Award-winning

Bestia

Name: Bestia
Address: 2121 E. 7th Place, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90021
Telephone: (213) 514-5724
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

7386 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 174 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://bestiala.com/
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.

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

Featured in

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Marinated Olives$9.00
confit herbs. garlic. star anise. lemon zest. coriander.
Peruvian Scallop Crudo*$26.00
meyer lemon cream. chili herb oil. strawberry. fennel pollen.
Herb Caesar Salad$19.00
romaine. endive. parmigiano reggiano. squid ink breadcrumbs. lemon zest.
Housemade Buttermilk Ricotta$18.00
aged balsamic. fennel pollen. herb oil. lava salt. grilled bread.
Beef Tartare Crostino*$28.00
tonnato. egg yolk jam. rosemary. cured peppercorns. radish.
Roasted Marrow Bone$26.00
spinach gnocchetti. smoked breadcrumbs. aged balsamic.
Pan-Roasted Chicken Gizzards$19.00
roasted beets. endive. aged goat's cheese.
Grilled Blue Caledonian Prawns$32.00
butter. salsa verde. charred cherry tomatoes. lemon.
Mussels$28.00
spicy 'nduja. garlic. lemon. tomato. fennel pollen. grilled bread.
Salumi$34.00
italian & spanish style cured meats. housemade pickles. apple frutta mustard. calabrese toast.

PIZZE

Margherita$22.00
san marzano tomatoes. mozzarella. basil. olive oil. sea salt.
Burrata$25.00
san marzano tomatoes. castelvetrano olives. oregano. fermented chilies.
Gorgonzola$24.00
broccoli di ciccio. mozzarella. grana padano. green peppercorn. olive oil. sea salt.
Spicy Lamb Sausage$27.00
confit tomato. red onion. mozzarella. mint. sliced serrano. grana padano.
Guanciale$26.00
housemade ricotta. mozzarella. green onion. pickled serrano.

PASTE

Oxtail alla Vaccinara.$28.00
pappardelle. cocoa powder. burrata. brown butter. pine nuts.
Ricotta Gnocchi$25.00
tomato sugo. saffron. basil. marjoram. grana padano.
Chestnut & Mushroom Agnolotti$26.00
mascarpone. fried sage. fennel pollen.
Ricotta Tortelli$25.00
guanciale. zia tomatoes. cream. wildflower honey.
Squid Ink Spaghetti$36.00
lobster. serrano. micro shiso. meyer lemon.
Cavatelli alla Norcina$48.00
ricotta dumplings. shaved black truffles. pork sausage.

SECONDI

Grilled Branzino$48.00
pine nut pesto xo. fresno chili. mixed basil. lemon. 48
Slow Roasted Lamb Neck$48.00
smoked anchovy creme fraiche. gem lettuce. herbs.
Fennel & Coriander Crusted Pork Loin$59.00
marinated cabbage. guanciale. ginger. marigold flowers.
32 oz Wagyu Ribeye$185.00
shaved turnips & mushrooms. fried sage. fermented black garlic & porcini cream.

DOLCI

Buttermilk Panna Cotta$13.00
roasted huckleberries. whole wheat butter cookies.
Mascarpone Rice Pudding$15.00
hachiya persimmons. orange blossom pistachios. persimmon caramel.
Holiday Frozen Torte$16.00
candied meyer lemon frozen yogurt. spiced cake. preserved meyer lemon.
Warm Fuyu Persimmon & Ricotta Tart$16.00
frangipane. buttermilk ice cream. huckleberry jam.
Bar au Chocolat Bittersweet Chocolate Budino Tart$16.00
salted caramel. cacao crust. olive oil. sea salt.
Whole Wheat Apple Cider Donuts.$16.00
maple ice cream. creme fraiche whipped cream.

COCKTAILS

Gwendolyn's Will$16.00
rosso vermouth. sardinian orange. amaro. prosecco.
Cheap Sunglasses$17.00
blanco tequila. manzanilla sherry. cucumber. ricotta whey. lime. soda. mint.
Ain't No Connoisseur$17.00
calvados. apple. red wine. cinnamon. lemon. soda. candied ginger.
Personality Crisis$17.00
mezcal. herbs. celery. lime. marigold flower.
'O Sole$17.00
gin. bergamot. grappa. lemon. egg white.
Suffer No Fool$17.00
cognac. armagnac. pineapple two ways. cinnamon. lime. 17
Search & Destroy$17.00
rhubarb amaro. sardinian orange. lime. simple.
White Negroni$18.00
gin. bianco aperitivo. gentian aperitif. grapefruit oil.
Killer on the Loose$18.00
rye. amaro. pear eau de vie. rosso vermouth. cherry.
Chef's Old Fashioned, Chapter 3$19.00
smoked bone marrow washed bourbon. calvados. morita. bitters. expressed lemon.smoked bone marrow washed bourbon. calvados. morita. bitters. expressed lemon.

