I keep coming back to Bestia because the pasta, sides and desserts are so darn good. Nicely appointed decor and the service was attentive and friendly. The food is what makes this place next level. read more

Still stands-up to the hype after all these years. If "Trendy" was a restaurant, Bestia would easily be in top contention, even after being around for more than a decade. That says a lot. Once upon a time (a few years ago), my CFP + banking institution wanted to thank me for being one of their top private clients. They expressed their gratitude with a very generous, all expense paid full-course meal at Bestia. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement. Fast forward to now, I knew that coming back here would be a good idea. Make no mistake, even if you try to book a reservation several weeks in-advance, don't be surprised if the only available seats are at the counter. Granted, I was in a spacey table during my past visit, the counter can be an enjoyable & unintentionally entertaining space. It's great for a more casual vibe, as you get to see some of the kitchen workers put together some of their signature dishes. In many ways, Bestia seems like a microcosm of the city that it rather humbly resides within. What always catches me off-guard, is that the surrounding simple area really doesn't reflect the happening, vibrant, night-life that resides within the building's walls. You feel like you're taken so a different, very social, very bustling world. WINE: Podere 72, Poderi San Lazzaro (Marche region, central Italy) - 8.7 / 10 A very robust blend of Montepulciano & Sangiovese grapes that results in a balanced, medium bodied red wine that stands-up to heartiness of a beef ribeye steak. FOOD: Roasted Bone Marrow - 9.4/ 10 I have several friends that go here just for this particular dish. Funny enough, one can almost always tell that one is at Bestia because of the rather peculiar manner in which this dish is served. Hot, melted bone marrow is appropriately scooped out of the bone & poured onto spinach gnocchetti. It's like eating beef flavored mouth pillows of potato + spinach. It's definitely a dish that will impress whoever you are with. I can never resist ordering this whenever I am here. Oxtail alla Vaccinara - 8.9 / 10 The deep, rich maroon color of the rigatoni (thanks to beets) is a sight to behold. The pasta is firm but not too hard. It's a humble yet complex pasta dish that complements any main course. 26oz Margaret River Wagyu Ribeye - 9.4 / 10 Anybody who knows me knows that I love my ribeye. Any decent fancy restaurant does a ribeye. But no one does a ribeye quite like Bestia. The fermented mushroom cream delivers a punch of pungence not unlike a delectable dijon mustard, but to the highest of levels. This dish also makes me a believer in well-cooked onions served alongside steak. I usually like to take a home a portion of ribeye for later, but this is one of the very few instances when the steak is so good, that I can't help but finish it here. Again, the portion is more than enough to be shared. Fromage Blanc Mousse - 9.1 / 10 This seasonal dish hits all the right notes. It's the fanciest of cheesecakes, so I recommend sharing this. With its decadence, a little truly goes a long way & that's perfectly fine. The richness of the cheese is offset perfectly by the right balance of candied kumquats. A great "bite" to end on. Huge shout-out & thanks to Radu for being the nicest & most enthusiastic of servers. It's little things like him being so down to take pics of you with your party that really make me want to come back here. It the owners / management is reading this, please recognize how pivotal he is to your team. If he was working under me, I would most definitely give him a raise. Also, shout-out to Dani at the hostess stand. She is one of the most personable people. For being the first person that patrons see upon entering, she is the perfect face, attitude, & welcoming personality that the hospitality industry is in dire need of. She's a rockstar of a hostess & a pleasure to talk with. Bestia is a better place because of valuable employees like Radu & Dani. As always, come for the food. Come back for the service. I would definitely come back because of how amazing Radu & Dani are. Years after the hype, the vibe is still very much happening at Bestia. read more

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I came here to celebrate my birthday and it was so amazing! We had the bone marrow pasta to start and it was so savory and delicious. The octopus was also divine so tender and flavorful. For the pasta we had the butternut squash and a tortellini and both were mind blowing it was so delicious and the flavors were so unique. We also tried the mushrooms pizza and it was good. For dessert you much try the peanut butter bar it's amazing read more

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I've been to a lot of Italian restaurants over the years, and I can confidently say Bestia is easily in my top 3 of all time. From start to finish, every single dish hit. We started with the Housemade Buttermilk Ricotta and wow... absolutely fantastic. Super smooth, rich, perfectly balanced, and packed with flavor. The kind of starter you immediately wish you ordered more of. Next was the Herb Caesar Salad, another huge hit. Fresh, crisp, and that dressing was phenomenal. Light but still incredibly flavorful. We actually saved some of the dressing and dipped our pizza into it later... highly recommend doing that because it paired perfectly. For mains, we shared the Cavatelli alla Norcina and the Margherita pizza. The cavatelli was honestly one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a long time. Something I'd never tried before and now I'll probably order every time I come back. Rich, comforting, and insanely flavorful without feeling too heavy. The Margherita pizza was also perfect, great crust, fresh ingredients, balanced sauce, and just done right. To finish, we had the Bar au Chocolat Bittersweet Chocolate Budino Tart and somehow they still didn't miss. Absolute knockout dessert. Rich, decadent, silky, and the perfect ending to the meal. The energy, service, food quality, and attention to detail here are on another level. You can tell why this place has the reputation it does. Already looking forward to coming back. read more

