If I lived near Abbot Kinney, Gjelina is one of those restaurants I'd frequent so much they'd know my name. A shared salad {like the heirloom tomato, burrata, argula, pesto & balsamic} with a pizza {like the spicy salami, caramelized fennel, confit tomato, green onion, and mozzarella} makes for the perfect lunch. Simply delicious. I could stare at their rustic chic decor all day…and I'd gladly trade their back patio for mine in a hot second.

{photos by Oh Joy}