Bestia

A few years back I went to Italy to visit my friend Meg while she was working as an au pair for a family in Florence. We had the most amazing adventure eating our way through Venice, Verona, Florence and Rome. Every so often, we find a place like Bestia where we are able to relive those memories. Located in an old converted warehouse in the arts district of downtown Los Angeles, Bestia is a rustic, neighborhood gem that I will frequent again and again.
If you are not able to get a reservation, ask to sit at the pizza bar (I would argue it's the best seat in the house) and if you're really lucky you will have Zach as your waiter! Because of the open kitchen setting, you can watch the pizzas being made while you sip on a glass of vino. Buon Appetito!

Bloomsdale Spinach: 

shaved heirloom carrots, radish, baby fennel, sieved egg, lemon-oregano citronette

Special: Gorgonzola and Kale Pizza

Fusilli Lunghi al Sugo di Capra:

hand-rolled fusilli, braised goat, housemade ricotta salata, pistachio oil