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Have I been wanting to come here since 2014? Yes. Did I finally make it in 2026, 12 years later? Also yes. With all the build up, did bestia deliver? Sort of It is expensive, be prepared. Parking is hard, you basically must valet, it is $13. We ordered all the items that you order when you only want to order the most popular items. The bone marrow, the squid ink pasta, the truffle pasta and two desserts the torte and mouse cake they had at the time. Did all of them blow me away? Sadly no. All the dishes were good, don't get me wrong. But the only dish that I'm still thinking about is the bone marrow. The sauce on the marrow combined with the gnocchetti was amazing. I could have drank the sauce. Did I hope all other pastas would equally blow me away, yes. But they didn't. For the price I was hoping to have the same experience the gnocchetti gave me with the other dishes but they didn't. Am I glad we went, of course! Would I go back? Only for the gnocchetti hah! read more

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I had a mixed experience at Bestia. The ambiance is definitely a highlight -- lively, energetic, and packed with people, with great music that makes the whole place feel fun and vibrant. The service was also excellent; attentive, friendly, and made us feel well taken care of throughout the meal. The drinks were really good. I had the Crystal Pistol, Seven Faces, and Personality Crisis. That said, the food itself didn't quite live up to the hype for me. It was decent, but nothing particularly memorable or exciting, especially given the price point. For how expensive it is, I expected something that would really wow me, and it just didn't quite get there. I tried their Housemade Buttermilk Ricotta, Peruvian Scallop Crudo, Roasted Bone Marrow, Cavatelli Alla Norcina, and Panna Cotta. Overall, a great spot for atmosphere and drinks, but I'm not sure the food justifies the cost. read more

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Went to the most hyped up Italian restaurant in LA that ive been hearing about everywhere. Booked a 5PM reservation on a Sunday and was seated upon arrival after checking in at the front. Overall experience was good, not bad at all. Maybe a bit overrated. I guess i was expecting a lot in terms of food quality. They do have a good options within their pizza/pasta. Recommended Items: -Soppresata Pizza: 8.6/10 (favorite thing on the menu) -Bone marrow: 8.4/10 (good not too overwhelming. Tasty) -Roasted Banana Malt and Muscovado Peanut Ice Cream Bar: 9/10 (more memorable than the food) -Housemade ginger beer: 8.4/10 Tried but dont recommend -Oxtail alla pasta: 8/10 (just ok. reminded me of a korean dish so a but underwhelming. Pasta was cooked nicely tho -Housemade Ricotta: 8.2 (on its own its just mid. felt that it complimented well with the pizza. If you order the pizza try this on the side) After everything it was around 175$ with tip. Keep in mind theres a 4% charge (that can be removed) to pay for the workers health insurance. It's a cute spot for a date or with your friends and they have a big dining area. Would I come here again? Maybe once in a while, but I don't really crave it and I feel like you can find similar restaurants around the same price for more quality. Parking is valet ($13) and street parking available. Got lucky on street parking so was free. I know of a parking garage that is near that you can park at for a fee as well. read more

