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Gjelina, Venice, CA
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Gjelina

$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 218 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Neighbourhood gem
Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.
*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina
*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.

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Executive chef: Juan Hernandez

From the OpenTable editors: Open since 2008, Venice’s Gjelina still turns out some of the best seasonal, vegetable-forward food in the city—not to mention excellent thin and charred wood-fired pizzas that you’ll spot on every table. Snag a table by the windows to watch the world go by on Abbot Kinney while you sip a glass of Albariño and dig into dishes like grilled oyster mushrooms with tarragon butter or coal-roasted conehead cabbage with bagna cauda.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 450-1429 ext. 1
  • Website
    http://gjelina.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
  • Area
    Venice
  • Cross Street
    Milwood
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • Westside

    American

  • Westside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gjelina shines with "amazing food," a "creative menu," and "great ambiance." While service can be mixed, the venue consistently impresses with standout dishes like the "pomodoro pizza" and "duck confit." It's a "favorite" for many, with its delightful atmosphere and commitment to farm-to-table freshness, making it a must-visit in LA.

2,358 Reviews

  1. Jade

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was nice but small plates for price. Ambience left something to be desired. Service was spotty and slow. Had a nice time but won’t be coming back.

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  2. Nakul

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jordan is an excellent server. The front desk team is lovely. Order your vegetables! So good!!

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  3. Trent

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal. The pizza was just amazing, as were the veggie dishes

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  4. Stephanie

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    super as always, highly recommended! One of must go to place in AK!

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  5. Ian

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was good, but the communal seating is a bit absurd. We basically had a third person dining with us due to them fully seating the ends of the table as well.

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  6. Likesgoodfood

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manager Melissa was incredibly accommodating Servers were terrific Food fabulous! Highly Recommend!

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  7. Lydia

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a return visit and it did not disappoint. So yummy and the server was very attentive. Look forward to returning soon!

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  8. Denise

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dylan’s service was exceptional! Hostess very welcoming and kind. Wait staff hardworking and prompt.

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  9. Raquel

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The host was kind of rude. He totally forgot about me and my pregnant (9 months) daughter.

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  10. David

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again: fantastic. I tried one of the (very few) items I'd never ordered - the striped bass in broth - and was blown away. The fish is done perfectly, and complemented by tender potatoes and turnips nesting in a savory fish/tomato broth that was incredibly delicious (note to Gjelina: include a few slices of toasted, rustic bread for sopping.) Also: it's a portion big enough for two, especially if you're also having one or two sides.

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FAQs

Gjelina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Gjelina is rated 4.7 stars by 2358 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 218 times today

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Google Map for Gjelina

1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Milwood
  • Area
    Venice
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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