Bestia

“Bestia is a must-visit every time I’m in Los Angeles. It’s one of my favorite Italian restaurants, and the quality has been consistently outstanding on every visit. The food is always creative, flavorful, and beautifully executed. Their wood-fired pizzas are incredibly thin and perfectly crisp. My favorite dish is the bone marrow appetizer—it’s something I order almost every time. They also have a strong wine list, which is great if you enjoy pairing wine with your meal. One thing I appreciate is that when ordering wine by the glass, the sommelier is willing to bring one or two samples for guests to taste before deciding. However, I wish there had been a little more explanation behind the recommendations. Since we were ordering glass by glass and pairing wines with different dishes, it would have been helpful to hear why those specific wines were suggested and how they would complement the food we ordered. For guests like me who enjoy learning about food and wine pairing but are not wine professionals, that extra guidance would make the experience even better. The pacing of the food service can be a little slow at times, but it’s still acceptable and doesn’t take away from the overall experience. Overall, Bestia continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in LA, and I highly recommend it. Be sure to make reservations well in advance—about two weeks ahead for a small group, and at least three weeks ahead for larger parties if you’re hoping to dine during prime dinner hours around 6:00–7:00 PM.”

“What an amazing meal! Spectacular food, impeccable service!! It's very trendy and loud so a word to us old folks - request a table on the outside front patio. We were seated on the terrace and our party had to yell to be heard. But aside from the din, our meal was exceptional!! While everything was fabulous, we all agreed the Corn Agnolotti was stand-out sublime (4th photo) Don't miss it!!”

“Bestia continues to live up to the hype. Every dish we ordered was excellent and packed with flavor. It’s one of those places where there really wasn’t a weak item on the table. The atmosphere is amazing—energetic, lively, and perfect for a night out. The service was top notch from start to finish. Everyone on the staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the entire meal. This is a great restaurant to visit with a small group so you can share multiple dishes and experience more of the menu. Between the food, service, and atmosphere, it’s easy to see why Bestia remains one of the standout dining spots in Downtown LA. I’d happily come back again”

“One of my favorite L.A. spots. The bone marrow spinach gnocchetti is out of this world. I've never had a bad meal here. I always get my own bone marrow, no sharing that one. The mushroom and Guanciale pizza is insane!”

“Loved this place. We savored every single bite and I committed all of it to memory so I can look back and enjoy it all over again. Dining here was truly an experience. The scallops were refreshing so definitely start with that. Don’t skip on their salad and make sure to really enjoy the flavors from that grilled octopus. I also highly encourage you to cherish your time with the roasted bone marrow. Everything was so delish!!”