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Bestia, Los Angeles, CA

Bestia

4.7
4.7
6917 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 201 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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.

  • 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

Popular dishes

What 6,917 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

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

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came to Bestia on a whim and was pleasantly surprised! We set up reservations for 10:15 pm, arrived at 10:05 pm and was seated right away. Service was great and I appreciated when they told us what the dishes consisted of every time it was served. Food was incredible and I recommend having the salad and scallop crudo. 100% will return for dinner again.
  2. 21forthewin

    Orange County

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great service and food. We shared burrata pizza and gnocchi pasta. Chocolate budino for dessert was amazing. The restaurant was loud which made conversation difficult at times. Valet parking was efficient ($12).
  3. Meyy

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Food was very good. Best dishes were the cavatelli pasta and the Cesar salad. The downside was the impatience of the waitstaff. It felt like their main goal was to rush you through your meal and get you out of the door as soon as possible. They started bussing our appetizer dishes even though people were still eating. And the dessert menu appeared even before the mains were halfway finished. The restaurant had a club atmosphere, in that the music was playing so loudly that you could barely hold a conversation with the person sitting next to you. And the floor was so packed with tables that walkways were so narrow that it was a tough walk to your table.
  4. LukeL

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    It was impossible to get service. Other people with out reservations seated before. Over heard the hostess say “sit them in the ugly section”. Then the snicker. But yeah, the food was tasty. Thanks ruining a pleasant night out.
  5. ScottSaz

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great as always. Saffron gnocchi a bit tasteless.
  6. Caroline

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    we were running late so we called and told the restaurant exactly what time we would be arriving, we were late because of traffic, and that is on us. But there was only one table outside by the entrance by the time we arrived and it was freezing outside. They had a heat lamp and offered us a blanket but it was still cold. I ordered tea before the meal so by the time we started eating I was not really as hungry as I was when I arrived from the 2 cups of tea. The food was amazing. Date enjoyed it a lot. His comment was the hostess was nice but chastising us for being late so told us it was either the outside table or the bar. Overall the place is amazing. Just don't be late.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was great, it was a fun dining. Only thing I didnt like was their very expensive corkage fee. It’s lot more than usual.
  8. MJAustria

    Tasmania

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience! Everytime!! Food is just amazing!
  9. farawayfoodie

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Exceptional food and service. Shout out to Jamaal for taking care of me and my friend
  10. Penelope

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    It was all good until the coffee which was terrible. Why such cheap tasteless coffee? No espresso - just cheep railroad coffee. BAD.
  11. EILEEND

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food beautifully prepared and presented family style. Portions decent though not overwhelming. Standouts were the agnolotti the margherita pizza the pork chop and the budino tarte. . Especially for chocolate lovers. Service was great but the restaurant is so loud even our waiter could not hear our orders completely. And close to the kitchen there is a constant smoke presence. A very busy place but honestly outdoor seating is quieter.
  12. Cathleene

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend Bestia ❤️ Very welcoming staffs, ambience is simple and cool, valet parking is a plus and best part is good food and service.
  13. KathyL

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious and the service was excellent
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in LA by far! Great food, great drinks and great service. Price is reasonable. A must go if you live in LA.
  15. Coopy

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good food / the beef tartare was amazing! Ambience is great and clearly popular. Would definitely recommend to others considering this as it’s really good value for top quality food.
  16. Katie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent time. Everything we ordered was delicious. The servers were knowledgeable and efficient. I’m already planning to go back.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and awesome vibes. Special mention for the Peruvian Scallops which are deliciously seasoned and which would be reason enough to travel back to LA!
  18. DanielP

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Bestia was good. But it is astronomically overpriced. There are places with just as good food for less. Or go down the street to Girl and The Goat or Bavel (same owners) for a meal that's worth what it charges.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Once my favorite restaurant, now seems to be lacking attention. Menu seemed less inspired, and service was… lacking. Food was good, but not as well executed as in the past. This restaurant was always top of my list for dining out, but I don’t think I’ll be back.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff is ridiculously attentive. Anyone walking past your table will fill your water. They have service down to a science here. Bone marrow is the greatest, and the pizza is some of the best in the business
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience4
    Ran out of their “recommended” dishes at our 8:30pm reservation… nothing great to be quite honest
  22. TRoss

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite meals in LA, Bestia never fails to make an evening deliciously wonderful.
  23. TiffanyT

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience1
    Food was good, but service was unremarkable. Staff was not warm, setting was very loud, menu overpriced.
  24. David

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere as usual. The bone marrow is a must get dish and the pork chop was absolutely fantastic!
  25. ClaudiaM

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Had a very bad experience at Bestia for my Dad’s birthday. The restaurant is very loud and difficult to have a conversation. Waitress was pushy and tried to oversell pricey menu items like the $180 wagyu ribeye. We ordered 4 pastas, a pizza, the lamb neck and a caesar salad. Pastas were nothing special and very small pieces, pizza crust was burnt black, pork chops were incorrectly brought to the table instead of the lamb neck and the salad never arrived and had to cancel. There is a $50 corkage fee and we poured our own glasses the whole night. Everyone was in a bad mood and over the whole dinner by the time dessert arrived. Will not be going back again.
  26. Pepe

    Mexico City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Out-effin-standing! Loved every single thing, from.the food to the ambiance to the service.
  27. Eileen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service as always. They have consistently provided delicious food and cocktails and amazing service since they opened. Great place for a fun night with friends or a date night.
  28. JuliaYu

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    2 (squid ink pasta and lamb neck) out of the 3 we wanted to order were out by 9pm. If you really want to try those popular dishes, make sure you get there early. The branzino (European sea Base) was tender, juicy and delicious.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place!beautiful food!Very good service!I recommend
  30. SolomonM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Generally, the Food remains a revelation still after all these years. But I have to say the closing chapter sucked extremities in a profound way… absolutely useless dessert (crème fraiche) and the worst coffee ever that really took the sparkle out of the occasion. They are vehement in their refusal to serve a latte, expresso or cappuccino etc… Why? The coffee dessert combination was like being served from a different restaurant close in caliber to a Dennys…. Why why why why why…….??????
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and great food dessert was fire and my drink was delicious
  32. AfshinM

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super delicious foods and fantastic service. What else can you ask for.
  33. carminac

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always our favorite restaurant and we keep coming back for it on special occasions and sometimes ordinary days too.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was incredibly kind. I was having a terrible day and I felt they took care of me.
  35. feffun

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are always fantastic. One of my favorite restaurants in LA.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As always… perfectly wonderful. Wonderfully delicious food with excellent service.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and drinks. Can’t wait to come back.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bestia is top tier. Love the ambiance, the staff, and the food!! Absolutely amazing
  39. Jennifer

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Table is small, and the distance b/w tables was too small, the next table people almost touch when they sit at their table. The restaurant was very crowded. The food was very delicious, and the service was good; we ordered 2 drinks and 4 dishes, and they served the food so fast, we finished the dinner within one hour, which was super nice..... don't like to sit there waiting for food for too long.
  40. MonicaS

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, ambiance, and service - excellent as always!

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 6917 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 201 times today
Google Map for Bestia

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

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Santa Fe Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • 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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