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I had heard rave reviews about Bestia, which is located in a small alley way in Downtown Los Angeles. It looks like it used to be an old warehouse that was converted into a restaurant. The inside was minimalist and industrial and the seating was extremely cramped and close together. I celebrated a birthday with 3 other friends and we settled on some dishes to share. Ricotta ($21) - This dish consisted of whipped ricotta cheese, aged balsamic, fennel pollen, herb oil, salt, and some grilled bread to scoop things up. It tasted great and was a wonderful way to start the meal. Marrow ($30) - Bestia's most famous dish is prepared with spinach gnocchi and a beef bone sliced in half. The server scrapes out the marrow and mixes it with the pasta. It's topped with some breadcrumbs, sesame oil, and aged balsamic vinegar. Loved the beef flavors from this dish, my only complaint was that I wish the portion was larger! Burrata ($28) - This pizza was prepared with San Marzano tomatoes sauce, burrata cheese, olives, oregano, and fermented chiles topped this pizza. This Neapolitan crust pizza was just ok, and didn't impress. Taleggio ($28) - This pizza consisted of smoked mozzarella and taleggio cheeses, as well as mascarpone, some honey and Sichuan peppers. It had great and unique flavors and was definitely better than the burrata one. Agnolotti ($29) - This pasta was stuffed with mushroom and chestnuts, and prepared in a mascarpone, fried sage, and fennel pollen sauce. It had an earthy taste and tasted great. Branzino ($52) - The Branzino came with a pine nut pesto, chilis, mixed basil and lemon. I really enjoyed the flavor profile of this dish, it had a little bit of kick to it. Spaghetti ($42) - This squid ink spaghetti lobster pasta had excellent flavors and was garnished with some micro greens and Thai basil. Unfortunately the portion was on the smaller side. Panna cotta ($14) - Consisting of winter citrus, honey and blood orange syrup this custard cream dish was the better than the other dessert we tried and was served with some thin meyer lemon cookies. Budino ($17) - This chocolate tart was served with salted caramel, and cacao crust. While I enjoy chocolate desserts I was a bit disappointed with this one, the flavors didn't wow me and the crust was soft and a little lack luster. Coffee ($5) - Stumptown brand of coffee. It was rich and smooth and a nice way to end the meal. Overall, the serving size of dishes here is SMALL. While there are some dishes that tasted great, I wish there were more meat options that included chicken, been, lamb, shrimp or veal. Each person needs to order at least 2 to 3 dishes to fill up. Service was outstanding here from our server, Jason. He was friendly, knowledgeable and took care of allergy issues from my dining group. They really need to improve on their seating here as tables are so close to each other. We were still hungry afterwards so we visited a Yemeni coffee spot near by. Valet parking is $13. There is a 4% service charge for the worker's health care added to each bill. read more

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Came here w my brother for our belated bday dinner and it was so good!! The vibe was so cute we sat outside. Started with drinks he got suffer no fool which was a pineapple based drink it was yum and I wanted a glass of wine so I went with a red and the bottle was so cute! We got the perfect amount of food we were both hungry. We started with the Peruvian scallop crudo which was incredible. It had Meyer lemon cream, chili, herb oil, strawberry, and fennel pollen and the sauce was sooo good. Then we had the house made buttermilk ricotta which had aged balsamic, fennel pollen, herb oil, lava salt, and grilled bread and the presentation was beautiful. I was most excited for the roasted bone marrow and it did not disappoint. Came with spinach gnocchetti, bread crumbs, sesame, and aged balsamic and was the perfect appetizer. We also shared the soppresata pizza I liked how it was really thin and it came w pomodoro, asparagus, mozzarella, and chili oil which added the perfect kick. Plus we got the cavatelli alla norcina which was delicious - came with ricotta dumplings, pork sausage fresh thyme, and shaved truffles. Overall great meal and super cute vibe + service was good too!! read more

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Super trendy restaurant in the heart of DTLA! Perfect for a special occasion! The interior is so lively at Bestia! It can get a bit loud, but service was very friendly and efficient! Apps: Burrata and Snap Peas - the Snap Pea dish was the fav of the night! It was incredibly flavorful with a hint of spice. The Burrata was simple, but tasty! Mains: Ricotta Gnocchi, Chestnut & Mushroom Agnolotti, and Margherita Pizza - The Agnolotti was incredible! Perfectly savory. The Pizza was thin and chewy, similar to the pizza in Italy. The Ricotta Gnocchi was good, but nothing special! Dessert: Chocolate Budino Tart and Coffee & Donuts - Both were so sweet and delicious, but my favorite was the tart! read more

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This is the first time i visited a fine dining-esque restaurant where i would 100% come back again. Buttermilk ricotta 8/10 -- tasted like elevated buttery cream cheese in the best way. Smoked Mozzaella & Taleggio pizza 8.3/10 --sweet, salty, and satisfying Bone marrow gnocchi 8.3/10 -- best textured gnocchi i've ever out in my mouth Squash Tortellini 8.1/10 -- popped in my mouth like i was eating a gusher. Definitely Maybe lemoncello 9/10 -- would've ordered 2 more if i was employed THAT SUGAR RIM HONEY Unfortunately, I am bringing down 1 star for the service. Our server was being just a bit pushy for us to order more food, which we understand is their job, but it got to a point where it was slightly awkward everytime we kept insisting we didn't want more food or drinks... Nonetheless, we will be back! read more

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Decided to check this popular place out on a Saturday for a bday dinner. The ambiance is pretty cute and the service was great. The food presentation was also beautiful but I do have to say the food was just okay. We tried multiple pastas but we only liked the oxtail pasta. As for the pizza's we got the burrata pizza and margherrita. I thought they both tasted like any other pizzas. For 6 SMALL dishes the total was around $250. I'd say it's a cute place for a celebration and to take pictures but as for food you can probably find better pastas for the price in LA. read more

