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Gjelina Los Angeles Reviews from The Last Year
Came here Sunday lunch.
It was amazing! Started with the oysters (love the fresh shaved horseradish, mignonette, and cocktail sauce) and then moved to the Escarole salad (11/10) followed by the snap peas, steak tartare and finished with the four onion pizza! There wasn't room for dessert! The tartare lacked a little salt but we still enjoyed it. The service was top notch! The bussers were impeccable. And I loved the design inside the restaurant. Both lower level and top level.
Saturday brunch at 11:30 am - blueberry scone, Moroccan
Saturday brunch at 11:30 am - blueberry scone, Moroccan baked eggs, red little gem salad , crispy fingering potatoes Service: friendly Ambiance: modern, great vibe Price: ok Food quality: delicious, fresh and fabulous 5-stars straight!!!! Highly recommend
I had a great first experience at Gjelina.
The baklava croissant was amazing, highly recommended Gjelina. The atmosphere and outdoor garden was a great place to sit in the sun.
I went there with a group of people.
Everyone talks about Gjelina, so we decided to give a shot. Really overrated. Food and ambience. And service... there was one person covering a large area, so we had to talk to 3 other people who were trying to figure out where the waitress was... any order would take forever to be taken... really terrible service. They have 20% service included in the price, so my bet is that, nobody would change the bill to become a 15% service (which really needs improvement). So nobody at Gjelina make much of an effort to change the quality of that, knowing that they will already receive 20% for the service, being that good or bad... Do not recommend it.
Great food and atmosphere! You have to wait in line to
Great food and atmosphere! You have to wait in line to order and parking in the area is a little tight but it's worth it.
Sunday brunch here and sadly there was not eggs in the
Sunday brunch here and sadly there was not eggs in the building, but thats not important. We sat outside and it was gorgeous with the trees acting as shade and such rich vegetation all over. The service was spot on as our waiter described every dish in detail and was spot on. However, how was the food? Beef Tartar- very sour and acidic, but balances with the charred sourdough bread Bok Choy- garlic and little spice, probably my second favorite dish Japanese Sweet Potatoes- any vegetable with a yogurt sauce is a hit and this was not different (Favorite) Snap Peas- the mint made the dish, however it seemed lacking in flavor Celery Root- when eaten with every component it was delicious Escarole Salad- acidic and a little spicy and the almonds added a nice crunch Gem Salad- too much dijon for me Chorizo Pizza- quality ingredients, just prefer more crisp toward the middle Steak Bahn Mi- lots of mayo and don't prefer it in a bahn mi Rock Fish Sandwich- bun was heavenly and overall one of the best grilled fish sandwiches I have tried Lemon Shaker Pie- SUPER SOUR, no sweetness at all Overall, nothing blew me away, everything was good, but not great. The atmosphere, service, and quality of ingredients is what makes this a 4 star for me. If you decide to come make sure it is sunny and you sit outside.
Food is good however Gjelina has lost care for patrons.
They have a no modifications policy which I wasn't aware of. It's no where to be found on their website or website menu. Before I could finish asking if they could omit the prosciutto from a salad, the waitress very tersely cut me off "no modifications". It would be good if patrons could finish a sentence first. Omissions also feel different than modifications but it's their policy. Given Gjelina have an automatic 20% gratuity on all bills, it feels like there is no standard for patron care from servers. They don't care how they treat you since the 20% tip is guaranteed. Will skip Gjelina and stop recommending it to others going forward.
A star for that delicious butterscotch pudding, a star for
A star for that delicious butterscotch pudding, a star for our sweet server and a star for the efficient operations and ambiance, I guess but overall food is meh. Parking Ofcourse is annoying, we ordered a few breakfast appetizers, the cauliflower was the better one and we enjoyed the pizzas, from the dishes if we had to choose. Mimosas were cool, I'll say, but can def do better with food quality and taste of dishes. Happy Easter y'all!
This place is solid.
A must eat location in Venice. I had my birthday there and I was stoked! Definitely check it out, great wine, pizza and desserts.
I think Gjelina makes the best pizzas in LA.
And I should know having lived in New Haven, Connecticut, for four years. If you like our style. The crust is perfect and the toppings as sophisticated as you want or don't. Combine that with a whole bunch of scene-stealing dishes just three of which are as diverse as various fish crudo, Japanese squash, and duck confit. You might wait for your reservation but, once seated, service is always knowledgeable and attentive. I can't go often enough.
Went for brunch on a Saturday after being highly
Went for brunch on a Saturday after being highly recommended. Looked busier from the outside but it was not really that busy. Had a res so was greeted and seated right away. Hostess was friendly and sat us upstairs inside by the window. Good seat since it was a sunny but cooler day. We ordered coffee and some other stuff. Coffee was warm, maybe a little more than room temperature, so that was a turn off. And when I got a refill, I realized why it was not hot, because the coffee sits in a thermos pitcher. Food was fine, nothing spectacular, but good enough to finish. As for service, let's just say we got served. Very AI impersonal and I guess when the 20% service charge is automatic, they don't have to try. On to the next...
