Bestia DTLA

A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles

The concept for Bestia juxtaposes decorative contemporary elements against a raw, industrial space dripping with character. This approach pays homage to sophisticated modern-day Italian spaces, which often integrate contemporary interiors into centuries-old structures. Strong, traditional building materials such as tile, steel, marble, and wood also provide pops of festive color. The name Bestia (

04/18/2022

We’re hiring for our new restaurant! Email resumes to: [email protected]

10/14/2021

Bestia is looking for a evening pastry line cook to join our team. Hourly plus great tips and benefits. Please send resumes to [email protected]

Watch CBS This Morning: Saturday: The Dish: Genevieve Gergis and Ori Menashe - Full show on CBS 06/08/2021

"Husband and wife team Genevieve Gergis and Ori Menashe first opened the hit Italian restaurant “Bestia,” then turned back to their roots with the middle eastern spot “Bavel,” which was named best restaurant in Los Angeles in 2019. The couple has found a magic together, building a family and a food empire" - CBS This Morning - Thanks to The Dish for having us!

Watch CBS This Morning: Saturday: The Dish: Genevieve Gergis and Ori Menashe - Full show on CBS

12/01/2020

Our at home family-style takeout menu is now available for pre-order for this week (Wednesday - Sunday).

Order Here: https://www.exploretock.com/bestiala

Photos from Bestia DTLA's post 10/05/2020

This week’s family style at home menu is now available for pre-order on Tock (Tues. 10.6 - Sat. 10.10)

Click here to see menu + order: https://www.exploretock.com/bestiala

08/17/2020

This week’s family style takeout menu is pictured here (dessert not showing)! Now available for pre-order on Tock (Tues. 8/18 - Sat. 8/22)

Click here to see menu + order: https://www.exploretock.com/bestiala

Timeline photos 07/19/2020

Back by popular demand, our at home family style dinners will now be available in addition to a la carte takeout. To order and see this week’s full menu click here: www.exploretock.com/bestiala

Pictured here is the spread, available this Tuesday - Saturday.

07/07/2020

We are excited to welcome you back to the restaurant for outdoor dining starting tomorrow! Additionally, our dinner menu including cocktails and wine will be available for takeout. Pre-order dinner up to two weeks in advance or day-of for pickup (no minimum required).

View the full menu and order here: https://www.exploretock.com/bestiala

Timeline photos 06/24/2020

We are now accepting reservations for dine-in starting on July 1st! In accordance with city guidelines, we will be seating at a limited capacity with social distancing in mind. Takeout will still be available via Tock.

Reservations: www.bestiadtla.com

Kevin de Leόn on Twitter 05/20/2020

Yes! Kevin de León

Kevin de Leόn on Twitter “ is home to some of the best restaurants in the 🌎. Let’s open up our sidewalks and streets to outdoor dining so we can maintain physical distancing AND enjoy all the world-class meals LA has to offer. We can do it!”

Photos from Bestia DTLA's post 04/13/2020

This week’s takeout menu for Wednesday - Sunday is now available for pre-order on Tock (4.15-4.19)

Order Here: https://www.exploretock.com/bestiala

Photos from Bestia DTLA's post 03/31/2020

This past week, Bestia and Bavel launched takeout family-style menus to help continue providing health insurance benefits for our entire staff. It is incredibly important to us to support our dedicated team during these unprecedented times, many of whom have been with us since the beginning.

Every week, Chefs Ori and Genevieve will be releasing a new menu, specifically meant to be enjoyed at home.

Menu for this Wed - Sun (4.1-4.5) is below and be sure to continue checking our Instagram weekly as we'll be releasing the new menu.

Pre-Order via Tock: https://www.exploretock.com/bestiala

Prepaid orders will be available for curbside pickup every Wednesday - Sunday between 3pm-8pm.

Downtown Los Angeles Is Having a Moment — Here’s What to Experience in the Booming Neighborhood 01/31/2020

"Dubbed DTLA, downtown Los Angeles has established itself as not just one of the most talked-about neighborhoods in the City of Angels, but the entire country. If you want to dine at a more established spot, there’s plenty of options. Bestia, by husband-wife duo Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis, fires beautifully blistered pizzas in a roaring wood oven." Thanks to Travel + Leisure for including Bestia!

Downtown Los Angeles Is Having a Moment — Here’s What to Experience in the Booming Neighborhood DTLA is the coolest neighborhood in the City of Angles. Here's what to do, what to eat, and where to stay in Downtown Los Angeles.

Where to Carb-Up on the Best Fresh Pasta in Los Angeles 08/21/2019

"Seven years on, this modern Italian masterpiece still puts out some of the city’s finest handmade pastas." - Thanks Thrillist for including Bestia on your list of the Best Fresh Pasta Restaurants in LA

Where to Carb-Up on the Best Fresh Pasta in Los Angeles LA's fresh pasta game has never been better.

The Best Wine Glasses at Every Price, According to Sommeliers 08/09/2019

Thanks to Vogue for chatting with Ryan Ibsen about his favorite wine glasses.

