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Restaurant · Los Angeles

Gjelina

An influential Abbot Kinney restaurant in Venice with a vegetable-forward, wood-fired menu.

Independent — no pay-to-rank Graded for who you are Verified 2026-06-17How we grade →
The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Foodies
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Families with kids
  • Photographers
  • Anyone here to unwind
Not for

Worth it for couples, solo travellers and foodies.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • Seasonal roasted vegetablesthe signature, oft-imitated strength
  • A wood-fired pizzareliably good crust and toppings
  • Over-ordering small platesthey add up fast; pace yourself on the check
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

A genuinely influential vegetable-forward, wood-fired menu that shaped a wave of Westside cooking.
Not independently verified — estimated
Tables are tight and walk-in waits are common, especially on weekend evenings.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    The back patio makes for a relaxed, leafy Venice dinner.

  • Groups

    Great for shared vegetable plates and pizzas, though seating can be cramped.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Upper-moderate
Time
1–1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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