Margaret was amazing! She took such great care of our group for a birthday and gave excellent…read moreservice. Thanks for making the night feel special for our friend who flew in from NYC!

We had reservations for bar seating, which I honestly recommend because you get to watch the chefs…read morecook! The service was top notch and everything was just perfect. The food was amazing and it was such a cozy vibe. We ended up getting the Sweet corn agnolotti, Spicy pomodoro, steamed mussels and hamachi crudo The Sweet corn agnolotti tasted so refreshing with the charred corn with crème fraiche. The spicy pomodoro was my favorite on the menu! Definitely as must try the truffle was very subtle but all the flavors with the basil and chili it created such a good balance where the flavors aren't too overwhelming. The hamachi crudo was my favorite small bite. The fish was fresh and the pear on top made it so yummy! Good balance between sweet and savory. The steamed mussels almost tasted close to pizza because of the spices. Paired perfectly with the bread Overall, this place is a definite must try. I can't wait to come back home

wow, this was on my wishlist for almost a decade and it lived up to it!!…read more FAVORITES: - Roasted Bone Marrow - Corn Agnolotti - Mussels & Clams The famous Pork Sausage Cavatelli with truffle is good, but didn't amaze me like the others. The Branzino was a nice surprise, fish was cooked perfect and it was also unique (never had branzino like that flavor before). I will say this place is quite pricey and the portion sizes are also very small. So be prepared to spend $150+ for 2 people. Service was on toppppp! especially on the water refills, there were so on top of it A+++++ The ambiance is nice, warehouse like but with some charm & greenery. Sitting outside on their patio was quite nice on a summer night! Note you can see multiple cute raccoons hanging out & climbing the trees as well, free nature show!

I gotta say, Bestia's got an ambitious menu and I am here for it! Half of the ingredients I can't…read moreeven pronounce. But as far as tapas style dinners go, this spot's gotta be on your list. Ranking from best to decent: Duck Liver Pâté -- gee golly, the absolute best pate I've ever consumed and the best plate of the night. Seems like everyone's going for the bone marrow... nah. If you're into pate whatsoever, you cannot miss out on this one. And you know what it is? Wasn't even the truffle.. the secret is in the pine nut miso. Delicious. 10/10 Chocolate Budino Tart -- decadent, rich, bold chocolate dessert. My wife don't even like chocolate, but she liked this one, especially as a closer to our meal. 9/10 Charred Octopus -- got a nice kick, beautiful texture, and smokey flavors. The polenta is chef's kiss. 7/10 Cavatelli alla Norcina -- truffle me up son! Flavor on this one is not too over-the-top, which is good! 7/10 Roasted Bone Marrow -- yeh alright. I think I came in with too high of an expectation for this one. The pasta itself was a texture I wasn't too accustomed to. The flavor is restrained and very subtle.. which is what I've always preferred.. but maybe I was expecting more flavor out of this one. 5/10 Squid Ink Spaghetti -- you know... maybe I'm just not that into seafood like I thought I was. If you're a seafood lover, you may appreciate this dish more than I did. 4/10 Overall, great experience! Really, my only qualm was my own high expectations that I think made some of the dishes a bit underwhelming. Otherwise, I'd come back and try other dishes! Service was good, ambience was nice, valet's about $13. No complaints there.

I took my mom to OSTE for a pre-birthday lunch yesterday. I knew I would love the the food but I…read moredid not expect to LOVE LOVE LOVE the amazing service that complimented the meal! Thank you Allie and Ryan for turning a pleasant lunch into a memorable day for my mom. Not only did she enjoy the meal, the attentive and friendly service was also very much appreciated!! The arugula salad, pinsa and branzino was MWAH!! And thanks for the wine suggestion Allie! I had two and was woo hoo! LOL :P Ryan, I will try to keep room for dessert next time too! Looking forward to my next visit and hope to see you both again! Cheers Angie & Sandy YAY!!!

A Tale of Two Italian Nights: Oste is Pure Magic. MASA of Echo Park fell short…read more After a disappointing service experience at MASA of Echo Park the night before, Oste in WeHo completely blew my daughter and I away. We went in blind to meet a big, chaotic crew--7 humans (including a 3-year-old, 7-year-old, 14-year-old, and a 30-something couple) plus two dogs (one large, one small). By the end of the night, OSTE solidified itself as my favorite Italian restaurant in LA. Every single dish and drink was tasty. We started with loads of warm bread with EVOO, the Burrata Pappa al Pomodoro, and tender meatballs topped with stracciatella. For mains, we shared two stellar pinsas (Anchovy and Margherita), rich Risotto ai Funghi, the seafood squid ink pasta (Frutti di Mare), and classic red-sauce pasta for the kiddos. The drinks were just as hit-heavy: the 30-something couple enjoyed a chilled Lambrusco, the dad of the two younger girls went with an Aperol Spritz, the two youngest girls loved their lemonades, and my daughter and I had some exceptionally tasty mocktails. I cannot say enough about the staff and management of OSTE--they earned every single star. When my daughter and I arrived first, we couldn't find the reservation (it was under a friend's last name, not a first name), so the host kindly put us on the waitlist. Our friends' "10 minutes away" stretched into a half-hour, so we explored some nearby vintage shops. When we checked back in (about 15 minutes after getting on the list), the manager/owner said they could seat my daughter and I inside early so we could relax, sip our mocktails, and munch on bread while we waited for our friends. Then came the curve ball: our friend arrived with a large Labradoodle. Their other small dog was on its way with the rest of the crew. Throwing a two-dog curveball at a busy restaurant could ruin a host's night, but the team didn't blink. They were incredibly gracious, quickly pivoting to set up a table for our whole group (including the dogs) on the patio. Throughout the meal, the servers were genuinely warm, fast, and attentive without ever being pushy. An casual yet upscale vibe with indoor-outdoor seating and a lively, welcoming energy. Between the stained glass windows and carefully selected colorful tiles, you feel instantly transported out of LA. It's vibrant, charming, and effortlessly cool. Parking was a breeze, too--we easily scored free side street parking half a block away on a Sunday around 6:00 PM (though they also have valet and street meter parking). Amazing food, fantastic hospitality, and the best vibes. OSTE rocks! We will definitely be back and back and back and back ... again.

