Vegan
American
Pizza
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Los Angeles outpost of this San Diego based plant-based restaurant. Serves food with a Mid-West-meets-California flair. House specialties include Nashville hot shrooms, cast iron mac and cheese, cashew mozzarella, and a variety of pizzas. Also has a separate brunch menu with dishes like French toast, frittata, and chocolate tart. Reported closed December 2025.
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4720 Woodman Ave, Sherman Oaks, California, USA
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Last update on 28 Jan 2026 by devonwithano
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Added by eric on 11 Oct 2022
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59 Reviews
First Review by JulienneSlice
Anngee
Points +402
Try before the Goodbye - Edit
This place has been on my try-list for a couple of months now. I saw a post that they were closing at the end of the month, so I rushed to make a reservation. My friend and I enjoyed everything we ordered. I'm sad they Sherman Oaks location is closing.
Read morePros: Ambiance, Friendly staff, Clean
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puddlesforever
Points +335
Dessert Shined the Most - Edit
The restaurant was booked for our first try, so made reservations. Great service and good pizza but wasn’t anything super special. The cast iron cookie was a highlight for dessert though!
Read morePros: Awesome service
Cons: Hard to get in , Over priced
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Imcg
Points +129
Excellent food and chill vibes - Edit
A lovely ambiance and delicious food - we loved it and will be back!!
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KatrinaJi
Points +326
Best lasagne I ever had in my life! - Edit
The lasagne was as satisfying as an o….
Read morePros: Satisfying , Tasty , Filling
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VeganWineLush
Points +2040
Donna Jean is the Dream - Edit
A decadent warm inviting den of delights. D.J. does everything beyond right from their caring attentive service to their top notch quality plant-based Italian style cuisine.
Read moreThe pizza, the pasta, the dessert, the wine, the craft brew, the brunch... All of it os for you! My boyfriend and I go wild for the Breakfast in Bread calzone, Chicken Fried Shrooms, Fungazi Pizza, The Badmotorfinger and so many things on their menu.
Great place for a solo meal, date night or fun with a group.
Pros: Chicken Fried Shrooms, Breakfast in Bread, Mac & Cheese
Cons: Limited street parking and/or valet, Sometimes reservations are needed at night, You can only enter from the north bound side
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TravisWhite
Points +1540
Been rocking with them since they touched down in LA - Edit
Donna Jean Sherman Oaks was their second location after San Diego—and I’ve been rooting for them since day one. This spot knows comfort. The salt-crusted potatoes? Life-changing. The Four Horsemen pizza? Creamy, herby, and unforgettable. Every time I go, I leave full and a little emotional 😂
Read moreIt’s the kind of place that understands flavor, energy, and what it means to feed people with love. If you’re in LA and still haven’t pulled up… I don’t know what to tell you.
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phytophile
Points +1422
Extraordinary! - Edit
The pizza was divine and the desserts were delicious
Read morePros: Pizza that is real pizza , All vegan , Nice place
Cons: Nothing bad to say
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ArtMarkman
Points +52
Disappointing sister to SD gem - Edit
We have been to the Donna Jean location in San Diego and love it. So, we were visiting LA and tried the location in Sherman Oaks. It was a disappointment all around. The service was lackluster. The kitchen was slow. The food was fair. Not as tasty or well prepared as the food at the San Diego location. There are better vegan Italian restaurants in LA.
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CaleyBear
Points +132
Excellent - Edit
Friendly staff, nice venue, delicious food, comedy and movie nights. Must try for Italian craving
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HeathNVegan
Points +64
Great Italian - Edit
Loved the Lasagna and Pizza
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mrsmasters
Points +20
Inconsistent/disappointed - Edit
When it’s good it’s good. It’s just too inconsistent. Service can be excruciatingly slow. I just picked up a pizza to eat at home and it barely had any cheese at all! Like they forgot to finish it. Salads have been hit and miss lately-too salty sometimes, too much dressy. We were coming here frequently, but not anymore. Disappointed too many times
Read moreCons: Slow service , Inconsistent
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RexBressler
Points +34
Cute, cozy, delicious - Edit
I came here with my girlfriend and we shared the Badmotorfinger pizza, the baked mushroom Alfredo pasta, and the really good salad.
Read moreAnd oooooooooooooooooooh boy was it good. Not to name names, but I've been to other vegan Italian restaurants in Los Angeles, and none of em hold a candle to Donna Jean's roaring hearth.
I highly recommend the baked mushroom alfredo, and I'm def coming back.
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kenvegan
Points +13513
Delicious Food + Great Service - Edit
I went to Aubrey and Nathan's party tonight at this excellent vegan Italian restaurant.
Read moreThe food server was really helpful and honest with suggestion. Considering our 15 person group, the food came out quickly. And Bot of my dishes were excellent. I started with the artichoke dip. Creamy and irresistible. The lasagna was delicious, but I shoul have ordered two portions because I had not eaten all day. Zesty sauce and made just the way a lasagna should be made. Thank you Aubrey and Nathan for asking me to attend your amazing party!
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-13
Pros: Food, Service, Company
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EthanTurer
Points +128
A Must Try - Edit
Went with some friends for their Wednesday special: $30 for 2 courses and a drink. I got the Ceasar Salad and Badmotorfinger Pizza (a bit hot but tasty).
