Donna Jean has another location! If you're bummed about this restaurant closing like I am, their original location is in San Diego in the North Park neighborhood, I definitely recommend stopping by if you're down in SD. I was very fortunate to be there on the last night of service and although I was bummed that they had run out of lasagna and one of the pizzas we really wanted to have, all the food was pretty great. Even with reservations, there was a little bit of a wait because many of the tables were lingering, but they still did a great job with the service for how busy they were and the ambiance was cozy and inviting. Here's a breakdown of everything I tried: 5/5 - Hot Shrooms: really delicious battered mushrooms that are lightly fried and served with a delicious buffalo sauce. Definitely my favorite appetizer. 4.5/5 - Fancy Garlic Fries: very tasty but also very light, very thin strips and they go quick, haha. 5/5 - Four Horseman Pizza (Sicilian style): OMG this pizza crust was like pull apart bread, I can't believe so many people don't know the pan here is their best crust! Also, the pizza itself is so delicious, the blend of flavors from the red and pesto sauces is amazing! 5/5 - Vulgar Display of Pineapple: a Sicilian style pan pizza with crushed tomato, mozzarella, fresh pineapple, sausage crumble, smoked maitake, zhoug, and green onions. One of the most flavor packed pizzas on the menu, definitely a close runner-up for my favorite after the four horsemen. 3.5/5 - Fungazi: with ricotta, mixed mushrooms, red onion, spinach, and a truffle cream base. This was definitely on the milder side to flavor wise, I think it appeals to people that like white sauce bases and a creamier texture. Personally we wouldn't get this one again, but it does seem like many people enjoy it. 5/5 - Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Cookie: I mean it's a fresh made chocolate chip cookie and a cast iron dish, you really can't go wrong with this. It's sweet and delicious, a classic cookie and ice cream combination. 4.5/5 - Blackberry Cobbler: definitely for those that prefer more of a tarty and a little tangy flavored dessert, or a somewhat healthier dessert option. Luckily I don't discriminate between sweet desserts and tart heavy flavored desserts, haha. Food: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.5/5 read more

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Heartbreak is a Warm cozy decor matched by down to earth servers that give you their whole attention. I heard this place is closing down in a few weeks so I had to try it. I ordered two pizzas for myself the Heathen for myself and my kid got the pineapple to go and as I waited I took in the atmosphere and sipped a bootchcraft hard kombucha. I've seen this place on upside, fetch, and driven by it but just now giving it a try days before it is gone! #LAMENT But there's still the location in San Diego and a few more days left to get some seriously delicious pizza vegan pizza in the area read more

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The food here is phenomenal! Their pizzas are absolutely delicious as are their salads! You wouldn't notice that it's vegan, much less care or miss it! So many flavors, high-quality ingredients, perfectly executed! Prices and portions are fair, service was wonderful. They do get very busy here and there can be a bit of a wait, I suggest going right when they open. read more

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Well, my spouse had another wonderful early dinner experience with another very good friend we have introduced to this jewel of a vegan restaurant. And we got another fan for this place. He also fell in love with it. Service, as we are meanwhile used to it, so very friendly and accommodating. We had some nice young man helping us, but also some charming young woman whom I just had to compliment on her great haircut. :) She is so beautiful. This time, my spouse tried the deep-dish pizza, which he really liked; our friend had another pizza ( sorry, I can not recall which one it was), and I had made my special pizza with just tomato sauce, oregano, and some basil, since I am a carnivore and am mentally " allergic" to anything vegan. LOL, we just had a wonderful evening. Thank you, Donna Jean, until the next time. read more

Donna Jean - This was my pizza, just toamto sauce, oregano and some basil. With this amazin dough you don't need much more. - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Counting down the final days to closing the Sherman Oaks location. need to bring them back somewhere, maybe downtown LA or East Hollywood. Still exceptional vegan options, the best service around, and an exceptionally pragmatic music playlist. read more

