Barbarella Restaurant & Bar

2171 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla
(858) 454-7373

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Earth Stone Whole Fish
Fettuccine Bolognese
French Onion Soup
Chicken Parmesan
Mushroom Risotto
Chicken Sandwich
Homemade Ravioli
Salmon Tartare
Avocado Toast
Black Mussels

Menu

Salads
Caramelized Bacon Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, caramelized bacon, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing.
Chop Salad
Avocado, roasted beets, celery, feta, toasted almonds, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, avocado lime dressing.
Greek Salad
Organic heirloom tomatoes, cubed feta, english cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, bell pepper, greek vinaigrette, balsamic glaze , grilled ciabatta.
Caesar Salad
Whole leaf hearts of romaine, parmesan crisps, caesar dressing.
Superfood Salad
Kale, romaine, brussel sprouts, grapes, blueberries, dried cranberries, cucumbers, red onions, candied pecans, toasted pepitas, goat cheese, housemade strawberry vinaigrette.

Appetizers
Bread And Butter
Shared specialty bread loaf and butter.
French Onion Soup
Provolone cheese, sweet vidalia onions.
Charcuterie Board
Rotating selection of artisanal meats and cheeses paired with local accoutrement.
Brussels Sprouts
Red wine honey vinaigrette, candied pecans.
Marinated Olives
Castelvetrano, cerignola, picholine and nicoise.
Fritti
Lightly breaded crispy calamari, served with sweet chili sauce.
Salmon Tartare
Fresh organic salmon, capers, lemon, herb salad, grilled ciabatta.
Black Mussels
White wine broth, garlic, meyer lemon, grilled ciabatta.

Entrees
Risotto
Woodfire Oven Roasted Salmon
Roast salmon on a bed of lemon zest quinoa and vegetable medley, topped with lemon beurre blanc.
Mushroom Risotto
Arborio rice, mushroom medley, topped with chives and truffle oil
Prime Steak
Grilled 140z new york strip steak, garlic herb yukon gold whipped potatoes, green beans.
Jidori Chicken Breast
Roasted jidori chicken breast over potato gnocchi with creamy poblano and pecorino cheese sauce, carrots, green peas, corn.
Barbarella Burger
Grilled hamburger, bib lettuce, heirloom tomato, marinated grilled red onions.
Beyond Barbarella Burger
Grilled beyond burger, bib lettuce, heirloom tomato, marinated grilled red onions.
Blake's Plate
6oz lobster tail topped with citrus brown butter sauce, served over creamy potato gnocchi, garnished with sweet potato and leeks.
Grilled Lamb Rack Medallions
Grilled lamb, apple whiskey glaze, roasted potatoes, and herb salad with lemon vinaigrette.

Specialty Pizzas
Margherita Pizza
San marzano tomato sauce, garden basil, mozzarella cheese
Pizza Americana
Grilled chicken, red onion, mozzarella cheese, barbecue glaze, cilantro.
Pizza Max
Smoked salmon, creme fraiche, chives, fried capers.
Funghi Pizza
Wild mushrooms, fontina, truffle oil.

Tasty Sides
Prime Steak
Sautéed Spinach
Green Beans
French Fries
Shrimp
Chicken Breast
Mashed Potato
Broccolini
Salmon
Meatball

Pastas
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken parmesan with san marzano tomato sauce, fresh arugula, olive oil, lemon, served over spaghetti
Ricotta Ravioli
Ricotta cheese filling, basil, option for san marzano tomato sauce or light lemon cream sauce (or bolognese sauce for $3)
Fettuccine Bolognese
Italian sausage and beef with san marzano tomatoes, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, fresh basil
Seafood Linguine
Little neck clams, mussels, prawns in a saffron creme sauce
Pasta Di Verdure
Corn, green peas, broccolini, carrots, alfredo sauce, served over specialty spinach fettuccine
Pasta Al Forno
Baked orecchiette pasta, gorgonzola, leek, italian pancetta, light cream sauce

Dessert
Carrot Cake
Profiteroles
Milk Tart
Affogato
Apple Tart
Topped with whipped vanilla bean mascarpone cheese and caramel sauce.

