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    Barbarella Restaurant & Bar

    2171 Avenida de la Playa

    La Jolla, CA 92037


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    Featured Items

    • Pizza Margherita

      san marzano tomato sauce, garden basil, mozzarella cheese (add options for additional)
      $20.00
    • Pepperoni Pizza

      $23.00
    • New York Steak

      8 oz hanger steak, roasted fingerling potatoes, broccolini, garlic herb butter
      $49.00

    Drinks

    Craft Cocktails

    • Barbarita

      casamigos blanco, lime, agave, splash of soda ...make it spicy with ghost tequila!
      $15.00
    • Negroni Noir

      $17.00
    • Hammer Mule

      proceed with caution: loaded moscow mule
      $23.00
    • Garden Party

      $16.00
    • Jane Fonda

      Empress gin, elderflower, lemon, grapefruit
      $20.00
    • XXXPresso Martini

      $17.00
    • Floradora

      gin, raspberry, ginger, lime
      $19.00
    • Tuscan Vacation

      $15.00
    • Bella Fresca Mojito

      $14.00
    • Soprano Sunset

      $16.00
    • Bada-Bing Colada

      $15.00
    • La Dolce Agave

      $27.00
    • Elderflower Spritz

      $16.00
    • Campari Spritz

      $16.00
    • Limoncello Spritz

      $16.00
    • Aperol Spritz

      $16.00
    • Limoncello Shot

      $10.00

    Spirit Free

    • The Velvet Tide MOCK

      Lavender, Lemon, Coconut Milk
      $8.00
    • Mint To Be MOCK

      raspberry, mint, lime, soda water
      $8.00
    • Blue Sunset MOCK

      blueberry thyme syrup, orange, lime
      $8.00
    • Ring My Bell MOCK

      bell pepper syrup, basil, lemon, ginger ale
      $8.00

    Beer - Draft

    • Japanese Lager Ketch

      4.5% ABV Extra crispy, light, and brewed with toasted rice
      $10.00
    • Juice Press hazy IPA

      6.8% ABV Tropical fruit salad, citrus juice, and subtle melon
      $10.00
    • Pacifico

      4.4% ABV Crisp, light-bodied, and refreshing with a mild bitterness and faint citrus notes
      $8.00
    • Pilsner When In Rom

      4.7% ABV ruby red grapefruit, aged cedar, and floral-citrus balance with a crisp, clean finish.
      $10.00
    • Treevana IPA

      7.2% ABV Bright citrus, tangerine, grapefruit, and ripe tropical fruits with a clean pine finish
      $10.00
    • Rewild Pale Ale Pure Project

      5% ABV Ruby red grapefruit, lemon peel, pine, and a dry, crisp, bitter finish
      $10.00

    Beer - Bottles/Cans

    • Corona

      4.6% ABV Clean and neutral with mild grain sweetness, faint corn adjunct notes, and minimal bitterness on the finish
      $6.00
    • Heiniken 0.0

      $6.00
    • Peroni Pale Lager

      5.0% ABV Light biscuit malt sweetness up front, complemented by gentle spice, subtle grain, and faint lemon or grassy notes
      $8.00
    • IPA 0.0 Pure Project Grounded

      0.0% ABV Juicy navel orange and lemon peel layered over soft whole wheat bread notes
      $8.00

    N/A Beverages

    • Americano

      $5.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $6.00
    • Cappuccino

      $6.00
    • Chocolate Milk

      $6.00
    • Coffee

      $5.00
    • Coke

      $4.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $5.00
    • Diet Coke

      $4.00
    • Double Cappuccino

      $11.00
    • Double Espresso

      $10.00
    • Espresso

      $5.00
    • Ginger Beer

      $6.00
    • Gingerale

      $4.00
    • Grapefruit Juice

      $5.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $6.00
    • Hot Tea

      $5.00
    • Iced Tea

      $5.00
    • Large Sparkling

      $9.00
    • Large Still

      $9.00
    • Latte

      $6.00
    • Lemonade

      $6.00
    • Macchiato

      $6.00
    • Milk

      $6.00
    • Mocha

      $6.00
    • Orange Juice

      $5.00
    • Pineapple Juice

      $6.00
    • Roy Rogers

      $6.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $6.00
    • Small Sparkling

