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Barbarella, San Diego, CA

Barbarella

4.5 (896)
$30 and under
European
2171 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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!

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
  • 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!
  • 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

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What 896 people are saying

Barbarella 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbarella boasts a "great menu" and "fantastic" dining experiences with standout service and delicious options like the seafood linguine and salmon. Guests appreciate the "fun decor" and vibrant atmosphere. While service can occasionally falter, the lively vibe and generous portions make it a "regular go-to" for many.
1,100 Reviews
  1. Andrew VIP

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and drinks. The waiter, Art, is so good at what he does. We’ve had him the last two years while on vacation at the shores and he is truly a gem. We look forward to seeing him every year and eating at this excellent restaurant. Their fish specials are always impressive.

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  2. Nancy VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chose this place and was so pleased with it. They have a great menu and i had the super food salad with salmon and their soup of the day. They were big portions and they do give you the option of doing a half salad which i should have done since it was a pretty big salad. The salmon was very tender and flavorful. Great quality food at a reasonable price. The service was also 10/10.

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  3. Mark

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fun underwater decorations were set up. Had the fettuccine bolognese and it was a big portion and very tasty.

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  4. pedro VIP

    San Diego59 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We love this place. Every time we visit the shore, we need to eat here. Unfortunately, the food was not very good this time. The service was friendly.

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  5. Sully

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m not usually one to leave reviews, but Barbarella was mediocre. They have a beautiful wood-fired oven, yet the pizza was just okay. The dough tasted store-bought and lacked any real texture or character, and the cheese was overdone, throwing the whole pizza out of balance. We also tried the wood-fired salmon, which was bland, served with mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley all stacked awkwardly on a plate that was too small. The whole presentation gave off a bit of a convention banquet vibe.

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  6. Clare

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We got a reservation for a bachelorette celebration dinner, and the food was fine. Good portion sizes for sure. The olive appetizer had plenty for sharing and was quite tasty! Our service experience was poor - the waiter took our order and never showed back up (30+ minutes of no drop by). The poor service left much to be desired from the experience. We've only been once so don't know if that was bad luck or a trend. Otherwise the atmosphere was nice and the decor was fun.

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  7. Jim VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Barbarella is always fantastic, and we love bringing people there who have never experienced it! Another great meal, and lovely evening on the patio. Vela (?) was a terrific server, so we were well taken care of. Can't wait for our next visit!

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  8. Eileen

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and cocktails, never disappoints, great atmosphere lively and good service.

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  9. Andrew VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    It is not close to fine dining. It is now just family italian.

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  10. Julie VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wanted this to be better based on prior reviews- street offers no parking so prepare for a drop off or a very long walk if you don’t want to park in the garage for $20-30. Sadly eggs Benedict over cooked, cold lemon ricotta pancake we sent back for a redo. Server took 4 turns checking in before she brought a drink ordered 20 minutes prior. Wish it would have been more on point.

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FAQs

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

Barbarella is rated 4.5 stars by 896 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
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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
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