Vegan
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Gluten-free
Italian restaurant with an all-vegan menu offering a Roman-style stone-baked pizza, pasta and desserts. Dishes may include arancia blu pizza, fusilli al nero, lagane, and pistachio cheesecake. Offers a selection of vegan cheese, including Burrata, Gorgonzola and Brie, and seitan made in-house. Open Mon 17:00-21:00, Thu-Sun 17:00-21:00. Closed Tue & Wed.
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Last update on 24 Jul 2025 by Cicoria2025
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Featured Review
hannapeterson
Points +1006
One of the best meals I’ve ever eaten - Edit
I am almost speechless at how delicious this place is. Every single item we got was so carefully crafted and unique - I had never had vegan burrata, carbonara, or cacio e pepe in my 11 years of being vegan. The vegan creme brûlée also was from a dream! The space is small and intimate and everything is crafted with love.
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320 Reviews
First Review by Oscar Linder
hannapeterson
Points +1006
One of the best meals I’ve ever eaten - Edit
I am almost speechless at how delicious this place is. Every single item we got was so carefully crafted and unique - I had never had vegan burrata, carbonara, or cacio e pepe in my 11 years of being vegan. The vegan creme brûlée also was from a dream! The space is small and intimate and everything is crafted with love.
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veganevolutionist
Points +3195
Bijou but bountiful. - Edit
Small space but can seat around 18 people. Nicely furnished, quality glass and silverware, cute lamps on the tables. Feels special.
Read moreGreat menu. I had the carbonara and a glass of red from Abruzzo, B had lasagne and a glass crodino. I was too full for dessert but B could not resist tiramisu as it’s his fave dessert. It looked like a decadent piece of art, and tasted fab.
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K&S
Points +76
Amazing Italian food - Edit
A brilliant selection of pasta and pizza - small amount of tables and nice staff
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vegangoblin
Points +92
Cozy place with delicious food - Edit
The atmosphere was cozy, food delicious and the staff friendly. All in all one of Edinburgh's best vegan restaurants, if not the best. Would definetly eat here again when in Edinburgh.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-18
Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Staff
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philithid
Points +28
Incredible - Edit
I have no words. If you consider going here, do it.
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KateC6
Points +16
Lovely atmosphere and authentic food - Edit
Really lovely staff, and a lovely atmosphere with simply done, very tasty food. Good selection of drinks - recommend the non alcoholic Aperol!
Read morePros: Decent portions, Friendly staff
Cons: Prices quite expensive
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foofurr
Points +413
Soooooo good - Edit
I had just a couple hours in Edinburgh for dinner and was so glad to spend them here. They make great use of a small space. The service was great. The food was amazing. The burrata was mouthwatering.
Read morePros: All vegan, Italian menu with a lot of variation, Unique flavor combinations
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RosieBlack
Points +84
Incredible pizza - Edit
As other reviewers have said, it is not cheap. But it is SO worth it! Went in a group of four and we all tried each other’s pizzas and honestly all four of them were just amazing. Loads of toppings, delicious base and a really good portion size. I left feeling a bit overly full despite only having a main! Really friendly service too.
Read moreIt’s pretty wee so I’d recommend booking in advance to guarantee a table.
I’ll definitely be back!
Pros: Really interesting menu choices, Incredibly delicious food , Friendly staff
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weezher
Points +87
expensive but very tasty - Edit
cosy atmosphere, nice selection of pizza pasta and a fair few desert options which was really nice!
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rayebe
Points +352
Best vegan Italian… ever? - Edit
The tiny cozy quarters of Pizzanova only adds to the quality and intention of the dishes. It’s run by a small team, and we met the two owners - an Italian couple who were working hard on a Friday evening.
Read moreThe food is outstanding!! Have tried vegan Italian in many places, but this one was so special.
Again, it’s a small space, so do make a reservation beforehand! We ended up sitting at the tiny bar because we didn’t (on a Friday night).