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My husband and I have dined here many times, it's one of our local faves. The food is so good here! Truly high quality and creative vegan food that is beautiful, filling, and reasonably priced. I do wish they were open for brunch, as that would be even more amazing. Parking is very limited and along a busy street. This can be a deterrent, but don't let it be, because the food and ambiance inside are soooooo worth it. read more

My boyfriend and I enjoyed a delightful Sunday date night here. Our server greeted us and gracefully ushered us in, even as she balanced pick up orders, and a number of other needs that pop up for her attention. We also got to know the other server, Cole, because we rode our motorcycle up and he's an avid rider himself, so that was a fun connection! The ambience is relaxed, and as we sat side-by-side in anticipation to our meal, it was really lovely noticing other individuals, couples and families all enjoying their meals. I loved the simple house plants mounted on the walls, naturally offering up color, oxygen and air filtration. But more importantly, Donna Jean's food is the star. As I write this review, I must be honest: I woke up thinking about my meal and how great my body feels after consuming such clean food. As you can see from my photos, we chose a really great spread, and my body felt light after eating, even as I ate to maximum capacity. What a beautiful experience, feeling this goodness from the inside out! FANCY FRIES: this appetizer batted 1000 right out of the gate. PERFECTLY smashed fingerling potatoes, PERFECTLY golden brown and crispy. These fries make all other fries in the universe envious. The tang of the accompanying sauce hit just the right complimentary note. STROZZAPRETI CON BROCCOLINI (GF): a comforting bowl of pasta and my favorite vegetable. Who could ask for more? CHICKEN FRIED MUSHROOMS DINNER: I have never experienced a more lush mashed potato, and I'm an absolute fiend for Oyster Mushrooms, so this is a massive winner. Sous Chef Josem mentioned the off-menu CALZONE, so we had to try this item; my boyfriend absolutely loved the perfectly seasoned filling. He is a bread guy, and almost inhaled the whole thing by himself! BLACKBERRY COBBLER: my bf and I super appreciated the natural sweetness and flavor of this cobbler. We've actively been on a lowered-sugar diet, mindful of our intake, for health reasons, and this was the best finish to our meal. DRINK: GINGERALE -- a mildly zesty compliment to wash down our food. Simple food is not simple to get right, consistently, night after night. It takes technique, attention to detail, and whole lotta teamwork. I fully appreciate all that Donna Jean has to offer and can't wait to return. I'm even thinking of pre-ordering one of their Holiday desserts to bring to my family's Thanksgiving dinner. I hope you enjoy this restaurant as much as I do! read more

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We were excited to try a vegan italian place that had a nice menu and a beautiful ambiance. However, it fell short on our expectations. We tried the house bread, lasagna, pesto pasta and the cast iron cookie with ice cream. I can honestly say that the food was okay, but it wasn't exceptional. I liked the pesto pasta the best, lasagna was good but I think it needed a little more flavor to lift it up. Bread was fine with olive oil but the cast iron cookie with ice cream was a let down. It was overtly sweet for my taste and the cookie dough seemed a little raw. We feel lucky to live in LA, where vegan is available easily and we have had better italian food at other places. Service was great and it was a beautiful place. Parking was easily available on the street and I think its pretty fairly priced. read more

Donna Jean - LASAGNA - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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This place is a remarkable dining experience. While the thought of a vegan restaurant might scare people away, fear not. The food here is extraordinary. My wife and I shared that widow maker pizza and their incredible lasagna. I am a big fan of Italian food and this place hits a home run. Couple that with incredible service from the amazing Jessie, our fantastic server, and this is a must visit place. read more

Donna Jean - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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A vegan friend asked me to meet her here at noon on a Sunday. We had a reservation but no wait when we walked in. Street parking was free that day and meters but didn't see their own parking lot Not sure if it's the green raisins that i haven't had before or the dressing. SOMETHING is sticking out and making the salad live up to its name of Really Good. I had half for lunch and the qualify didn't decline at dinner. Just enough dressing to still be delicious Kyla or Kayla was great and patient. Would return even as a non vegan lol read more

