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Barbarella Restaurant & Bar
91/100 (1751 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Italian
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Italian
European
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lamb
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Burger
Hamburgers
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Meatballs
Pasta
Bolognese
Salad
Ice Cream
Gelato
Calamari
Cakes
Mussels
Sit down
American
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"We loved this place! We had a group of 10 and they were so accommodating. The manager was great. Loved his sense of humor. Everyone working there..."
Beth Hughes Wendling
"Just moved to the Shores and this is now my favorite place to hang out. Super friendly staff and amazing food. The atmosphere is welcoming with a fun..."
Kelly Beer
"The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nice night out. I attended as part of a..."
Taylor Lee Hood
"Creamy & delicious oysters. Crispy thin gourmet pizzas, fat & juicy burgers.. what can I say.. we loved the ambiance on the patio and the food was..."
Kema Kojah
"This restaurant is a jewel. The menu is excellent and varied - a Cal-Ital bistro with an ambiance that leaves you feeling more light-hearted after..."
Lisa Ibiza
"Fresh, quality ingredients in each and every bite. Menu is filled with delicious options. Favorite place to eat in San Diego for the past 10+ years..."
Daniela Book
"Delicious food and great service! Very rich wine list. Me and my friend tried Caesar and chopped salad and both were very good! Definitely..."
Anna Geneva
"place was amazing! manager was superb!!! you are amazing Alex! food was delicious! totally..."
Madonna Tamayo Kessel
"Loved the experience, from a delicious healthy breakfast to a romantic anniversary dinner ... it was perfect! Thank you... ‘Love you so much!!’..."
Melly Waters
"My favorite place to go. The food is excellent and the staff and service is top..."
Karen Kallet
"We always have dinner here when we are at La Jolla Shores. Last night was another great dinner - wood roasted salmon, mussels, bib end blue salad and..."
Peggy Carter Wehe
"love this place.... great family location! Barbara the owner is just as..."
Amber Anderson
"I consider this place: a San Diego gem! The owner, Barbara,is just the sweetest! You can tell she works hard to make sure every guest has a perfect..."
Katie Henley
"Good pizza, good service, nice atmosphere.We wanted a light dinner so we ordered the pizza and a couple of Peroni's. The pizza was very..."
Rachita Rawat
"Been at this restaurant a couple times. Love the menu and gluten free options. I always like to go there with friends they have a patio outback..."
M Kirilova
"Authentic Italian spot, definitely a hidden gem of San Diego but a La Jolla Locals Favorite! The Bolognese Pasta is to die for, and the atmosphere is..."
Lyndsey Merryman
"Don't get too excited. Decor this this time of year is neat...and drew us in, but food was nothing special and service was very slow....refills on..."
R.capetz
"Barbarellar. This place is great! Excellent food and service. I loved the food and felt like I was at..."
Hinklek56
"Lunch is great, Dinner not so much. We love the lunch menu here, it's eclectic with a mix of Irish, English and American offerings. Great..."
Kyle Lyles
"A find!. Recommended by our kayaking trip guide, this was an excellent meal. Very attentive waitstaff and a great sidewalk cafe view close to the..."
Lesley J.
"Cozy. Romantic. Go where the locals go. Great food. Be open to trying new things....WORTH IT! Save room for dessert. Watch for sharky waiters---we..."
A Guilino
"Shindy.TV loves this place.. Shindy.TV recommends the restaurant Barbarella in La Jolla on Avenida de la Playa. Great dinner there last night...."
Ron_at_Shindy.TV
"Great food with friendly ownership and service. Try the Pizza Max for dinner or the organic egg sandwich for lunch. Just a block from the..."
Michael Fangman
"Nice casual place close to the beach - good..."
ET
"The lunch menu was limited to starters, sandwishes and salads. The starter with mussles was just perfect (cooked with wine and lemon). The Barbarella..."
