Bestia is one of The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

1. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 248 tips and reviews

megan d.megan dunn: Great starter- Smoked mackerel crostini w/ persimmon jam and burrata

EaterEater: There's heavy emphasis on house-cured meats, pizzas, and pastas, with unexpected and inspired flavors. The beverage program here, from cocktails to wine, is a hit, too. [Eater 38 Member]

Melissa R.Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse: Tartufo black truffle pizza and Cavatelli alla Norcina pasta (ricotta dumplings, more black truffles!) are THE best! Start with chicken liver crostino. For dessert? Try the chocolate tart!

Bottega Louie is one of The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

2. Bottega Louie

9.0
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 782 tips and reviews

Kat F.Kat Fukui: Short ribs are delicious. A cocktail or two is a must.

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: From cocktails to comforting salads, grilled chops, American sides & heaven-sent chocolate soufflé there's no getting through the entire menu. Free corkage for 1st bottle. Breakfast, lunch and dinner

ZAGATZAGAT: You can easily fill up on the extensive menu that lists more than 30 side-dish/small-plates options.

Maccheroni Republic is one of The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

3. Maccheroni Republic

8.4
332 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Andie H.Andie Huber: I got the rigatoni with burrata - delicious. I got it delivered to my hotel room and it was still so good!

JoJo P.JoJo Pewsawang: Get the flan!

Rachael R.Rachael Rendon: They have vegan and vegetarian options. And organic teas.

Drago Centro is one of The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

4. Drago Centro

8.3
525 S Flower St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 89 tips and reviews

Aaron T.Aaron Tell: Be sure to get a cocktail at the bar from Jaymee. Also the salmon on the bar bites menu is delicious and a bargain.

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Come to sample Drago Centro and others at this years Gold Standard on 3/6/11! http://bit.ly/iaPthT Read more.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Go @metrolosangeles to 7th & imbibe @barandkitchen @RiveraDTLA @dragocentro #dtla - http://ht.ly/5CuJd

Orsa & Winston is one of The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

5. Orsa & Winston

8.2
122 W 4th St (btwn S Main & S Spring St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Gallery Row · 17 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Chen: Very delicious directional tasting menu. Great wine pairings. Favorite was the beef carpaccio

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: "If no one has ordered the super omakase reserved for the four-seat chef's counter, ask to sit there, where you can watch each dish come together." Read more.

Vivek B.Vivek Bhagwat: Go a little late on a weeknight and get lots of "compliments" from the chef

Il Machiato Cafe is one of The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

6. Il Machiato Cafe

8.1
312 W 5th St Ste 105 (Hill St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Kiesha C.Kiesha Canori: I've been going to this cafe since 2009, and this place has got to be the best, the food and drinks are really decent! Its just the best friendliest customer service so far in Downtown, LA!

Benjamin G.Benjamin Godfre: Great OJ to start your day.

Caitlin S.Caitlin Smith: They make Teddy bear faces in their lattes! It always brightens my day!

Amante Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

7. Amante Restaurant

8.0
123 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Fashion District · 4 tips and reviews

KATIE G.KATIE G: Sat at the bar since I was dining alone, and received warm attentive service. They'll make a half & half pizza if you can't decide which one to try, so go ahead and try two!

MeshaMesha: Great margarita 👌🏻 so yummy..

Sandi P.Sandi P.: Our first experience was so completely awesome for these self-professed food snobs. The pizza is SO flavorful. The housemate tiramisu is worthy of being sold in Italy. Even the bread is scrumptious.

Vespaio is one of The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

8. Vespaio

7.8
225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Bunker Hill · 17 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Good for lunch and a martini at the bar for happy hour. Wonderful service and very friendly staff.

Louise V.Louise Valente: Risotto!!!!

Peter C.Peter Castillo: Excellent food all around from the salads, sandwiches and flatbreads.

Colori Kitchen is one of The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

9. Colori Kitchen

7.6
429 W 8th St (at S Olive St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jewelry District · 37 tips and reviews

Benito Q.Benito Quevedo: Reasonable little spot in DTLA with a great chicken parm and nice service.

Rohan G.Rohan Gupta: The Cioppino. Maybe there is better on this planet, I have not had it yet.

AaronAaron: you can bring your own wine.

Rossoblu is one of The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

10. Rossoblu

7.7
1124 San Julian St (12th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Fashion District · 18 tips and reviews

David H.David Heiser: One of the best meals we’ve had in LA. Great atmosphere, amazing food. Nice special touches for my birthday, too.

Gustavo M.Gustavo Malagón: Get campanula sour drink, ask the bartender to switch the vodka for tequila.

RachelRachel: The big-eye tuna and Caruso cocktail were pretty much perfection.

Pizzeria Bianco is one of The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

11. Pizzeria Bianco

7.9
1320 E 7th St #100, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Los Angeles · 4 tips and reviews

Kirsten A.Kirsten Alana: Newly opened in LA at ROW as a window where you order by the slice. Try it now before it explodes in popularity!

HowardHoward: Eater LA editor says best New York thin slice in town.

Peter C.Peter Cucè: @brendaslee