Gjelina
An influential Abbot Kinney restaurant in Venice with a vegetable-forward, wood-fired menu.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling as a couple and you are traveling solo.
Why
- 01
Rustic-modern and effortlessly Westside, it nails seasonal vegetables, pizzas and a leafy back patio.
Our read - 02
The food is consistent; the trade-offs are tight tables and a frequent wait.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Gjelina works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Gjelina works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Gjelina delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Gjelina isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
Gjelina is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Gjelina is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- Seasonal roasted vegetables — the signature, oft-imitated strength
- A wood-fired pizza — reliably good crust and toppings
- Over-ordering small plates — they add up fast; pace yourself on the check
Plan it well
- Cost
- Upper-moderate
- Allow
- 1–1.5 hours