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Paid street parking and valet are available. I'm glad we had a reservation because we were able to get seated quickly while the restaurant was packed. The portion sizes are on the smaller side, so plan to order 3 - 4 dishes per two people, depending on your appetite. The Housemade Buttermilk Ricotta stood out, but the rest of the dishes were not particularly memorable. Our server was attentive and friendly, which we appreciated. We enjoyed the atmosphere, but the tables are very close together, causing traffic when people are walking around. Also, it felt uncomfortably warm, which took away from the overall experience. While, there were some things that we enjoyed, I'm not sure if we'd be back. read more

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We were seated promptly at our reservation time in the outdoor patio. Roasted Bone Marrow (9/10): Perhaps the dish Bestia is most well-known for. We are fans of bone marrow so had to try. The bone marrow comes on the shank but is scooped onto the spinach gnocchi and mixed together. The bone marrow portion is decent. The gnocchi was soft yet had crispy bits. The whole dish was very rich and indulgent, with subtle sesame and balsamic flavor. Squid Ink Spaghetti (9.5/10): The spaghetti was nice and cooked al dente, but the highlight was the lobster on top of the spaghetti. It was probably the most tender chunks of lobster I've had in my life. The pieces of basil added a nice freshness to the dish. Cavatelli alla Norcina (8/10): This dish is very umami with a truffle-based sauce and pieces of shaved truffle on top. The highlight of this dish for us was the savory sauce. It was fun to try the shaved truffle separately and mixed in with the dish. This was our first time at Bestia and it did not disappoint. Would recommend checking it out - order the bone marrow and some pastas. read more

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Dinner at Bestia is always an experience. This is a favorite and it's important to RSVP in advance. The atmosphere is energetic and stylish, with an industrial-chic vibe that feels fun. It's the perfect spot for a dinner with friends or date night! The food is outstanding from the house-made pastas to the perfectly cooked meats and incredible salads. Every dish is packed with bold, balanced flavors and beautifully presented. You can really taste the quality and care in the ingredients. We love the: Bone Marrow Pasta, Little Gem Cesar, Peruvian Scallop Crudo, Agnolotti Alla Vaccinara, and Cavatelli Alla Norcina. Service is excellent and they will give you great recommendations if you're unsure and time your dishes so it's spaced perfectly. Bestia is a must try and you will see it's totally worth it. read more

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One of the best restaurants in DTLA! We ordered the house made buttermilk ricotta, roasted bone marrow, and squid ink spaghetti. This is my second time going to Bestia and I loved the vibes. Bestia gives industrial chic and definitely one of the hottest restaurants in LA. My favorite dish here was the house made buttermilk ricotta. It was so delicious and creamy. Every bite was so heavenly! This time around, the squid ink pasta was new. It had a kick of spice and I was surprised about how good it was. PSA for anyone that's going for a birthday, Bestia charges $5 per person/slice (if you bring a cake outside of the restaurant). I was also surprised that they don't do any free dessert for birthdays. This place is definitely worth it you have the Chase Reserve which is one of the list of restaurants to go to for dining credit. Other than that, it can be a bit pricey so maybe go in groups so you can try a bit of everything! read more

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honestly taste and service wise, yommy. value wise with portions, it's pretty mid to me hahaha there's no wao factor imo but nothing negative! ordered: peruvian scallop crudo (inchresting flavor but okay), roasted bone marrow pasta (yummiest), cavatelli alla norcina (truffle pasta but i've had better), and the mushroom & guanciale pizza (sooo good so delicious!) my party and i were seated almost immediately after agreeing that the bar would suffice, we got a table shortly on a saturday night around 6pm! we left an hour or so later and the valet parking was packeddd read more

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I had made reservations well in advance for my wife's birthday dinner (this was noted on the reservation), and yet somehow we still ended up in what I can only guess was the worst table in the whole building. The noise level was also a few decibels higher than what I'd consider comfortable. Not exactly what you want to walk into after the parking nightmare going on outside. The food was...disappointing. We ordered the pizza and some squid-ink pasta. It wasn't the worst dinner, but it was certainly bland. Looked nice, though! Service was what you'd expect from an establishment like this. Mostly fine, nothing great. Don't think it's worth a second trip. read more

Came here for Valentine's Day and it was such a great experience! We had a reservation and were seated right on time. Parking was $13, which wasn't bad for the area. The food was so good. We ordered the Caesar salad, the lobster squid ink pasta, and the beef rigatoni; everything was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The squid ink pasta was especially memorable, super light and delicious. We also got two cocktails and both were amazing. Our server was super sweet and made the night feel extra special. One thing to note: there were actually a lot of kids there! It definitely feels fancy, but it's also low-key kid friendly. We didn't mind at all, but if you're looking for a super quiet, adults-only vibe, this might not be it. Overall, such a solid spot for a date night. Definitely coming back! (Forgot to take pics of the main dishes oops) read more

