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Bestia

$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 108 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
    (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 8,410 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

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Italian

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bestia, located in the vibrant Arts District of Los Angeles, offers a "consistently outstanding" dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Known for its innovative Italian cuisine, standout dishes include the bone marrow gnocchetti and squid ink pasta. Despite occasional noise, the lively atmosphere and impressive wine pairings make it a top spot for special occasions.
8,410 Reviews

  1. harvey VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Los Angeles Its impossible to have a bad meal here.

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  2. Julianna

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days 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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  4. Richard

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this restaurant , I will continue to revisit this location

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  6. Lester VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    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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  7. LaJan

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    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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  8. PMDF VIP

    Caribbean36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    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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  10. DALIA VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the salad pizza and pasta! Never had a bad meal here!

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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 8410 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 108 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
  • 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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