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Bestia, Los Angeles, CA
Award-winning

Bestia

4.7
4.7
7366 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 182 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 7,366 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

    Hot spot

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Italian

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Most Booked

7,366 Reviews
  1. Takycardia

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. RaulM

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

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

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  3. GeorgeO

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

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

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  4. regularcustomer

    Los Angeles

    117 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    117 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. DeniseP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  6. Wineguy

    Orange County

    160 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    160 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  7. MaratD

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    best Italian restaurant in Los Angeles food and service perfect

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  10. HansenT

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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

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  11. YoYoMa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  12. IsabelaL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Waiter wasn’t great with tracking allergies but overall the food was delicious

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    gyatttt damn that food was good definetly going back again today, tomorrow , & the day after.

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  22. ShelleyN

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Too loud to have a conversation. Raviolo was over salty. Small portions for the price. Caesar salad was disappointing, no anchovies or home made croutons. Margarita pizza & donuts were best items.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was very noisy inside so we ate outside on the patio. The Caesar salad, which is the same no matter where I eat it, was very delicious, and when I asked what the ingredients were in the dressing, I was surprised to hear that it contained various herbs. The sauce for the scallop crudo was also the most delicious I've ever had. The pizza had a chewy texture with a hint of sweetness from the flour, and the serrano pepper gave it just the right amount of spiciness. The squid ink spaghetti and lobster had a perfect combination of pasta and sauce, and the pairing with the fresh lobster created a perfect harmony. The night at Bestia was even more memorable than I had imagined. Needless to say, this is a restaurant I want to visit again.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The grilled branzino is the best branzino I have ever had. Drinks were great as well. And service was attentive, caring and very human throughout the night. Will definitely be back, without a doubt

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food and service was 5 stars. Would highly recommend.

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  26. EsefD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you so much the best sommelier Mr. Jonathan Marsh for his advices. Bestia is my favourite place in LA

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Cool location in old warehouse district, almost a Speakeasy feel to understated almost hidden facade. On the inside it is a buzzy vibe with a kaleidoscope of patrons of all sorts happily eating, drinking and socializing. The waitstaff is knowledgable, attentive and convivial. The food keeps the party going. Serving sizes are ample. They run the gamut from pizza to bone marrow with pasta, fresh fish and on up the culinary ladder. The mixologist gets it right and the wine list is broad enough to find a good pair with the menu offerings. Valet parking and a front desk that is friendly and helpful in holding a reservation when LA traffic makes getting there a longer trek than anticipated. (Call them when you know you’re lagging). All in all, unusual and well worth the effort.

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  28. jose

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente ambiente y comida. Súper recomendado!!!!!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in LA by far. Must go if u like food

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  30. Choco

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our host Franklin was amazing, super nice and funny

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    We were there on a Wednesday at 730. Yes it’s louder than a F-1 race, and that is to be expected from a trendy, cramped restaurant in DTLA. They were sold out of 2 of the 5 entrees, so we ordered a couple of their “hero” dishes, one was a goey, salty gravy with pork sausage and limp pasta, and so many truffles I was disgusted. One or two good truffles is all you need, especially if you want to hide the nasty gritty limp taste you get with their special. Honestly the best thing here is the over salted Caesar like salad and the overpriced, margarita pizza that you can make at home if you had one of those mini pizza ovens. Honestly I was very disappointed in the food, the selection, and the lack of imagination in the offerings for a so called great. The saddest part is that there is nothing on the menu that highlights the freshness of the food, that means a fresh, minimally salty dish highlighting veggies, grains etc. Maybe we were there on a bad night, but it was packed and honestly I want my $500 back.

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  32. Salk

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Extremely loud. Food way overrated!!!! Service would have been OK at best if it wasn’t for the “ Wine Connoisseur dude” , he was extremely pushy, snobby and rude!!! Definitely not worth the $500 bill.

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  33. IraK

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place but the noise level is off the charts. Thankfully the two of us were able to move from a table to the bar which was somewhat quieter and we could at least hear ourselves talk without raising our voices too much.

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  34. FoodieTLS

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This place is bustling with people and flavors. It provides a unique dining experience. I enjoyed everything that came to my table.

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  35. DerrickA

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal as always. They never miss. Our server Mel was also super nice!

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  36. Lindsay

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dinners we’ve had in LA! Can’t wait to come back.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    My husband and I were celebrating his early birthday. We had an overall pleasant experience. The service was stellar. Everyone was attentive to our needs. The staff was very knowledgeable of the items on the menu and gave us very description of each dish. The dishes were really good, especially the Peruvian scallop. It was our favorite. Everything was good but we felt the portion was a bit small. Our least favorite was the.bone marrow, we prefer it on toast. We felt that the taste of it was lost in the gnocchetti and the gnocchetti was on the chewy side. We will be back

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  38. HungrySalesGuyy

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It’s LA. Crowded and loud but food is top tier and service is excellent. Do make reservations and the sommelier had an excellent Reisling that paired so well with the food. I love Bestia!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    it was goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

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  40. WinnieT

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, as always, was amazing. We were celebrating a special occasion and the wait staff were so helpful and attentive the whole night . The recommendations made by our waitress were spot on. From their appetizers to their desserts, everything was so scrumptious. And their specialty cocktails should not be missed!

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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 7366 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 182 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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