Read morePros: Great deal, Tasty food
Cons: None!
Notstevie
I’ll go next time! Donna Jean is always so good 😋
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AubreyGolding
Points +260
Great Date Spot! - Edit
I looooove this place’s pizza! Their mushroom dishes! So good!!!! Nice ambience and food - recommend as a date spot. Also take my whole family here
Read moreNotstevie
Wish I could’ve made it! Looks so good 😋
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Breah
Points +752
Great pizza, casual atmosphere - Edit
I’ve been wanting to try Donna Jean’s for a long time having seen it frequently on the vegan food circuit. The pizza definitely lives up to the hype! We tried the black widow, and let me tell you the fig jam with the homemade cashew ricotta was insanely good. The crust was chewy but didn’t collapse in the middle. 10/10 would definitely try more of their ‘za.
Read moreThings we didn’t like as much were the squash rigatoni carbonara (apparently a new menu item) and the fried mushrooms. The pasta sauce was too thin and lacked seasoning (salt, red pepper flakes) and texture (the dish was only pasta and mushrooms). The oyster mushrooms were alright but super oily and just tasted like fried coating. The hot sauce was drizzled on top instead of served as a dipping sauce. The menu also seemed limited.
We came here for our anniversary thinking it was an upscale resto (based on high prices!), but the ambiance is very casual. Servers were nice, but it seems understaffed as the hostess was also our server and took awhile to attend to us.
I would choose Pura Vita over DJ for a special occasion, but I’d come back for the pizza alone.
Pros: Pizza!
Cons: Bland pasta, Oily mushrooms, Too casual for prices
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SimoneRendell-Shelby
Points +219
Surprisingly lovely - Edit
Atmosphere, very helpful server who was very knowledgeable. Loads of yummy choices. Pizza yummy! Sorry but I can't remember what I had but it was suggested, you won't be disappointed!
Read morePros: Restaurant space, Staff
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marymack
Points +275
Exquisite Food 😋 - Edit
As soon as you step into the restaurant you feel the relaxing cool ambiance! The server was kind and engaging. The food was off the charts good. I had the Motherload tofu scramble & my friend had the Certain Shade of Green pizza. The flavors make this dinning experience special. We will be back!
Read morePros: Delicious cuisine , Cool ambiance , Healthy plant-based options
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toastandjammies
Points +1413
Wow - Edit
The Widow is the most interesting pizza I’ve ever eaten. Such a delightful surprise. The Really Good Salad is appropriately named and was a great complement to the pizza. Highly recommend for a nice night out.
Read moremarymack
I’ll have to try The Widow next time. Love it there!
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soycatty
Points +79
Seriously Good - Edit
Each time I eat at Donna Jean I am reminded just how terrific the food is. Also staff is happy and helpful. Always a great experience.
Read moreI love the garlic date paste on pizza, however it is served and all salads are stellar.
Pros: Quality of food, Generous portions, Terrific staff
Cons: Wish they had a patio
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J.P.
Points +620
Oh Yeah! - Edit
Happy Staff in a cool location! The #1 Crush Grandma Style was so good! Mac n Shells GF with a side of all the great dipping sauces, rockin. Then to top it all off...
Read moreBerry Cheezecake with coconut whipped topping.
Thank You Donna Jean's
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mattiasbecker
Points +64
Utter Deliciousness 😎😎 - Edit
Beautiful atmosphere, super friendly staff and FANTABULOUS Food. We had the Really Good Salad & BadMotorFinger Pizza. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ hands down. If you’re up for Pizza then this is a must! The entire menu looks amazing.
Read morePros: Taste , Presentation , Friendliness
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PatrickF
Points +28
Lovely atmosphere and amazing food - Edit
We went here for brunch and had the lasagna and chicken fried shrooms which comes with country gravy and a biscuit. Both were really delicious! They also have very good bread and coffee.
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silas1912
Points +1686
BREAKFAST IN BREAD a.k.a. brunch! - Edit
 It makes me extremely happy to find another place in the valley to not only have brunch, but get a slice! And get a little Ambience if you will😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-27
Pros: Food, Service, Awesome service
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Points +28381
Donna Jean - Edit
I thought the food was OK. I got the mac and cheese with truffle added to it and actually thought it could use more flavor. The pizza was also OK.
Read moreI also wasn’t excited this was a full blown carb/fat load with little protein options.
Nice staff.
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veganmamabear
Points +388
Wonderful Pizza - Edit
We are a long-time pizza obsessed family, even as decade-plus vegans, and Donna Jean is the best we’ve had.
Read moreSuch creative and delicious topping combinations. Staff is kind and friendly.
Can’t wait to return to try their other pizzas and pasta. #Veganuary
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-13
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VRunner
Points +377
Great Vegan Pizza - Edit
Went here for lunch on a weekday. There were many things that looked amazing but tried the thunderkiss 65 pizza. It was delicious. Their homemade vegan cheese is to die for. Parking is a little tricky, but we parked across the street and had a really short walk at the light so don’t let that deter you . Wish I had room to try more food, as the pizza was perfect.
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