Every family has a Josephine—the one who taught you to taste, to enjoy, and to stay a while.
For Marco Gagliardi and Anthony Dragotto, she was their grandmother.
Two women, both named Josephine, whose tables were always full and doors always open.
Josephine is a continuation of what they gave them—not just food, but the feeling of being known and welcomed.
Marco cooks. Anthony takes care of you. Together, they built a place that feels like her house did.
OUR STORY
Chef & Co-OwnerMarco Gagliardi
Marco Gagliardi is a California native whose career spans some of the country's most notable kitchens, including Zahav, Vetri Cucina, Bon Delire, and others.
Josephine is his first restaurant as owner and chef. The menu changes monthly, guided by the farmers market and grounded in classical European technique. The cooking centers on whole-animal butchery, handmade pasta, and an extensive sauce program that forms the backbone of every menu.
General Manager & Co-OwnerAnthony Dragotto
Anthony Dragotto is the reason you've already heard about Josephine before you've eaten here. He runs the business and he knows everyone. He's the guy who strikes up a conversation with a stranger at a coffee shop and somehow that person is making a reservation by the end of it. His gift is making people feel like they've been invited somewhere, not sold something. That energy is what fills the room every night.
Together, childhood friends and hockey teammates Marco and Anthony opened Josephine in May 2026 in a mid-century bungalow on Santa Monica Boulevard. They named it for their grandmothers.