      $7.00
    • Small Still

      $6.00
    • Soda Water

      $4.00
    • Sprite

      $4.00
    • Strawberry Lemonade

      $6.00
    • Tonic

      $4.00

    Glass Wine

    • HOUSE RED Glass

      $12.00
    • Bjornson PN Glass

      Pairing: salmon, duck, chicken, mushrooms, pork, tuna, roasted veggies, and earthy dishes Body: light to medium Acid: medium-plus to high Tannin: low to moderate Fruit: cherry, cranberry, raspberry Non-fruit: rose, tea, earth, mushroom, baking spice Finish: fresh, lifted, red fruited
      $17.00
    • Walter Hansel PN Glass

      Pairing: fish, pork, poultry, and mushrooms Body: medium to medium plus Acid: medium-plus Tannin: low to moderate, silky Fruit: ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, wild strawberry Non-fruit: baking spice, mint, tea, earth, floral lift Finish: smooth, fruit driven, and polished
      $21.00
    • Chateau La Rame MERLOT Glass

      Pairing: charcuterie, roasted chicken, lamb, mushroom, soft cheeses, and bistro fare. Body: medium Acid: Tannin: soft and rounded Fruit: red cherry, plum, blackcurrant Non-fruit: herbal edge, minimal oak, light earth or graphite Finish: clean, fresh, and approachable
      $13.00
    • Teeter Totter CAB Glass

      Pairing: burger, steak frites, grilled meats, meatballs, short rib, lamb, anything with char or fat Body: full Acid: medium to medium plus Tannin: medium plus but polished Fruit: blackberry, cassis, plum, blueberry Non-fruit: chocolate, spice, vanilla, cedar depending on vintage Finish: smooth, ripe, generous
      $15.00
    • Spring Mountain CAB Glass

      Pairing: steak, ribeye, short rib, lamb, anything with char or fat Body: full Acid: medium plus Tannin: firm but age-softened Fruit: blackcurrant, black cherry, plum Non-fruit: cedar, tobacco, bay leaf, olive, allspice, graphite Finish: long, structured, savory, age-worthy
      $25.00
    • Cain Cuvee BORDEAUX Glass

      Pairing: steak, lamb, mushrooms, braised meats, herb-roasted chicken, and savory dishes Body: medium to medium plus Acid: medium plus Tannin: moderate, more structural than plush Fruit: red currant, plum, black cherry, cassis Non-fruit: dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, graphite, forest floor Finish: savory, balanced
      $19.00
    • Piemaggio CHIANTI Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $19.00
    • Pecina Rioja TEMP Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $15.00
    • Domain Burlre GRANACHE Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $17.00
    • Becheras SYRAH Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $18.00
    • WINE TASTE

    • Brouilly Vieilles GAMAY GLASS

      Pairing: Roasted Vegetables, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Pasta Primavera Body: Medium Acid: Mild Tannin: Mild Fruit: raspberry, blackberry, cherry Non-fruit: subtle earthy undertones and a hint of floral notes Finish:
      $17.00
    • De Forville NEB Glas

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $15.00
    • HOUSE WHITE Glass - Deloach CHAR

      $12.00
    • Chateau D'Estoublon ROSE Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $13.00
    • Olivares ROSADO Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $13.00
    • Domaine Gavoty ROSE Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $15.00
    • Terre Porziane WHITE BLEND Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $13.00
    • Hunter's SAUV BL Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $13.00
    • Hill Family SAUV BL Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $14.00
    • Bruno Verdi PINOT GRIGIO Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $16.00
    • Thevenet CHAR Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $14.00
    • Handley CHAR Glass

      $14.00
    • Oberon CHAR Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $15.00
    • Rivers-Marie CHAR Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $19.00
    • Skouras MOSCOF Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $15.00
    • WINE TASTE

