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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 12414 reviews

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Davin
10.10.2021 - 20:41

The food and service was so great!! The restaurant environment and ambiance was so good and friendly. It was my first time there but most definitely will not be...

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Curtis
09.10.2021 - 23:02

Great service, food arrived super fast after we order. The ambiance was cozy and romantic, ideal for a date night. The octopus was amazing. The heirloom bean st...

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Vivien
09.10.2021 - 23:02

Such great service, food and ambiance. Absolutely loved it! Try to sit out on the patio so beautiful out there

Susan
09.10.2021 - 23:02

It was our first time. Tim was great in explaining Gjelina’s concept and approach. He walked us through the menu and made recommendations that did not disappoin...

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Zakary
09.10.2021 - 23:02

I made reservations more than weeks in advance for a Tuesday evening with the notation requesting the patio and celebrating a special occasion with an old colle...

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Gjelina offers a trendy atmosphere with a lackluster taste. The menu, while appealing, falls short in flavor according to multiple diners. The service has received mixed reviews, from condescending to slow and unfriendly. However, there are also positive highlights to be found. The breakfast was a pleasant surprise, exceeding expectations in terms of portion size, taste, and service. The meatball sandwich was particularly praised for hitting the spot. Overall, while the quantity may not always justify the price, the food itself is great with fresh ingredients and phenomenal herbs. The ambiance is cozy and ideal for a romantic evening. Despite some inconsistencies, the restaurant seems to have a loyal following of fans who appreciate the inventive twist on familiar dishes and the fabulous rooftop patio dining experience.

Opentable
4.6 ★ from 1920 reviews
OpenTable
13.09.2023 - 12:17

Extremely condescending server who was not helpful when I asked about how the prawns were prepared. He claimed that “if I had ever been to Gjelina before I know...

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FionaC
13.09.2023 - 12:17

We love gjelina’s everything about it I did take 1 star off this time, as the vegan options were very limited and they offered no flexibility at all to amend di...

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OpenTable
13.09.2023 - 12:17

We’d been waiting years (since the pandemic) to come here with friends and it did not disappoint! The service and atmosphere were awesome, the wine list amazing...

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VictoriaR
13.09.2023 - 12:17

This place is our go-to brunch place. It's always a wow, highlighting the best, seasonal ingredients. These guys can do no wrong in my book.

PaulJ
13.09.2023 - 12:17

Lovely time at Gjelina. Brunch was fantastic and delicious! Highly recommend the duck hash and the side of bacon!

Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 1446 reviews
useini
26.11.2023 - 01:12

Not so cool for mandatory 20% tip and service that felt close to being discriminatory. At least the busser did a great job.Also, sharing the mandatory tip that...

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Xhynet
26.11.2023 - 01:12

The service from our waiter was unacceptable. She had quite an attitude when asked a simple question. Overall uninterested. Maybe this is a result of the mandat...

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Ramin
26.11.2023 - 01:12

Pizza is quite good, just can’t modify any of them (for example can’t add any toppings, so ordered a third pepperoni pizza and added to the mushroom pizza? . Ni...

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Henry
26.11.2023 - 01:12

So good and so fresh. We arrived as a group of six and pretty much ordered half the menu. Not surprisingly, the veggie and pizza dishes were the standouts. Defi...

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Maria
26.11.2023 - 01:12

Delicious food and amazing pizza. Skip dessert here but everything else was amazing.

Sirved
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Liz
24.11.2023 - 04:33

This is a great spot ? inventive, delicious dishes and super friendly service. It can get pricy for the portions and the menu can be a little complex (especiall...

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Jessyca
24.11.2023 - 04:33

My wife and I had a great experience visiting this place during a busy hour, we didn't wait too much to get our reserved table. They have a very nice vibe. The...

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Liz
24.11.2023 - 04:33

This is a recommendation from a local friend. I love love love this place. Everything tastes so good and super fresh. The herbs that were used in the dishes are...

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Liz
24.11.2023 - 04:33

My friend and I visited, with a reservation, at 1:30 on a Saturday and while it was busy and our table was small I really can?t complain. The service did not su...

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Liz
24.11.2023 - 04:33

LOVELY BREAKFAST- Had breakfast several weeks ago. Delicious menu. Service was great. Enjoy their outdoor set up. Looking forward to more meals here

INT Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 3917 reviews
Ido
23.07.2023 - 05:09

My local friend introduced me to them couple of years ago. I really love their coffee roast . I had great oat milk latte and my niece had their veggie pizza and...

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Richard
23.07.2023 - 05:09

The margarita was mediocre. The others were burned. The sauce on the pomodoro was exquisite. The crust was okay.

Adil
23.07.2023 - 05:09

Some reviews are meant to be delivered when your right there savouring the taste. Don’t even think twice when your here just enter order and savour. We had the...

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Jill
23.07.2023 - 05:09

We went for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised by everything that happened inside. Firstly, it caught my eye, this is even before studying the Internet, th...

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Gus
23.07.2023 - 05:09

Pricey but worth it. Cold brew was meh but everything else was killer. Breakfast sandwiches were bomb and the egg was delicious.

Yelp
3.5 ★ from 5130 reviews
Eric
02.06.2023 - 08:24

I went to Gjelina for the first time in 2019. It was an excellent meal. A life-changing meal. I told my wife about it and I promised to take her. I...

Arne
02.06.2023 - 08:24

Very disappointed! We stayed in the guests on Thursday night and were placed at the bar. Waiting wasn't so long so we were happy to sit! The...

Demarcus
02.06.2023 - 08:24

TLDR Essen is fine, service is strange. Our server was a girl with black blunt claws. She kept telling us about menu options that were not really available...

Menuism
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Ching
08.09.2023 - 09:09

A place with no signage must be so uber cool. Yep, that’s what dragged me off the street to try this Gjelina with some girlfriends. This place has a great vibe,...

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