Barbarella

Name: Barbarella
Address: 2171 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 454-7373
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (891)

$30 and under

European

2171 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

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
(858) 454-7373
Website
https://barbarellarestaurant.com/?y_source=1_MjQzMTg2OTItODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
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

Popular dishes

What 891 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barbarella offers a "fun vibe" with "really good food" and "amazing service." It's ideal for families, featuring generous portions and a "very cool vibe with funky décor." The restaurant is beautifully decorated, especially during holidays, making it a "great spot" for special occasions. Despite some service delays, the ambiance and quality dishes like seafood linguine and pizzas make it a memorable dining experience.

1,095 Reviews

S
Sully
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
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.
Is this helpful?
C
Clare
Denver / Colorado1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
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.
Is this helpful?
J
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!
Is this helpful?
E
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.
Is this helpful?
A
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.
Is this helpful?
J
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.
Is this helpful?
T
Talya
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The quality of service and quality of food did not match the prices. It was so loud inside, we had to shout over the music.
Is this helpful?
S
Shannon
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always! Never disappointed by the food, service or fun decor. We love Barbarella.
Is this helpful?
D
Debby
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A fun vibe with really good food in a beach town - what could be better??
Is this helpful?
J
Jennifer VIP
San Diego14 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant is adorable and the neighborhood is bustling. That being said, our service was poor and our food didn’t overwhelm us and the bill was high. We ordered drinks and two appetizers immediately and then were left to make our dinner decisions. Both apps came and were finished before drinks ever arrived. We were left alone for almost an hour before we had to flag down the waitress to place our dinner order. Steak and Brussels Sprouts were great. The rest was subpar. Overall, we had an ok time but likely wouldn’t go again.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Barbarella is rated 4.6 stars by 891 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 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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%3D
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!

Barbarella

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Popular dishes

Seafood Linguine

Pizza Margherita

Greek Salad

Menu

What 891 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Barbarella offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Barbarella restaurant rated?

Is Barbarella currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information