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Nemanja Zdravkovic
Flavor, Flair & Fantastic Service
Chulita is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is vibrant and welcoming, matched perfectly by the attentive and friendly staff. The service is consistently top-notch – warm, prompt, and genuinely thoughtful, making every visit a pleasure.
The food? Absolutely delicious. What really stands out is their commitment to inclusive dining, with a variety of gluten-free and vegan options that don't compromise on flavor or creativity. Whether you’re a dedicated plant-based eater or just looking to explore, you’ll find something fresh and satisfying here.
And let’s talk about cocktails – the Spicy Pepino nyaaaam is a must-try! It’s crisp, cool, and packs just the right amount of heat. Perfectly balanced and dangerously refreshing, it’s easily a new favorite.
Chulita nails it with style, substance, and a menu that keeps you coming back. Highly recommend for a night out, a casual lunch, or just a killer cocktail with friends.
We had a very nice server and there’s a great ambiance at Scopa, perfect for dates and connecting with friends alike. They have a gorgeous bar, large window, candles on the tables, and all of our food came perfectly coursed. We were easily able to make a same-day reservation via the Resy app, and I do recommend making a reservation in advance because it was popping when we arrived. For parking, you can either park in the connected valet lot ($13 on a Monday) or look for free street parking (we found it pretty easily, but then again it was a Monday).
There are the top four absolute must-order items you should order to share:
1. Hot Antipasti - Scallops Oreganata ($23) with brown butter, bread crumbs, & lemon. I’m gluten free so I asked for no breadcrumbs, and I also recommend ordering a side of gluten free bread to dip in the brown butter after you finish enjoying the scallops because they have the absolute best gluten free cheesecheese bread! They only came with 2 scallops in an order so consider ordering enough so each person can have at least 1 full scallop.
2. Hot Antipasti - Mortadella Meatballs ($21) with pistachio pesto, arugula, & parmesan cheese. This came with 3 medium-large sized meatballs covered in a delicious green pesto - don’t let looks deceive you, even if this isn’t how you expect meatballs to look they’re delish.
3. Cold Antipasti - Heirloom Tomatoes ($18) with sweet onion, basil, ricotta salata cheese, sherry vinegar, & olive oil. If you enjoy tomatoes of all shapes and sizes, this is the dish for you. My favorite were the little orange tomatoes.
4. Salad - Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad ($22) with generous pecorino romano cheese, parsley, grapes, olive oil, sherry vinegar, & toasted almonds. This was a good portion size and the best raw Brussels sprouts I’ve ever had.
While I did really enjoy the flavor of oysters themselves and their sauces, and I do want to put them as item 5 to order, each of the oysters had some shell bits had to spit out, and it only came with 1 spoon and 0 mini forks. The oysters come with lemon slices, cocktail sauce, shredded horseradish, mignonette, and are $4.50 each with a minimum of 6. I would order them again, but enjoy them carefully and hope that they’re shucked better next time.
However…
Maybe things were off because it was a Monday and they had multiple large last minute parties walk in. Maybe I should have gone for the pastas instead of the below because it is an Italian restaurant. Maybe I’m just a person who enjoys more seasoning on seafood or less sauce on pork chops, but a few of the dishes weren’t exactly as good as I was expecting.
Unless you love canned tuna, absolutely avoid the Sicilian Tuna Cold Antipasti ($19) with market green beans, fingerling potato, capers, lemon, & olive oil. It wasn’t until we mentioned to our server our strong disappointment with the dish, as we were expecting either Tuna Crudo or Seared Tuna, that our server told us that he usually steers guests away from it. It also had zero seasoning, and boy did it need it. It also feels like this dish should have automatically been served with crackers.
The Amberjack Crudo ($25) with watermelon radish, bulls blood micro greens, & herb oil needed a combo-sauce or a stronger flavored oil, as it was very bland as-is. Luckily not a fishy-fish, but still lackluster for their only fish crudo on the menu.
