What to Order at
Gjelina

Seasonal asparagus with burrata, hazelnuts, and lemon; the vegetable dish that defines Gjelina's philosophy

"Gjelina's grilled asparagus is the vegetable dish that defined Venice as a dining destination. Seasonal asparagus charred over a wood fire, with burrata, hazelnuts, and lemon. The burrata adds richnes…"

Spiced lamb meatballs with harissa, yogurt, and pomegranate; a Mediterranean crowd-pleaser executed with precision

"The lamb meatballs at Gjelina are a Mediterranean crowd-pleaser executed with the precision that has kept this restaurant relevant for over a decade. Spiced lamb with harissa, yogurt, and pomegranate.…"

Wood-fired pizza with roasted brassicas, pine nuts, currants, and fontina; vegetables given their due

"Gjelina's roasted brassicas pizza is the rare wood-fired pie that makes vegetables the star without apologizing for the absence of meat — the pine nuts provide fat, the currants provide acid, and the …"