Gjelina

"There’s no denying that on Venice’s Abbot Kinney Blvd, Gjelina reigns supreme. While there may be an aggressive wait and uncomfortably attractive people inside, Gjelina is always a good idea. Their Neapolitan pizzas, lemon ricotta pancakes, and soft scrambles are among our all-time brunch favorites. Go ahead and wait the extra 30 minutes to sit outside, we promise the out-of-towners you’re trying to impress will love it." - jess basser sanders, nikko duren, sylvio martins

"Gjelina in Venice birthed LA’s kale salad cliche. But the place is so much more than a kale salad spot. Come with a group and fill the table with Gjelina’s fire-kissed veggies (and, realistically, the lamb sausage pizza). The menu changes with the seasons, but some stand-outs include blistered zucchini in a creamy turmeric sauce, chunks of Japanese sweet potato that get an edge from jalapeño yogurt, and oyster mushrooms that soak up the grill's smoke like a sponge." - sylvio martins, brant cox

"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." - brant cox, sylvio martins

"Gjelina, known for its vibrant California cuisine, is expected to open at the Venetian, promising a menu full of fresh, locally sourced ingredients." - Janna Karel

"A regular spot for Karen Palmer, known for its trendy vibe." - Eater Staff