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   LANative

   Los Angeles

   19 reviews

   2.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall2food2service2ambience3

   Seated timely by warm and friendly hosts, greeted promptly by friendly wait staff, got drinks and the rest of the evening was downhill from there. By 7pm, kitchen ran out of item menu , forgivable but what was not, was the fact that it took eons for our meals to arrive and all were totally over cooked, to the point of being burnt. Burnt chicken is pretty horrible. All dishes were way over salted , as well. After having waited so long, we weren’t about to ask to have all six of our meals redone. Both the hostess and the waiter knew we were celebrating two birthdays but no dessert was brought out and we weren’t asked if we wanted any dessert. We paid and left and will never return.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Love their mushroom piazza, superfood salad and Sangrias:)

   BarbarellaResponded 3 days ago

   Hi there, Thank you for your compliments. Come again soon for another Sangria! Cheers, Barbarella Team

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   DavidB

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Had a wonderful Mothers Day early dinner with our two sons! Everyone's dinner was excellent (lamb medallions), great service, and lively ambiance not to mention the perfect weather!

   BarbarellaResponded 4 days ago

   Hi David, Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad we were able to make your mother's day special. Come see us again soon! Cheers, Barbarella Team

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My new favorite restaurant! Spectacular food , service and atmosphere! Thanks Bella !!!

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   DiningGal

   San Diego

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   I've been coming to Barbarella for years and always have a good experience. I branched out from my usuals and tried the Superfood salad (which I loved) and the risotto (good but not outstanding). The service at Barb's is always excellent.

   BarbarellaResponded 4 days ago

   Hi there, Thank you so much for being a loyal guest! The superfood salad is my favorite as well :) Come see us again soon! Cheers, Barbarella Team

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Such a fun evening sitting outside by the beach, enjoying the people walking by.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 3, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My (now) husband and I celebrated us getting married today was a dinner here afterwards. Great experience. The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing. Fish of the day and seafood linguine was amazing. We went around 5-5:30pm on a Monday and it wasn’t busy. Our food came out pretty quickly and the service was consistent. Will be coming back here soon!

   BarbarellaResponded 4 days ago

   Hi, We are beyond flattered that you chose to celebrate your special day with us! We strive to make our guests feel like family and we hope to see you again soon :) Best, Barbarella Team

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   AlbarinoWineGreat

   San Diego

   100 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   100 reviews

   Dined on May 1, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Dinners were delicious! The price to add protein on a salad is ridiculous - 4 shrimp for $13. Also, the doggie steak dinner was not steak; it was chop meat in a lot of oil.

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   mary

   San Diego

   66 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   66 reviews

   Dined on April 30, 2022

   overall3food3service5ambience4

   The menu was very limited, but it could have been because it was Saturday afternoon. My chicken sandwich was pretty bland and the bread was soggy. Not my best experience here.

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    TSchneider

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience5

    Dining at Barbarella for 18 years, and new management doing a great job. However the waitress for this visit was obviously very inexperienced and clueless on how to serve a customer. Great restaurant, great food, great atmosphere, and usually good service. Hopefully this was a one off bad service experience.

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    DanielleB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Server was great. Drinks were tasty. Not too crowded & the heat lamps were cozy.

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    BlueMini

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Loved the smoked salmon pizza with cauliflower crust! I thought the salad was good, but a bit sparse on the greens.

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    NancyD

    San Diego

    42 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2022

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    sam, the bartender/server was terrific: We always get the Barbarella Burger like weekly and its been the best in all of San Diego. Last night the meat was horrible cut of meat and I inquired and was told they changed meat purveyors for the better. Not !!!! To top it off they increased their price by 3.00 and then served this lousy, hamburger meat. I understand the prices of everything is over the top and they must do what they can , however, why not just increase the price to keep the quality ? Truthfully I will not be returning to this great little place in the shores. I am so sad as its been a weekly treat for us.

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    NancyD

    San Diego

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We sat at the bar with Chris the bartender/waiter. Outstanding, knowledgeable, kind and knows his stuff. He had an opinion on every bottle of wine in view. Love experience and opinions from the wait staff We watched his technique of shaking the martinis . What a showman !! So interesting and entertaining. We had the most wonderful tomato soup . DIVINE then a cheese burger , best meat in the world & prepared perfect . My fav burger anywhere !! Love this Barbarella place . Food all Great and the ambiance fantastic. Try this place you will love it all too

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    JimH

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Beautiful table indoors, but window open to sidewalk scene. Attentive but not distracting service. Excellent NY steak with whipped potatoes, green beans. Nothing in La Jolla is cheap, but all in all, Barbarella's is a keeper.