Daniel Borg
"What atmosphere!!!. We came here for our anniversary dinner. We heard the place was "romantic". We didn't expect the lavish Halloween decorations at..."
Sonny Portacio
"We went here for a Halloween weekend breakfast, and really enjoyed the experience. The Halloween decorations are a lot of fun, but the vibe was still..."
Ashley LeBourveau
"Cute place. Patio seating. Nice decor. Food and drinks are okay. Service is great. One of us didn't like our drinks and they happily brought us a..."
Shubham Saxena
"We were in town and celebrated a birthday here. The food overall was good and came in a decent portion. The only exception was the risotto that we..."
Brian Chan
"We had dinner reservations nearby and stopped in here for a cocktail prior. We chose this place due to all the positive reviews and it most..."
F'burg Foodie
"Barbarella truly gives you an experience! They go above and beyond! From the atmosphere, to the food to the service, it's all top notch. Thank you..."
Josh
"Barbarella delivers an unparalleled experience, surpassing expectations in every aspect. The atmosphere, culinary offerings, and service all stand..."
Tom B
"This place caught our eye when we saw the lited LOVE sign. It was all decorated for Valentines Day. Huge Teddy Bears were sitting at the tables all..."
Lorie Teel
"The food is very average. We liked the ambiance and service. We had the salmon eggs Benedict and the avocado toast. The avocado toast was not good at..."
Dara Kashani
"Came here for a brunch event with a group of girls and safe to say everyone loved the place! Really good vibe with the outside seating and perfect..."
Haylee Jane Monteiro
"I was visiting from out of town and everyone recommended Barbarella. I really enjoyed its location so close to the beach. We got the Barbarella..."
Tyrone
"Because the outdoor seating and the street closed outside there is no parking in the immediate vicinity. We had a reservation and were seated..."
Carrie Blast
"A nice little restaurant hidden in La Jolla. A couple of my friends and I enjoyed the very comfortable patio. It was spacious and the weather was..."
Ruth P
"This was a wonderful place with wonderful staff! Great engagement happened here which the staff gifted a great bottle of champagne to the newly..."
ryan hoo
"Best restaurant in la Jolla. The pancakes are amazingly good. Somehow light and fluffy, but dense and satisfying, soft in the middle and crispy on..."
Dr. Ryan
"Loved the happy hour choices. Family friendly..."
Claire Healy
Elixir Espresso & Wine Bar
87/100 (256 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Wine Bar
Italian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Wine Bar
European
Cafe
French
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Crepes
Ice Cream
Gelato
Café
French
Wine Bar
Café
Italian
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Overall a 4.5. The pastries were warmed up and served with proper cutlery. The wood tables/chairs/stools were really comfortable to sit at. There..."
Nina V
"Coffee was great and I loved the space. I Got oat milk latte with lavender syrup. Service was..."
Ido Simyoni
"This place is amazing. Truly a secret hole in the wall, everyone needs to try, The food, the coffee, and even the desserts is truly a work of..."
J Q
"01-07-2023 Ordered: -Oatmeal Mocha (don’t remember the price)— first time having oatmeal milk. Going forward will order my hot drink with oatmeal..."
Sue Duong
"This place is delicious. The decaf mocha coffe was so good. I had bri bites with pear on toast. It was filling I thought they would be tiny. The..."
Gina Britt
"Came by on a Sunday afternoon after noticing the sign while we were walking around. Nice courtyard area. Got a cup of oat mocha and a bag of beans...."
Deniz Turkmen
"Iced Venetia coffee was delicious not to sweet but good enough, nice area to sit..."
Sonia villegas
"I ordered a latte and a tiramisu. The tiramisu is a 2/5 super dry and hard to eat cake. Not what I was expecting. The latte was a 4/5, good..."
Ashley Mendez
"Excellent food, friendly service, and a quiet hidden location makes this one of our favorite places in La Jolla. The only challenge is finding nearby..."
