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Barbarella, San Diego, CA

Barbarella

4.3
4.3
845 Reviews
$30 and under
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 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 845 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbarella is celebrated for its festive decor, especially during Halloween and Christmas, captivating diners with "amazing decorations." While opinions on food quality vary, many praise the "great service" and "friendly staff." The atmosphere is lively and inviting, making it a popular spot for holiday dining experiences.

1,051 Reviews

  1. Brianna

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salmon was amazing. The Valentine’s pop up is so cute! Everything was honestly amazing. Unfortunately, I did have a mishap with payment where I’ve been charged 3 times so please pay attention to your waiter & those little handheld devices.

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  2. Jose

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good a little bit too salty the mushrooms risotto but the portions are good i honestly just went for Valentine’s theme decor and it was quite nice

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  3. Chitra

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was sub-par, chicken parmesan was lukewarm n felt like just reheated food. Food barely had any salt ( I take less salt but was bland even for me). Restaurant did not clearly indicate if our seats were booked outdoors or not, and made us wait additional time for indoor seats. Servers were super inattentive and hard to call to our table. Overall disappointing!

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  4. frequentdiner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Everything about it. Will be back when I’m in town again.

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  5. Jessica

    VIP

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    For a NYE dinner, pretty underwhelmed. Food was just so-so, there was a hair in my son’s meal, drinks/food/dessert came out SO SLOWLY. There are so many good restaurants on the street, I’d go someplace else.

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  6. elizabeth

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    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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  7. Sharon

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    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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  8. Rima

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    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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  9. Hilda

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    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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  10. Laura

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    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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FAQs

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

Barbarella is rated 4.3 stars by 845 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 56 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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