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I decided to surprise my fiancé for his birthday last month at Donna Jean. I'm not vegan, but he is, so I thought it would be a great surprise. Neither of us had ever been here before, but hadn't heard great things. Especially about the San Diego location. We went on a Thursday night around dinner time. It was very easy to make a reservation online. When we got there, we were greeted almost immediately and could almost sit wherever we wanted because it was pretty slow. Which I didn't mind because it was definitely the kind of vibe we needed that night. The interior is super pretty (sorry I didn't get photos!). It's very simplistic. It's very unassuming from the outside. But when you get inside, it feels spacious and kind of like you're in a Gastropub that is fancy. I forget our servers name because of who I am as a person, but he was super nice. Said he had been there for a while and spoke very highly of the Brand. He gave us the whole backstory about Donna Jean and all the decor inside. It felt like we were part of the chef's world. I always appreciate that kind of touch at a restaurant. Now the food itself was absolutely incredible. And that's coming from a non-vegan. It took everything in me not to order a pizza because they looked incredible but I just had pizza so I went with something a little different. We started with the hot shrooms to share which were probably my favorite thing. The hot sauce they put on them was so yummy. I do wish we got more for how much they were, but they were still worth it. I don't have a photo of it, but my fiancé got the lasagna I think and he loved it. I got kind of something of my own concoction. I got a gluten-free Alfredo pasta, but made it kind of like the cast-iron mac & cheese and then I ended up putting that hot sauce from the shrooms on it which was incredible. I couldn't even finish it and when I heated it up at home later, it was still amazing. For dessert, I think he got the cheesecake which I don't see the menu anymore. It might've been a special they had at the time. But it was so nice because it was his birthday, It was on the house. And he got a candle as you can see! Overall, a great experience. Not someplace I'd go all the time. But they also have a decent beer and wine selection. So I would definitely go back to grab a drink or have a nice, simple meal. Both the vegan and non-vegan were happy! read more

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This has been our favorite meal in LA so far. The vegan food was perfection. It was comforting and the flavors were complex. We are considering eating all of our meals either here or at other places that they recommend. I hope that they bring one to portland someday. The service was also perfectly done. Jessica was knowledgeable and opinionated about the food and could share interesting details about the preparation and flavors. Jessica also helped us navigate the menu in ways that we had a well rounded meal getting to try a variety of flavors from the menu. The restaurant was lovely with real plants on the walls and beautiful, lighting and tables that stay nice and quiet. read more

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I want to rate this 5 stars mainly for one specific dish.. which was the 1 cast iron shells & cheese. Soo creamy and cooked to perfection! Actually perfect for one person. I enjoyed it so much, I wish I had ordered another one for takeout as a second dinner. We had also ordered fancy garlic fries but it was not what I had expected, and it wasn't very flavorful.. but my cousin enjoyed her lasagna! Service was good, ambiance was homey especially with all the indoor plants. Overall, I'd come back again for that shells and cheese pasta haha. read more

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First & Last time unfortunately! I asked for well done on my # 1 Crush pizza and it was not as shown in the picture below. Also the pizza arrived ice cold . The salad and dressing were decent but overshadowed by the pizza. read more

Donna Jean - # 1 Crush Pizza - NOT well done ! - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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I love pizza and Donna Jean does it right. Crispy and airy crust, fresh marinara with basil and vegan mozzarella cheese. The #1 CRUSH pizza was the perfect portion for me and I had some left for the following day. I ordered the meal in and it arrived very quickly. Have always heard great things about this restaurant and I am looking forward to trying other dishes very soon! Highly recommend the pizza. read more

Donna Jean - #1 CRUSH pizza - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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This is what I love about DineLA it introduces you to incredible places! The dinner her was such a great deal for $35. You get an app, main course and dessert! The waiter did note that the app and dessert was a bit smaller than off regular menus but all this food we got was more than enough and had leftovers! I got the salad days, the widow pizza and since I was with 2 other friends we ordered all 3 desserts and shared. The New Mexico chocolate chili pie was the best followed by the deep dish cookie. While I'm not a vegan or vegetarian, I appreciate and love exploring various food options and this was a winner. We already made reservations for another day to come for their brunch! read more

