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Bestia, Los Angeles, CA
Award-winning

Bestia

4.7
4.7
7386 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 174 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 514-5724
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ori Menashe & Genevieve Gergis
  • Catering
    Please email events@bestiala.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@bestiala.com for more information.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Santa Fe Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,386 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Best Food

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Hot spot

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Italian

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Most Booked

7,386 Reviews
  1. Paula

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Branzino is the best in LA by far. I will never tire of the Cavatelli alla Norcina and will order it every time. The creamy sauce with the pork sausage & generous portion of truffles is fabulous. The big very pleasant surprise for me was the squid ink spaghetti, with the lobster and that very distinctive Thai flavor was wonderful improvement from the squid ink spaghetti I had several months ago (nothing wrong with it then). This time the pasta dish was so much brighter and livelier. We will always return.

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  2. Helen

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Group of 4, Had the scallops, prawn and bone marrow appetizers, margherita pizze, squid ink spaghetti, truffle/sausage pasta, squash gnocchi with mascarpone, branzino and sulami- all divine! Wonderful service crew, very attentive. The cocktails were very good as well. Desserts were good, nothing special or ‘only found here’ kind of desserts. Industrial ambiance, hip music. I’ll check in another season and see if the menus change, will definitely try that.

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  3. AlejandraB

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious- great food. The Beef Tartare was one of my favs

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  4. PatriciaC

    Seattle

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious! We only had pizza and the caesar salad and they were fantastic! Can’t wait to be back to try more dishes! Highly recommend.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious and fun here!! We loved the Branzino and bone marrow green beans!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience1
    Terrible table located inside the tent and next to a brick wall which shielded us from the interior of the restaurant. We felt like we were in timeout. Table location unfortunately prevented us from enjoying the ambiance and lively environment of the restaurant. This is maybe my 10th visit and it was by far the least enjoyable mainly because of the table location. Also, the dish portions and taste have declined especially with the pasta ones. However, the cocktails (both alcoholic and non) were great. Service was fantastic. I recommend that during the placement of reservation it is made clear to guests that their table will be in the tent.

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  7. RSNA

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiting 20 minutes past your reservation time but all worth it. Service was impeccable .

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    They are very busy, and do an amazing job of coordinating everything, but every course was whisked away so quickly, that we definitely felt "moved along." 😞

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was one of the best meals I have eaten in my life, and I’ve dined at many Michelin starred restaurants that this easily surpassed by a large margin. You will not regret dining here.

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  10. SandraR

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints! Food is impeccable. Bestia is a must!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Wish they would do something for birthdays since we are already paying so much with the high prices and surcharge.

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  12. PaulL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time around. Service and food is still excellent.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Great food and drinks. And cool, busy vibe.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Food was good. But on an expensive side for the quality and the portions. Noise level was too high.

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  15. Sheree

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we’ve been coming for years and this place never disappoints!

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  16. Ashsta1

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was great. My only complaint is, I think the pasta dishes were a little small. It was very tasty though. I would definitely come back. I would recommend this restaurant if you have never tried it before

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  17. luv2dine

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our party of four enjoyed a wonderfully delicious meal at Bestia last night! My first time there, but definitely not my last. Wonderful ambiance, terrific wait staff that was super-helpful and friendly. My favorite dish was the grilled branzino, which was out of this world! Close seconds were the pan-roasted chicken gizzards, squid ink spaghetti, and cavatelli alla norcina. I can't wait to return!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. Looking forward to coming back

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  19. JyotiN

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Our server was not very attentive and we had to track him down several times to order drinks and dessert.

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  20. JimS

    Los Angeles

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible symphony of flavors and techniques created by a super friendly team of employees who appeared to having a great time. I’ve never seen such a display of organization in a wicked fast paced kitchen setting. Sat at the counter. Chicken gizzards, lamb neck were just stunning juxtapositions of tastes. Pastas were all very individual and superb in each of their own ways. Thanks so much for 1 of the top 3 meals of my life. Old fashioned drink was perfect. Everyone-you must go!

