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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 123 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • 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
  • 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 8,406 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Italian

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bestia offers an exceptional dining experience with "incredible food," featuring standout dishes like the scallops appetizer and ribeye steak. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and lively ambiance, although it can get "very noisy." Reservations are recommended, as this popular spot attracts a bustling crowd.
8,406 Reviews
  1. Julianna

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is always 10/10. We always come for special occasions & we look forward to having our favorite dishes here. The servers are always so friendly and everyone is always in high spirits.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    waited 25 min even with reservations! it was okay, service was slow

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  3. Richard

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here with family not knowing it was a "hip" spot to be, thinking it was just higher end Italian food. While we felt a bit out of place, we ended up having a great time. Staff was fantastic, always well informed, and the service absolutely on point. The food was of course fantastic. We all ate off each others plates to make sure we could have a little bit of everything, and there wasn't a single miss on the table. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for something high quality and a bit unique.

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  4. Lester VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, Bestia does not disappoint. One of my favorite places.

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  5. LaJan

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It never disappoints. We tried all the recommendations are server suggested, and they were all delicious!

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  6. PMDF VIP

    Caribbean36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an unexpected surprise! We did not expect such a great vibe and service. And the food was excellent, everything we ordered was 10/10!!! We will definitely be back! If the Monday night vibe was that good, I can’t wait to experience the weekend!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This second time here menu has changed by season Large collection of wine everything on the menu is fresh and premium but the food is served for a very long time they rush you to take orders one time including starters and meals, clean dish every meal serving, and water has a bottle on the table Is a good place after work to hang out with friends, Valley parking, better to make a reservation

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely experience. The food is delicious and the service is great. The sommelier Harry made our anniversary very special with such a good selection. Will be coming back. Thank you for a memorable visit.

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  9. Judson

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Service excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant! Caesar Salad and Endive salad were incredible. Sage and mortadella Pizza was delicious. We all ordered a different pasta, each one better than the next. And last but not least, the desserts did not let us down; delicious. A true treat. All hits, no misses.

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  10. Adriana VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was expecting something a little more high end based on the reviews. When we arrived we were warmly greeted, checked in and told someone would come take our drink order, no one came. When we sat down the table had high chairs and my feet were hanging the whole time. Mind you I’m in heels and a dress- very uncomfortable. The server was nice- the food: marinated olives 2/10 they have pits so bite carefully, bone marrow was excellent 10/10, sage mortadella pizza 10/10 the bread was so crispy, Cavatelli all’s norcina 10/10. I would come again but I wouldn’t wear heels and a dress definitely more of a casual dining experience.

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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 8406 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 123 times today
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
  • Catering
    Please email events@bestiala.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@bestiala.com for more information.
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