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
JigsawStu
Points +802
Pasta to die for - Edit
Amazing my partner had the best pizza she’s ever tasted and I got The best carbonara I’ve had in a long time.
Read moreHighly recommended and really great service.
Pros: Fully vegan , Pizza choices , Multiple vegan pasta options
Cons: If it’s busy you’ll wish you booked
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veganshann
Points +119
Incredible Italian - Edit
Wow! The food here is honestly incredible and worth the hype. Some of the best Italian food we have ever had!
Read moreWe had the
-Garlic focaccia (banging)
-Carbonara (didn’t see all the recommendations on Happy Cow, but after having it, we don’t blame people recommending, it’s delicious)
- Ortolana pizza - (also banging)
Overall, the flavours were incredibly well-balanced. They’ve won awards for their pasta, and it’s obvious why.
Staff were great and there was a nice vibe. I’d consider booking, it was quite busy when we were there!
Pros: Food , Decor, Ambience
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Hickington22
Points +32
Best Italian - Edit
Food was so good. Best Italian we’ve had and it’s all vegan. Would highly recommend the carbonara!
Read moreStaff were very friendly and helpful.
Pros: Food, Staff, Cosey setting
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agi.blgh
Points +566
Cosy dinner - Edit
The place is not big, but because of this it has a really friendly atmosphere. I think the carbonara I ate here was the best vegan carbonara I’ve ever eaten.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-14
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Whitos
Points +54
Delicious homemade meals - Edit
Authentic Italian food from a nice family run restaurant , all beautifully homemade and delicious! The homemade bacon was delicious.
Read moreGreat range of food and wine, and lovely staff.
Pros: Food : range of dishes and flavours , Wine range, Friendly staff
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SilviaMarchesan
Points +165
Amazing food - Edit
Carbonara-Burrata-artichokes-cacio e pepe! Everything was amazing and menu totally vegan
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chloeisabel
Points +229
Delicious pizza - Edit
Absolutely loved it, gorgeous little restaurant with so many delicious options!
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maisiegrace
Points +90
Cosy and delicious - Edit
This is definitely on the pricier side but worth it if you want a treat. We had the carbonara and a calzone followed by tiramisu which was amazing. Would definitely come back if I'm in Edinburgh again.
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GavinHogg
Points +354
Best pizza ever - Edit
Wonderful food! I had the Serena pizza bianca and it was the best I've ever had. I lived in Italy for 3 years so I've had a lot in my time! Had a lovely glass of Chianti with it. Mum had the gnocchi with homemade pesto which she really enjoyed too.
Read morePros: Exquisite food, Friendly service, Nice atmosphere
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Luca_Geary
Points +73
Terrible service, good food - Edit
The service at Novapizza was genuinely the worst of any restaurant I’ve ever been in. There were 2 staff for 6 tables, three of which had only 2 people, so I thought it wouldn’t be too bad.
Read moreWe booked for 19:30 and arrived 5 minutes early. We were told no table was ready (fair enough it’s a small restaurant). We then waited until 20:05 to be seated. This wait time would have been less bad if we’d been offered a complimentary soft drink or even spoken to, but this didn’t happen.
Once we were sat down we asked for tap water, but none was provided until I asked again (15 minutes later). Then our order was taken.
From this point things improved. The focaccia was great, along with the carbonara, though the tagliatelle was bland (and certainly not worth £16). Despite this, the service was again poor; with a waiting time of about 40 minutes for the mains.
Overall, I’m gutted. I was very excited to try this restaurant and had high hopes. Yes, some of the food was excellent, but good service is basic, and it was lacking here.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-04
Pros: Carbonara , The garlic focaccia , Reasonable drinks prices
Cons: Service, Food wait times
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KBrowne
Points +97
Great Vegan Italian - Edit
Amazing Italian food. All pizzas can be made into calzone. Fresh pasta and gluten free options.
Read moreYou should leave space for dessert and I recommend the pistachio cheesecake.
