Jemma Hollywood

Steven Niette

From the moment we walked in, the staff were spectacular. I’d made a reservation on Open Table with comments for my partner’s birthday. They discretely arranged for a candle with our table-side tiramisu (a must try!), and my partner was delighted by the presentation! At the end of the meal, they gave him a card signed by the staff and owners, which was entirely unexpected and the perfect way to end the night. On top of everything, the food was delicious and fairly-priced. We’ll be back!

Lynnann AKA Grandma

Warmly greeted. The inside is quietly upscale. The decor includes moments to make you smile. (Had made a reservation but ended up canceling due to LA traffic. Allow time for parking, for sure.) Sat at the bar. Their Orange Sauvignon Blanc will be ordered again. Also had the Caesar salad with chicken. It arrived beautifully plated, was huge and very delicious! The service was great, located less than a block from The Pantages by the famous corner of Hollywood and Vine.

Juan Perez

We had such an amazing experience! The food was hands-down the best Italian we've ever had, with generous portions perfect for sharing. The service was outstanding—our waiter Hector was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely kind. The entire team went out of their way to check in regularly and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We’d absolutely recommend Jemma and are already looking forward to our next visit.

Lara

Perfect pre-theatre dinner! I’ve been going to the Pantages for years and had never tried Jemma but I will certainly keep coming back now. My daughter and I started with the Palisades fries, which were a special menu item for only $10. Basically fries with pasta sauce and cheese and they were absolutely delicious and a great portion size especially for the price. We shared a Caesar salad which was excellent followed by the chicken parmesan and angel hair pasta with vodka sauce. The chicken parmesan portion size is quite large so definitely shareable. We absolutely loved the vodka sauce. Very flavorful and unique. It is slightly spicy. For dessert we had the cannoli and were able to share it as they give you three nicely sized cannolis in the order. The restaurant itself is quite lovely with kind of a dark and moody ambiance. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive.

Thomas Scarborough

I had an incredible dinner at Jemma to celebrate my date’s birthday. From the moment we walked in, everything felt warm and welcoming. We started with cocktails that were perfectly made and so good. The Caesar salad was crisp and flavorful, one of the best we’ve had. I had the tagliatelle and it was absolutely fantastic. My date ordered the chicken parm and loved every bite. The food was spot on across the board. The best part, though, was the staff. I’m embarrassed to say I forgot our server’s name because he was amazing—genuinely kind, attentive, and made the night feel special. Conor, the host, was also incredibly sweet and accommodating. Everyone there made it such a lovely and memorable birthday evening. We’ll definitely be back.