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    bsherida

    San Diego

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a fantastic dining experience at Barbarella! I started with a Pink Lady cocktail which is not only pretty to look at, but the taste is vibrant and delicious. Our server Art was outstanding. He was informative, engaging and was on top of every detail and never tried to rush us. We sat indoors but right up against the fully opened window area looking out to the street, so people watching was a plus. We shared the Wedge salad which was great and the sugared bacon was a bonus, followed by a Cauliflower crust Fungi pizza with pancetta and burger. Everything was delicious. Owner Blake stopped by to greet us which made us feel special especially during this highly busy time. Can't wait to go back!! Make a reservation!

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    Kidbonz

    San Diego

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great meal at Barbarella's. Beautiful day great food. Excellent service.

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    Hkfngr

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a wonderful experience! The staff is friendly and efficient. Ryan has been our server twice recently and is very good.

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    InezT

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Server was exceptional, food was delicious and portions were huge. Loved the new hazelnut chocolate dessert.

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    Katie

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    The server was excellent with recommendations and attentiveness and the food delicious.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    The fish special was ok. Server didn’t give the price when she mentioned it. Got the bill the fish was $88. Seriously!! She didn’t think at a mid range restaurant to mention this expensive dish. They have new owners/Management and it is apparent. Food quality has declined tremendously. Been going for 15 years. Won’t return.

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    Eater10000

    Portland

    447 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    447 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The food was very good and portions were large. The service was excellent. We really enjoyed the meal.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    barbs is always the best. service is top tier and the food is incredible- especially the salmon tartare and the charcuterie!!

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    Hkfngr

    Los Angeles

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice local restaurant to get delicious lunch or dinner. Always enjoyable.

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    JasonT

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great relaxed atmosphere, right on the street.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Barbarella’s is a great find. I’ve been here numerous times and introduced it to a few different friend groups. The food, and service is always the best! A great menu selection.

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    PaulaB

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food! I would highly recommend this restaurant. Casual atmosphere with top-notch food. The gnocchi was unbelievable. We had 3 different desserts and they were all delicous.

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    OliverKC

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great outdoors dining

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    Ginny

    New England

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    I was looking for an Italian restaurant reviews claimed best Italian food. Food was delicious but not really an Italian restaurant limited Italian menu items. But love the location, road is blocked off for pedestrians and outdoor eating. Walk to beach. Food was delicious.

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    CraigH

    Portland

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    Under staffed and terrible service

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    It was an okay experience. The location was great. And I enjoyed the roses despite the thorns. Food was delicious. Even though, I don’t eat fish. They also forgot our gift at thee end of the dinner. Thank you!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience4

    Had dinner on Valentines Day. Although the food itself was good, the experience was only fair because it took soooo long to get our food. It took probably almost an hour to get our entrees after our appetizers. And for context, a table next to us ended up getting their appetizers after their entrees… that’s how slow things were. I can understand that the kitchen may have been backed up or short staffed on Valentine’s Day, but it really soured the experience to have to wait so long, especially on such a special day. It really made the $75 per person for the Valentines Day “experience” a tough pill to swallow. Definitely wasn’t worth the money. On the plus side, the staff were very gracious. So that helped make the experience a bit better.

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    Leroye

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Overall a nice evening. Food was average, service was good considering how many tables they were servicing.

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    CHAZ

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    Barbarella has been a mainstay at La Jolla Shores for many years, and we have always had a good food experience. Valentine's Day was an unfortunate exception to the rule. A prix fix dinner and a very full house put the kitchen and wait staff to the test, and while they may have done their best, it was a very mediocre product. Food portions were more than ample, but they were tasteless for the most part. I plan on returning for a resumption of brunch experiences, but I will avoid those celebratory days when all the amateurs feel the need to dine out.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    Halibut was over cooked, tomato bisque was overly salted. But the bread and butter is great!!!

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    Csquared

    San Diego

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another great meal and friendly service! We love Barbarella and enjoy dining there regularly.

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    NancyD

    San Diego

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a cheddar burger n fries. Absolutely wonderful. Warm nite all the windows were open nice ambiance and Setting. Our waiter very attentive and didn’t miss a beat

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    SteveP

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We both had the Pasta al Forno and it was delicious. We didn’t try the deserts but the lattes were very good.

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    AnneJ

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience2

    Waiter was attentive at the beginning of our meal but we think he forgot about us. Never came back after our food was delivered. Had to ask hostess and bartender how we could finally leave. And we were right in front of the outside area of the restaurant. Hard not to see us. It was also really cold. We did have a heat structure but not much heat from it. Very disappointing. Our first experience there in December was completely different.

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    Janiel

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Salmon OMG. Gnochi appetizer OMG. Lamb chops OMG. Profiteroles.. OMG!

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