Thanks to our server Ru!!! She was great, the best, better than I've ever seen! If anyone asks me…read morewho the best server is, you know what I'll say? It's Ru! Ru is the best server!!

Everything was yummy, we had the gold tier. We really got full off of the unlimited milk tea and…read morematcha crepe cake. Our server was Kevin and he was really patient and chill with our big party.

This was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. The Cheap Sunglasses cocktail was nice…read more The housemaid buttermilk ricotta with grilled bread was sublime. The prosciutto and arugula salad was without equal. The Cavatelli alla Norcina was so good I thought I died and went to heaven. We ordered one of each dessert and they were all good. But the Vin Dolce Chiffon Cake, sauteed apricots & cherries and vanilla-mascarpone whipped cream, rules over them all.

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask…read more All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling food. There are no hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is has some indoor & outdoor seating available with limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. I mention these things in my reviews for the sake of protecting immunocompromised people like the elderly and people sick with cancer and other illnesses. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was eating my food in this establishment several months ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is kinda small and tight. Good luck with street parking if you can't find any spots in their lot. They also have valet parking for $13. Tip: Make your reservation 2 - 3 months in advance to get great seating because they get booked up very quickly. Food and Drinks: One of my close male friends and I came here to celebrate both of our birthdays. Bestia is hands down one of the best Italian restaurants here in SoCal. For drinks, my friend and I got the Poderi San Lazzaro. This is a dry red wine from the Marche region of Italy. It is known for its intense ruby color, red berry aromas, and a palate with juicy acidity, soft tannins, and a distinct saline minerality. It's a good pairing for roasted meats and grilled steak. And as for food, my friend and I ordered the roasted bone marrow, oxtail alla vaccinara, 26 oz Margaret river wagyu ribeye, and fromage blanc mousse. To note, all pastas were cooked perfectly al dente. The roasted bone marrow is a signature appetizer served over a bed of spinach gnocchetti. We got to scoop the rich marrow from the bone directly onto the pasta and mix it in table-side. The marrow coats the gnocchetti to create an emulsified, glossy sauce balanced by toasted breadcrumbs and aged balsamic. This was a life changing and mind blowing dish. The oxtail alla vaccinara is a renowned, elevated take on the classic Roman braised oxtail stew. This decadent pasta dish features tender braised meat, wide pappardelle, rich brown butter, pine nuts, and a touch of cocoa powder. The richness of the meat and brown butter is cut through with creamy dollops of burrata cheese and crunchy pine nuts. So yummy! The 26 oz Margaret river wagyu ribeye is a dish that features a massive 26 oz cut of Australian Wagyu, served with burnt onion, fermented mushroom cream, radish, and poppy seeds. This had a melt-in-your-mouth kind of texture, and savory earthiness from the mushroom and onion accompaniments. The ribeye was unmistakably rich and buttery flavor. Get this and you won't regret it. The fromage blanc mousse is a seasonal dessert. This is an incredibly airy, semi-sweet dessert that lands halfway between a light cheesecake and a ricotta. It is served with a pecan graham crust, and candied quince. It's like a fancy smancy cheesecake. Staff: Radu was very helpful, kind, friendly, and attentive to my friend and I. Love this place and will be coming back very soon. They accept credit cards. There is no credit card minimum.

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.

we loved our server TINA more than anything. HEAVEN MEAL…read more Caroline and Ozzie made us feel like queens.

Went for a work happy hour. Great food and better service. T is the man!!! He made the experience…read morefull

Love the ambiance. It has a great flow of indoor to outdoor space…read more Went there after visiting the Central Library. We got there on Sunday during their happy Hour menu. My girls and I shared a pizza, meatball and wagu sliders. Good service. Love the book and musical instruments as their decor!

Finally made it to Marugame Monzo and it definitely lived up to the hype! The uni udon was the…read morehighlight of the meal--rich, creamy, and absolutely worth ordering if you're a fan of uni. We also tried the seafood tomato udon, veggie udon, miso carbonara udon, and the fried chicken skin, and everything was delicious. Each dish had its own unique flavor, and you can really tell they put a lot of care into making their noodles. We came on a Saturday for lunch, so we expected a long wait, but it was actually very reasonable and totally bearable. Service was efficient, and once seated, the food came out pretty quickly. Overall, a great spot for fresh handmade udon, and I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

Sometimes you just want a simple well made meal…read more I love coming by to watch the udon masters make the udon, so freshly made! I love getting a kake udon, just great handmade udon with really flavorful broth and some green onions as complements to the noodle soup. Amazing!