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Excellent meal and the service was great. We got to try a lot cause of the small dishes. The scallops and muscles/clams were our favorite, followed by the bone marrow. Slightly over priced for some basic flavor profiles for with the pastas and pizzas, but not surprising for DTLA. Overall would recommend a trip here for a nice, not too fancy night out. read more

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Bestia is one of our favs! Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time as they have always been busy everytime we have been here! Absolutely love the interior in here, it's so warm and inviting. Great menu with an amazing wine list! We usually order everything to share and I love doing it that way so you can try everything! The food is very comforting with bright accent flavors. The pasta we had was so flavorful but not that overly heavy feeling! Smaller portion sizes for pasta ( the correct European way ) so you have room for your actual main like meats! Also ordered the branzino which was fabulous as well! Staff were on top of it and quick with their service. Everyone is always so kind Overall great experience every time we come and looking forward to our next time here! read more

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So sick they have wine experts on deck ready to give you a whole run down. Margarita pizza really good little bit of spice Bone marrow very savory, okay with the pasta Beet pasta super good perfect balance of rich Panda cotta cream was good but sweet chips okay Age duck best sauce and crispy skin so good must get Coffee and donuts must get basically churros with coffee read more

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We had pizza and pasta with wine. The pizza was recommended by barista- we were seating on the bar. Bestia is well-known by its delicious meals, however, we didn't find anything tasty. The pizza tasted just like regular pizza, and pasta was okay-better than pizza. Wine tasted good. The barista was friendly. Overall, not sure if we would come back again. read more

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Alright, so Bestia is the best, ya? Not so much for me. Don't get me wrong, my coworkers and I had a great time at dinner, and our server was super friendly and sweet. But I just don't think Bestia lived up to the LA Icon status people have given it. I've had my fair share of comparable places in LA, so Bestia didn't really stand out to me. First of all, this place was a little tricky to find. We parked on the street outside of the alleyway/parking lot, and just heads up, definitely a little sketchy out there. But if you walk through the valet parking up to the building marked 2121, climb up the stairs next to the right of the building number and keep walking through the patio until you see the host stand on your right. We definitely walked out and around this sketchy location find this, but thankfully the sun hadn't set yet. We were able to walk in with no rezzy surprisingly, but we were seated outside on the patio that we had just walked through. We started off strong with the House-made Buttermilk Ricotta. Full of flavor and I got some hints of garlic in there. No notes. Next we had the mushroom and guanciale pizza. This guy was bursting with buttery garlic flavor I really enjoyed. My coworker typically isn't a mushroom guy, but he actually enjoyed this pizza! But the pastas were kinda where it went down. The ricotta gnocchi was alright. I think the portion was just pretty small and also lacked flavor. The ricotta added nice texture, and I wish the gnocchi pieces were a bit bigger. The linguine was what threw us all off though. I was excited for a fresh pesto pasta, but instead, we were met either a lot of salt and roe flavor. I think it was the bottarga that came on too strong for us. Definitely a very creative interpretation of pesto, but it wasn't for us and we barely touched it. Our server did notice when none of us wanted to take it home, and she decided to take the linguine off the check (how thoughtful!). To cap off the night, we ordered the coffee and donuts, and this was the best part (so good I forgot a pic). The stumptown coffee ice cream it comes with is on the strong side, but it's only to balance out the sugary donuts and creme fresh served on the side. We all also did get some drinks that aren't pictured, but I will say my Sunburst cocktail was our favorite for its refreshing flavor profile. I did have a good time here especially with really attentive service all around, and the interior of the restaurant is very urban and chic, what you'd expect from an LA restaurant. But for me, I think this place is a bit overhyped and not worth going through the rough parts of LA for. Glad to have checked this spot off my list though! But don't knock it til you try it. I personally just don't think it was the best, ya know? read more

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Bestia did not live up to the hype. Its sister restaurant Bavel is by far a superior restaurant. The portions and pricing are criminal. The flavor profiles are one dimensional and overly rich. The service and ambiance are poor because they're so slammed on the weekends and they pack the restaurant. The recommended dishes I didn't order because I had already tried a variant at Bavel, so I wanted to get what was uniquely Bestia which was disappointing. Veal Tartare - 2/5, the tonnato sauce (creamy tuna sauce) was so gross. I didn't think it paired well with the veal tartare at all. I liked the tartare on its own, but together it felt like a mess of flavors. Endive & Apple - 4.5/5, probably the best dish we had, because it had elements of umami, sweet, salt, and acid. By far the most well rounded dish of the night. Duck Liver Pate - 4/5, I actually really like how rich the duck liver is, but it got incredibly heavy halfway through. Bone marrow - 3/5, their signature dish was fine. The charred pasta texture was really unique and fun, but again when you're just coating it in marrow without much seasoning it just feels oily. I couldn't finish it without feeling greasy. Cavatelli alla Norcina - 2/5, for how much this cost you don't get a lot of food and it was very okay. Nothing about this dish's pasta or sauce was truly special for $52, so I assume they're making me pay for the truffles. read more

