Gjelina
American restaurant · Venice
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Highlights
Globally influenced American kitchen with wood-fired pizza
Globally influenced American kitchen with wood-fired pizza
"Brunch at Gjelina resembles an egg convention for Wilhelmina models. But there's no denying the joy of eating labneh toast, slab bacon, and fluffy lemon buckwheat ricotta pancakes on their breezy back patio. That’s why Westsiders with laminated eyebrows flock to this Abbot Kinney restaurant on the weekends. Expect at least 30 minutes for walk-ins. And if you prefer your brunch on the lunchier side of the spectrum, order the lamb sausage pizza. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park
"Gjelina in Venice is the house that kale salad built. Even if kale is rarely on the menu now, there are always vegetables all dolled up with acid, some cheese, and something crispy-crunchy to take the edge off. Whether you build an order around green stuff, or pepper in a pizza and duck confit, a meal here is sure to feel “very LA,” complete with table neighbors who wear large-brimmed hats after dark and say “LOL” out loud unironically. Love to hate or hate to love Gjelina, it’s one of the city's all-time greats." - team infatuation
"Gjelina’s painful wait times have gone down over the years, but the amount of uncomfortably attractive people at this Abbot Kinney restaurant surely hasn’t. Another constant: Gjelina’s brunch is still worth going out of your way for, especially when enjoyed on its back patio. Their blistered Neapolitan pizzas, lemon ricotta pancakes dripping with blueberry compote, and soft scrambles are among our all-time daytime favorites. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - sylvio martins, cathy park, jess basser sanders
"Gjelina is where the Venice-as-a-food-destination thing all began. It’s loud, you usually have to wait, and don’t you dare ask for a substitution. But we still put up with all of this because they are undisputed magicians with vegetables, and know how to make an excellent pizza, too. And though Gjelina has matured like a fine wine since its early days, the crowd is still peak Abbot Kinney. If it's a bit much, just go next door to GTA for a slice of pizza or a sandwich to-go, or to be eaten standing up at a counter overlooking the street. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren
"In more than a decade, this buzzy restaurant has spawned a to-go counter, highly popular bakery and cookbook. The ambience is ceaselessly upbeat, resulting in a scene that is a major draw among pretty young things.Brick floors and creeping vines fashion a picturesque, garden-like setting that is an idyllic match for their simply prepared Mediterranean menu of pizzas and shared plates like saffron spaghetti with bottarga, confit tomato, and garlic or grilled hanger steak with a rhubarb chimichurri. Vegetables, many sourced locally, are an absolute must with winning options like Japanese sweet potato with jalapeno yogurt and scallion, or the umami-rich grilled oyster mushroom with tarragon butter." - Michelin Inspector