The Eggs
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Poached organic eggs, smoked salmon, lightly fried capers, english muffin, citrus hollandaise sauce, signature potatoes
Traditionale
Two eggs any style, with toast, signature potatoes
Huevos Rancheros
Lightly fried organic eggs, crispy corn tortillas, beans, avocado, salsa roja & verde, signature potatoes
Chilaquiles En Salsa Roja
Lightly fried organic eggs, corn tortilla, spicy roja tomato sauce, feta cheese
Eggs Benedict
Poached organic eggs, applewood smoked bacon, english muffin, citrus hollandaise sauce, signature potatoes

The Sweets
Brioche French Toast
Butter Brioche, Apples, Cinnamon, House Whipped Cream
Buttermilk Pancakes
Two Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup
Brazilian Acai Bowl
Organic Acai (contains Peanut Butter), Granola, Fresh Berries, Banana, Coconut, Honey Comb
Chef's Oatmeal
Oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, topped with caramelized bananas, fresh berries, and shredded coconut
Lemon Pancakes
Two Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

The Salads
Greek Salad
Organic Heirloom Tomatoes, Cubed Feta, English Cucumber, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Bell Pepper, Greek Vinaigrette, Balsamic Glaze, Grilled Ciabatta
Chop Salad
Avocado, Roasted Beets, Celery, Feta, Toasted Almonds, Cherry Tomatoes, Romaine Lettuce, Avocado Lime Dressing
Superfood Salad
Kale, Romaine, Brussel Sprouts, Grapes, Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Candied Pecans, Toasted Pepitas, Goat Cheese, Housemade Strawberry Vinaigrette
Caramelized Bacon Wedge Salad
Iceberg Lettuce, Caramelized Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Blue Cheese Dressing

The Sandwiches
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken, Baby Arugula, Provolone Cheese, Garden Basil Pesto, Heirloom Tomato, Lemon Aioli, on Sourdough Bread, Side of Fries
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Chicken Caesar Dressing, Spinach Tortilla, Side of Fries
Prosciutto and Brie Open-Face Sandwich
Butter Brioche, Fig Jam, Arugula and Endive Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette, Topped with Berries
Barbarella Burger
Grilled Hamburger or Beyond Burger, Bib Lettuce, Heirloom Tomato, Marinated Grilled Red Onions, Brioche Bun, Side of Fries
Beyond Barbarella Burger
Grilled beyond burger, bib lettuce, heirloom tomato, marinated grilled red onions.

Tasty Sides
Prime Steak
Sautéed Spinach
Green Beans
French Fries
Shrimp
Chicken Breast
Mashed Potato
Broccolini
Salmon
Meatball

Specialty Pizzas
Margherita Pizza
San marzano tomato sauce, garden basil, mozzarella cheese
Pizza Americana
Grilled chicken, red onion, mozzarella cheese, barbecue glaze, cilantro.
Pizza Max
Smoked salmon, creme fraiche, chives, fried capers.
Funghi Pizza
Wild mushrooms, fontina, truffle oil.

Hot Beverages
Coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso
Latte
Mocha
Americano
Hot Tea

Refreshing Drinks
Lemonade
Choice of regular or strawberry
Milk
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Grapefruit Juice

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Recent Reviews

The decorations were awesome! Great energy and spooky environment . Staff were friendly. Pizza and pasta were great. The apple crumble dessert was decorated cute but the taste was very bland. Other than that good experience. Worth checking out!
September 2025
Our server did her best to overcome a kitchen that was not on her side. Poached eggs shouldn't look like hard boiled eggs. She/the restaurant did try to make new plates and comped some of the meals. It was unfortunate since we brought family visiting from out of town. Bummer.
September 2025
We had fabulous outdoor seating for a party of 9. The menu had something for everyone and the service was great. We recommended this place for the gathering and we are now very happy that we did. My wife and I eat healthy and we found that the sides of vegetables and the fish meals with more veggies and quinoa were exactly what we needed for dinner! Others had pasta, pizza and steak dinners. And the kids menu worked well two for our younger eaters, complete with ice cream!
August 2025

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Barbarella Restaurant & Bar

2171 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7373