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It's been many years now and I dream of returning to Bestia. The food, atmosphere, bustle and friendliness of the staff has set a bar that many will attain to reach. The food was so damn good! The drinks were curated well. I miss you Bestia. Remembering the days when reservations weren't needed, just walked in and sat at the bar, or the area by the bar and the food was just Amazing, you'd see the chef and his wife and the vibe great. read more

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I need Bestia right now! Hands down the best Caesar salad of my life (I'm more of a Crossroads Kitchen kale Caesar type of gal or bust - i like more deeper leafy green salads). I literally seen one of the line cooks massaging what a I learned to be, the 12 -herb infused oil, onto EACH leaf. Excellent app. We also had the Branzio - oh my my very great seasoning that makes this a standout dish as well. The oxtail Ragu was given a 7. We order 2 pizzas that were devoured. I was sad the prawns had pork in them but the table order 2 and confirmed they were delicious. The squid ink lobster pasta was okay, not enough flavor for my palettes but it was eaten. I have recommended Bestia to anyone who will listen. I look forward to get those too 2 dishes again. read more

One of the best Italian restaurants I've ever dined at -- delicious food and amazing service! Reservations are required and can be made through OpenTable. I recommend signing up for reservation notifications on OpenTable if you're trying to book a specific date that isn't available. Mondays and Tuesdays tend to be less busy. Try the pizza -- it's to die for! I recommend the Cheap Sunglasses cocktail and the following dishes: Charred Spanish Octopus, Nduja Pizza, and the Green Garbanzo Bean Tortellini. Amazing! I cannot get over how much I enjoyed dining here. From the moment we walked in, the customer service was superb. You can truly see that the chefs take their time preparing the food. Parking can be a challenge. There is valet parking, though -- a flat $13 fee. I suggest arriving early; it's a really busy area and restaurant. Shout out to our waiter Nathan! read more

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We start off 2026 with a meal that helped cap off my 2025. There's that saying, "Save the best for last." THAT APPLIES HERE. I had some amazing meals in 2025, but if you ask me my absolute favorite 2025 meal combined with dining experience, Bestia would be my answer. It's that good. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. This is like a 5+++ meal, in my opinion. Let's start off with what I ordered: -Peruvian Scallop Crudo -Charred Spanish Octopus -Squid Ink Spaghetti -Sage & Mortadella Pizza -Coffee & Donuts for dessert -Suffer No Fool cocktail I should add that, outside of the cocktail, this was ordered with a friend of mine to split, so it's not like I gained 100 pounds in one sitting lol. Bestia is a restaurant that is considered Michelin Plate. You can tell the ingredients used are indeed top notch. This place gets a lot of customers, so you definitely want to reserve in advance. My friend made the reservations for us, and even still we were only able to get a bar-type set-up. Not bad though as you'll soon see. Our reservations were set for when dining opened at 5pm. Good move on our part, would recommend this to others as well, for parking reasons. As you're driving to Bestia, the restaurant entrance is through an alleyway and not labeled, but it's obvious where it is because there's a large valet sign in this alley. At 5pm, there was plenty of free street parking around, so I just parked by the curb right by the alleyway entrance, and all was good! I would imagine prime-time parking might be more difficult. By 6pm, and likely earlier, the restaurant was completely filled to the brim. There was a reason we couldn't be re-seated to a table or booth. They were all booked. Being a relatively unlabeled establishment, there's a certain aura upon walking into this building as it feels more like a hidden gem that truly shines as you walk in and explore. Dimly lit, this place is a great date spot. It has that vibe. Service was top notch. You could tell our server was attentive and was ready for suggestions for any question we had. And since it was the first time for both of us, there were plenty of questions for recommendations. Let's just say everything hit the spot. Presentation was on point too, as you'll see in the pictures. The scallop crudo resembles an artpiece in sauces, and all the sauces come together nicely as you devour each. The charred octopus was my favorite of the bunch, with the texture of the octopus combining so nicely with the flavors of the puree bed it was laying on. The squid ink spaghetti was a close 2nd out of my meal - I should add that the lobster on top makes this an absolutely decadent meal, and it's not like they skimped on the lobster. There was plenty of lobster to mix in. Absolutely fabulous. Admittedly, by the time I got to the pizza, I was a bit full. The pizza was still amazing, but we know how it goes when the appetite isn't quite what it was. For dessert, we opted for the Coffee & Donuts. These were donut-hole-like delights that you could dip in some coffee ice cream and whipped cream (both served separately on the side) with each bite. My goodness. Plus... the cocktails? A complete win of a night. A complete win of a restaurant. A complete win of a dining experience. Even with the packed house, our server never strayed far. We always felt attended to. Our food came plate by plate, in good time between each. Quite perfect with the pacing, actually. An absolute crusher of a meal to help cap off 2025. It appears the menu changes frequently, but given my experience here, I have faith you can't go wrong here, no matter what. Here's to more fantastic meals in 2026! read more