    • Thevenet Blanc de Blancs BRUT Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $16.00
    • Allimant CLEMANT Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $15.00
    • Michel Dervin CHAMP Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $18.00
    • Les Foux ROSE Glass

      Pairing: Body: Acid: Tannin: Fruit: Non-fruit: Finish:
      $15.00
    • Graham's Six Grapes Port

      19.5% ABV Dark red/garnet hue, fragrant blackberry and cassis aromas, with a lingering finish
      $14.00
    • Graham's 20 Year Tawny Port

      20% ABV Rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced, featuring a hallmark bouquet of toasted almonds, baked fruit, and rich toffee
      $26.00
    • Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny Port

      20% ABV Smooth and silky with rich, jammy flavors of ripe fig, cherry, and subtle butterscotch
      $16.00
    • Madeira NY Malmsey Special Reserve

      19.5% ABV Flavors of caramel, dark honey, toasted nuts, baked apricot, and orange peel, balanced by a signature vibrant acidity that prevents it from feeling cloying **Special Reserve indicates an average age of more than 10 years in cask.
      $18.00
    • Valdespino Manzanilla Sherry

      15% ABV Fresh green apple, chamomile, dried herbs, almonds, and warm sea salt/mineral notes **Aged 5-6 years
      $11.00

    Bottle Wine

    • Corkage Fee

      $40.00
    • HOUSE RED Bottle

      $42.00
    • Taken RED Bottle

      $80.00
    • Bjornson PN Bottle

      $57.00
    • Walter Hansel PN Bottle

      $70.00
    • Chateau La Rame MERLOT Bottle

      $43.00
    • Teeter Totter CAB Bottle

      $50.00
    • Spring Mountain CAB Bottle

      $83.00
    • Cain Cuvee BORDEAUX

      $63.00
    • Piemaggio CHIANTI Bottle

      $63.00
    • Pecina Rioja TEMP Bottle

      $50.00
    • Domaine Burle GRENACHE

      $57.00
    • Becheras SYRAH Bottle

      $60.00
    • Famille Mase PN Bottle

      $62.00
    • De Forville NEB Bottle

      $50.00
    • HOUSE WHITE Bottle - Deloach CHAR

      $42.00
    • Olivares ROSADO Bottle

      $43.00
    • Domaine Gavoty ROSE Bottle

      $50.00
    • Terre Porziane WHITE BLEND Bottle

      $43.00
    • Hunter's SAUV BL Bottle

      $43.00
    • Hill Family SAUV BL Bottle

      $47.00
    • Handley CHAR Bottle

      $47.00
    • Thevenet CHAR Bottle

      $47.00
    • Rivers-Marie CHAR Bottle

      $63.00
    • Skouras MOSCOF Bottle

      $50.00
    • Bruno Verdi PINOT GRIGIO Bottle

      $53.00
    • Blanc De Blancs Bottle

      $53.00
    • Allimant CLEMANT Bottle

      $50.00
    • Veuve Clicqout CHAMP Bottle

      $115.00
    • Rose Drappier CHAMP Bottle

      $115.00
    • Telmont Reserve Bottle

      $118.00
    • Michel Dervin CHAMP Bottle

      $63.00
    • Les Foux ROSE Bottle

      $50.00
    • Benovia Martaella CHAR Bottle

      $110.00
    • Far Niente CHAR Bottle

      $130.00
    • Sea Smoke CHAR Bottle

      $155.00
    • Chateau la Nerthe BLEND Bottle

      $135.00
    • Bella Union by Far Niente CAB Bottle

      $120.00
    • Nickel & Nickel CAB Bottle

      $160.00

    Dinner

    Starters

    • Fritto Misto

      calamari, shrimp, pickled peppers, served with house tartar sauce & pineapple chili sauce
      $20.00
    • Burrata & Beets

      roasted beets, pesto, arugula, pine nuts, sourdough points
      $21.00
    • Woodfire Roasted Carrots

      mediterranean style baby carrots, crema al centriole, roasted sumac pistachios, citrus oil
      $13.00
    • Smoked Trout Dip

      savory whipped smoked trout, fresh herbs, crispy capers, bright trout roe, cracked pepper taro chips
      $17.00
    • Baked Half Shell Trio

