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Gjelina, Venice, CA
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Gjelina

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$31 to $50
American
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 182 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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.

Why they're an Icon

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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Menu

Gjelina's menu was last updated on 2/4/2022.

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What 2,461 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 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 is celebrated for its "fresh and inventive vegetable dishes," "perfect pizza," and "creative seasonal fare." Guests enjoy the "lovely atmosphere" and "fantastic patio experience." While service can be inconsistent, the food remains a highlight, with dishes like "pomodoro pizza" and "duck confit" receiving praise. It's a must-visit for its culinary delights.
2,461 Reviews

  1. Alex

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was exquisite! Service was just alright. Food was out super fast! But it was really hot inside, wish they would’ve used the fans or something.

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  2. Katie

    Orlando / Central Florida East5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious lunch, wonderfully fresh and inventive vegetable dishes and a perfect pizza.

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  3. Dana VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love this place. Food is always spot on and the atmosphere is lovely

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  4. Janine VIP

    Charlotte22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried 5 different pizzas and they were all delicious!

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  5. Margaret

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    A mandatory tip should include excellent service. The waitress was not nice at all. It seemed like every question or request was a burden to her. The rest of the staff friendly and efficient.

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  6. Tracy VIP

    Los Angeles34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great local haunt. I particularly love the upstairs dining area and the back patio. Lunch & dinner menus are my favorite.

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  7. Donovan Zakai

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good selection and amazing food that i would definitely go back for

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  8. Thomas

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, great food and service! I highly recommend a visit!

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  9. Lisa

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fun experience to go at night. We often do breakfast there which I would give five stars. I would say the evening dishes we chose weren’t incredible. The

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  10. Leslie VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    all good. a little noisy. wish gjelina accepted small leashed dogs.

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FAQs

Gjelina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Gjelina is rated 4.8 stars by 2461 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 182 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

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