OMG!!! Talk about a feast for your eyes, mouth and stomach!!!! WOW!!!! I've been telling all my…read morefriends about this place. I don't even know where to start! A friend of mine read about this seafood restaurant as one of the top restaurants in LA and since I love eating (don't know if I am foodie but I love to eat), we had to give it a shot and boy it was definitely worth the shot. This place is in the heart of LA, I'm not a big fan of driving to LA but for an awesome restaurant, I'll make it an exception. First off, they do not serve alcohol. I usually love my oysters and ceviche with an ice-cold beer, but I had a diet coke instead and it definitely did not hit the spot but it was still good. I don't know if you can BYOB. We first started with the Sea Urchin ($28) - The sea urchin was on a bed of bay scallop's. so much flavor with a delicate sweetness. Ceviche Mixto (Shrimp and Octopus) ($23) - huge portion, perfect with their home-made hot sauce and crunchy corn tortillas. Shrimp Aguachile ($28) - raw marinated shrimp with fried shrimp heads. Love the sourness of the shrimp and the crunchy shrimp heads. perfect combination. 6 piece mixed raw oysters ($22) - yum!!!!! nice and meaty and the perfect paring with their home-made hot sauce. Camarones Al Mojo entree ($32) - HUGE prawns with garlic, butter and chile marinade. it was perfect with their rice and beans. My friend and I have already planned to make another visit very soon with several of our friends.

My family of three had lunch here on Saturday. We got there at 11:15 and had to wait about 45…read moreminutes (which we expected). There was plenty of parking in the adjacent lot (I believe this is the DMV lot and was available as DMV was closed; during weekdays I can imagine the parking can be challenging). Plenty of seating as well given it's part of a larger "food court" and lots of communal tables, both inside and outside. We sat outside as the weather was perfect. I can see what the hype is about. For the most part, the food is super fresh, presented in an awesome manner and the cost is very reasonable for the quality of the seafood. I only wish they sold beer/wine as it would be been perfect to enjoy a beer with some of the dishes. We had: Erizo (Sea Urchin) - 5/5 - Probably the best dish of the meal. Ceviche made of fresh urchin and scallops, one of the best fresh urchin dishes I have ever had. Pata de Mula (raw blood clams) - 4/5 - The sauce on the clams was very good, my only "knock" is that the sauce overpowered the clams so it was hard to taste the actual clams. Spot Prawn/Scallop Aguachile - 4.5/5 - I though the scallops and the aquachile sauce were great. The spot prawns were a bit flavorless. I would order this again just with the scallops next time. Coctel Mixto - 3/5 - Maybe my least favorite dish of the meal. The taste was fine, I just thought the coctel "sauce" (more like a cold soup) was overpowering for the fresh seafood. Octopus Taco - 5/5 - The other favorite of the meal, probably the best octopus tacos I've had. Overall a great meal, and I would look forward to going back.

Was brought here by a friend as they knew I was a foodie and wanted to show me their favorite tapas…read morespot Downtown in the Fashion Distric for an early birthday celebration. Cute building with lovely patio seating: from the trailing hanging pothos plants, Spanish tiles, to relaxing latin-house music the vibes were welcoming. I'm not much of a drinker though, when asked if I wanted to make my pina colada a "float" I thought incorrectly about ice cream. It was graciously explained that you take an additional shot of rum and float it on top of the drink or mix in to make it extra boozy. The pina colada is top notch they hollow out a real pineapple to make the drink and it's the size of your face! The watermelon cocktail was delicious and there is also a mezcal option. Tasted like if a watermelon aqua Fresca was combined with a margarita, there is a hint of salt that brings out the fruit sweetness. We special ordered a bunch of different proteins and vegetables at half portions to make a feast: Aguachile- Light refreshing starter, kanpachi perfectly marinated and great for the summer heat. Crispy potato- Phenomenally done fingerling potatoes. Whipped beans- Carnitas on top made this dish. Fried chicken tacos- Found the chicken slightly on the dry side, if there was a creamy/thicker sauce would be even better... nothing wrong with flavor, good mild heat. I did enjoy the fresh shredded cabbage and carrots, reminded me of bahn mi. Empanadas- Loved the acidity of the sauce that cut through the fattiness of the ground meat. Light shell. Crispy Squash flower- Delicate crunch, like an angelic version of a jalapeno popper. Lamb chops- Definition of "treat-yourself" luxurious meat lollipops. Celery salad- Simple dish but the lemon flavor and tartness really helped break up the richness of other dishes. Churros- Light crunch and small, petite dessert. The thin caramel sauce is addicting. Fine dining, for those special occasions or if you just want to splurge for a morale boost highly recommend this restaurant. Valet parking or park across the street or around the corner in a lot for $5-10.

