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Gjelina

Name: Gjelina
Address: 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA, United States, 90291
Telephone: (310) 450-1429 ext. 1
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

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$31 to $50

American

1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 194 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Vegetarian-friendly

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
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 2,441 people are saying

Gjelina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Los Angeles
Most Booked
Westside
Great for brunch
Westside
Hot spot
Westside
American
Westside
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gjelina offers a vibrant dining experience in Venice with "fantastic food" and an "iconic" reputation. The menu is praised for its "creative delicious vegetable-forward options" and standout dishes like the "Cacio e Pepe" and "pomodoro pizza." While service can be inconsistent, the "ambiance" and "charming patio" enhance its appeal.

2,441 Reviews

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Jen VIP
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were amazing. Shishito peppers, potatoes and pizza. Perfect lunch with my daughter. Also, the service was perfect. Right level of checking in and pace of the meal. Thank you!
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Patricia
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed another great meal at Gjelina! Waitress was especially helpful letting us know about ingredients that might impact food allergies. We sat out on the courtyard -- wonderful ambiance, a little bit of sunshine, and delicious food. Will be back again soon!
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Landon VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service is always top notch. The duck confit was fantastic.
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Kelly
Los Angeles7 reviews
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
INSANELY LOUD AND THE SERVICE IS THE WORST MANAGER CAME WITHOUT TRYING TO HELP AT ALL
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Audrey
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time! Had a table on the patio, which was much nicer (and quieter) than inside. Felt very peaceful, and the food was delicious (as always!)
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Landon VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Each plate was unique and delicious. The vibe was great - service was outstanding.
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davidt VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service & energy are always fantastic! Truly one of my favorite restaurants ever!
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Ibrahim VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Iconic Venice go to and miraculously kept up their high standard of food and service for decades.
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Samantha
Los Angeles3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
All of the staff members are lazy and look bored. Their energy of not wanting to be there makes the entire experience underwhelming. It doesn’t matter how good the food might be—if the people talking about it, placing it on your table, and forgetting to check up on you lack passion (or at the very least, care), the food just won’t taste that great. Overpriced and for what?
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Foodiegal VIP
Los Angeles20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Casio e Pepe was the BEST thing I ate all year and I dine out a LOT and very well. Everything was delicious but that was outstanding!!could have eaten that the next night too
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FAQs

Gjelina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Gjelina is rated 4.7 stars by 2441 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 19, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 194 times today

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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Gjelina

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