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  21. Takycardia

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From food quality to customer service it was spot on. The wrong dish came to the table but they still accommodated us. It was 100% great experience. It’s my third time there and it keeps getting better. Definitely will come back again.

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  22. RaulM

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here several times, and it’s never a disappointment. The organic taste of the food is amazing.

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  23. GeorgeO

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently great food, drink and service. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  24. regularcustomer

    Los Angeles

    117 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    This place is not what it used to be. They have changed a lot of menu items and made them worse. Not worth the hype anymore.

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  25. DeniseP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great for special occasions! Portions could be a tiny bit better. Overall the experience was nice, cocktails were good and food tasted great.

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  26. Wineguy

    Orange County

    160 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    160 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    It’s been a long long time since I was here the last time. I had a rather bad experience last time. Today everything was fine. But….i won’t be back The whole experience seemed very rushed. Appetizers came out way too quickly. It’s a factory.. Deafeningly loud. There’s no personality. Considering the whopping high price I paid…. Rather go to Damian next door

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  27. iloveallfood824

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The outdoor seating seems like an afterthought and not as ambient as inside the restaurant

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  28. MaratD

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    best Italian restaurant in Los Angeles food and service perfect

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    Booked this reservation weeks in advance for a birthday. We got seated in the patio next to the parking lot, it was distracting, uncomfortable, and worse, they turned 2 2-tops next to our table so the passage way between our table and a party of 6 next to us fit only one person at a time and all the service staff constantly ran up and down this narrow path. Ambience was awful from the start but progressively got worse as the restaurant got busier and louder. Food was good but left quickly because we couldn’t even hear each other talk over the loud music, constant staff running around everywhere and the pacing was not up to par with their food prices.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Good food but inattentive service from the Host and Server. The bartender was great and had a sense of urgency. Our waiter was rarely at the table, if we needed anything we were gonna have to wait a solid 15 minutes for him to grace us with his presence. Forgot about another glass of wine I ordered. He eventually remembered but by that point I was done with my food and didn't even want it anymore. I went up to the front desk and said please can I order a surprise dessert with a candle for my boyfriends birthday. The host completely forgot to communicate this and we waited a long time to order dessert. Surprise ruined, I'd hope they would at least tell the waiter to put a candle in it. Nope. Super loud inside, could barely have a conversation. Food was good but not super eager to return.

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  31. HansenT

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Service is a kind rush foods are too salty music too loud to be able to talk

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  32. YoYoMa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Bestia Was Worstia Look. I worked in a restaurant. The top chefs never work on Thanksgiving week. Let's start with the basics. Bad Drinks: If you are going to overcharge us, at least get us intoxicated. I was more sober after the meal than before. Portion Sizes: Great for people under 13 and women on Ozempic. Service: If someone tells you something is not good, don't try to convince them otherwise. Especially when it is your own damn server. I am starting to believe that all these "chic" places are culinary scams. I'd be happier and more fulfilled at Burger King.

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  33. IsabelaL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing and the service was also really good!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Super loud environment and very crowded. Pasta was super salty. We have three people but they only change utensils for two.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect from the food to the service!! Thank you for a wonderful anniversary dinner!

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  36. Bryce

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were incredible always. Remains one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles.

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  37. SonaeL

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good, consistently good, every time, without fail ☺️

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  38. VivianD

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came in for a work dinner as this place was highly recommended. We were so happy with how quickly we were seated and how helpful our server was in helping us order. Everything came out in perfect order and we all ate just enough to be full but not feeling sick. Can’t wait to come back - we had a great time!

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  39. SBE83

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful culinary experience that lived up to the hype we first heard about 5 years ago!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food and wine in all of la. Tried the mussels new favorite!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bestia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 514-5724.

Bestia is rated 4.7 stars by 7386 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 174 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bestia

2121 E. 7th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Santa Fe Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ori Menashe & Genevieve Gergis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (213) 514-5724
  • Catering
    Please email events@bestiala.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@bestiala.com for more information.
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