Gjelina - New York

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   Rebecca

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We loved it! Can’t wait for the permanent location to open
   

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   laila

   Los Angeles

   53 reviews

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   4.0

   53 reviews

   Dined on October 10, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   heirloom tomato salad was outstanding, but other dishes were way over-salted service was outstanding
   

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   thomas

   Charleston

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on September 29, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was somewhat disappointing flavorwise. Of the 6 items sampled, only the mussels & tagliatelle were outstanding.
   

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   David

   San Francisco

   21 reviews

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   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on September 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow! Excellent food and service. One of the best meals we’ve had in NY.
   

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   Caroline

   Miami

   53 reviews

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   3.0

   53 reviews

   Dined on September 25, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   We were disappointed by our meal at the NYC Gjelina pop up. The service was tough, but our waiter was covering a large number of tables and spread thin. Some of the food was good (the pastas) but a lot of the food was so salty. It was the saltiest food we've ever eaten out at a restaurant. The menu online was also different than the menu in the restaurant. Online we only saw a lunch menu (inclusive of pizzas) and there were no pizzas on the menu. Maybe this had to do with the kitchen fire at their previous pop-up spot, but the menu needs to be updated online. Overall, we were disappointed by the meal mainly because we are such fans of the location in Venice.
   

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   Matt

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing staff and food. They are very attentive and thoughtful
   

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   stephanie

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on September 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   what a wonderful experience ! fantastic food and what an amazing staff- simone and valeria and everyone. can’t wait to eat at bond street!
   

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   KITTY

   New York City

   4 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on September 20, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I BELIEVE THAT WHEN THE. RESTAURANT REOPENS IN THE PERMANENT HOME THE FOOD WILL BE CONSISTENTLY BETTER WITH MORE CHOICES
   

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   Katie

   Denver

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on September 17, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I was so excited to experience the pop-up—Gjelina is one of my all-time favorite restaurants and I make a point of going any time I’m in LA. I eagerly awaited the NYC opening and like so many, was so sad to hear about the fire. The pop-up seemed like a perfect way to help the team and celebrate the re-opening. We booked a seven person table for my birthday. While the staff were kind and doing their best, we were disappointed. The food didn’t sparkle the way I remembered. The entire place was understaffed making everything very slow (again, everyone was kind and doing their best but they need more help!) Many things we wanted to order were out, from wine to liquor to menu options. With the limited menu we tried most of the options and nothing really wowed us. I normally don’t provide negative feedback without the intent of hopefully helping (especially when I can see people hustling and trying). I know it’s a tough environment to run a pop up and I am hopeful the restaurant opening will be better set-up. I’d love the chance to get a table when it does.
   

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    Jeanne

    New York City

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    I had the heirloom tomato salad that was excellent for a starter. My main course was the chicken which was okay as I did not feel it was anything outstanding for the price paid. Service was somewhat slow - maybe because we sat outside and only one other table was being served out there as well.
    

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