For the Mains, they were already sold out of the 24oz T-bone Steak ($82) when we arrived, and the server recommended the Pork Chop. The generous portion of Pork Chop ($66) came with crispy fingerling potatoes, roasted shallots, olives, capers, garlic, balsamic vinegar, & fresh herbs. The balsamic was more of a thick, sweet, heavy glaze, and it overpowered the meat. Personally, we both felt it was over-sauced.
The Butcher’s Daughter – Stylish, Satisfying, and Full of Flavor
The Butcher’s Daughter on Abbot Kinney delivers on every front—delicious food, warm service, and a beautifully curated atmosphere. The space has a cool, airy vibe that feels equal parts trendy and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed breakfast or brunch.
I ordered the gluten-free vegan waffles with maple syrup and added a side of bacon—the combination was absolutely perfect. The waffles were crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor. The bacon added that savory contrast I was desiring.
The staff were friendly, attentive, and created a genuinely pleasant dining experience. Whether you’re plant-based, gluten-free, or just looking for a great bite in Venice, The Butcher’s Daughter is a must-visit spot with great vibes and even better food.
Cute little place with an extensive gluten-free menu and knowledgeable staff. I appreciate it all the options that I had and that the waiter could answer any questions. Believe me it can be harder than it sounds to have both so I really appreciated the experience. Nate recommended the salmon curry, and it was fantastic.
We had the gluten free that was great.
They don’t make the dough but it was still great
The guy at the front, that toke the order was super nice patient and kind.
We will come back for sure!
The food, service, and outdoor dining ambiance were all fantastic. We came here for dinner because it's close to my moms place in MDR and they allow her to bring her emotional support dog on the patio. I would come back again for all the other reasons. In addition, I'm gluten-free, and they were very accommodating! One of the items I had was gluten-free pasta (I always ask for cooked well=soft) with their pesto cream sauce as a side. Very delicious!
Located near the Venice Pier, The cow’s end has nothing but a pleasant smell of coffee and delicious food. :)
We stopped here for coffee and because they had gluten-free options on the menu, my wife got a gluten-free avocado toast and a gluten-free donut to go. The staff was very friendly and you could tell this is a place that locals and visitors alike spend time and enjoy the ambience.
When we were there, we met friendly dogs and local people.
Happy to see they offer gluten-free fries (and they’re so good!). The management really goes out of their way to make sure you’re taken care of—super friendly and attentive. Highly recommend if you’re in Venice and craving something satisfying and well done. Will definitely be back!
We love this place! If you're in Venice & spending time in Abbot Kinney, you should consider eating at Greenleaf! Delicious food, tons of vegan & Gluten free choices, plenty of seating (a really cool patio) & kind staff! Also a relaxed environment & great pricing (a difficult find on Abbot Kinney). Make this your next stop!
Impeccable service and delicious food & drinks. We were a group of 8 and everything was amazing from beginning to end. It was most of our first time here and we will all certainly be back. The smoked trout dip, tuna carpaccio, kanpachi, and duck were the highlights. Most items were gluten free which I so appreciated. Highly recommend for food, service and vibes. Thanks for taking care of us!
My kid who can’t eat gluten aways wanted to try to gluten free fish and chips, finally had the time to drive to the boardwalk to try The Wee Chippy. Paid 18 bucks to park, walked over, only to find there are no gluten free fish and chips. Told they’re having a supplier issue. How about removing it from your menu if it isn’t available?
My sister was visiting and found this place on a gluten friendly app it had great reviews and many GF options. We arrived without a reservation but were still greeted with a smile and shown to a couple of tables for walk-ins.
After a few minutes, Sidney came and introduced himself to take our drink order. Sidney was met with a berage of questions about the menu being GF. Sidney let us know that the restaurant had decided to go away from the Gluten friendly menu at least 6 months ago. He did, however, take the time to go through the menu with my sister althewhile suggesting some amazing selections from the daily specials. They still have some really great GF options, and my sister was very pleased with the meal that she had. The classic California roll made with blue crab and the Philly roll were perfect. We also had a few other rolls, including the tiger roll (gf), the Rick James, and the girlfriend jeans. all of our selections were very appealing and tasted excellent. Sidney was exceptional throughout the evening and is one of the reasons why I will be returning to this restaurant, with a reservation, of course.
