Skip to main content
    Food & Wine Classic in CharlestonNovember 13–15, 2026Pearl members: $500 off passes
    Pearl app wordmark
    Jemma Hollywood, Restaurant in Los Angeles
    Restaurant

    Jemma Hollywood

    Hollywood, Los Angeles

    Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Jemma Hollywood is a good pick for polished Italian-American comfort near Hollywood and Vine, especially before a show, for a date, or for a casual celebration. Expect a lively room, house-made pastas, East Coast-style pizzas, and a chef-driven red-sauce format that feels more considered than a basic neighborhood Italian stop.

    About Jemma Hollywood

    Jemma Hollywood in Los Angeles is a casual modern Italian-American red-sauce restaurant and pizzeria from chef-owner Jackson Kalb, a Top Chef Season 19 alumnus. The appeal is direct: familiar Italian-American food at about $40 per person, with signature dishes that include spicy rigatoni, spaghetti and meatballs, East Coast-style pizzas, heroes, and cannolis.

    Use it when the group wants Italian-American comfort without a formal dress code. The confirmed dress code is casual, and the restaurant’s identity is built around red-sauce classics, pizza, heroes, and cannolis.

    Sunday hours make it useful for a casual meal

    Jemma Hollywood’s listed Sunday hours are 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

    The clearest reason to choose Jemma Hollywood is the combination of Jackson Kalb’s chef profile and a menu centered on recognizable Italian-American dishes. Order around the confirmed signatures: spicy rigatoni, spaghetti and meatballs, East Coast-style pizzas, heroes, and cannolis.

    The price point is about $40 per person, which positions it as an approachable Los Angeles option for guests who want red-sauce comfort and pizza without turning the meal into a formal occasion.

    Where it fits into a Los Angeles night

    Jemma Hollywood fits best when the plan calls for casual modern Italian-American food in Los Angeles: pasta, pizza, heroes, and cannolis.

    Bottom line: choose Jemma Hollywood for casual red-sauce Italian-American cooking in Los Angeles, especially if spicy rigatoni, spaghetti and meatballs, East Coast-style pizza, heroes, or cannolis are what the table wants.

    Venue detailsLocal Sourcing
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Explore Los AngelesNearby
    Around this placeMore Pearl picks

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11:30 AM–9 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
    Location
    1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
    Reservations
    Book on the venue's website
    Website
    jemmarestaurants.com/hollywood
    Phone
    (323) 645-7201

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Lively, modern spin on an old-school Italian-American red-sauce joint, with a casual neighborhood feel suited to both pre-show dinners and relaxed meals, featuring a buzzing Hollywood-and-Vine crowd.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyTrendyCozy

    Best For

    Group DiningCasual HangoutAfter Work

    Experience

    Private DiningHotel Restaurant

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    View

    Street Scene

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Comfort cooking
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Family style, Prix fixe
    Drinks Focus
    Cocktails, Wine, Beer
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly
    Private Dining
    Available
    Opened
    2023

    Signature Dishes

    • spicy rigatoni
    • spaghetti & meatballs
    • east-coast style pizzas
    • heroes
    • cannolis
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11:30 AM–9 PM
    Tuesday
    11:30 AM–9 PM
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM–9 PM
    Thursday
    11:30 AM–9 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM–10 PM
    Saturday
    11:30 AM–10 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM–9 PM

    Location

    Explore Los Angeles

    Around this place
    Read more on Pearl

    Discover more on Pearl

    Unlock the full Jemma Hollywood guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Jemma Hollywood?

    Expect modern Italian-American red-sauce food and plan around a $40 per-person spend. It is led by Jackson Kalb, a Top Chef Season 19 alumnus, with confirmed signature dishes including spicy rigatoni, spaghetti and meatballs, East Coast-style pizzas, heroes, and cannolis.