BEER & CIDER

1903 Lager. Draft$10.00
Craftsman Brewing Company. Pasadena. CA.
Heavenly Hefe. Draft$10.00
Craftsman Brewing Company. Pasadena. CA.
West Coast IPA. Draft$10.00
Skyduster Beer. Los Angeles. CA.
Mosaic Pale Ale. Draft$10.00
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company. Santa Barbara. CA.
Saison Dupont. Bottle$14.00
Brasserie Dupont. Tourpes. Belgium.

NON - ALCOHOLIC

I Can See Your Halo Ø – sour rocks$13.00
non-alcoholic herbal spirit. coconut. lime.
Leitz "Eins Swei Zero."$8.00
non-alcoholic sparkling rosé. Rudesheim. Germany
Sage Citrus Lemonade$6.00
Iced Tea$4.50
on tap. august uncommon. burnt apple & oolong.
Coffee$5.00
stumptown coffee roasters. regular or decaf drip.

Soda

coke$4.00
diet coke$4.00
bestia lemon-lime$5.00
bestia ginger beer$6.00
bestia ginger ale$6.00

Hot Tea

august uncommon. black with bergamot, plum, & clove.$5.00
august uncommon. organic rhubarb, lemon verbena, & chamomile.$5.00
jing tea. whole leaf peppermint.$5.00

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

Noise • Moderate

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 174 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://bestiala.com/
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.

Featured in

50 Los Angeles Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Bestia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

50 Los Angeles Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

ANTIPASTI

Marinated Olives$9.00

Peruvian Scallop Crudo*$26.00

Herb Caesar Salad$19.00

Housemade Buttermilk Ricotta$18.00

Beef Tartare Crostino*$28.00

Roasted Marrow Bone$26.00

Pan-Roasted Chicken Gizzards$19.00

Grilled Blue Caledonian Prawns$32.00

Mussels$28.00

Salumi$34.00

PIZZE

Margherita$22.00

Burrata$25.00

Gorgonzola$24.00

Spicy Lamb Sausage$27.00

Guanciale$26.00

PASTE

Oxtail alla Vaccinara.$28.00

Ricotta Gnocchi$25.00

Chestnut & Mushroom Agnolotti$26.00

Ricotta Tortelli$25.00

Squid Ink Spaghetti$36.00

Cavatelli alla Norcina$48.00

SECONDI

Grilled Branzino$48.00

Slow Roasted Lamb Neck$48.00

Fennel & Coriander Crusted Pork Loin$59.00

32 oz Wagyu Ribeye$185.00

DOLCI

Buttermilk Panna Cotta$13.00

Mascarpone Rice Pudding$15.00

Holiday Frozen Torte$16.00

Warm Fuyu Persimmon & Ricotta Tart$16.00

Bar au Chocolat Bittersweet Chocolate Budino Tart$16.00

Whole Wheat Apple Cider Donuts.$16.00

COCKTAILS

Gwendolyn's Will$16.00

Cheap Sunglasses$17.00

Ain't No Connoisseur$17.00

Personality Crisis$17.00

'O Sole$17.00

Suffer No Fool$17.00

Search & Destroy$17.00

White Negroni$18.00

Killer on the Loose$18.00

Chef's Old Fashioned, Chapter 3$19.00

BEER & CIDER

1903 Lager. Draft$10.00

Heavenly Hefe. Draft$10.00

West Coast IPA. Draft$10.00

Mosaic Pale Ale. Draft$10.00

Saison Dupont. Bottle$14.00

NON - ALCOHOLIC

I Can See Your Halo Ø – sour rocks$13.00

Leitz "Eins Swei Zero."$8.00

Sage Citrus Lemonade$6.00

Iced Tea$4.50

Coffee$5.00

Soda

coke$4.00

diet coke$4.00

bestia lemon-lime$5.00

bestia ginger beer$6.00

bestia ginger ale$6.00

Hot Tea

august uncommon. black with bergamot, plum, & clove.$5.00

august uncommon. organic rhubarb, lemon verbena, & chamomile.$5.00

jing tea. whole leaf peppermint.$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Bestia offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?