Love that they make their own cashew milk! a i’ve been trying to find a place that does this so I’m so happy to find this one! Definitely on the pricier end but what’s new in LA😅I got an iced cashew milk decaf latte and really liked it! Even thorough it was decaf, it was delicious! The nut milk is pretty dense so I wasn’t able to drink a lot of it but definitely happy with the service and quality. They also have gluten-free pastries which I definitely want to try next time.
Friendly service from start to finish! I went in alone and was greeted and served very quickly. I'm gluten free so I asked about gluten free soy sauce and they did have it and I tried to customize a roll and since it wasn't too busy, I was able to do that. Sushi was pretty good, prices were a little on the higher side, it was like 12$ for 1 roll and $3 per avocado roll which had more rice than avocado. It was close to my hotel and I'll definitely keep it in mind as a close option the next time I'm in California for work.
Baja Cantina brings the Baja experience to life with vibrant music, flavorful food, and a laid-back atmosphere that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into a beachside celebration. Located on the Venice side of Washington and established in 1975, this spot offers more than just a meal—it offers a whole vibe, especially on Saturday nights when live music electrifies the space.
From the start, things moved quickly with seating (only a one-minute wait), but the service afterward slowed down. Ordering took about 14 minutes, water didn’t arrive until the 24-minute mark, and food was served after 21 minutes. The staff, while knowledgeable and genuinely kind, seemed a bit overwhelmed. Only one check-in occurred between the delivery of water and food, leaving me wondering whether they were understaffed or simply overlooked a solo diner.
Despite the service hiccups, the food and atmosphere delivered. The complimentary handmade nachos were warm, crisp, and lightly seasoned, paired with a fresh salsa that hit all the right notes—lime, cilantro, onion, and just the right kick from Serrano peppers. Though the salsa wasn’t initially brought with the nachos, it was promptly delivered upon request.
The fish tacos had a great flavor profile but were a touch dry—perhaps a drizzle of crema or a bit more slaw would balance them out. On the other hand, the nachos I ordered were the real standout: layered perfectly with guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, and onions, they had the ideal mix of flavor and texture without going overboard.
The ambiance was a highlight. Baja Cantina’s clean, open layout paired with an eclectic and diverse crowd created an energetic and fun environment—definitely a spot that shines with a bit of company on a lively Saturday night. The prices were fair, the menu options were extensive, and it was great to see gluten-free options available.
Suggestions for Improvement:
• Improve wait times for basic service like water.
• Ensure staff checks in more consistently, even with solo diners.
• Consider adding a touch more moisture to the fish tacos to elevate their texture.
• Bring salsa automatically with nacho orders.
Overall, Baja Cantina is a place worth visiting if you’re in the mood for good food, great music, and a bit of a beachside groove. Just come with a little patience—or better yet, bring some good friends and enjoy the vibe together.
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Fantastic Pho, as traveling around the world i must admit that its one of the best Pho i every had. Gluten- and MSG-free and the taste is fresh and delicious 🤤…. Lots of traffic, people picking up their order (while waiting you can play games at the desk). Why not having a seat in or outside and enjoy the nice music and the atmosphere.
1st timer visiting the bestie. Was in need of some really good soup for losing my voice and found this gem!
Since 1994 was all I kept seeing and let’s say that broth proved why they have been around for so long! DELICIOUS broth!
GLUTEN FREE noodles - rice noodles. Ordered two different ramens gluten free to go and enjoyed a hot green tea while I waited.
PARKING IS TERRIBLE - it’s a small lot and very hard to park but hopefully you find a spot.
The ramen is worth it.
Opens at 5pm - could get packed.
Solid spot for food and drinks right on the boardwalk in Venice Beach. They were accommodating for mu gluten free diet. Also, the mojito they gave me was weak but I politely told my server and they corrected the issue promptly with a super stiff mojito so all good there.
I remember the fish and chips being delish when I could eat gluten.
Extremely incompetent, process-obsessed people at this store who don't care about customers.