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Definitely team Donna Jean!! A plant-based paradise in the city of Sherman Oaks, off Woodman Avenue & Riverside (Drive). It's sky lighting, warm wood, metal, whites, posters and earth vibes - thriving plants throughout. Aromas from the street that will make you want to go all out! I've been in a few times in the last year, plus enjoyed a little delivery (pizza pizza) and even spotted D.J. at the annual Vegan Street Fair in North Hollywood. So popping in for Easter Sunday Funday via reservations made by bae made for a wonderful date day with my babe-ay lol! We enter this chic cozy eatery, enjoying a perfect pair of meals, breakfast/brunch time beverages, cozy ambiance... All with the kindest service to match He tried the Breakfast in Bread (one of my favorites and now a favorite for him)!! The Chicken Fried Shrooms had me over the moon - biscuit, gravy, fried mushrooms w/ greens - highly recommend eating the biscuit w/ the sauce + shrooms with eat bite for a pallet of delight! Fresh Orange Juice for Q and a Coffee for D [insert brown sugar + Oat milk], also wins!! The water cups are always filled, plenty of room to enjoy with a special someone (this includes yourself), friend, or big group. Open seating at the bar which is craft + wine, including the versatile stylings of Pinot Noir. Come for the brunch/enjoy the lunch on weekends [11AM - 3PM] and dinner it up Monday, Wednesday through Sunday 5PM - 9PM. Reservations very recommend, though not required. Q Tip: We found easy parking in front, signage limits are typically 2hrs max but on Sundays, it's all restriction free. They offer valet as well at the building next door (4730 Woodman). read more

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This was surprisingly tasty! Met some friends here who had recently started clean eating and became vegan, and I decided to meet them at this location. Everything we ordered was a hit! I especially liked the Nashville hot fried oyster mushrooms. This goes to show you that creative cooking can allow for delicious dishes without relying on meat and dairy. read more

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A vegan gem in Sherman Oaks! Not only is the food delicious but the service was just as exceptional! Highly recommend the Chicken fried mushroom dinner and pizza! Wow! They also have a cool rewards program, plus events like an upcoming comedy night! The inside is spacious and modern with quite a large bar to sit at! They have a good selection of wine and beer and Wednesday nights bottles of wine are %50 off! read more

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first time trying and so sad to see it go by the end of this month... I wish I had tried sooner. I loved the Mac and cheese, it was so full of flavor & cheezy!! im going to buy a bunch of the Mac & cheese and freeze them, they are that delicious!! the caesar salad was refreshing and crunchy. & i loved the heathen pan pizza. the sauce was sweet and the crust was amazing. read more

Two words - LAS AG NA - okay its one word and three syllables but like, get it. It's so stinking good. Come for the lasagna (or cast iron shells & cheese), stay for the pizza, and delicious salads. Definitely save room for dessert. Donna Jean is a little gem in the valley. Vegan or not - you can't deny the food is good. Parking might be weird but I've never had an easy getting a spot on the street right in front. They have a lovely wine menu and non alcoholic options as well. Service is relaxed and not rushed - like the Italians intend it to be. So don't come here expecting Jimmy John's freaky fast service. read more

I absolutely love this place. The food is absolutely delicious. And they have so many unique offerings which will not be found anywhere else. My favorite it the Hotshroom. Their pizzas are just the best to be had. The staff and service are so nice and pleasant without being intrusive. It has a bit of an indistrial ambiance which works well read more

Just had the best pizza oh my god If they keep this item I swear to god I'll order it weekly read more

