Jon & Vinny's Slauson
Italian restaurant · Hyde Park ·
Italian-American eatery: pizza, pasta, salads, and more
Italian-American eatery: pizza, pasta, salads, and more
"Sometimes you want to be left alone, but also want to be surrounded by other people having a good time. That’s when Jon & Vinny’s Slauson fits the bill. Seated at the long wooden bar near the entrance, you’ll be surrounded by couples sporting matching tracksuits, fitness influencers huddled around their cheat day salads, and the friendly staff serving them. The space is small and borderline chaotic on weekends, but still reliable for a plate of vodka pasta and some orange wine. We usually stick to Jon & Vinny’s greatest hits, which means a plate of spicy fusilli with a side of meatballs and garlic bread." - jess basser sanders, sylvio martins
"With all due respect, the newest Jon & Vinny’s location in View Park near Inglewood is just like the other Jon & Vinny’s locations. It’s got the same Swedish sauna-inspired interior, a similarly annoying parking situation, and the rowdy dinner crowd to match. If you’re looking for a South LA spot to eat with someone who collects Jordan 1s or obsesses over Joe Rogan, this is it. Drake and Future dominate the restaurant’s aggressively loud playlist, so you’ll probably have to yell your order at the server. But when dishes like their spicy fusilli and crunchy little gem salad hit your table, it’ll all feel worth it." - Nikko Duren
"A more recent opening on the Slauson stretch in View Park that extends the group’s reach, bringing its familiar all-day menu and casual neighborhood dining vibe to a new part of the city." - Farley Elliott
"Opening on Monday, November 15 at 4400 W. Slauson Avenue, the new restaurant is presented as an ode to the Italian‑American experience from two Florida-born partners who also help run concessions at SoFi Stadium. It occupies a prominent, busy stretch on the Hyde Park/View Park border and was converted from a previously shuttered, long‑standing property after community input persuaded the owners to build a consumer-facing restaurant rather than use the space solely for catering logistics. The team says most staff and management live within a five-mile radius, and they’ve prioritized creating a welcoming, planted exterior, preserving an unusually ample parking lot, and keeping the neighborhood engaged through regular council and community meetings. The spot will keep daily hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and reservations are available via Resy." - Mona Holmes
"Jon & Vinny will be opening a location in the View Park/Windsor Hills area later this year, joining the broader South LA region's dining options." - Farley Elliott