tier and broader scale.

Direct peers

• Jon & Vinny's: Jon & Vinny's is a multi-location Italian-American concept in LA with handmade pasta, a strong wine program, and an Italian-American comfort positioning. Comparable to Scopa's price point, neighborhood feel, and family-style dining appeal.
• Madeo Ristorante: Madeo is a long-standing Beverly Hills Italian restaurant known for upscale Northern Italian cuisine and celebrity clientele. Comparable to Scopa's premium Italian positioning on the LA Westside.
• Bestia: Bestia is a high-volume Italian restaurant in the LA Arts District with handmade pasta, craft cocktails, and a strong wine list. It competes for the same upscale Italian dining occasion and similar price band as Scopa across the LA market.
• Il Pastaio: Il Pastaio is a Beverly Hills Italian restaurant focused on fresh pasta and Italian classics in an upscale yet approachable setting. Comparable pricing tier and dining occasion to Scopa, particularly for the date-night and celebration segment.
• Osteria Mozza: Osteria Mozza is a Nancy Silverton–founded Italian restaurant in Los Angeles known for handmade pasta, craft cocktails, and an acclaimed wine program. It is the most direct LA Italian comparable to Scopa at a similar price tier and dining occasion.
• Felix Trattoria: Felix Trattoria is Evan Funke's handmade-pasta Italian restaurant in Venice, California. It directly competes with Scopa on the same neighborhood, the same pasta-made-daily positioning, and the same Italian-American date-night occasion.
• Republique: Republique is a celebrated Modern European/Italian-leaning restaurant in LA with pastry, craft cocktails, and a strong wine program. Comparable to Scopa in culinary prestige, evening dining occasion, and date-night appeal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/scopaitalianroots
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scopa-italian-roots

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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