Donna Jean - The heathen - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Was so excited to take my partner to this place for the first time , and never got to eat their food.as soon as we got there the girl in the front counter was so nice to every one except when it got to me , first she kept on asking if I was there to pick up food and I said no then after waiting for like 15 minutes she told me that she couldn't help me because I didn't have a reservation but she did let the people in front of me walked in with no reservation . She was not a nice person or may be she was having a bad day . But I guess for a reason they close this location the next day I was there on dec 27th. read more

I wanted to really love this place but that wasn't the case. I heard great things from a friend and thought I'd check it out. Got the really good salad and the badmotorfinger pizza which was sweet and not really to my liking. The place is cute inside and we had a really great waitress, sorry... forgot her name. read more

This is long overdue as I was there when they opened (REALLY want to go again). Delicious food made with so much love and care from scratch. Everything I tried was so flavorful and beautifully presented. We had a cheese platter, the fried mushrooms, a mushroom based pizza, and also another dish... we loved everything and even our friend who isn't vegan was impressed. The restaurant is cute too and cozy, and everyone was very nice to us. I've been wanting to go back ever since and hopefully will get a chance soon. Highly recommended! read more

How did I not know this plant-based restaurant was here? This restaurant is located in Sherman Oaks across from the Fashion Center on Woodman. Blink and you'll miss it since the signage is minimal. Look for the white circular archway. I believe the building used to house a Chinese restaurant before becoming DJ. At the time of my visit (a Saturday evening), street parking and the unassociated mall lot across the street (park at your own risk) were the only options available. There was no dedicated parking lot and no valet. I parked on Riverside Drive which right around the corner. The restaurant was dimly lit, modern and minimalistic in decor. The vibe was relaxed and social. The tables were slightly close to one another but since the restaurant was not at capacity, for the majority of our visit, it wasn't really an issue. The menu had a wide variety of plant-based Italian options so much so that it took me a while to decide. We opted for a salad, the lasagna, and a pizza with add-ons. Our food arrived promptly, was in generous portion, was beautifully plated and absolutely delicious! Here is what I was told about the lasagna: "The Lasagna could easily have passed for its more traditional non-plant based forebear. The correct noodles, layering and phenomenal marinara sauce were all present and accounted for. The sauce had the proper balance of tomato flavor imbued with just the right amount of herbal notes without a hint of excess acidity. Moreover, the plant based cheese had the flavor, texture and Umami one normally associates with its dairy based cousins leading to an extremely well balanced and flavorful lasagna experience. So refreshing to be able to enjoy this Italian staple in a guilt-free, plant based format!" I thoroughly enjoyed the texture and spices of the toppings and the crust which was lite, slightly chewy with just the right amount of crunch. Service was very good. Everyone was pleasant and welcoming. Our server, Jean, was personable, patient and helpful. I would not hesitate to return. read more

Donna Jean - Pizza - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Tried to order online again and the ordering system is down and nobody is answering the phones. It is really frustrating and disappointing.

The pizza is delicious and superb! The crust was light with a great texture. The breading on the crust had a nice balance of crisp and browning. I love that they offer their own house made plant based cheese. The cast iron mac and cheese was delicious and satisfying. Olive and citrus semolina cake is delicious refreshing. Table service was respectful, responsive and friendly. I really look forward to exploring the menu some more in the future and overall I highly recommend you check this place out. read more

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Hands down one of the best vegan places for pizza and pasta and salad. Low key vibes. Service with Bryn was amazing. She is so charming, warm, and welcoming. Our party of 6 liked these the best: (1) The Widow- especially order if you like sweet & savory (2) Four Horseman (3) Really Good Salad (4) Cesar Salad (5) Lasagna (6) Hot Shrooms Do yourself a favor and get the cast iron chocolate chip cookie. read more

Donna Jean - Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Cookie - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Parking Found street parking but it's difficult since it's a major street and right off the freeway exit via Woodman ave Service It was a bit slow, considering the place wasn't packed but friendly overall and a nice experience Food The MOTHERLOAD a nice combo plate to try other items in one; the tofu scramble, za'atar potatoes and biscuits were awesome. The HOT SHROOMS were awesome wish we got the house made bread but we didn't The REALLY GOOD SALAD was nice only wish was it was a bit colder to give it a refreshing kick Definitely down to try the pasta and pizza. It seems like majority of people dining. We're getting the pizza. Ambience was nice and clean from the bathrooms to the overall restaurant dishes are picked up pretty quickly and tables are cleaned read more

