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Barbarella, San Diego, CA

Barbarella

4.2
4.2
820 Reviews
$30 and under
European
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Barbarella

4.2
$30 and under
European
La Jolla

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 131 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-7373
  • Website
    https://barbarellarestaurant.com/?y_source=1_MjQzMTg2OTItODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • 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!
  • Location
    2171 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 820 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

1,026 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice decor but not as great of experience…………………..

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  2. Krista

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service on a Saturday night. Only thing I didn’t like is the Greek salad had zero lettuce in it.

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  3. Martin

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was a bit overhyped. I was expecting something else. We ordered something chicken and gnocci was undercooked and hard to chew. The bolognese was overcooked and the dish had little flavor. I had to oversalt the dish to taste something. Service was good.

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  4. Laura

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holiday decorations always great. You should make reservations during the holidays since they get very busy. Apple crumb dessert was meh but everything else was good.

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  5. Brian

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Christmas decorations! Was a bit chilly though

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  6. Angelica

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was good, WAY WAY overrated the whole reason we decided to try was the fact we wanted to try a Christmas ambiance that was open to kids this restaurant was not family friendly. Tight space our waiter was nice but he was the only one in that area where they seemed to care for squeezing people in more than saftey or comfort.

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  7. Maria

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice dinner spot in La Jolla Shores neighborhood, tucked between the Kayak rental and Sushi restaurant. Came here for holiday dinner with a friend and we enjoyed the atmosphere, the service and the food. Overall very good experience!

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  8. Angela

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super cute decor and I know that it’s Christmas it may be people are oversaturated with Christmas music, but that was the only thing the place was lacking. They weren’t playing Christmas music but the music that they were playing was pretty good. I won’t even lie. Art was definitely a great server truly appreciate him.

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  9. Caroline

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and very festive environment to be in. Had fun Christmas decor and great customer service. The food is delish, my favorite was the mushroom risotto with pancetta is a must! The food comes out very hot and warm just to my liking. No one likes cold food and this place just knows how to keep the food steaming from oven to table. I have gone a couple of times already, making a reservation was easy. 

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  10. Nate

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor food. Drinks not good. Service slow. Weekday and pasta was cold and tastes like something from a frozen meal.

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FAQs

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

Barbarella is rated 4.2 stars by 820 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Barbarella restaurant

Barbarella

4.2
$30 and under
European
La Jolla

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 131 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
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://barbarellarestaurant.com/?y_source=1_MjQzMTg2OTItODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • 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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