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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 162 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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
  • 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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Menu

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What 8,343 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Italian

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bestia, nestled in the vibrant Arts District of Los Angeles, offers an exceptional dining experience with its innovative Italian-inspired dishes and energetic ambiance. Guests rave about the "bone marrow," "squid ink pasta," and "branzino," while the attentive staff and seamless service consistently impress. Reservations are highly recommended.

8,343 Reviews

  1. Jack

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always 10/10 - food, service, atmosphere and staff were all fantastic

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  2. Stella

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will come back for sure! Love the vibes and great service! The best dish was the duck liver pate!

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  3. Braylee

    VIP

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to this spot when we come into town. Sitting at the counter is the best to see the details and what an operation this restaurant is!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven’t been in a long time and forgot how yummy the food is and the ambience is just perfect. I wish they had those Kai gourmet New Zealand mussels. Perfect spot for friends, a date, family, just any occasion.

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  5. Humberto

    VIP

    Caribbean

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was better than the food. Im a business traveler and I enjoy seating at the bar and enjoy the action and conversations with the staff. Food was good but not great! Service was exceptional for a very busy night.

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  6. Kristine

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Experience was quite horrible. It was so loud we couldn’t even hear the waiter. We were yelling to communicate all night. The food took forever to come out and no modifications were allowed. They forgot to bring our steak & told us it would be an up charge if we were to cancel and followed to tell us “this dish usually takes longer to bring out”… mind that, that was three hours after ordering. There was no apology from the manager or anything. Definitely don’t recommend.

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  7. Tushar

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always amazing! From their crudo, pizza to pasta, everything is beyond amazing

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  8. Jose

    VIP

    Mexico City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time here, the Branzino was amazing!! Bestia is a must in LA

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  9. Ardie

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistent, great food. Clams and Mussels my favorite. Amazing amazing.

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  10. Rachel

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud had to scream. Food is good, but I think bavel is superior.

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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 8343 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 162 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
  • 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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