Vegan
American
Pizza
Italian
Western
Delivery
Take-out
Gluten-free

Est. May 12, 2020. Serves all-vegan, plant-based pizza, pasta, and burgers. Open Mon 5:00pm-9:00pm, Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:30pm. Closed Tue, Wed and public holidays.


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72 Reviews

First Review by AlcoholBarista

vannyy.o

Points +1531

Vegan
25 May 2024

delicious Italian food

Highly recommend the artichokes as a starter, one of the best things I’ve ever had, tasted sooo amazing!
Pizza was also good, not a typical round shape and dough, but the Mushroom Pizza tasted really nice.

helencary

Points +88

Vegan
20 May 2024

Friendly staff

Friendly staff. Nice food, especially the pizzas, but too much garlic. We sat outside and it wasn’t a nice atmosphere. Over $300 to sit on a hard wooden picnic table on a dirty busy road. Wouldn’t go back unless they move to a nicer location.

Pros: Friendly staff, Nice cocktails, Nice pizzas

Cons: Seating, Environment, Garlic overload

CowsLikePuppyDogs

20 May 2024

I haven't yet visited the restaurant but it seems a bit unfair to judge them on the state of the street when you obviously knew that before you sat down. The wooden table seems like a fair critique though

helencary

21 May 2024

Hi cowslikepuppydogs. No need for the sarcasm. I did not know how the street looked. I booked online so only found out when I arrived. I believe they may be moving to another location though.

DamianWright

Points +60

Vegan
19 May 2024

Best Italian pizza in Australia!

This is probably the best pizza I've ever eaten. Authentic Italian experience. The base (dough) is incredible. My favourite is the Salsiccia pizza which has spicy sausage. The crumbed olives and the tiramisu are also delicious. Edit they no longer off this pizza 😔

Updated from previous review on 2021-07-27

healin

Points +65

Vegan
02 May 2024

Amazing food - is it really vegan 😱

Amazing vegan food, cannot believe you can actually find good quality vegan versions of Italian favourites. Highly highly recommend!

laska-eats

Points +68

Vegan
13 Apr 2024

Promising menu, missed a bit on execution

Maybe we just caught them on a bad night? We were so excited for this place, but unfortunately it was all just a bit off. The crispy artichokes were soggy with oil, the ragu was overly sweet and the roasted green beans were floppy and flavourless. That said, the mushroom and kale ravioli was excellent. Would happily visit again and give it another chance though.

NirvanaRoseWilliams

Points +4710

Vegan
27 Mar 2024

Must do in Brisbane

I have been multiple times and it never disappoints. The service is amazing and attentive.

The food is delicious and they have interesting takes on Italian food.

My top picks the sliders, Lupa pizza and the gnocchi.

But whatever you do don’t leave without trying the tiramisu it’s the best!

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-27

Pros: All vegan , Unique Italian options , Nice vibe

Cons: A bit pricey

blovessummer

Points +362

Vegan
20 Mar 2024

Yum!

Ordered the cannelloni which is my favourite Italian meal and it did not disappoint. It was perfect. Couldn’t fault the food or the service.

nikhui

Points +343

Vegan
28 Jan 2024

Amazing vegan Italian

Just moved to Brisbane and this was on the top of my list - did not disappoint! Had the banquet menu which was a lot more food than we thought so come with a very empty stomachs. Can’t wait to return and try the tiramisu and creamy pasta.

Lelolu

Points +220

Vegan
14 Jan 2024

Delicious!

Pizza, pasta, & more! Loved everything. The stuffed olives were a fave. The service was helpful and friendly. Loved the drinks menu too.

Pros: The cheese used on the pizza was really nice

MS.Vegan.Leah

Points +142

Vegan
08 Dec 2023

Nonna would be proud

This place has not only warmly inviting service, but the generosity of food is not overshadowed by the quality. 4 of us shared the Banquet Menu and added an extra pasta dish and swapped out the shoestring fries for another dish that we wanted to try. We left with leftovers and full plant filled bellies.

Pros: Quality of food, Generous portions

Cons: Not completely wheelchair friendly (outside is), Seperate shared toilets with other buildings

EllenStringfellow

Points +254

Vegan
16 Oct 2023

FIRENZE EAT YOUR HEART OUT

I can't tell you how good this was - like the matrix, you have to experience it for yourself. But that gnocchi ragu was as good as the best gnocchi I ever ate (which happened to be in Florence), and our other dishes were equally delicious.

I didn't realise how much I missed Italian food until I finally got to enjoy it again tonight. So thank you so much, and please keep up the amazing work!!

Maddi

Points +661

Vegan
14 Oct 2023

Delicious unusual Italian

A bit of a twist on some classic Italian dishes. All vegan and an interesting experience to try something new and different.

