"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."

"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."

"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."

"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!"

"GO UP STAIRS! 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."