We ordered: the creamy carbonara, the Roma pizza and tiramisu to boot. Superb!!! 5 stars!!!
Pros: Creamy carbonara , Roma pizza, Tiramisu
Cons: A little tiny, Needs a reservation
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reading_magda
Points +505
Vegan Burrata - Edit
Etwas teuer, aber dafür richtig lecker. Erstes Mal, dass ich vegane Burrata wo bekomme, war schockverliebt.
Read moreZiemlich klein, also Reservierung zu empfehlen.
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froggles
Points +128
It’s fine - Edit
It’s fine, it’s expensive, the food is ok and there’s a service charge. Definitely not worth the price.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-14
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lizzy2929
Points +102
Delicious - Edit
We had a great time, we shared the garlic focaccia, then had the Roma and Caprese pizzas and finished with the tiramisu. We were impressed with everything and the service was really good. I would recommend booking if you want to go
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chloelouise11
Points +27
Too expensive - Edit
I had the carbonara which was £24.20 including the service fee. It was tasty food but absolutely not worth the price, although Edinburgh does seem to be expensive at some places.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-13
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Beatrizsacosta
Points +103
Very tasty food - Edit
Amazing vegan cheese. Really tasty food and cozy environment.
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biggayhev
Points +186
Very expensive but the portion sizes are huge - Edit
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Read moreI'm visiting my omni friend in Edinburgh and I thought it'd be nice to try here. It's a small restaurant so a reservation is essential. We paid £80 for a focaccia, two pasta dishes, one dessert and two soft drinks including the service charge and tax. It is definitely a treat to dine here and I'd love to visit again next time I'm here.
The garlic focaccia was perfect. I have never eaten a more delicious bread in my life! 10/10
I ordered the carbonara. I noticed in other review pictures that the sauce texture is inconsistent but this didn't bother me. The sauce was creamy and rich, the cheese and bacon were delicious in flavour, and the spaghetti was cooked consistently throughout. The portion was far too big for me I barely made it through half of this dish. What I did eat was extremely filling. The server didn't seem impressed that I had to leave so much food but that's not something that I can help. Despite this, they remained professional. As a completely personal preference, I would've loved some mushrooms in there and a little more salt. 8/10
My friend ordered the paccheri cacio e pepe. Whilst she enjoyed it, she found that the pasta was cooked inconsistently with some parts more cooked than others. She found the sauce excessively peppery even though it was a cheese and pepper sauce. She thought a nice addition to the dish would be aubergine and mushrooms. 7/10
My friend also ordered the pistachio cheesecake. As an omni she was very impressed by this! She found it indistinguishable from a dairy cheesecake with its creamy and rich flavour and perfect consistency. I was absolutely stuffed but I managed to try a little slither of this and I can confirm it was absolutely delightful and delicious. 9/10
We will visit again when I return next year but I think it would benefit us to share a main because the portions are just massive! Next time we'll share a focaccia and a pizza main then get a dessert each and I think that'll be perfect to ensure we can eat it all.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-07
Pros: Authentic cuisine , Good quality ingredients , Large portion sizes
Cons: Expensive
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rachelploger
Points +151
so good! - Edit
Everything we got was delicious. I would love to go back!
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GinGenie
Points +31
Must visit - Edit
Fantastic evening at Novapizza. Had rosemary focaccia to start (note this is a flat, crispy bread). Mains were Toscana pizza - lots of toppings and delicious roasted flavours - and Paccheri Alla Norma - creamy, tomato-y, aubergine-y comfort pasta, it was very good. House red was really nice, as was the raspberry fizz we started with. It was a special night out so did not mind that, yes, it's on the pricier side for us, and you can tell the ingredients and cooking are great quality. Lovely atmosphere and service.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Cosy atmosphere
Cons: Wee bit pricey - but worth it
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Sabrinanr3
Points +201
Best vegan pizza - Edit
A very classy Italian restaurant. I had the caprese pizza with a rocket salad. The cheeses were amazing and the pizza was chewy (rather than crispy).
