Bestia

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   Mike

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food, top notch service. But the portions seemed smaller. Even higher end restaurants are shrinkflating now?
   

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   Gilda

   VIP

   Mexico City

   53 reviews

   5.0

   53 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Todo lo que pedimos de comer nos encantó, la carne tártara, la ensalada César y la de endivias, la pizza de Nduja, las pastas. También probamos un spread de ricotta y la pizza de burrata, Que están ricas pero no espectaculares como el resto de lo que probamos. Comimos un postre que era como de helado con galleta que nos encantó, igual la coctelería.
   

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   Anand

   Central Coast

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food quality is consistent and outstanding. We have been to bestia multiple times and I am impressed at how they maintain the same standard and consistency. We had the Caesar salad, mussels and spinach tagliatelle. All three dishes were made to perfection. Would highly recommend their fuyu permisson ricotta tart dessert- not too sweet and to me the perfect end to an outstanding meal. My only quibble is that their prices have gone up substantially which makes this a place for only very special occasions.
   

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   Allen

   Austin

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Everything was outstanding besides the fact that they forgot my partners dish and instead of apologizing and offering to comp it and bring it out they asked if we wanted to put it in and I wait 10 min for it.
   

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   Jennifer

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   12 reviews

   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   We could only secure a reservation for counter space and they sat us in the worst seats, right next to the walkway from the kitchen. It was really busy with servers walking back and forth right next to us. We saw 3 empty two tops outside when we arrived and asked if we could move but they were apparently reserved. When we left 1 hr later, they were still empty. It look at least 15 min before our server came to take our order. It was 8:30 pm and they ran out of the squid ink pasta by the time she took our order. We were celebrating my birthday and the only thing they did was stick a candle on our dessert. Food was good (not great) but not worth the price and extremely busy ambiance.
   

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   Dino

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   309 reviews

   5.0

   309 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tucked away in the vibrant Arts District of Los Angeles, Bestia is a haven for food lovers seeking innovative flavors and impeccable execution. This dining experience is not just a meal; it’s an exploration of taste that leaves you yearning for more. Starting with the **Herb Caesar Salad**, I was immediately struck by its refreshing twist on a classic. The combination of crisp romaine and endive created a delightful crunch, while the Parmigiano Reggiano added a rich creaminess that melded beautifully with the unique squid ink breadcrumbs—adding both texture and depth to each bite. Finished off with bright lemon zest, this dish was light yet satisfying, setting a high bar for what was to come. Next up were the **Pan Roasted Chicken Gizzards**—a dish that showcases Bestia's flair for transforming humble ingredients into extraordinary culinary delights. The gizzards were cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful, sitting atop a bed of smoked cabbage that lent an earthy richness. Croutons provided an exciting crunch, while aged goat cheese introduced an intriguing tanginess; every forkful was balanced and comforting. The star of our appetizer parade was undoubtedly the **Housemade Buttermilk Ricotta**. Deconstructed yet elegantly presented, this dish felt like poetry on a plate. Aged balsamic drizzled over the creamy ricotta offered sweet acidity that harmonized perfectly with fennel pollen’s aromatic qualities. Paired with grilled bread dusted with lava salt, this appetizer transformed simple ingredients into something truly sublime. Moving on to our pasta course—the **Chestnut & Mushroom Agnolotti**—was an experience worth savoring slowly. These little square raviolis packed a savory punch that lingered beautifully on the palate. The mascarpone gave them an indulgent creaminess, while fried sage added depth—a perfect marriage of flavors reminiscent of autumnal harvests. Love in every bite.
   

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   Evelyn

   Central Coast

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, service is incredible worth every dollar
   

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   Junaid

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   169 reviews

   5.0

   169 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great atmosphere on NYE. Super branzino and knowledgeable staff
   

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   Reecoe

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I always like to end the year with a really nice meal and Bestia did not disappoint. Everything was absolutely perfect but we especially liked the clams and mussels that dish is absolute perfection. We will definitely be coming back more often.
   

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    Alexander

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was awesome as always. Definitely bummed they ran out of the lamb neck which we love. - but res was on the later side so that's okay. Service was just fine - busy NYE so probably a one-off.
    

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