Barbarella

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   Andrea

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The bread and butter starter was chefs kiss! Our food was worth the cost. The family & I went to celebrate my husbands birthday & I asked one of the waitresses to relay this to my server but I understand they were busy on Saturday night because our server took a good minute to come back and take our order, or to check on our waters to see if we needed refills. Next thing you know, we got the check & the birthday message got lost in translation. My husband wanted a Christmas feel restaurant for his birthday & was happy with there restaurant decor. It would be nice if they could consider playing Christmas/holiday music to match the mood and ambiance. Overall, the family & I had a nice outing celebrating my husband at this restaurant.
   

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   Mary

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great family restaurant. Great decorations during Holidays 🎄
   

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   Karen

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great experience and the ambience was beautiful. We loved the Christmas decor inside and out. 10/10 recommend. I went on a date last night and she loved it . During the holiday season is the best time to go !
   

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   Lisa

   New York City

   3 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The table next to us was so loud we asked to move. The hostess was kind enough to reseat us in red back room and then the server forgot us. We had to ask another server for our food (after about a hell hour). Good was cold. The server said he would comp us dessert. Forgot. It was my niece’s 21 birthday. What a huge disappointment
   

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   DONNA

   San Diego

   11 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Overpriced for what you get !! $17 for a tiny, thin & tough piece of prime meat!!! Mashed potatoes were out of the box and had no taste!! Go for a drink and the decorations, eat a nice meal before you go !!
   

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   Steve

   San Diego

   33 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was good, so were the drinks. Although our bartender lacked personality. He didn’t say much and wouldn’t look at you or make eye contact when you spoke to him. Maybe he was having a bad day? I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. Still overall it was a good experience. The atmosphere was great and festive with all the Christmas decorations.
   

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   Luke

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We didn’t get silverware and napkins until we finally asked multiple people. Server never stopped by to make sure we had all that we needed. Charcuterie board was very small and not on a board, not impressive at all. The holiday decor is really nice and extravagant. Food was good. Enjoyed the pasta and baked bread. The Old Fasion was not good.
   

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   Steve

   Orange County

   60 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   60 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We have been to Barbarella many times. We both really like the Pasta Al Forno. However, this time we were a little disappointed as it was overcooked which caused the sauce to actually break down. Our server was very friendly and attentive.
   

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   Crystal

   San Diego

   5 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Only reason this doesn’t get a 5 star is because I felt like we were packed in like sardines. I think if place removed a couple tables … it would be much more enjoyable.
   

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    Hope

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    Despite having reservations, we were seated in the back room, even though there were plenty of open tables in the main area. The back room lacked atmosphere—no music playing—making it so quiet that we felt like we had to whisper to avoid being overheard. We ordered the martini served in an ornament, but it came in a whiskey glass and was only half-filled. For $18, it felt overpriced and disappointing. The bolognese we tried was good but wasn’t served very hot. Like the martini, it also seemed overpriced for what it was. Overall, it wasn’t a great experience, and I wouldn’t rush to go back.
    

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