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Barbarella, San Diego, CA

Barbarella

4.3
4.3
839 Reviews
$30 and under
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-7373
  • Website
    https://barbarellarestaurant.com/?y_source=1_MjQzMTg2OTItODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Barbarella Restaurant is the perfect place for your event, a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with an authentic European menu featuring organic locally sourced ingredients. We offer an array of choices that will suit every need - whether it is a formal wedding rehearsal, a casual brunch, a business dinner, or simply a get together with good friends!
  • Location
    2171 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    La Jolla Shores Drive
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop is located within walking distance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 839 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbarella in La Jolla is a charming spot known for its festive decorations, making it a perfect choice for holiday dining. Guests appreciate the "great ambiance" and "friendly staff," with many praising the cocktails and diverse menu. While prices can be high, the "delicious food" and vibrant atmosphere make it worth a visit.

1,045 Reviews

  1. elizabeth

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks, Great food, Great service. Overall amazing experience!

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  2. Sharon

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience during the holidays with the interior and exterior design. Good food and service, got the smoked salmon benedict which I wish had a little more smoked salmon. The potatoes were amazing! My friend enjoyed her Huevos Rancheros as well!

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  3. Rima

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food and excellent service , thank you for the nice Christmas decorations

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  4. Hilda

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida estaba un poco fría y el servicio no fue tan bueno. La decoración es bonita.

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  5. Laura

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a perfect Christmas Eve dinner. The decor was on point. Food was great and reasonable. The steak was just undercooked so we had to send back to redo. Overall great!

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  6. Sandy

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our Christmas Eve experience at Barbarella was wonderful. It was bustling with a lot of tables, so the service wasn't as fast as normal. That's okay, we were enjoying each other's company and taking in the Christmas vibes. The decor is the best!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Barely a 4 star overall Food: Food is generally okay, the chicken parm pasta was on the bland side and it chicken itself was rather flavorless. The fried calamari dish was good. Sourdough bread was fresh but nothing to write home about. Their specialty drinks are quite pricey but unique. Service: Waitress was great, though she seemed to be extremely busy. We were sat and waited a while before she came by for orders. Ambience: Beautifully decorated for the holidays but felt a little bit eclectic. Coupled with the noise levels, the restaurant has a sort of hectic vibe.

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  8. Danielle

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food wasn’t very hot and the waiter was very inattentive.

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  9. amy

    VIP

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun spot to stop in for lunch. Beautifully decorated for the holidays and excellent cocktails! Will go again.

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  10. Gabrielle

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good just wish there would have been hot chocolate. There was a lot of kids in attendance around the restaurant so I was surprised this was not offered given this time of season.

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FAQs

Barbarella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-7373.

Barbarella is rated 4.3 stars by 839 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Barbarella

2171 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Cross street
    La Jolla Shores Drive
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop is located within walking distance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://barbarellarestaurant.com/?y_source=1_MjQzMTg2OTItODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-7373
  • Private party facilities
    Barbarella Restaurant is the perfect place for your event, a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with an authentic European menu featuring organic locally sourced ingredients. We offer an array of choices that will suit every need - whether it is a formal wedding rehearsal, a casual brunch, a business dinner, or simply a get together with good friends!
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