"For any wine aficionado, finding the perfect glass can be as critical as the wine itself. There are myriad choices on the market, but it’s difficult to know which ones are truly the best. To ease the process, Vogue consulted 8 sommeliers to give us an inside look at their favorite wine glasses across a variety of price points."

The Best Wine Glasses at Every Price, According to Sommeliers Now you can act, drink and sip like a master sommelier—right at home.

The 24 best pizzerias in Los Angeles 01/18/2019

"Adhering to a Neapolitan style and touting a huge wood-fired oven, the pies here are some of the best in the city, with a slant toward more innovative toppings." Eater LA

The 24 best pizzerias in Los Angeles Every kind of style you can dream of

12/05/2018

Thank you to the entire Los Angeles Times team on the 101 list and last night's event. Jonathan Gold you were missed.

Be Ambitious This Thanksgiving: 3 Bold Recipes From One of L.A.’s Most Talked About Restaurants 11/06/2018

"In their debut cookbook, Bestia: Italian Recipes Created in the Heart of L.A., Bestia's executive chef Ori Menashe delivers bold recipes including Lobster Crostini, Stinging Nettle Pappardelle with Mushrooms and Fried Eggs, and Grilled Fennel-Crusted Pork Chop. Genevieve Gergis, the restaurant's resident pastry chef, includes homey desserts such as Apple Cider Donuts and Coconut-Butterscotch Tart." Vogue

Be Ambitious This Thanksgiving: 3 Bold Recipes From One of L.A.’s Most Talked About Restaurants Skip the turkey and incorporate some of Bestia’s best dishes into your holiday feast.

Bestia Chef Publishes New Cookbook 11/06/2018

"Bestia is Italian for beast. It is also the name of a new cookbook from one of the hottest restaurants here in LA. Bestia, a rustic Italian spot, has diners waiting months to score a table as NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports." National Public Radio

Bestia Chef Publishes New Cookbook Los Angeles restaurant Bestia has remained busy and buzzing. Chef Ori Menashe has a new cookbook and a new restaurant that was the glowing subject of one of food critic Jonathan Gold's final reviews.

11/03/2018

We’re hiring for pastry and savory at both Bestia & Bavel! Drop off a resume at either restaurant or email [email protected].

Bestia Cookbook Party and Pre-Order | Bestia 10/30/2018

The Bestia cookbook is out TODAY! Available for purchase below.

Bestia Cookbook Party and Pre-Order | Bestia The Bestia cookbook will be out on October 30, 2018. Pre-order the Bestia cookbook on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles or Indie Bound.

The Bestia and Bavel Chefs on Feasting After the Yom Kippur Fast 09/11/2018

"For 364 days of the year, Ori Menashe, the self-taught chef of the Los Angeles restaurants Bestia DTLA and Bavel DTLA, is obsessed with spices and the flavor they bring to food. But there is one day he lays off the seasoning: the meal before the fast of Yom Kippur." - NY Times

The Bestia and Bavel Chefs on Feasting After the Yom Kippur Fast Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis, of the restaurants Bestia and Bavel in Los Angeles, talk about their food, their partnership and celebrating the Jewish holidays.

F&W's 2018 Sommeliers of the Year 03/15/2018

“Here’s this thing you’ve never heard of before – you have to try it!” -Ryan Ibsen congrats on being named 2018 Sommelier of the Year!

F&W's 2018 Sommeliers of the Year We’re thrilled to announce 2018’s class of stellar �wine talents, which includes a chartreuse fanatic, �several barolo obsessives, and a sommelier who goes �to bat for his “shamwow wine.”

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Our Story

The concept for Bestia juxtaposes decorative contemporary elements against a raw, industrial space dripping with character. This approach pays homage to sophisticated modern-day Italian spaces, which often integrate contemporary interiors into centuries-old structures. Strong, traditional building materials such as tile, steel, marble, and wood also provide pops of festive color. The name Bestia (Italian for “Beast”) echoes throughout the space via hard-edged design elements, such as the wall covering’s pattern of bar-fight weapons, intimidating meat-hook chandeliers suspended from soaring steel tracks, and bathroom tile work that reads as unfinished. The repeated use of chevron and hexagonal patterns, tulip pendant lighting, warm amber tones, and airy booth seating help soften the aggressively industrial space with a bit of whimsy. The distinctive booths, engineered and built by District Millworks, feature seats that appear to defy gravity. A raw-copper bar top provides a canvas that will be ever-changing throughout its lifetime as it reflects the craft of creating artisanal cocktails.

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The making of the Creamsicle Torte
Roasted Marrow Bone. spinach gnocchetti. crispy breadcrumbs. aged balsamic.
Bestia DTLA's Ori and Genevieve sat with LA Downtowner to discuss food, why they opened Bestia, and their passion for co...
Bestia DTLA gift cards available now online http://bestiala.com/gift-cards/

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2121 E 7th Place
Los Angeles, CA
90021

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 11pm
Tuesday 5pm - 11pm
Wednesday 5pm - 11pm
Thursday 5pm - 11pm
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm
Sunday 5pm - 11pm

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