Went for dinner with my son and husband for my husband's
Went for dinner with my son and husband for my husband's birthday. Guess we should have checked reviews first. We dine out a lot and never have experienced such pretentious, rude, poor service especially considering the high prices and mandatory 20% service charge. Our waitress (tall with short dark hair) was cold and rude. First, as stated on the menu - they literally will not change or substitute anything - so if you have any dietary restrictions or preferences, forget about any accommodation. For example, there is a vegetable that has a yogurt sauce on top - they could not put it on the side for someone in our party who can't eat dairy. If something is sprinkled with nuts, they can't withhold the nuts or put them on the side. The waitress was unapologetic about this, and made us feel It was inappropriate to ask. My entree was served before any other food came out. After waiting for 10 minutes with no other food coming out we pointed it out to the waitress and she looked at us blankly and sarcastically said something like - "so?" and " Did you think all the food would be brought at the same time?" I said it got cold while I waited for other food to arrive - can they heat it up ? She said, "no". Very blasé and unapologetic. She finally said they could remake it if I wanted - of course making me feel bad about wasting food. But otherwise the dish would have been cold by the time everyone else's food came. Overall a very unfriendly, impersonal vibe. We would never have left a 20% tip (as we regularly do in other establishments) for the awful service we received, but we were left no choice. By the way, even with the mandatory 20% tip added to the check, they still include a tip line. The food was creative, but not outstanding, and definitely does not warrant ever coming here again.
Super trendy spot in a super trendy area.
Still feels somewhat relatable and dressed down. Sat outside and people watched, lovely spot. The pizza was delicious, each bite was complex and different. Each bite was its own experience. The service was very casual but really attentive and responsive. Eat here!
Be advised this restaurant DOES NOT accommodate food
Be advised this restaurant DOES NOT accommodate food allergies or sensitivities. They do not have this listed on their website. I have had the privilege of eating at some of the best restaurants all over the world and have never been refused an accommodation due to a food allergy. The staff was smug and rude. And for this I paid a mandatory 20% tip. There are many fabulous restaurants in LA, unfortunately this is not one of them. Do not waste your time or money here.
The food here was delicious! I loved the agnolotti & the
The food here was delicious! I loved the agnolotti & the pomodoro + burrata pizza. They didn't have Margherita which is my favorite from the takeout section. My sister loved the beef cheek pasta as well. Only think I didn't love was it was super super loud even though we sat on the outside patio area. I also didn't love the auto 20% service tip... waitress was a little rude, so I didn't love that
I was really looking forward to eating here and sadly it
I was really looking forward to eating here and sadly it was extremely disappointing. Food and ambiance was great but service was exceptionally terrible. Don't know our waiter's name because he never introduced himself. Given the number of great options nearby, I would not return. Would consider takeaway though.
This was the best Rockfish sandwich I've ever had!! The
This was the best Rockfish sandwich I've ever had!! The salad simple and fresh. The salad dressing was delicious. I would recommend this place to everyone visiting the Venice Beach area.
THE GOOD: Super cool space with sexy lighting and great
THE GOOD: Super cool space with sexy lighting and great overall vibes. Our pizza was also outstanding. THE BAD: Immediately upon arrival we were "greeted" with cold/rude attitude from the hostess and flatly told to "go stand against the wall"... Next came the table service that was completely rushed and impersonal. No greeting, no small talk, just literally asked "Do you want anything to drink." No "hello", no introduction, no personality. The really frustrating thing is that you are charged a flat 20% service fee, so there is obviously no incentive to provide good service. Other than the pizza, the food was only OK. The roasted brussel sprouts were nearly raw, the pasta was just dried pasta (not house made) and was just OK. For the kinds of prices they charge, I would expect a better food experience. THE BOTTOM LINE: Do yourself (and your wallet) a favor and just order their pizza for takeout.
Located on Abbot Kinney, parking around here can be hit or
Located on Abbot Kinney, parking around here can be hit or miss. I got lucky and found street parking nearby. Walked in without a dinner reservation and was seated about 15 minutes later. The ambience of this place is really dark, there seemed to be only a few light bulbs overhead for a pretty sizeable restaurant. I literally read my menu by candlelight! lol Aside from the poor lighting, the menu itself was difficult to read because of the small print as they had so many items listed, the offerings are plentiful. The waitstaff was helpful in offering their suggestions. We ordered a few plates to share, the portions were decent, and the food was pretty good. Nothing stood out to be spectacular but overall a good meal with good variety of flavors...escarole salad, chanterelle mushrooms, wood roasted prawns, and the warm date cake for dessert.
