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Gjelina

1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291-3740 (Venice / Beach Areas)
310-450-1429
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Ranked #33 of 4,777 restaurants in Los Angeles
Price range: $25 - $100
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Home Style
Neighborhood: Venice / Beach Areas
Cross street: Milwood
Description: Farm to Table American Bistro.
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San Francisco, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

There's no reason for a place with good/decent food and nice decor to have such unprofessional service. One server asked if I wanted water, I said yes. It took 15 minutes before my order was taken, and still no water. Server who asked if I wanted water came back and asked how I was doing ("Are you alright here? Waiting... More

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california
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59 reviews 59 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

We have been to Gjelina a number of times before and had tried their brunch, their take out place and finally their lunch offering. My husband had the chorizo pizza and it was good, but the crust was just OK. My MIL had the mitzuna salad with mushrooms and asparagus and she said it was fine. I left the best... More

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Marina del Rey, California
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41 reviews 41 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Nice and easy with great pizza. Excellent service and the atmosphere is good day or night. Sit out back in the garden area to get some sunshine with your pizza and beer. perfect.

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Toronto
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29 reviews 29 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

Creative tapas-style dishes at a decent price in one of LA's trendiest districts? What's not to love? Service has always prompt and attentive in my 4 times dining here but make a reservation if you don't want to wait. The wood fired broccolini or cauliflower are top notch as are the sharing pizzas. Always a great selection of wine and... More

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Denver, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

I was recommended this restaurant by a friend and it exceeded my expectations. The place was hopping and I could see why there was so much hype - the food was absolutely delicious. I got myself a lamb burger that was exquisite and filling in the right way. I will definitely be coming back here next time I'm in Venice!

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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32 reviews 32 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Unfortunately our meal at Gjelina's was our first of our 2 week holiday in the US and it set the benchmark so high that nothing else topped it! We were fortunate to stop by at about 4.30pm to eat as we were jet lagged, otherwise it would have been a considerable wait for a table any later. The staff were... More

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Wirral
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22 reviews 22 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013 via mobile

Discovered here by accident hired bikes and found this st Abbot Kinney littered with lovely shops and restaurants. Full of locals and tourists This restaurant has the most amazing food and interesting wine list. From the start to finish all of the staff from the host,bar, servers amazing well trained very friendly even though restaurant was very busy nothing was... More

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Los Angeles, California
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50 reviews 50 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We had a variety of plates to share and were impressed that the food was so good. We sat at the bar and no one rushed us, the wait staff was helpful and nice. A pleasant experience.

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Chicago, Illinois
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

We had very fresh food here, but it was hard to get the attention of staff. Place is extremely loud (table reserved 7PM on a Friday)

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Los Angeles, California
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167 reviews 167 reviews
97 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

When you make a reservation 6 weeks in advance, based on everyone else's rave reviews, you're a bit afraid you might be in for a letdown. But not at Gjelina. The four of us shared everything - I highly recommend that so you can try as much as possible. Fresh food, simply made - not over the top gourmet, just... More

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