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Bestia, Los Angeles, CA
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Bestia

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$31 to $50
Italian
2121 E. 7th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90021

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 114 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Ori Menashe & Genevieve Gergis

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Packed since the day it opened in 2012, Ori and Genevieve Menashe’s acclaimed California-Italian restaurant has made a name for itself for excellent cocktails, wood-fired pizzas, and now-iconic dishes like slow-roasted lamb neck. Housed in a former warehouse, the cavernous, industrial-chic restaurant ushered in a new era of Arts District dining—and feels just as vibrant and energetic as it did a decade ago.

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
  • 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

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What 8,464 people are saying

Bestia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Best Service

  • Downtown

    Lively

  • Downtown

    Italian

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bestia offers a "lively atmosphere" with "amazing food and service." Renowned for its creative menu, standout dishes include squid ink pasta and bone marrow. The "exceptional dining experience" is complemented by a "friendly and knowledgeable staff." While it's "noisy," the vibrant setting is perfect for those seeking an "exciting LA scene."
8,464 Reviews

  1. Mark VIP

    Orange County46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is amazing. Service is very uneven. As soon as an item is prepared it is brought to the table. Seating tables and chairs should be in a children's playground. Hard and small. Very uncomfortable. PS It's expensive too...but the food was really good.

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  2. Rebecca

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Obsessed with the scallop crudo. Wow! Our server was so very kind to my 6 yr old daughter who loves to ask questions. We had a lovely time.

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  3. Linette VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food, amazing service, super loud—-tired of the imposed 4% tax for employees health insurance as this probably goes to the restaurant as profit and not its intended purpose. Also, the 4% is added as a line item so you get taxed for the surcharge and tip on the surcharge. It’s ridiculous. You can ask to have it removed but it’s still annoying. I asked for it to be removed and added that additional amount to the tip so it goes directly to the server. Other than that, the food and service were outstanding.

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  4. Bernadette VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group appreciated the gracious and amazing service. The food...well, it goes without saying was outstanding. Thank you for a great group dining experience 🩷

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  5. Anna

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really. Everything that we ordered was delicious. Caesars salad, prawns, Black spaghetti, panna cotta. Our server was very friendly. Bathroom is too dark for my liking.

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  6. Liz

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The service is spectacular. Knowledgeable, friendly team that works in perfect concert. However: -Stupidly expensive, to the point where they charged us $2.00 for extra bread for the pate. -It is so loud that we were screaming at each other. It’s packed so obviously doing really well, but if you want to chat with your party, go somewhere else for an extravagant meal!

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  7. Wendy VIP

    Orange County110 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is loud and lively! The food was amazing! Can’t wait to return

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  8. Aaron

    Utah1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was good. We were seated at the pizza station which was nice, but very hot. The food is good, pizza is great. They are very proud of their food, but portions are very small.

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  9. Jon VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Music too loud Uncomfortable seating Average service Fussy, overpriced food Ordered an $80 pork chop which was literally a clump of seasoned fat

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The main dining room is the preferred spot. Was put in the cover

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FAQs

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

Bestia is rated 4.8 stars by 8464 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 114 times today
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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
  • 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.

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