      3 crab cakes rockefeller & 3 coastal baked clams served with grilled lemon
      $28.00
    • Spanish Octopus

      charred marinated octopus, parsnip sauce, spicy chorizo jam, calabrian aioli, micro radish
      $18.00
    • Grilled Lamb Lollipop

      barbarella dry-rub lamb lollipop, served mint chimichurri
    • Tomato Bisque

      $15.00

    Pizza

    • Pizza Margherita

      san marzano tomato sauce, garden basil, mozzarella cheese (add options for additional)
      $20.00
    • Prosciutto & Burrata Pizza

      $26.00
    • Pepperoni Pizza

      $23.00
    • Plain Cheese Pizza

      $20.00
    • Meat Lover Pizza

      $25.00
    • Pizza Max

      smoked salmon, creme fraiche, chives, fried capers
      $26.00

    Salads

    • Caesar Salad

      whole leaf hearts of romaine, parmesan crisps, classic caesar dressing
      $15.00
    • Rella Wedge Salad

      Iceberg Lettuce, Caramelized Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Blue Cheese Dressing
      $19.00

    Entrees

    • Lump Crab Arrabbiata Gnocchi

      jumbo lump crab, potato gnocchi, spicy arrabbiata sauce, whipped ricotta, fresh basil, lemon zest
      $27.00
    • Linguine Vongole

      $25.00
    • Braised Beef Bolognese

      slow-braised beef simmered with san marzano tomatoes, english peas, fusilli and finished with aged parmigiano-reggiano and basil
      $30.00
    • Local Catch

      fresh local CATCH (ask the server), sweet summer corn chowder, roasted ancho chilies, corn kernels, white truffle oil
      $29.00
    • Woodfire Salmon

      roasted salmon, shrimp risotto, saffron, arugula, citrus oil
      $39.00
    • Half Roasted Bird

      roasted half chicken, broccolini, sea salt potatoes, herb pan jus
      $36.00
    • Barbarella Burger

      $22.00
    • New York Steak

      8 oz hanger steak, roasted fingerling potatoes, broccolini, garlic herb butter
      $49.00

    Sides

    • Salad

      $5.00
    • Garlic Mash

      $6.00
    • Broccolini

      Sweet Chili Sauce and Fried Garlic
      $9.00
    • French Fries

      $8.00
    • Chicken Breast

      $12.00
    • Shrimp

      $12.00
    • Side Steak

      $17.00
    • Sourdough Side

      $3.00
    • Side Salmon

      $14.00
    • Sea Salt Potatoes

      $8.00
    • Shrimp Risotto Side

      $12.00

    Specials

    • 6 Oysters

      $12.00
    • 12 Oysters

      $24.00

    Kids

    Kids Menu

    • Butter and Cheese Pasta

      $12.00
    • Cheese Pizza

      $15.00
    • Kids Pepperoni Pizza

      $17.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      $13.00
    • Kid’s Fruit Plate

      $10.00

    Dessert

    • Gelato or Homemade Sorbet

      vanilla, chocolate, banana, espresso, or seasonal fruit sorbet
      $11.00
    • Seasonal Sorbet - Mixed Berries

      $11.00
    • Tiramisu

      $14.00
    • Banana Pudding Creme Brulee

      $9.00
    • Strawberry Sponge Cake

      $12.00

    Dog

    Dog Menu

    • Rover Easy

      two organic eggs, scrambled
      $5.00
    • Puppy Delight

      juicy beef, plain and simple
      $6.00
    • Healthy Hound

      boneless grilled chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
      $6.00
    • Barbarella Bits

      chopped bacon
      $4.00
    • Cold Nose Treat

      a single scoop of vanilla ice cream
      $6.00

    ID REQUIRED

    Graham's Six Grapes Port

    $14.00

    19.5% ABV Dark red/garnet hue, fragrant blackberry and cassis aromas, with a lingering finish

    Request advisory
    No substitutes. Additions may be charged extra.
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    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    2171 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037

    Directions


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