Sigalit M
Had one of the best dining experiences. I came solo and both the host and my waiter David were amazing. I had the steak tartar which was absolutely delicious and I recommend. I also had the pappardelle with the brisket ragu and finished off with the insanely delicious date cake. For drinks I had the Shepard’s cocktail it was so lovely, if you’re dirty vodka martini drinker you’d enjoy. I will literally make sure to come back just for the date cake. This whole experience and atmosphere is definitely a great vibe for a solo dinner, date or just to try. Highly recommend!
… moreBinoy Vasavada
Gjelina delivers a beautifully executed Cali-Mediterranean experience with a farm-to-table feel. The space is elegant and buzzing, and the service is genuinely warm, with host Julie Rose standing out in particular.
The menu is thoughtfully balanced, with raw bar selections, charcuterie, vibrant salads, grilled vegetables, mains, and pizzas. Highlights for me were the roasted carrots with labneh, the spinach-delicata salad, and the burrata pomodoro pizza. Everything arrived fresh and impressively fast.
Prices lean high, but the overall experience more than justifies it. Gjelina is a reliable pick whether you’re planning a cozy date night or a lively group dinner.
… moreSareena Roy
As much as I’d like to gatekeep Gjelina, I think it deserves the rave review and recognition. The food was delicious and elevated. The proportions were just right as well. We ordered the olives and puttanesca beans (highly recommend) for apps. The brown butter squash pasta… I dream about it. The pizza was classic and had a light, thin crispy crust. The chocolate tart was well-balanced, lightly salted, rich, the ricotta whipped cream rounded it out nicely. It’s a bit expensive (150+tip for two, including 2 drinks), but it’s satisfying. The interior is loft chic. Importantly, the staff was super attentive and friendly.
… moreAja Brandman
Beautiful space and a delicious meal. The space itself is a lot bigger than I had imagined; there’s a second floor and a small event space as well. The heirloom tomato was delicious; highly recommend while it’s still in season. I was a little underwhelmed with the two vegetable dishes in comparison to the spaghetti and confit duck leg. The fig panna cotta was silky and not overly sweet. Servers were nice as well, definitely recommend.
… moreYvette S
The food was good, some dishes much more flavorful than others (mushroom toast was excellent, cauliflower dish was a miss). However, I wouldn’t go back due to the fact that the place is ridiculously loud. Like obnoxiously loud. Especially on the second floor. Not sure how the restaurant could fix this besides patrolling the place and asking these loud-mouths to have mercy on other patrons, to remind them of a person’s fundamental right to hear their own thoughts. Or maybe placing etiquette cards on the menu in the shape of a sock.
… moreMartina Ruseva
Sooo many yummy healthy options on the menu! A group of us had brunch here and loved the food and vibe of this place. I had the soft scrambled eggs and they were just perfect! The yoghurt was also great. Will be back!
… moreG
Food was good. I wasent too familiar with the foods on the menu (not the restaurants fault) so I ordered a pizza. Lighting is a little too dark in the restaurant
… moreFabio Arangio
Excellent restaurant! The menu is full of creative dishes where simple ingredients are turned into something really special.
We tried the eggplant, cauliflower, cucumbers, a root that tasted a bit like artichoke, and a dandelion salad, and each one was the star of its own dish. Everything was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and really well balanced thanks to the spices and dressings.
The wood-fired pizza was also great. Even something as classic as rigatoni was on another level here!
There’s a strong Italian influence, but the food has a unique twist — kind of a refined fusion with subtle Asian and Middle Eastern touches.
Everything’s homemade: sauces, dressings, even the mayo (which was incredible with the hand-cut roasted potatoes).
The staff was super friendly and knew what they were talking about. They told us that most of the ingredients come from local markets and small producers, with a focus on sustainability and fair practices — which we really appreciated.
And when it came to dessert, they didn’t disappoint! Simple ideas turned into something truly delicious — and that’s saying something, because I’m usually not into sweets at all.
In short, it was an unexpected experience, but in the end, what matters is that we ate very, very well and left fully satisfied!
A heartfelt thank you, a lunch with an old friend turned into a unique culinary experience!
… moreIan Spiridigliozzi
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This place is so great and the service is amazing and the food is so delicious! If you’re lucky, there’s also seating at a windowed, open kitchen where your get to see the staff’s amazing skills in the kitchen!
Would go back in a heartbeat.
… moreHP S
Really good food, service and ambience. A lot of places try to be fancy but fail in delivering with food. This place delivers very strongly. Their dishes were seasonal and delicious. We loved their sunchokes and the Neapolitan pizza was perfect too. 5/5 overall.
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