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tasty_sam
Points +170
Best Pizza in Edinburgh - Edit
We tried lots of different places in the City which offered Pizza and this was by far the best one. Cheese substitute tasted so real, it was nearly scary.
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Sabine111
Points +471
Cutest restaurant ever!! - Edit
It is such a nice and cute little restaurant and the food is just amazing! We had the ricotta and the bruschetta as a starter, then one of the signature dishes (I forgot the name, but it was the one with the cheese cream) and the lasagne and as a dessert the pistacchio cheesecake (omg!!) and the tiramisu. We wanted to come again tomorrow to try the pizza which looked just great as well but unfortunately they are closed and then we are already on our way home to Vienna :-(
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peachykeen32
Points +197
Great!! - Edit
Novapizza Vegan Kitchen, located in Edinburgh’s New Town, offers a fully vegan menu with Italian-inspired dishes. This cosy restaurant serves a variety of vegan pastas, pizzas, and desserts, with standouts like their vegan carbonara and tiramisu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-13
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PeskyBunny
Points +615
Highly recommended 👌🍕🍝🍰😋 - Edit
We visited last night as a pre birthday treat for hubby.
Read moreThe food is just amazing, so delicious, sumptuous, and fresh. Can't recommend this restaurant enough.
Whilst it is a bit pricey, it is defo worth a visit. They also do takeaway. It's not an option for us sadly as we live on the other side of the city... 😕
We had the Bruchetta Pomodoro and
Burrata to start, so light, fresh, and tasty, a perfect starter combination!
To follow, I had the Spaghettone Carbonara, rich, creamy, and indulgent. Hubby had the signature dish, Spaghettone Novapizza. Again, this was perfection, rich, and full of flavour.
The cheesecake here is to die for! 🤤 if I could've had it for all 3 courses, I would've 😋😍😆 so creamy, great texture, and absolutely spot on!
A fabulous wee place, staff are lovely, efficient, and professional. Booking is highly recommended as it is quite small but very popular.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-03
Pros: Fresh, well made, authentic Italian food, Everything is vegan 🌱 lovely staff , Cheesecake 😋🍰🤤❤️😆
Cons: A tad pricey, but worth it for a special treat
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CherylAnnA
Points +289
Pizza! - Edit
Delicious, fresh pizzas! Also serving pasta, etc but we only had pizza
Read morePros: Atmosphere
Cons: Price
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AlaniFaustino
Points +78
Holy cow!!!! - Edit
Quite possibly the best vegan food I’ve ever had in my whole life! The quality is outstanding. If you go for one thing make it the burrata 🤤
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ejd5050
Points +20
Run, don’t walk, to get here - Edit
Food is outstanding—some of the best Italian food (period) I’ve had in the entire UK.
Read moreWe didn’t have a reservation (it was fully booked) but they sat us anyway (clearing off the bar), and, boy, are we glad they did!
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-22
Pros: Quality , Attention to detail , Service
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soydumplings
Points +1846
A fully vegan pasta?? Wowee - Edit
First of all, the inside of the restaurant was super cute and felt very authentically Italian. There was garlic and risotto hanging from the walls!
Read moreTo start we shared some olives and bruschetta - both of which were good but we thought the bruschetta lacked a little flavour. This could have been because the tomatoes weren’t in season!
Then for mains I got the carbonara and my partner got the spaghettone novapizza (the restaurants special). My carbonara wasn’t as good as I thought it would be, the sauce was a little lumpy and not creamy like I expected. Looking at other people’s pictures it seems like it could have been a one off thing!
My partners pasta was incredible and I still think about it every day. The sauce was rich and the vegan cheese was incredible, the stracciatella cheese on top was creamy and worked wonderfully with the pasta.
Pros: Amazing pasta special, Friendly staff
Cons: Carbonara a little lumpy
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