Walid Hamdy
"Cool coffee shop in a great location. ordered 3 drinks: double espresso, skim latte and soy latte. Espresso was dark and smooth with nice crema - 5..."
Eric
"Unbelievable coffee. Gluten free and vegan options for donuts and other delicacies that somehow taste even better than the “real” thing. Friendly..."
Travis Rigas
"We came to Elixir looking for a coffee shop to get some studying down in a relaxing environment. Upon entry, Elixir in La Jolla has 4 small tables..."
Brandon Locke
"Worked from here and it was quiet and not busy at all which was surprising because the service was great, wifi was good and I really enjoyed the..."
Nathan Goobie
"Wherever I go I always look for the best cup of coffee. Elixir coffee in La Jolla, southern California is one of the best cups of coffee I have..."
Birgit Solvsten D'Alpoim Guedes
"Absolutely incredible matcha latte. Love it. I also liked the way the store is formatted, half inside half..."
Zihan Cai
"I love coffee but I have my favorite capuccino and is here. But is not a regular capuccino, is premium coffee bean, the perfect knowledge to how to..."
Crissy Leen
Michele Coulon Dessertier
86/100 (185 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
European
French
Cafe
French
European
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cakes
Café
French
Café
European
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"I eat chocolate daily. I am forever searching for the chocolate desert that can satisfy my craving for something sublime. This is only the second..."
Robyn Blackfelner
"Michele Coulon Dessertier created delicious and beautiful desserts for our 'Dancers & Dessert' event Friday at San Diego Ballet! All of our guests..."
Lynn Sundfor McPherson
"Must try.. Loved the place.. Felt right at home and everyone is really nice and helpful.. Looking forward to my next..."
Hilario Torres
"Thank you so much for our Peanut Butter and Jelly Wedding Cake! You hit this one right out of the park! We were SO pleased with your creation. Having..."
Serina Monique Payan Hazelwood
"Perfect cakes for special occasions. Michele customized a cake for my parent's golden 50th wedding anniversary: the end result was stunning! Our..."
Michael Tang
"We stopped to have a light lunch: I opted for the quiche lorraine and salad which was very tasty and my wife opted for the soup and salad combo. We..."
Vincent Joseph
"I came by to pick up a small cake and decided to get the white chocolate fruit tart. It was delicious! Everything here is pricy, but if you value the..."
Melissa Chu
"I’ve only been here once and I liked it, the place is really cute. I ordered a slice of orange cake with praline, a little expensive $10. It was..."
Monica Sanchez
"We have been coming here for years to pick up pre-ordered birthday cakes for family. We have worked out way through all the different flavors. ..."
Denise Tung
"Best cake ever! My wife and I had Michele and her team at Dessertier bake our wedding cake and we couldn’t have been more please. First off, the..."
Timothy Voss
"On Saturdays Michele makes the best cinnamon rolls one can hope to find, and she will make cinnamon raisin rolls by order in numbers of 6, even..."
zeke woolley
"So yummy i forgot to take pictures :) The staff is so friendly. I was unsure what to get but they talked it through with me. The lemon bar was tangy,..."
Rafeena Ally
"Best cakes in all of San Diego 🍰 My family has been getting the Gateau Aileen for the past 25years!!! Simply the best Expensive, but..."
Johana C
"OMG! All their desserts are exquisite and delicious. It's almost like they're one of a kind. You can't go wrong no matter what you pick. We met the..."
Jorge Lieras
"For the past 10 years we've traditionally been using Michele for birthday occasions. We had a party of 30 people and bought two big cakes (and it was..."
Greg Romero
"This place was recommend by our wedding planner and it was perfect!! The person we coordinated with to pick up samples was incredibly nice, the cake..."
Megan Ameng
"We went to Michelle Coulon for macarons for our wedding. We were looking for a custom color and design and went all over San Diego. Only here could..."
Danielle Koren
"One of the best bakeries in San Diego. The Gateau Aileen and the Almond Cake w/ Apricot Buttercream Filling was..."