Kat4Paramed

Points +822

Vegan
07 Sep 2023

Amazing but expensive

Amazing Italian vegan place in the West End. I would love to get through this whole menu but every time I come here I come back to what was good last time because it was so good and I refuse to believe that it can taste better, and yet every new item I try blows it out of the park

A must visit. A must try. An icon, but it is expensive.

Tiramisu was $14, pizza was $26. Worth it, but just as an occasional treat.

HollyMay

Points +890

Vegan
15 Aug 2023

The best Italian of my life

This place was amazing. I had wanted to come here for ages and wasn’t disappointed.
The truffle pasta was amazing, as was the pizza.
The tiramisu was good too.
Food was remarkably fast too and service was good.

AVeganSam

Points +699

Vegan
14 Aug 2023

Incredible vegan italian

Some of the best Italian food I've ever had. We had a pizza and pasta dish and they were both sublime. The tiramisu was delicious 🤤. If you're in Brisbane it's a must visit.

Pros: Amazing food, Nice staff, Great desserts!

MiaCohen

Points +1495

Vegan
21 Jul 2023

D-lish!!

Yum food, great menu and wines to accompany. The pizza crust was so good - perfectly crispy with a doughy inside! Would recommend 🌞

franktots

Points +100

Vegan
17 Jul 2023

delicious

had two pastas, the mushroom pizza and two desserts. all were incredible. can’t recommend enough. waitstaff was great too!

CaitAsh

Points +533

Vegan
07 Jul 2023

Tastes great

Quite a number of options, tasty food. Quite expensive. Service friendly and quick. Has a kids menu but it only has very basic food (cheese pizza, plain pasta)

Pros: Tasty food

Cons: Expensive, Pasta portion size relatively small

elliesursara

Points +25

Vegan
14 Jun 2023

Incredible!

Couldn't have loved eating here more. Can't pick a favourite. The arancini? The funghi pasta? The pizza? All of it is incredible. Worth the drive from the Gold Coast (anyone living in the vicinity of this spot in West End or the CBD has me green with envy) every time for dinner. Would recommend a reservation. Oh, and kudos to the amazing servers!

Pros: Great service. Friendly, personable. , Food is incredible., Leave feeling very, very satisfied.

lisaelvis

Points +89

Vegan
05 Jun 2023

Perfect comfort food!

I ordered the GF gnocchi & had a hankering for a puttanesca sauce which they happily accommodated.

Pros: Flexibility & accomodating staff, Delicious food , Great portions!

Cons: None!!

m@earthville

Points +9580

Vegan
03 Jun 2023

Extraordinarily good

Adding my voice to the choir singing praise for Nonna’s Nightmare, a joyful noise. It ranks among the best vegan Italian eateries anywhere. The carciofi (artichoke) starter is sublime. The gnocchi is remarkable for its sauce, a creative ragu. The mushroom pizza has exceptional flavor, particularly the truffle cream. Unfortunately there was no cannoli on the new winter menu, but the chocolate pear torta is fine work. The only thing missing from this dinner was greens, so we’ll be sure to include those for balance next time.

Service was helpful and friendly, and the outdoor seating option was pleasant.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-03

Irrelephant

Points +139

Vegan
03 Jun 2023

Best pizza

This place has the best fungi pizza I’ve ever had in my life.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-06

Pros: All vegan, Incredible pizza

x0chelz0x

Points +132

Vegan
16 May 2023

Yum Italian

The artichoke is amazing, expensive so it’s not something I’d get regularly.

Pros: Yum

Cons: Expensive

mariaPL

Points +53

Vegan
17 Feb 2023

Best pizza!

It’s a all vegan restaurant☀️ and we tried two of the pizzas, and it’s the best pizza I have ever eaten. It’s so good! It’s a must to check out when you are in Brisbane 🥰

dyiapanis

Points +156

Vegan
11 Feb 2023

Great Italian

Best vegan pizza in Brisbane.

They also offer Italian pasta staples and desserts.

Could offer some healthier dishes (lasagne, cannelloni?)and reduce the amount oil used.

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-24

Pros: Pizza, Dessert

Cons: Small venue, Some dishes quite oily

jordyfox

23 Jul 2022

Oh. . . I was hoping to try this place soon

dyiapanis

23 Jul 2022

Do try it (carb central) and let us know! I was just annoyed at them for being so smug about bookings. Will change my rating if I manage to dine there one day!

emilywmary

Points +71

Vegan
10 Jan 2023

Yum!!

Delicious vegan pizzas. Service was absolutely top notch too!!

GraceLee15

Points +68

Vegan
12 Dec 2022

10/10

Best Italian food in Brisbane, the gnocchi and mushroom pizza are to die for




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