Los Angeles-favourite Italian Jon & Vinny’s opens in Riyadh

Bringing a heavy dose of Italian American charm and comfort food - just how ‘Nonna’ used to make it – to Saudi Arabia for the very first time, Jon & Vinny’s has opened in Riyadh. The first outpost of the famous brand outside of California, the LA-based restaurant group is a celebrity hotspot, loved by A-listers who flock for their famous leopard crust pizza, spicy fusilli, towering desserts and creative breakfast dishes. 

Located in the bustling AL Dabab neighborhood, Jon & Vinny’s Riyadh will bring a slice of this Italian American neighborhood charm to the Saudi capital. Forgoing fancy or fiddly Italian dishes, Jon & Vinny’s is all about making authentic, regional Italian cuisine – with homemade red sauce and Bolognese, razor-thin pizzas with the perfect charred crust and American-inspired classics like hearty Chicken Parmigiana.

The brainchild of new restaurant namesake chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, who wanted to introduce the world to Italian cuisines like their ‘Nonna’ (grandmother) made it, the new Riyadh restaurant emulates the feel of its trendy California outposts, with the same iconic green pizza boxes and cozy and minimalist aesthetic. Getting rid of Italian clichés, the stylish space has high ceilings, sleek blonde wood seating and neon signage and a distinct family-centric neighborhood feel. 

Diners at Jon & Vinny’s Riyadh can expect the same quality of cuisine the brand is famous for. Dishes will include their famous wood-fired pizzas made with 48-hour fermented dough, fully loaded anti-pasta board and salads, alongside meats straight from the grill and a dedicated children’s menu. Pasta is all made fresh in-house, and the menu features iconic serves from across Italy, such as Cacio e Pepe, Spaghetti Limone, Ricotta Ravioli, and their famous slow-cooked six-hour beef Bolognese. 

Breakfast will also be available at Jon & Vinny’s Riyadh, re-creating the laid-back, breezy vibe of its California outposts in the Saudi capital. The menu features Breakfast Pizza 2.0 with potato, egg and red onion, while sweets include Hazelnut Café Bombolone, Pecan Cinnamon Rolls and stacks of fluffy American pancakes. Coffee lovers will delight in Americano, Cappuccino, Cortado, Latte and Vanilla Bean Latte.

Jon & Vinny’s opens on April 18th in Riyadh’s Al Dabab neighbourhood, open for all day dining offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Enquiries: +966 9200 18212

Instagram: @ jonandvinnydelivery