Andrew Lazar
"Michele Coulon designed and baked the most beautiful and delicious cake I have ever tasted at a wedding (and I have been to many weddings). Her cake..."
Bev Pundsack
"I've never ordered a cake from here but have gotten many bite size treats which are all fantastic. My favorite is her banana cake which is super..."
Cindy Leon
"Michele Coulon never disappoints! Her cakes are delicious and she is very creative and talented with theme specific cakes. Her designs and flavors..."
Debra Spencer
"Utter Decadence...I was a Pie Lover before I tried Michelle Coulon, totally hooked...Whatever the Season, Whatever the Reason...it is not complete..."
LEISA ALLEN
"Unbelievable good cake! Ordered six different ones for a special party and each one was excellent. My favorites were the banana and the lemon with..."
David Lyons
Bistro Du Marche
82/100 (351 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
French
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Escargot
Duck Confit
Confit
Salad
Fish
Crab
Pork
Scallops
Duck
Risotto
Profiteroles
Halibut
Foie gras
French
European
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"We had the best dessert ever! The staff was very attentative. The food was well presented. The only thing I would change is to dim the light and put..."
Jurate Elena
"A wonderful French restaurant to discover on La Jolla, highly recommend..."
Franck Vega
"Excellent food, good service, lovely decor. Portions are small but delicious. Pricey. Would return for a special..."
Marie Teehan
"Great food, beautiful atmosphere and amazing..."
Dillon Smith
"Great spot to hang out, I've been grabbing great snacks and maybe a little too much rosé there on more than one occasion ��� I'll be back..."
Tony Cohen
"Fabulous afternoon lunch. One of my favorite La Jolla..."
Michelle Dickerhoof
"Food was awesome and service was amazing..."
Brenda Sgambati
"We absolutely luv a nice, casual French bistro experience and Bistro du Marché didn’t disappoint! Our server, Tomas was excellent, definitely knew..."
F'burg Foodie
"From the escargot, onion soup, to the profiteroles everything was excellent and superior. The staff provides a great description of the featured..."
luvtub_ca
"Found this little gem when I was scrambling to find a good restaurant for my husband's birthday while we were in town doing a work thing...."
Vanessa Maldonado
"One of the best dining experiences I've ever had, outstanding all..."
Chris Fasick
"Went for dinner on Monday night with some friends. This is probably the best French food I have had in San Diego (which honestly is not saying much)...."
steve moses
"Always wonderful food and excellent wine menu! Just had dinner here again last night for the first time since Covid wrecked havoc on everyone's..."
Stephanie Mason
"Unreal food! Fresh ingredients, delicious- absolutely delish! Highly recommended. We ordered salad de tomate, burrata, basil & olives for a starter...."
Mila Altman
"France in the middle of La Jolla! How lucky we are ? Amazing bartender , unbelievable service and food ? Crisp French bread , shrimp appetizer,..."
Kate Novizka
"I and my friend dined in at this lovely restaurant for the first time for their tasting menu, and we absolutely loved every single bite of each dish,..."
Rick Sam
"EXCELLENT cuisine. Authentic French. Great ambiance. Reasonable prices. Steak Tatar was magnificent. Escargot was delicious. Smoked salmon first..."
Fr John Trigilio
Golden Bagel
82/100 (299 ratings)
Bakeries
European
Polish
European
Polish
Lunch
Breakfast
Bagels
European
Polish
Breakfast
Lunch
"Pretty good bagel place!! They get really busy Saturday mornings so would recommend going there on that day if you're in a hurry. Breakfast..."
Frank Tupas
"They're open again! I came in here after the remodel to have my beloved bagel with cream cheese , Swiss cheese,avocado tomato and red onions. Yum..."
Danielle Lorraine
"Come to Golden Bagel if you Ike a true and traditional style bagel. The menu selection is simple, prices are fair and the food is delicious and..."
