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Bestia, Los Angeles, CA
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Bestia

$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 180 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Ori Menashe & Genevieve Gergis

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2022

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
  • 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.
  • 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 8,324 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Italian

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in the Arts District, Bestia offers "absolutely outstanding" Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Known for its innovative flavors and consistently high-quality dishes, this restaurant is perfect for special occasions. Despite its lively atmosphere, the service is "amazing" and attentive, making every visit a memorable dining experience.

8,324 Reviews
  1. Selena

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely one of my top 10 places to eat after my first visit. We had the house made buttermilk ricotta, squid ink spaghetti, cavatelli, and the branzino. They were all so delicious and I have zero complaints. Additionally, I had two glasses of wine which paired well with the meal. My husband had a mezcal cocktail and it was perfectly balanced. The music was great, that staff seemed happy and had a wonderful dynamic amongst each other. This will be my go-to spot for a nice dinner. Definitely make reservations in advance!

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  2. William

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic! The service is impeccable and the wine list is great.

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  3. japmeet

    VIP

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing dinner at bestia! The service was excellent and the recommendations our waiter gave for the food ended up being perfect! We tried the bone marrow, burrata pizza, mushroom pasta, branzino and the seasonal dessert! Everything was delicious but my favorite was the pizza! The crust was perfectly soft and chewy and flavor was amazing! Highly recommend.

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  4. Davon

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is absolutely outstanding. it’s no wonder this place has thrived for nearly a decade and keeps people coming back. With excellent dishes, reasonable prices, and a perfectly cozy ambiance, it delivers a true dining experience. This is hands down my new favorite spot for a warm, intimate dinner with my husband. Last night, we tried just about everything and couldn’t find a single thing to complain about. If you’re looking for exceptional Italian cuisine with a modern twist, this is the place to be.

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  5. Robert

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    After coming here since they opened, I still enjoy it. I always look forward to changes to the menu and revisiting their classic entrees. One of the best restaurants in California.

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  6. priya

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So amazingly good! Everything we got was delicious. Would definitely come back again and again and again.

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  7. Ron

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started 2025 off at our favorite place in LA. It never disappoints. We had all our favorite fish and seafood this time: scallops, shrimp, clams and mussels, and branzino. Our friend was apparently into Gorgonzola and ordered a salad and pizza with the cheese. I thought I’d hate it. I did not. Even my less favorite ingredients taste great at Bestia. The highlight was the Somm. Two of us wanted to start with a white by the glass. He brought at least 6 wines to try. This made the experience fun and special. The pace was just right. Happy new year. Rg.

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  8. lynn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seating assigned is not great, but everything else is amazing, service is awesome

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  9. Mike

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, top notch service. But the portions seemed smaller. Even higher end restaurants are shrinkflating now?

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  10. Gilda

    VIP

    Mexico City

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo lo que pedimos de comer nos encantó, la carne tártara, la ensalada César y la de endivias, la pizza de Nduja, las pastas. También probamos un spread de ricotta y la pizza de burrata, Que están ricas pero no espectaculares como el resto de lo que probamos. Comimos un postre que era como de helado con galleta que nos encantó, igual la coctelería.

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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 8324 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 180 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
  • 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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