Bestia Menu

Welcome to Bestia, a vibrant cocktail bar and pizzeria nestled in the heart of Los Angeles. Celebrated for its lively atmosphere, Bestia masterfully combines authentic Italian cuisine with modern flair, offering a menu that delights all palates. From the rich flavors of Ricotta Gnocchi to the indulgent Sweet Potato Tortellini highlighted by wild boar bolognese, each dish is a testament to culinary artistry.

The bar features an impressive selection of craft beers and innovative non-alcoholic drinks, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Bestia is not just a dining spot; it's a social hub, perfect for groups and gatherings, boasting outdoor seating, a pool table, and even options for dancing. With vegan and vegetarian offerings, as well as ADA-compliant facilities, Bestia welcomes all. Whether you're here for a joyous dinner or a festive night out, Bestia guarantees a memorable culinary experience that tantalizes the senses.

  • Address: 2121 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA
  • Reservations and Takeout Available
  • Full Bar with Happy Hour Specials

ANTIPASTI

Marinated Olives

confit herbs. garlic. star anise. cinnamon. burnt chili.

$9.00

Peruvian Scallop Crudo*

meyer lemon cream. chili oil. herb oil. strawberry. fennel pollen.

$28.00

Herb Caesar Salad

romaine. endive. parmigiano reggiano. squid ink breadcrumbs. lemon zest.

$21.00

Endive & Apple

gorgonzola cream. celery. shallot. apple balsamic. black pepper.

$22.00

Housemade Buttermilk Ricotta

aged balsamic. fennel pollen. herb oil. lava salt. grilled bread.

$21.00

Duck Liver Pate

sweet & sour date sauce. marigold flowers. fennel fronds. sourdough.

$28.00

Beef Tartare Crostino*

tonnato. egg yolk jam. pickled spring onion. parmigiano reggiano. shiso.

$29.00

Roasted Marrow Bone

spinach gnocchetti. breadcrumbs. sesame. reggiano cream. aged balsamic.

$28.00

Salumi

italian & spanish styled cured meats. housemade pickles & mustard.

$34.00

Roasted Chicken Gizzards

grilled cabbage. croutons. aged goat cheese. apple balsamic.

$26.00

Grilled Caledonian Prawns

pine nut & serrano pesto. garlic breadcrumbs. anise walnut oil. lime.

$34.00

Mussels & Clams

spicy 'nduja. garlic. lemon. tomato. fennel pollen. grilled bread.

$31.00

Margherita

san marzano tomatoes. mozzarella. basil. olive oil. sea salt.

$23.00

Burrata

san marzano tomatoes. castelvetrano olives. oregano. fermented chilies.

$26.00

Smoked Mozzarella & Taleggio

sichuan peppercorn. wildflower honey. mascarpone.

$26.00

Sage & Mortadella

parmigiano reggiano. caciocavallo. aged balsamic.

$26.00

'Nduja

san marzano tomatoes. mozzarella. spring onion. garlic. avocado cream. arugula.

$28.00

PIZZE

PASTE

Ricotta Gnocchi

tomato sugo. saffron. basil. marjoram. parmigiano reggiano.

$26.00

Chestnut & Mushroom Agnolotti

mascarpone. fried sage. fennel pollen.

$27.00

Rigatoni Amatriciana

guanciale. san marzano tomato. chili. pecorino romano. smoked eggplant powder.

$31.00

Sweet Potato Tortellini

wild boar bolognese. brown butter. rosemary. bourbon.

$28.00

Squid Ink Spaghetti

lobster. serrano. meyer lemon. micro shiso

$38.00

Cavatelli alla Norcina

ricotta dumplings. fresh thyme. shaved black truffes. pork sausage.

$49.00

Grilled Branzino

pine nut pesto xo. fresno chili. mixed basil. lemon.

$49.00

Slow Roasted Lamb Neck

smoked anchovy crème fraîche. gem lettuce. herbs.

$52.00

Kurobuta Pork Loin

charred fennel. salsa verde. grilled meyer lemon. mushroom salt.

$65.00

26 oz Margaret River Wagyu Ribeye

burnt onion. fermented mushroom cream. radish. poppy seeds.

$185.00

SECONDI

DOLCI

Crème Fraîche Panna Cotta

winter citrus. wildflower honey & blood orange syrup. meyer lemon cookies.

$13.00

Rhubarb Crostata with Raspberry Glaze

frangipane. mascarpone ice cream.

$15.00

Ruby Red Grapefruit Tart

rosemary sonora pâte sucrèe. soft whipped cream. buddha's hand zest.

$15.00

Moscato Zabaglione and Blood Orange Vacherin Glacé

pine nut meringue. candied blood orange peel.

$16.00

''Coffee & Donuts''

spiced chestnut zeppole. whipped cream. coffee ice cream.

$16.00

Bar au Chocolat Bittersweet Chocolate Budino Tart

salted caramel. cacao crust. olive oil. sea salt.

$16.00

Lovers Rock

spanish, french, and italian apple. quina. prosecco. expressed lemon.

$17.00

Cheap Sunglasses

blanco tequila. manzanilla sherry. cucumber. ricotta whey. lime. soda. mint.

$18.00

Personality Crisis

mezcal. herbs. celery. lime. micro marigold.

$18.00

Search and Destroy

daiquiri. big rock. rhubarb amaro. sardinian orange. lime. simple.

$17.00

Fourteen Gears

scotch whiskey. alpine thyme. mizunara oak. tonka bean. lemon. egg white.

$18.00

Suffer No Fool

cognac. armagnac. pineapple two ways. cinnamon. lime.

$18.00

Sabotage

dry lambrusco. red bitter. rosso vermouth. orange peel.

$17.00

Cruise Control

bestia private batch oaxacan rum. "cola" vermouth blend. black cardamom. lime.

$19.00

Chef's Old Fashioned, Chapter 3

smoked bone marrow washed bourbon. calvados. morita. bitters. expressed lemon.

$20.00

COCKTAILS

BEER & CIDER

1903 Lager

draft. craftsman brewing company. pasadena.

$11.00

Heavenly Hefe

draft. craftsman brewing company. pasadena.

$11.00

Saison du Rosier

draft. cellador ales. torrance.

$14.00

West Coast IPA

draft. skyduster beer. los angeles.

$11.00

I Can See Your Halo

non-alcoholic herbal spirit. coconut. lime.

$13.00

Muri "Fade to Black"

non-alcoholic sparkling red. Copenhagen. Denmark.

$21.00

Housemade Lemon-Lime Soda.

$5.00

Housemade Ginger Beer.

$6.00

Housemade Ginger Ale.

$6.00

Citrus Sage Lemonade.

$6.00

Coke.

$4.00

Diet Coke.

$4.00

Spuma Nera

italian bitter soda

$10.00

Iced Tea

on tap. august uncommon. burnt apple & oolong.

$5.00

Black Tea

august uncommon. bergamot & plum black tea.

$5.00

Herbal Tea

august uncommon. rhubarb & verbena chamomile tea.

$5.00

Coffee

stumptown coffee roasters. regular or decaf drip.

$5.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC

WINE

Our wine list changes daily

It focuses primarily on producers from geographies that dot the European coasts, while also showcasing kindred Californian wine. The wines range from classical and known to vanguard and emerging. We forgo wines that are solely commercial and strive for a balance that aptly supplies something for everyone, while remaining dedicated to enhancing your experience here as a whole. We would be happy to forward you today's wine list. Please send requests to info@bestiala.com

Corkage

A $50 corkage fee applies per 750 ml or less (2 bottle limit). A $100 fee applies per bottle larger than 750 ml (1 bottle limit).