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Loved everything we ordered here. Good selection of pasta options and they really load up the truffles on our dishes. The liver pate was really flavorful and slightly sweet to balance the salt. Salad was delicious as well. Service was okay, it is a very busy restaurant but the vibes were 10/10. read more

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Checked out Bestia and really enjoyed it. The food was well-made and full of flavor, especially the pastas that stood out the most. The place has a lively, industrial-style vibe and the service was on point even when it got busy. Solid spot for a fun night out or dinner with friends read more

Hands down best Italian spot in LA It's a must try, the food is outstanding. Parking is a bit hard but there is valley parking read more

THE FOOD Very good. The pizza is the most bang for your buck. The Margherita pizza was better than the Sage and Mortadella. The gnocchi was good but a very small portion. I will admit this after eating our entire meal in front of their prep station - ALL their food is meticulously prepared. THE DOLCI Very good. Chocolate Budino Tart #1. The donuts and coffee ice cream will never be ordered again. Not that it's not good. It's just not worth it compared to the Budino Tart which was great! THE COST Spendy. Small portions. It wasn't that amazing to justify the price. THE SERVICE Very, very good. Our reservation was smooth as we proceeded immediately to our table and David was very attentive. THE VIBE Middle of no where in LA which was fine. Tons of people. Atmosphere was dim lighting but nothing really unique or cool to see. Just an expensive-ish restaurant with good food. CHASE SAPPHIRE PERK Bestia is enrolled with the $150 semi-annual benefit. So since this was a free meal- I have no legitimate complaints on price. 5 stars it is! read more

Bestia - 100% you should order the Chocolate Budino Tart - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Need a cute spot for your next date night or a good dinner? Bestia would be it! My first time trying it out out and I was fairly impressed. It was a bit tough grabbing reservations, but finally scored one on a busy Friday night. However, if you're waiting you can grab drinks while waiting for your table in which we did. We got seated outside which was fine because there was plenty of heaters outside so you wont be cold! We tried the apple salad, bone marrow appetizer, two pastas which were the lamb and squid ink. The lamb tortellini was my favorite! The filling was so soft and the lamb was cooked perfectly! The portions were a bit on the smaller size so I do recommend at least 2-3 pastas for 2 people depending on your appetite! Our server was great and allowed me to try a wine before committing to a glass. Will be back soon! read more

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My second time here was definitely better than my first time. We reserved part of the patio area for a party of 25 and was able to choose specific items off the seasonal menu. We ordered the caesar salad, roasted bone marrow, prawns, margherita pizza, nduja pizza, chestnut & mushroom agnolotti, cavatelli, branzino, ribeye, panna cotta, apple crostata, and rice pudding. Everything was phenomenon and would re-order everything again, except the rice pudding. You can skip that. We requested the ribeye to be cooked medium but it came out rare. We had to send it back to the kitchen to recook. Food came out at a decent pace and service was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be returning! Bestia is in a little alley with valet charging $13. read more

Bestia continues to be one of the best meals we have ever had in Los Angeles/ever. We came twice for my husbands birthday, the staff was so lovely and accommodating, special shoutout to Nino and her incredible energy, attentiveness, and professionalism. The ambience is always beautiful and omg the food!!!! And the dessert! Thank you for another incredible evening read more

Bestia deserves hype for very tasty food. Scallop appetizers sauce was delicious but we were disappointed by the 4 minuscule portions of 2 itty bitty (tic tac sized) scallops in a brightly flavored sauce, though for $28 it was all sauce and no scallops, not worth the price. The rest of our meal from the bone marrow, to the pastas and desserts was delicious. Service was adequate. We were greeted by one of the least hospitable hosts in LA. Initially seated on the terrace, which feels like the out post that it is, we asked for a different table and were shown to a two-top shoved into a space that should be used for a service station. My BFs seat was shoved into a column, so we could push the table in, so I could pull my own seat in as close to the table as possible; as my chair was in an active doorway and within a minute of pushing my chair in as far as it would go I was slammed into by a server (who was very apologetic, but I wasn't about to endure a night of being bumped). So we went back to the terrace, as uninspired as it is (at least it was quiet and easy to talk without raising our voices, but it certainly doesn't feel like you're in a special restaurant). We were 20 minutes early for our reservation and offered to wait the 20 minutes for a table in the main dining room but were told everyone was just seated and it would be at least 90 minutes before we could get a table in the dining room. Go for food but if you are after ambiance and service, this is not your place. This doesn't feel like a top tier restaurant, there is a lot of great Italian food in LA, so if you are looking for a NICE night out, this might not be your spot. There is almost no street parking, so $13 valet it is. read more