We've probably been to Dama two dozen times. It's one of our regular spots and we love it…read more First of all the service is always great. The staff are lovely humans who really seem to care about their customers. We have some faves on the menu. The bean dip is fabulous and I'm addicted to the baby gem salad. They have recently amped up the filling in the delicious crispy squash blossoms and I love the acidity and heat. The fish is also a hit in my books. One dish that doesn't work for me is the lamb chops, which is a shame since it's my favorite protein. I've ordered them multiple times with clear instructions on temperature and have found them overcooked and tough. The beef tostada was just ok. Whilst I loved the pickled veg on the side, the beef was underseasoned. It wasn't bad - just not up to the standard of other dishes. The vibe in the place is welcoming and the restaurant is nicely appointed. We will continue to be regulars and it's really worth trying if you haven't been yet.

Serious vegan ramen…read more I ordered the Yuzu Sesame with everything. The bowl arrived covered with a see-through lid to hold in the steam -- lifting it off as the steam cleared was a small but memorable touch, like a magic trick. A nice bit of theater. The noodles are stellar. Thick, chewy, and hard to find in the US -- not what you'd expect from a vegan bowl, but they absolutely nailed it. Possibly my favorite noodle of the year. The broth, however, came out lukewarm. It's a fixable mistake, but it meaningfully hurt the experience. True to the warning, it's sour -- yuzu-forward with a heavy citrus presence. It's also thicker and more viscous than a typical broth, which isn't quite right texturally, but the flavor is well above average for a vegan dish. The richest vegan broth I've had -- the tonkotsu of veganism. The toppings are an interesting collection, and they do a lot of work to keep the bowl from feeling sparse. The ginger tofu crumble almost reads as a breakfast ingredient -- good, but it makes you miss meat. The pan-fried dumplings are the standout: I bit into one and let the broth fill the pocket. A new experience, and a smart way to add substance without meat. The crispy onion gets lost in the mix, and the alfalfa sprouts fit the vibe without contributing much flavor. The presentation and commitment to bold flavors within a meatless framework are real strengths. The inventiveness reminds me of Mensho -- a genuine willingness to be different. With a properly hot, slightly thinner broth this could have been a 10. As it stands, 9/10. Innovative, delicious, and the noodles alone are worth the trip. That said -- even by LA standards -- $43.95 for a bowl and a four-piece roll is genuinely painful. Sides: Skip the spicy miso avocado rolls. The rice is dense and compacted, and the whole thing is overdressed in sauce, making it messy and unpleasant to eat. Lesson learned. 9/10

I really enjoyed the #9 White Truffle it was delicious and the sprouts made it so much better! I…read morewish I had mixed them in more instead of taking such a big bite. Service was quick, friendly and helpful. The ambiance inside is relaxed and casual but elegant. We liked the corner table with the wooden bench seating. I thought the music was pleasant but a bit overwhelming and repetitive. The Mac and Cheese has a delicious topping I thought was crispy onion. There is outdoor seating but I might not recommend it unless you feel the moment is right. I think their seating could be more comfortable and their prices are high. I'd like to explore their rewards program and app to see if there are any good deals. We spent a lot trying the Sushi. It was delicious and nicely sweet and savory, the miso was comforting. We could have gotten out for around $25 a person but the standard experience here seems like just ramen would usually run you about $32 plus local parking per person. We ended up spending $100 for the two of us driving into DTLA for this place. Fun! But would definitely plan more of an outing in LA if I came back. Looking forward to checking out the Studio City location. Thank you!