Jon & Vinny’s

The story

Jon & Vinny’s Los Angeles – Italian-American Bib Gourmand on Fairfax

The Story

Jon & Vinny’s is a California Italian restaurant from chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, in partnership with sommelier Helen Johannesen. The team behind the Fairfax Avenue spot describes it as “a celebration of food, wine and hospitality – rooted in quality ingredients, thoughtful intention and genuine care.” The menu runs from morning pastries and wood-grilled sausages to hand-stretched pizzas and house-made pasta, all served seven days a week. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available, with takeout and delivery always an option.

Recognition

The restaurant earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026, a nod to its good quality, good value cooking. The award fits naturally with the kitchen’s approach: straightforward Italian-American dishes that rely on careful sourcing and preparation rather than fuss. The same ethos carries through the adjacent Helen’s Wines, a wine shop that complements the food program.

What to Expect

The menu changes with the seasons, but signatures include pizzas like the LA Woman with local burrata, and pastas such as spicy fusilli vodka or cavatelli with fennel sausage. Breakfast brings seeded almond granola, buttermilk pancakes, and the Ricotta Bruschetta with orange blossom honey. The space is wheelchair accessible, air-conditioned, and welcoming for dine-in, takeaway, or delivery.