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Bestia is delightful! I love the convivial atmosphere. I love the " secret hideaway" nature of its location. Food and service? Almost a perfect 5. Altogether? They are a solid 4.5. Why? Getting in and out of their parking lot is a nightmare. Going in we had to wait several minutes just to get out of the car. Leaving we had to wait, wait a bit more, and go down a narrow alley to get out. If I had been driving myself, I know I would have been agitated. As it was it marred the experience a bit because it was my first and last impression. The waiters recommend 3-6 dishes for two, and that was spot on. We ordered Three appetizers, a pasta, and two desserts. The presentation was excellent. Everything looked amazing! Even better, it tasted amazing, too. Honestly, I liked everything we ate. The highlights for me were the House-made Buttermilk Ricotta (aged balsamic. fennel pollen. herb oil. lava salt. grilled bread) and the Chestnut & Mushroom Agnolotti (with mascarpone. fried sage. and fennel pollen). I also enjoyed my Peruvian Scallop Crudo (Meyer lemon cream. chili. herb oil. strawberry. fennel pollen) and the Charred Snap Peas (with Sardinian feta. pistachio miso pesto. smoked cocoa powder. crispy lentils). The chili in the crudo left my mouth with a lingering burn that was pleasant. The cheese and the pesto in the peas were a wonderful pairing. Both our desserts were good. I recommend the coffee and donuts. The donuts are warm and pillowy. The ice cream and whipped cream are delightful accompaniments. The Moscato Zabaglione & Blood Orange Vacherin Glacè (with pine nut meringue. and candied blood orange peel) is gorgeous to look at and hard to eat. If you can, let it sit a few minutes. The pine nut meringue was tasty, but rock hard. I also wanted a bit more of the Moscato layer So, a few more random thoughts. Their patio is heated and probably great for drinks. We sat at the counter and really enjoyed watching the staff prepare the antipasti, particularly the Caesar salads. The place was packed, and quite lively. Our server made great recommendations. They use a lot of fennel pollen and chestnut. Yum! Service was fast but not rushed. Again, delightful. Highly recommended! read more

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Bestia can get crowded so make a reservation. This is fine dinning Italian and it is great. It is in a nice location. Parking is a bear unless you valet, so do that. The inside is just beautiful. It has a full bar and the wine list is amazing. The service is great. They take good care of you and know their menu well. They check on you, but never rush you. You will want for nothing here. The prices are high, but that is the way it is here in LA. They are comparable to other fine dinning places. The food is remarkable and we love everything there. You just can't go wrong. Their 26oz Margaret River Wagyu Ribeye with burnt onion, fermented mushroom cream and radish and poppy seeds is the best. Now this is about 185 dollars, but you will not be able to eat all of that. Take the rest home. The dogs will be in heaven. We also love their pizza. My husband always gets that. All are great. His favorite is the Burrata pizza which has the best San Marzano tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, oregano, with some fermented chilies. Everything is great there, even their salads and they have wonderful desserts. Go there for a special occasion or just go there. You will be happy. read more

Bestia - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place not an unfamiliar place for So-Cal residents; I was recommended Bestia by friends and family for our anniversary dinner. Venue: very lively. Seats are reaally close to other tables. Small tables. I didn't really like that part. I would say pretty casual dinning place Food: we ordered bone marrow, shrimp, scallop and margarita pizza. Bone marrow was rich and interesting take on the pasta-/bread. First couple bite was good but after that was a little too much. Spicy shrimp was exceptional- spicy, savory with some tang which compliment shrimp's flavor, reminded me of creole/cajun flavor. Pizza was good- I've had better or worse. The star of the show was the Peruvian scallop crudo! Reminded me of Peruvian ceviche- so you can expect the punch of refreshing tart and scallops clean fresh seafood! Cocktail: we ordered old fashion and search and destroy. We thought it was ok. Service: I forgot who served us but she was really cute Asian lady with big personality. She gave us really good recommendations. Although in such a buckling amount of tables seated she was always tending to us in need. We were very impressed with her skills. Price: price varies on what you order but be ready to spend money read more

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