Gjelina · Restaurant · Los Angeles
Produce-forward cooking, pizza and pasta on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice since 2008
Gjelina opened on Venice's Abbot Kinney Boulevard in 2008. Founder Fran Camaj named it after his mother, and the kitchen has held to the same idea ever since: locally sourced, produce-forward food, with menus guided by long-standing relationships with Southern California farmers, local ranchers, fishermen and co-ops. It is a MICHELIN Guide restaurant.
The day starts early. Breakfast is served weekdays from 9am and lunch from 11:30am, while brunch covers weekend mornings from 9am to 2:30pm. An afternoon menu covers the gap from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, and dinner runs every night from 5pm to 10:30pm.
Vegetables get as much space on the menu as anything else, from grilled baby artichokes with bagna cauda to Japanese sweet potato with jalapeno yogurt. On the pizza list, the lamb sausage pie with rapini, pecorino and asiago is the one to steer toward, though the pomodoro is a reliable anchor if you want to taste the dough on its own. For pasta, the saffron spaghetti with bottarga, confit tomato and Calabrian chile is rich, oceanic and a little spicy, while the orecchiette with wagyu beef cheek bolognese and whipped ricotta is the heavier detour.
Next door at 1427 Abbot Kinney, Gjelina Take Away is the counter-service outpost of Gjelina, open daily from 7am for breakfast and from 11:30am to 9pm for lunch and dinner.
Address: 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, Los Angeles
Gjelina takes reservations through SevenRooms. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Los Angeles; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 09:00 - 22:30
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 22:30
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 22:30
- Thursday: 09:00 - 22:30
- Friday: 09:00 - 22:30
- Saturday: 09:00 - 22:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 22:30
Frequently asked about Gjelina
How do I get a reservation at Gjelina in Los Angeles?
Tables at Gjelina are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Los Angeles plan, our Los Angeles partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Gjelina?
Gjelina is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Gjelina?
Gjelina keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Gjelina located?
Gjelina is in Los Angeles, at 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291. MyRSVP can build it into a full Los Angeles itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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