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Gjelina

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 199 times today

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Neighborhood 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.

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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
Neighborhood
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 2,380 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

4.8Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Most Booked
Westside
American
Westside
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gjelina delights with its "fantastic menu" and "innovative vegetable dishes," offering a "lovely outdoor patio" and "great atmosphere." While some patrons find the noise level high and service inconsistent, the food is often praised as "delicious from start to finish." "Always a treat" and "a must do in Venice Beach."

2,380 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just make a rezzie and go. Everything is delicious. Thank me later.
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OpenTable Diner
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the atmosphere, food, staff. The pizza is delicious. Madeline was great. Love the vibe.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely service per usual. Thank you Gjelina !!! Will be back.
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Hillstar
Los Angeles18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always and never disappoints. Beet appetizer to die for. Short ribs expensive but yum.
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WillH VIP
New Orleans7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food selection and every dish was great! We’ll be back.
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nam VIP
Hawaii1 review
3.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Gjelina is an interesting experience. The owner's moto seems to be Make it Difficult. Find the place is a guess as there is no signs. Just open the door and look for Gjelina business cards sitting on the front desk to make sure. The lights are so dimmed that unless you are under 40 it's impossible to read the menu. Of course that's supposed to create an intimate ambiance, if you could see who you are talking to. If blaring music does not bother you, you may enjoy a very good dinner. Large communale high top tables are connect to the "bar" at random angles. The menu is very interesting. They start with the side dishes, then appetizers. The size of the salads and the sides are large and good for sharing. The pizzas are excellent but ask for a serrated knife if you want to use one, you will loose the fight with the one at the table. In Winter bring a coat as there is no heater in the restaurant, unless you want to be outside...
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Allen
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food! Nice environment. Service was adequate.
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Laura
San Francisco21 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined on the rooftop which was perfect with our 11 month old. The food was delicious, especially the pasta!
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Stephanie VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always delicious—and service is excellent!
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Loved VIP
Los Angeles19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So happy they are now more celiac friendly. I’m enjoying being able to eat there again.
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FAQs

Gjelina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Gjelina is rated 4.7 stars by 2380 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

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 199 times today

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1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

Additional information

Cross street
Milwood
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://gjelina.com/
Phone number
(310) 450-1429 ext. 1

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