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Marinated Olives.
citrus. pink peppercorn. garlic. star anise.
9
Herb-Caesar Salad.
romaine. endive. parmigiano reggiano. squid ink breadcrumbs. lemon zest.
18
Housemade Buttermilk Ricotta.
aged balsamic. fennel pollen. herb oil. lava salt. grilled bread.
17
Peruvian Scallop Crudo*.
citrus. rosemary chili oil. cured cucumber. gaeta olives. mint. sesame.
26
Beef Tartare Crostino*.
aged beef. tonnato. dill. chervil. radishes.
26
Roasted Marrow Bone.
spinach gnocchetti. crispy breadcrumbs. aged balsamic.
24
Mussels.
spicy 'nduja. scallions. fennel pollen. grilled bread.
26
Salumi.
chef's selection of cured meats.
31
Margherita.
san marzano tomatoes. mozzarella. basil. olive oil. sea salt.
20
Burrata.
san marzano tomatoes. castelvetrano olives. oregano. fermented chilies.
22
Sage & Mortadella.
grana padano. caciocavallo. aged balsamic.
23
Gorgonzola.
broccoli di ciccio. mozzarella. grana padano. green pepper corn. olive oil. sea salt.
22
Spicy Lamb Sausage.
confit tomato. red onion. mozzarella. mint. sliced serrano. grana padano.
24
Saffron Gnocchi.
tomato sugo. housemade buttermilk ricotta. basil. marjoram. grana padano.
24
Chestnut & Mushroom Agnolotti.
mascarpone. fried sage. fennel pollen.
25
Ricotta Tortelli.
guanciale. zia tomatoes. cream. calabrian chili. wildflower honey.
26
Cavatelli alla Norcina.
ricotta dumplings. black truffles. pork sausage. grana padano.
49
Sourdough Quadretti.
lamb ragu. oregano. ricotta salata. breadcrumbs. brown butter. lemon zest.
26
Squid Ink Chitarra.
poached lobster. citrus. calabrian chili. thai basil.
35
Charred Branzino alla Plancha.
crispy seeds. shallots. fresno chili. parsley. lime.
44
Slow Roasted Lamb Neck.
smoked anchovy creme fraiche. gem lettuce. herbs.
48
Kurobuta Pork Chop.
herb salt. red endive. toasted sesame. meyer lemon. honey.
75
32 oz Wagyu Ribeye.
shaved turnips & mushrooms. fried sage. fermented black garlic & porcini cream.
180
Walnut Caramel Tart.
black & red walnuts. buckwheat pâte sucrée. nocino whipped cream.
15
Zabaglione..
blood orange sorbet. brown sugar pine nut meringue. candied blood orange peel.
14
Bar au Chocolat Bittersweet Chocolate Budino Tart.
salted caramel. cacao crust. olive oil. sea salt.
16
Fromage Blanc Mousse.
pecan graham crust. candied kumquat.
15
Crème Fraîche Panna Cotta.
winter citrus. wildflower honey & blood orange syrup. meyer lemon cookies.
12
"Coffee & Donuts".
spiced chestnut zeppole. whipped cream. coffee ice cream. (min of 10 minutes)
15
Gwendolyn's Will – spritz.
rosso vermouth. sardinian orange. amaro. prosecco.
16
Ginger Messiah – paloma.
mezcal. red bitter. ginger. grapefruit soda. cherry on top.
17
Suffer No Fool – sour rocks.
cognac. pineapple two ways. spiced liqueur. lime. cinnamon.
17
Mambo Sun – sour up.
blanco tequila. melon. aloe. aperitivo. lemon. prosecco.
17
The Magic Bullet Theory – sour up.
gin. snap pea. almond. lime. egg white.
17
White Negroni - big rock.
gin. bianco aperitivo. gentian aperitif. grapefruit oil.
18
Roots Radical – slightly wet martini.
alpine gin. carrot eau de vie. fennel. pickled carrot.
19
Little Silver Cross – stirred up.
japanese whisky. indian gin. alpine thyme. rosso vermouth. orange bitters. expressed lemon. cherry.
18
Chef's Old Fashioned, Chapter 2 – big rock.
lardo washed bourbon. cane. pear. bitters. orange peel.
19
1903 Lager. Draft. Craftsman Brewing Company. Pasadena. CA.
10
Heavenly Hefe. Draft. Craftsman Brewing Company. Pasadena. CA.
10
West Coast IPA. Draft. Skyduster Beer. Los Angeles, CA..
10
Mosaic Pale Ale. Draft.Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company. Santa Barbara. CA..
10
Saison DuPont. Bottle. Braasserie Dupont. Tourpes. Belgium..
14
Cidrerie du Vulcain. Bottle. Cidre de Fer. Fribourg. Switzerland.
75
Soda.
4
Bestia Lemonade.
pomegranate or classic / flat or sparkling
6
Hot Tea.
august uncommon, black with bergamot, plum, & clove
5
Herbal Hot Tea.
august uncommon. organic rhubarb, lemon verbena, & chamomile / jing tea, whole leaf peppermint
5
Coffee.
stumptown coffee roasters, regular or decaf drip
5
Wine.
The Bestia wine list changes to some extent daily. We focus on producers and geographies that range from classical and known to vanguard and emerging. We forgo the inclusion of wines that are solely commercial. We 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 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).