Venice Beach
LA's bohemian beachside paradise. Where tech moguls, artists, and A-listers gather for farm-to-table dining on Abbot Kinney, the coolest block in America.
Where do celebrities eat in Venice Beach?
Top celebrity restaurants in Venice Beach include Gjelina, Felix, The Rose Venice, Gjusta, Scopa Italian Roots, and Rose Cafe. Gjelina on Abbot Kinney is the most famous celebrity hotspot, known for its wood-fired pizzas and creative California cuisine.
Top Celebrity Restaurants in Venice
Venice Dining Streets
Abbot Kinney Blvd
Gjelina, Felix - the coolest block in America
Rose Avenue
The Rose, Rose Cafe - laid-back beachside dining
Washington Blvd
Scopa, local favorites, Marina Del Rey adjacent
Lincoln Blvd
Gjusta bakery, casual celebrity breakfast spot
Gjelina: Venice's Celebrity Headquarters
Gjelina has been the defining restaurant of Venice's food scene since 2008. This Abbot Kinney institution draws celebrities for:
- Wood-Fired Pizzas - Crispy, creative toppings, celebrity favorite
- Seasonal Vegetables - Farm-to-table California produce
- Late Night Scene - Open until midnight, post-beach crowd
- Gjusta Spinoff - Same team's bakery/deli for breakfast
- No Reservations Policy - Everyone waits, even celebrities
Regular celebrity visitors include Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Alba, Chris Hemsworth, and the entire Silicon Beach tech crowd.
Venice Celebrity Residents
Julia Roberts
Long-time Venice resident, spotted at local cafes.
Chris Hemsworth
Former Venice resident, still visits when in LA.
Jessica Alba
Honest Company HQ nearby, regular at Gjelina.
Snap Inc. HQ
Tech billionaires in the neighborhood daily.
Venice Beach FAQs
Top celebrity restaurants include Gjelina, Felix, The Rose Venice, Gjusta, Scopa Italian Roots, and Rose Cafe. Gjelina on Abbot Kinney is the most famous celebrity hotspot.
Gjelina on Abbot Kinney Boulevard is the most famous celebrity restaurant, loved by Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Alba, and the Hemsworth brothers since 2008.
Abbot Kinney Boulevard is Venice's trendy main street, named "coolest block in America" by GQ. It's home to Gjelina, Felix, boutique shops, and the creative community that defines Venice's celebrity-friendly bohemian vibe.