Adam
"Our family is a regular. I’ve tried multiple popular bagel spots in the LA area (Maury’s, Courage, NY Bagel & Deli) but, to be honest, I prefer..."
Grace
"Some of the best bagels in San Diego. Affordable and lots of options of bagels, cream cheeses, and sandwiches. Super friendly service and atmosphere...."
Catherine T
"When my daughter lived in NYC, she would come home and want bagels from Golden Bagel. She said they were better than what she could get in NY. That..."
Jeff Nauss
"I ordered the smoked salmon bagel. Good, just wished it came with capers, but I haven't found a bagel shop that had this option in San Diego. Closest..."
Cesar Contreras
"I go to this place all the time, Staff are always friendly, and the food is always good. I always get the golden scramble with sausage on the..."
Jake Hocker
"Love this bagel shop. It had been a few years since I had been to this place but it is still as amazing as ever. I order their pepperoni pizza bagel..."
Elias Carbajal
"Been coming here for over 10 years. Bagels are amazing, smoothies are great and staff are incredibly..."
Benny303
"They are pretty good. However, its a bit annoying not being able to order online in the morning. Or through the phone. I thought maybe their phones..."
Yamell Balcazar
"This is a local favorite and by far sells the best bagels in the area. Family owned and respected locally. If you don't like teenagers or crowds..."
Andrew Perez
"Delicious, fresh bagels. Even my friends from NYC love this place. Really cheap..."
Alexa Rowe
"An amazing Bagel place, with delicious food, and great customer service! Having breakfast in this place already became our family..."
Artem Orfonidiy
"We live in La Mesa, Ca. and came here just out of chance for the first time OMG!! Family business very friendly.. I say again VERY FRIENDLY!! THEY..."
Jeannie Mendiola
Cafe La Rue
70/100 (285 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
European
Pub
Cafe
French
French
Cafe
European
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Crab
Sit down
European
French
Bar
Pub
Café
Live Music
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Mid-range
"Delicious brunchWe had the blue crab omelet and the lobster eggs Benedict and both were very good with abundant quantity of fish. The..."
Mitali Adlakha
"Went for happy hour. DELICIOUS wine and food! The caesar salad was AMAZING! It is a quaint spot and the service was very good. Low key and excellent..."
Mayra Singh
"Sundays are our lazy sleep-in days. By 1pm, the hunger inside was roaring for us to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! San Diego Restaurant Week had just started..."
Lynn Le
"We were pleasantly surprised to discover this pleasant cafe in the heart of La Jolla at the legendary La Valencia Hotel. San Diego Superstar Chef..."
Jolee Pink
"Ate this morning brunch down by pool. The cabana guy was very nice and service was very good. The food was good the salmon hash was excellent with..."
Vrocket
"Breakfast is superb. Small portions but really affordable. Staff is very nice (William W) and hospitable. Will surely visit..."
Nadine A.
"I’m not sure if it is a part of the hotel. it’s on the higher side for price. Food was really good though. There was only one server when we came..."
Brian P
"The service here was great and so was the food. There is both outside and inside dining and the atmosphere is most definitely on par with French..."
Nicholas Ward
"Brussel sprouts and $10 champagne on Wednesday night. If you're not vegetarian, grab half dozen oysters for $9. They have deals every night. Quiet,..."
Lenko Sabitic
"Had a wonderful lasagna, and for a reasonably good price considering it was La Jolla. Mia was our server and she was terrific. For desert a..."
Marc Brown
"Really nice place. Really quaint. You really have to look out for this place or you'll walk right by it! Great food and super friendly employees...."
The Future Is Cheap Now
"A great place to have lunch, I loved the Wedge Salad with Salmon and the Duck Fries. Great service and delicious..."
Roberto Islas Gleason
"Excellent restaurant. We sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. We had the French dip and the crab cake BLT and they were..."
Colette Warde
"This restaurant is doubtless one of the most attractive place in the area. Always when I come there I am incredibly pleased. They always keep their..."
Ray Oconnell