The service was excellent! ( Special thanks to Tube ) . The…read morestaff was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience very enjoyable. The only downside was that the tables were placed very close together, which made it feel a bit crowded and reduced privacy. Other than that, everything was great.

Madelene is the best server you could ever get... I swear she found the elixir and thanks to her…read moreenergy I'm no longer depressed. ASK FOR HER!

My mom said it's the best pasta she's ever had. What more do I need to say?…read more We got the uni pasta, mentai pasta, and the burrata. Next time I'd get the uni pasta again and try the gizzard confit (which they had ran out of).

This place is small but the waiting wasn't too bad. Never…read morehad Japanese pasta cuisine. So I can't compare it to anything else or another restaurant. Very creamy sauce. Loved the pairing of the nori to top of the pasta. It gave it a nice hint of salt and seaweed flavor. I got the mentai pasta.

I had an amazing experience! A special thank you to Tomaurea for being so friendly, professional,…read moreand attentive. Your kindness made my visit truly memorable. We'll definitely be back!

Amazing Amazing Food! best Italian in DTLA. Branzino is the best! Along with salads, pastas, and…read moretiramisu

Came here for a friends bday after hearing so many great things about this place and it most…read moredefinitely did not disappoint! Food: I would say I have a favorite dish from here but I just can't choose! From the Caesar salad to the calamari to the vodka pasta and even the chicken parmesan, everything was delicious! Service: Service was amazing and a huge shout out to our server Rob! Super personable and made dining so much more fun with his jokes! Ambiance: The ambiance at Donna's was more of a lively and intimate type of Italian-American restaurant but also styled for modern LA vibes.

5/5 Metered street…read moreparking. Went on a weekday & got lucky on finding a spot. The restaurant is beautifully decorated - has an intimate, warm & cozy vibe. Not too big of a dining room, but not cramped either. Even though the atmosphere was very busy, it wasn't rushed. Big shoutout to the entire staff especially our server, Emerson, who took amazing care of us! 1000/10 From the moment we entered & throughout our whole experience there, we received amazing, great vibes & hospitality. Everyone was so kind & welcoming. We were greeted & offered drinks as soon as we got seated. He explained the menu very well, was always on top of everything, and kept a positive attitude. Even though it was super busy, we never had to flag anyone down. Our dirty dishes were cleared off the table when done. The food came out not long after we put our order in. We got: Garlic Bread 1000/5 - THE STAR OF THE SHOW. I love sourdough & garlic bread so this was literally the best thing on earth! Came out nice & warm. Crust was crunchy with a soft, moist interior and extraaa garlic in every bite - it was heaven. The cheese on top was a bonus touch. Fusilli alla Vodka 4/5 - Not spicy. Tasted like an extremely creamy mac n cheese. I wouldn't say it's overhyped because it's really good, however there's nothing special about it. (I'm not a big pasta person so maybe that's why) Linguini & Clams 1000/5 - BEST THING EVER. Very well executed - every bite was so creamy & savory. The broth was phenomenal. If you love clams, you'll love this! (I wonder if there's an option to add extra clams?) Chicken Parm 4/5 - The texture, the flavor, & marinara at the bottom was delicious. Cheese was perfectly melted. Tiramisu 1000/5- Every layer was nice & moist. Not bitter, not overly sweet. Just perfect. One of the best tiramisus I've ever had! Was celebrating my birthday so Emerson was kind enough to add a candle + a warm greeting Overall, will definitely be back Worth reserving a month ahead on Resy!

The best pizza and pasta I've ever eaten in my 16 years of living life Also great n fun environment…read morewith music and good service!

Came here before seeing a show at the Pantages since it is so close. There is valet parking across…read morethe street. The entrance to this place is like a house that was converted to a restaurant, with some tables and the bar inside and two separate patios. The ambiance is quite relaxing. We opted to sit inside since it was hot outside. I ordered the chicken because I wanted protein which was pretty boring lemon chicken, would recommend the pizza and pasta instead . The short rib pasta was cooked perfectly and the right amount of cheesy and a little sweet. We were all so full after. Sangria and cocktails were all great as well. There is a $35 cake fee which I didn't mind because they cut and serve it for you, thought we did have to ask 3 different people for our cake and then ask again to have the leftovers boxed and given back to us. Otherwise, service was great. I'd come back for drinks and to try more pasta!