I called to ask if I could place an order for a gluten free sandwich on the phone, was told that I could only order online not on the phone, then I explained that there was no option for gluten free bread online. This took them a while to understand but eventually they said I would have to place an order online with the regular bread and then call in on the phone to request gluten free bread. So I went ahead and placed an order online. Then they said actually they'd need to check with their shift leader to see if they'd be able to do that and when they did they told me that I wouldn't be able to do this and could only get gluten free bread by waiting in line in the store. Eventually I was able to convince them to make a one-time exception but they warned me I could never do this (thing they told me to do) again.
It does seem like it'd be smart to let people get gluten free bread placing orders online and they're losing plenty of customers because of this, but ultimately this restaurant doesn't seem to care much about customers and mostly care about process.
I guess they figure don't need to care about customers because their food is pretty good.
Still, it's unfortunate short-term thinking to mistreat customers.
Update: it's not the people in the restaurant's fault. They try their best. The management hates innovation and treating customers well.
Amazing food, wonderful staff, everything is so fresh and delicious. They also accommodate for gluten free (you can swap pita for cucumbers if you need with your hummus!) Love this place.
I'm so glad this place is still here, as it brings me a lot of nostalgia from my old days living in Venice. It hasn't changed a bit since 2010, which is great. The restaurant is super accommodating to different dietary choices, like vegan and gluten-free, because they make everything from scratch. Loved the hot and sour soup and mapo tofu. Plus even the rice puffs they put on the table are gluten-free! AND, the food was super affordable for the quality and portion size. The female employee who took served on Saturday night was so kind and helpful, and I was thrilled that the vibe was so chill at 5pm (only a few people sitting inside, but many take out orders).
I use to vacation when I lived in chciago it was amazing best Italian food I ever had the chef /owner is a wonderful person great man now I live in California and still is the only person I eat Italian from great service and has gluten free pastas n options and the atmosphere is lovely and amazingly comfortable
Let me start off by saying that I really love the pizza here but my past few experiences ordering online have left me frustrated! I pre-order my pizza due to having a short lunch and the past few times they haven't been ready with me coming 10 minutes after the scheduled pick up time with them stating it had to be remade each time.
Today, I placed an order online through the app called InKind and immediately received a call stating that they were out of gluten free bread and there was a price difference for that pizza w/o gluten and that I needed to reorder. Note that I don't care about price differences bcuz the pizza lol it can't be that much.
The issue is that it takes 3-5 business days to receive your money back.
Summary: The pizza is amazing but go in and order or try ordering through another service than "InKind" to avoid refund issues and the possibility of them having to remake it if you're in a rush. If you don't mind either of these then kudos to you and bypass this review.
Very nice restaurant, the birria tacos are very good. The staff was considerate to accommodate their menu for my girlfriend who is gluten free and diary free due to allergy.
The only gluten free place I could find in Venice Beach. They have really good sauces and authentic horchada. I had the chicken tacos and it was pretty good but not as filling which made me want more.
Came across this groovy little spot called Belles Beach House—pretty jazzy vibe. Last time I was here, I had the fish and the Mochiko chicken nuggets. This time, I just stuck with the nuggets, and let me tell you—the appetizer is absolutely divine. The food here is actually exceptional.
Now, last time I visited, the service was a bit subpar. Honestly, I felt like I was being treated like a second-class citizen. That experience kinda lingers in the back of my mind with this review. I usually have fun with these little audits—I show up in sweat shorts, sandals, sometimes looking like a beach bum or a broke hippie, just to get a feel for how the staff treats people based on appearances. Despite that past blip, I’ve gotta say: the energy here is solid. The acerbic banter, the frontline staff, the chefs—they all bring a good vibe.
Back to the chicken nuggets—they’re absolutely delectable, full of beautiful flavor, especially with a little squeeze of lemon. Made from rice, so they’re gluten-free-friendly. If you don’t have a gluten issue, the barbecue sauce is a winner. I usually skip it due to my allergy, but I do love dipping them in the mayo-based sauce—seriously tasty.
To be blunt: if you’re a group of gals looking for a chill evening out, this is a solid pick. Great for group dates too—lots of lounging space. And if you’re flying solo, the bar’s a pretty great place to post up and vibe.
Overall, this place fits my jive—and I like it.
My server who was super nice was chill Ryan!
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