First time at this awesome, vegan restaurant. Great vegan pizza! I got the Badmotorfinger which was really good & spicy. I also tried the Weedeater when they gave out free samples at the Sherman Oaks Street Fair. That was amazing! I'm definitely going to be a regular. Cole is a great server! Also, this is a dine-in pizzeria with a casual, hip vibe. Plenty of tables & a bar with a good amount of seating. read more

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OMG!!! Hallelujah something for us Vegan thank you Donna Jean. I went here and I was greedy. I got bread and butter. I can never have that at a restaurant because it's always real butter. They had fresh vegan garlic butter. I got the lasagna and I'm trying to learn to like mushrooms, but they had deep fried lions Maine. I believe it was mushrooms kind of like a cauliflower thing. It was the best thing ever I cannot wait to go back , it was a tad cold inside so take a little jacket. It was bright clean. They had a full bar. read more

Came in for Father's Day brunch today. Loved the place, simple decor, clean and a very nice vibe. Servers and staff were friendly and attentive...but it was the food that we came for and we were not disappointed. Biscuits and gravy, za'atar potatoes were phenomenal; the "kids" had pancakes and French toast that was great and we all shared skillet Mac and Cheese which was absolutely some of the best plant-based Mac I've sauce I've ever had (and I'm a vegan chef). Hope they eventually start doing brunch every weekend like they do in San Diego. Can't wait to get back and have pizza and pasta from the dinner menu! read more

Donna Jean - CAST IRON SHELLS AND CHEESE, Za'taar potatoes, French toast, buckwheat pancakes - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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My friend and I visited for restaurant week brunch and our server was Cole. He suggested the breakfast in bread, which is essentially a massive breakfast calzone. My friend and I each got a mimosa and the BinB. The food was really tasty and totally filling. The mimosas were nice, too. Cole was very attentive and kind. The atmosphere was nice and we didn't wait too long for food to arrive. Parking isn't the best but at a 2pm brunch, I parked right out front. read more

Donna Jean - Breakfast in bread - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I dined here tonight for DineLA which is the best value you will get! It's $35 for three courses which includes salad, pizza/pasta and dessert. Despite that it was busy, we were seated right away and the service was quick and prompt. The waitress was helpful as we were a bit indecisive of what to order. Everything is so flavorful and delicious but the pizzas are definitely the standouts! Also am obsessed with their version of a pizookie! It's fine dining vegan food at its best and I can't wait to return! read more

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Great food! Not vegan but eat vegan more now then ever so always looking for a new great spot read more

Donna Jean - HOT SHROOMS - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Since so many of the upscale vegan places on the westside have closed, we have started driving to Sherman Oaks for vegan Italian food. They have the BEST thin-crust vegan pizza!! Totally worth the drive, which really isn't bad if you go after traffic. I'm so happy to have Donna Jean as a delicious vegan upscale option. Support them so they stick around!!! We bring our non-vegan friends and family and they all agree that they would eat there anytime. read more

Donna Jean - Looks like beans but it's a gnocchi-type dish. Sooo good - Vegan Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I had such high hopes, Donna Jean. The hostess and the server were wonderful. The food was good but not great. I did love the deep dish pizza but the pastas were just okay. The salads were good. The problem was that the food took well over an hour to come out. Even the salads. They were busy but I noticed that alot of the customers were sitting there for a very long time. The cook came out to smooch his girlfriend at the bar periodically, not very professional. I hate to sound like a prude but when we are waiting so long for our food, it just seemed inappropriate. Plus the parking was not easy. We probably won't be back. read more

Chef is such a kind person who really masters vegan comfort food that is ingredient forward.