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Barbarella, San Diego, CA

Barbarella

4.3
4.3
832 Reviews
$30 and under
European

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-7373
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Barbarella Restaurant is the perfect place for your event, a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with an authentic European menu featuring organic locally sourced ingredients. We offer an array of choices that will suit every need - whether it is a formal wedding rehearsal, a casual brunch, a business dinner, or simply a get together with good friends!
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Cross Street
    La Jolla Shores Drive
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop is located within walking distance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 832 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbarella in La Jolla is a charming spot known for its festive decorations, making it a perfect choice for holiday dining. Guests appreciate the "great ambiance" and "friendly staff," with many praising the cocktails and diverse menu. While prices can be high, the "delicious food" and vibrant atmosphere make it worth a visit.

1,039 Reviews
  1. Hilda

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida estaba un poco fría y el servicio no fue tan bueno. La decoración es bonita.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Barely a 4 star overall Food: Food is generally okay, the chicken parm pasta was on the bland side and it chicken itself was rather flavorless. The fried calamari dish was good. Sourdough bread was fresh but nothing to write home about. Their specialty drinks are quite pricey but unique. Service: Waitress was great, though she seemed to be extremely busy. We were sat and waited a while before she came by for orders. Ambience: Beautifully decorated for the holidays but felt a little bit eclectic. Coupled with the noise levels, the restaurant has a sort of hectic vibe.

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  3. Danielle

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food wasn’t very hot and the waiter was very inattentive.

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  4. amy

    VIP

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun spot to stop in for lunch. Beautifully decorated for the holidays and excellent cocktails! Will go again.

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  5. Gabrielle

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good just wish there would have been hot chocolate. There was a lot of kids in attendance around the restaurant so I was surprised this was not offered given this time of season.

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  6. Angela

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went in December and it was so nicely decorated for the holidays, food was great except for the gnocchi which was undercooked and doughy but they recooked it for us (lamb chops were 10/10), had holiday drinks (ornamentini was so good), service was great and so friendly, overall 4.5 stars! (0.5 marked off for the gnocchi)

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  7. Darlene

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Was looking forward to eating here went during Christmas time thought it would be a nice experience for the holiday . Service was good food was horrible decor was cute but couldn’t make up for the overpriced garbage they served. We were a party of five ordered the burger took one bite. They didn’t finish it, but they did eat the fries, which were good lettuce look like wilted cabbage no flavor. I don’t know how you can go wrong on a simple burger.  me and my daughter had the fettuccine Bolognese, which came out cold and the sauce was bland and watery and this was actually the best of the food that we got so that’s sad. My other daughter had the chicken Parmesan. She took one bite and sent it back and asked to have it removed from the bill. my sister-in-law had the pasta Al Forno it came out hot zero flavor. She also had the Caesar salad it was wilted. I ordered the Fritti appetizer which is some fried calamari. Some pieces had batter. Some didn’t. It was rubbery and horrible.  my son-in-law had the apple crumble for dessert. He said it tasted like plain cream, no sugar. The crumble tasted like flour and believe it or not the ice cream  consistency was really thick almost chewy it looked like a marshmallow. I have no idea what went wrong there.  it was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a restaurant in my life and I’m not young please please please do not waste your money here. The only thing that was decent was the french fries we also ordered drinks. They weren’t horrific. They weren’t the best just save your money Because it was totally overpriced. The only thing good was the service.  Spend your hard earned money elsewhere or just eat at home.

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  8. Juliana

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for the great customer service. Our team enjoyed lunch at Barbarella.

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  9. Sally

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing! The hostess that greeted us and the bartender, everyone was great. Such a nice evening. Plus the food was super good too! And can’t forget the festive decor!

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  10. Kealee

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was outstanding! The Christmas theme was very pretty! Recommend dressing warm and sitting outside. They do have a ton of heaters outside so if you are a warm person, a long sleeve or light jacket will work!

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FAQs

Barbarella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-7373.

Barbarella is rated 4.3 stars by 832 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Barbarella

2171 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    La Jolla Shores Drive
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop is located within walking distance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-7373
  • Private party facilities
    Barbarella Restaurant is the perfect place for your event, a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with an authentic European menu featuring organic locally sourced ingredients. We offer an array of choices that will suit every need - whether it is a formal wedding rehearsal, a casual brunch, a business dinner, or simply a get together with good friends!
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