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lils.rock
Points +1113
The best Italian restaurant - Edit
I love this place, we always visit when we’re in Edinburgh. They do the best calzones and garlic bread and lovely staff
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cookiemonster
Points +1316
Delicious! Omg the desserts. - Edit
I had a wonderful pasta and focaccia meal. Delicious, fresh, and felt really like eating in Rome. Really friendly staff. I was feeling full but couldn't resist a slice of made in-house cheesecake. Omg, one of the best vegan cheesecakes I've ever had. Seriously don't miss out!
Read moreThe place is small and cosy, make a reservation if you can.
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Kukurydza🌽
Points +377
Great vegan pizza - Edit
One of the most intresting vegan pizza I every had. The vegan egg was amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-18
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emtetu
Points +112
Outstanding - Edit
Food was scrumptious, staff was fantastic. Highly recommend. Great desserts too!
Read morePros: Quality of food , Wonderful staff
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ErinLouttit
Points +2897
A real treat - Edit
The menu here was to die for. They've really put so much thought into creating a full vegan Italian menu, and it shows. Everything on the menu looked good, and we could easily have gone back another night if we'd had more time in Edinburgh.
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Yeri
Points +5765
Great food - Edit
Omg the pepperoni pizza and aglio e olio were amazing! We enjoyed all the drinks, food, and even dessert we ordered😉
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vistas20
Points +430
Outstanding vegan pizza - Edit
Best and most authentic vegan pizza I've had. The vegan cheese is great, as are the fake meats. If you've been missing the quality of proper Italian pizza, look no further. Maybe slightly on the expensive side if there was a downside, although not massively in the context of Edinburgh
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Strummerville
Points +133
Best vegan Italian - Edit
We have been a few times over the years and it just gets better and better. Great use of vegan cheeses to create different flavours. Fully recommend any of the pizzas the base is super and the toppings tasty and succulent. The blue cheese starters are so fresh the best I have ever had. This place will not disappoint. It’s small so book in advance. Final word Goya to the super friendly staff thank you so much
Read morePros: Staff, Pizza, Blue cheese starters
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Sasdowntown
Points +235
A delightful surprise - Edit
I had to book a table to have a chance to eat there. I then understood why :)
Read morePros: Pasta
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peteycards
Points +1832
Delicious pizza! - Edit
We only had pizzas and focaccia, but they were great. We had the Quattro Stagioni and the Serena G N , both were excellent. Highly recommend this fully vegan spot!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-15
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KarunaPahal
Points +191
Délicieux - Edit
Un restaurant tant romantique que chic. La carte est très bien et les plats délicieux. Personnel adorable aussi.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-14
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philipcastletx
Points +81
Great food ! - Edit
Loved the food and the cozy ambience.
Read morePros: Food , Staff , Ambience
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MikeShaw
Points +36
Outstanding vegan pasta! - Edit
I tend to eat a fair amount of pasta at home, so if I'm going to pay money for it out, I want it to be good. And I was not disappointed by my visit. I loved the cosy environment and vibe, friendly service and a menu with a good range of totally vegan pasta and pizza dishes.
Read moreAlongside the main menu there were specials, which included pistachio cheesecake, so from the outset, I knew I needed to save some room for that! We had the garlic cheese break and tomato soup for starters - both delicious. For mains we both went for pasta - garlic and chilli, and the carbonara. Both were very very good. I suspect the pizzas are fab too but that's for another visit.
Pros: Great vibe, Fab menu, High quality
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JacobDawson
Points +200
PROBABLY the best vegan Italian in Edinburgh - Edit
Great quality food, adequate portion sizes and okay service. Overall an above average experience that's worth trying for the sake of a decadent vegan feast 😋
Read morePros: Hearty Italian food, Good decor and atmosphere, Speedy service
Cons: A bit out the way, Could use a face-lift, Fewer staff meaning less personal service
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thecurlyvegan
Points +1443
Good food! - Edit
Enjoyed the bolognese pizza and the carbonara. But I preferred the other vegan Italian in Edinburgh, was more rustic. Service was good and still delicious and I would go back.
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MylesBartlett
Points +28
Vegan calzone!! - Edit
Incredible calzones, and brilliant service. Loved it!!
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