Margaret was amazing! She took such great care of our group for a birthday and gave excellent…read moreservice. Thanks for making the night feel special for our friend who flew in from NYC!

We had reservations for bar seating, which I honestly recommend because you get to watch the chefs…read morecook! The service was top notch and everything was just perfect. The food was amazing and it was such a cozy vibe. We ended up getting the Sweet corn agnolotti, Spicy pomodoro, steamed mussels and hamachi crudo The Sweet corn agnolotti tasted so refreshing with the charred corn with crème fraiche. The spicy pomodoro was my favorite on the menu! Definitely as must try the truffle was very subtle but all the flavors with the basil and chili it created such a good balance where the flavors aren't too overwhelming. The hamachi crudo was my favorite small bite. The fish was fresh and the pear on top made it so yummy! Good balance between sweet and savory. The steamed mussels almost tasted close to pizza because of the spices. Paired perfectly with the bread Overall, this place is a definite must try. I can't wait to come back home

came here for my best friend's birthday celebration. the food was amazing and delicious, just right…read moreportions and very tasty :) strongly recommend the squid ink pasta and caesar salad. the ambience was great, a little dim and romantic. the bathroom was clean as well. staff was very welcoming and nice. although they did mess up our reservation time by 30 mins.

We've been going to Bestia for 12 years. We've made friends with their bartenders. The host…read morehugs my wife every time we arrive. We went for her birthday and way over ordered because she wanted to try some extra things. She didn't have room for dessert and the meal ended. I felt like it was a Cheapo move to not give her a small scoop of ice cream or something and stick a candle in it as they knew it was her birthday. It would have cost them 50 cents to be a decent host. The food is great - that just felt like they dropped the ball.

I returned again when I was assured....For those of us "in the know" we can still order their super…read moredelicious Funghi Pinsa. Just tell the waiter you want to order their "Original Funghi Pinsa". ....It's so amazingly good! Also had the Salted Caramel Ganache Tart. OMG so good! Loved it

Solid Italian spot with a variety of tasty pizza and pasta dishes. The service was great and the…read moreambiance was really cute (we sat outside which was really nice, but the indoor area also looked cute). The eggplant anti pasta was so tasty and fresh with warm, buttered bread. The short rib pasta was quite small for the price but very tasty. I enjoyed the pizza toppings and crust.

The service was excellent! ( Special thanks to Tube ) . The…read morestaff was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience very enjoyable. The only downside was that the tables were placed very close together, which made it feel a bit crowded and reduced privacy. Other than that, everything was great.

Michael G. was fantastic! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure our table had everything we…read moreneeded without ever being overbearing. He had a great attitude, answered our questions, and made the whole dining experience even better. Excellent service from start to finish, I'd be happy to be seated in his section again.

My mom said it's the best pasta she's ever had. What more do I need to say?…read more We got the uni pasta, mentai pasta, and the burrata. Next time I'd get the uni pasta again and try the gizzard confit (which they had ran out of).

Great pasta dishes with very generous portions. Expect a…read morewait but take advantage of yelp check-in! Highly suggest smaller groups as it is a very small restaurant.

Amazing Amazing Food! best Italian in DTLA. Branzino is the best! Along with salads, pastas, and…read moretiramisu

Ambiance was beautiful and creative. The outdoor space was so relaxing. Tomaraurei was amazing and…read moremade the lunch a much better experience. We will be back for sure. I'm

Food, incredible. Drinks, amazing. Service, always on point!…read more Always worth the hype when we come to Donna's. Had a booth this time and were one of the first people into the restaurant. Pro tip: the 5pm reservation never disappoints. Street parking was not bad either. Definitely a good date night spot!

Wow, I was surprised at how busy this place was on a Wednesday night. We had 5:45 pm reservations…read moreand when we got here the places was FULL. I feel the seating was a little tight in certain areas put they did make clear walking paths. Traffic to get here was horrible but we got lucky and found a non-metered spot about a block away as soon as we arrived in the area. For apps, we ordered the garlic bread and meatballs. The garlic bread was different. It was a sourdough loaf with oozing garlic butter inside but was only toasted whole so overall ate very soft and I missed the typically toastiness I get with most garlic bread. The flavor was still very good, especially dipping it into the marinera that accompanied the meatballs. For entrees and sides, we ordered the lasagna, the eggplant tortellini, the chicken parmesan and the broccolini. I can only say they really like their parmesan here. I'm not the biggest fan so I brushed a lot of it off. The tortellini was the star of the show for me and I think it was partially because all the other dishes were marinera + parmesan so it gave a nice break in the flavor profile. Something to consider when ordering next time. The chicken parmesan was delicious. I found the lasagna to be okay and would pass on the broccolini next time (to be fair, I got rid of all the cheese so that probably change the flavor profile they were going for).

The best pizza and pasta I've ever eaten in my 16 years of living life Also great n fun environment…read morewith music and good service!

Came here before seeing a show at the Pantages since it is so close. There is valet parking across…read morethe street. The entrance to this place is like a house that was converted to a restaurant, with some tables and the bar inside and two separate patios. The ambiance is quite relaxing. We opted to sit inside since it was hot outside. I ordered the chicken because I wanted protein which was pretty boring lemon chicken, would recommend the pizza and pasta instead . The short rib pasta was cooked perfectly and the right amount of cheesy and a little sweet. We were all so full after. Sangria and cocktails were all great as well. There is a $35 cake fee which I didn't mind because they cut and serve it for you, thought we did have to ask 3 different people for our cake and then ask again to have the leftovers boxed and given back to us. Otherwise, service was great. I'd come back for drinks and to try more pasta!