Ambience ~ Good Service ~ Our server was so kind, answered
Ambience ~ Good Service ~ Our server was so kind, answered all our questions, and checked in on us multiple times throughout the dinner. When we ordered, were immediately told the kitchen is behind (our reservation was at 9pm) Food ~ The Food was good, but overall it was overpriced for my book -- it is on Abbot Kinney so you have to expect things to be higher in price. It's great for a 1 and done and move on to another place for better value. We ordered: *4 Onion, Goat Cheese Pizza & the Lamb Sausage Pizza - both awesome, but very greasy and little too much salt for me. *Japanese Sweet Potato - My FAVE! *Orrecheiette - had a good beef flavor, but I felt it had a little too sweet of flavor at the end reminiscent of ketchup...hubby described it as "adult spaghetti o's" in flavor *Selection of Charcuterie - Classic and delicious *Braised Short Rib - fall off the bone, very tender, but the dressed arugula was TOO SALTY *Prawns - good, but nothing that special *Oyster Mushroom - TOO SALTY, nothing special, skip this *Miso Bok Choy - The miso was good on the veggies and I will make this at home for MUCH LESS
Delicious food. Very satisfied.
Delicious food and prompt and pleasant service. We had a mix of veggie appetizers (cauliflower, Japanese sweet potatoes, carrots, mushrooms). Muchsrokms and Japanese sweet potatoes were our favorites. My main dish was heirloom squash dish, which was fantastic. I will happily return. It was very busy at 7:30, but empty at 5:30.
JGELINA Restaurant is a gem
Fantastic vibe and imaginative menu. Vegetarian friendly. Great wine options & delicious food. Chanterelle mushrooms were sublime and the scallops were succulent & memorable. Even though it was raining we ate on the beautiful back patio, protected from rain by umbrella & warmed by fire pit. If you can nab a table, do so. You will be delighted.
Don’t miss this gem
Amazing, unique flavor combinations. Really great service, awesome atmosphere/ambience, and an overall great foodie experience. We had the roasted fennel, agnolotti, pork chop, and escarole salad. All wonderful! But definitely get the warm date cake for dessert.
Poor and very expensive gastronomic experience
We chose this restaurant because it was close to our hotel and because it was recommended to us by good friends that enjoy nice restaurants. The service and ambience are good but for a restaurant classified in the bib gourmand of the Michelin itinerary the food is quite poor. We ordered three dishes to share between the two of us: a steak tartar (classified as a main course) but which comes without any side dish and only on top of toasted bread (…..). The steak was poorly seasoned (it had no flavor) and was missing, for example: egg yolk, mustard and pickles. Mandatory ingredients in a steak tartare. Furthermore, the meat looked like it had been chopped in a machine and was pasty (which is an insult to a tartare steak, tipically chopped by hand). Additionally, we ordered a seasoned bean dish. Although the beans were of good quality, the seasoning was nothing innovative: parsley and onion with olive oil. The dose is tiny. In other words, it was nothing more than a weak adaptation of the typically Mediterranean (namely, Portuguese) black-eyed peas. Finally we ordered a duck confit. This was good and well seasoned. For these three dishes and two beers we paid 140 dollars including a mandatory 20% tip. I repeat, $140 for three dishes, two of which consisted of a small dose of absolutely basic and uninnovative beans and another of poorly seasoned steak tartare with poorly cut meat. This restaurant being part of the bib gourmand is an insult to other cheaper ones with better service and a Michelin star, such as the fantastic State Birds Provisions in San Francisco.
Sad really
I wondered if the compulsory 20% service charge would affect the service. It does. Ordered a tuna salad, inedible as it tasted only of salt. Changed for a tomato salad, asked for no salt. Visible salt when it came. Then (afterwards for clarity) I asked the waiter and then the manager for the salad without salt. Reply: we don’t alter any part of the menu. Left hungry. Not the usual American service which deserves a 20% tip.
A classic
A Venice Beach classic. We start with a spectacular Kampachi and then delight us with the burrata and close with a pizza accompanied by cherry tomatoes. Highly recommended.
A great disappointment.
A great disappointment. We were recommended this restaurant. The waiters were nonchalant and generally grumpy. Ordered tartare which was served on black toasted bread. Smallest possible portion. Got lukewarm water without ice. Got a bill with a default 20% tip. Completely incomprehensible that they got such good reviews - maybe they have reviewed themselves?
Rude Staff
Delicious food but very rude staff. Unhelpful. Abrupt. Feels like they are doing you a favour. Add 20% compulsory gratuity with worst service we’ve had in LA.
Good Food Bad Service
I had al albacore salad and meat balls. The food tastes really good. The decor is weared. Alternative . The negative side is the service: waiters are arrogant, feel untitled and treat you like you are nothing. The fact the restaurant automatically adds 20p cent to the bill for service might be one of the reasons of the poor service: should the waiters tips depend on the satisfaction of the customer they would probably behave differently….
Absurd mandatory tip
Avoid exaggerated prices and obligatory tips specified only at the time of the bill. It's not written anywhere and I don't know if it's possible to impose this. Fixed tip of 20%
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has this happened to anyone?
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