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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 131 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 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 8,396 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

8,396 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    A lot of hype for this place. Very high energy. Booked 3+ weeks in advance and the hostess still sat us outside at one of the makeshift outdoor tables, which is essentially the hallway for the front door. The ambiance and vibe was completely killed. Maybe if you’re sat inside the servers care more but ours seemed to barely care to be there at all. The food was good but not incredible like all of the different food publications (infatuation, eater, etc) had made it out to be. They said all dishes were shareable but if you were in a group larger than 2-3, that’s definitely not true. They are all pretty small. Flavors were good. Crude was good but small. The Caesar, ricotta, pizza, and ragu were good but nothing to write home about. The pork collar was definitely the star and worth the price. Great flavor. Overall nice spot, go if you can, refuse to be sat outside, but feels a bit like a one and done situation rather than a place I’d go over and over to.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was amazing. Would go there again in a heartbeat.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 no notes. Fantastic, everyone was amazing and the food and drinks were fantastic.

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  4. Liz

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    the best italian food i’ve ever had in the states! but the service was a little slow:(

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service. Reservation was on time. I just wished we were seated at a better spot.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my daughter for her 21st bday. Hight top table for 7. It went great from the ambience, service, food. Unforgettable night.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience - excellent food and service - 11/10!!! Will recommend

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  8. Jordan VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite Italian spots by far!! Delicious food

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  9. luisax

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great, the food service was amazing and also the restaurant ambient.

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  10. JERH

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good vibes and food but very loud. Like small plate sharing.

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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 8396 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 131 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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