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Vegan Italian restaurant and wine bar with menu offering traditional pasta dishes, Neapolitan pizzas, frittata, baked bruschetta, ricotta, and "meatball" parmigiana among others. Dessert includes tiramisu. Est. 2018. Open Mon 4:00pm-10:00pm, Tue-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm. Closed Mon.
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8274 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California, USA, 90048
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Last update on 14 Apr 2025 by villain
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Added by condekedar on 05 Sep 2018
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235 Reviews
First Review by Irisinparis
AubreyGolding
Points +260
YUM YUM YUM - Edit
My entire (non-vegan) family happily eats here. The lasagna is a FAVORITE
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SoyKal-El
Points +7485
Looks better than it is - Edit
Unfortunately the food does not live up to the hype. The vibe, location, and service are excellent but there’s no way this is a top LA restaurant imo.
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emmed
Points +998
Really good options - Edit
Was on my list of places to visit while in LA! Finally managed to get there. So much choice really wanted to try so many things but opted for the potato wedges and the lasagne.
Read moreWedges were amazing!! I was probably full after that! Had the lasagne was really tasty and very tomatoey 😊
Pros: So much choice, Large portions, Good service
Cons: Restaurant too dark!!!!
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Lindsaygirl
Points +54
Maybe I chose the wrong dish - Edit
The wait would have been long so we sat at the bar. The chairs are not comfortable. The music was nice but it was a little too loud.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Music
Cons: Lasagna was salty, Garlic knots was fried it was greasy, Little pricey
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MichelleHatch
Points +276
Lovely freshly made food - Edit
The lasagne was amazing they made it fresh from scratch including the pasta .
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villain
Points +9453
Kinda disappointing - Edit
Maybe I ordered the wrong things, but I don't understand why this is in the top 5 highest-rated restaurants on HappyCow for LA. The restaurant was cute, and there are no complaints with the service. The location is good. The food is a let down though. I didn't care for 2/3 of the things I tried. And even the one I liked (calzone) wasn't particularly flavorful or of high quality
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-08
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zivran250
Points +307
Good food, good ambience - Edit
My wife and I like this place a lot. Good food, good ambiance. We had the Arancini, , mozzarella stick, the Pura Puta salad. For our main I had the puttanesca and my wife had baked Ziti Alfredo with butternut squash. For dessert we had the Pignoli cookies and of course the tiramisu..
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-01
Pros: Food, Portion , Ambiance
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Thetansinator
Points +68
I don’t understand the hype - Edit
Maybe I have been unlucky each time I have gone there but I have been here a handful of times over the last 5 years and never had a good meal here. I know so many rave about it and sadly I just don’t think it’s worth the money.
Read moreI had the bruschetta to start which was honestly incredibly bland, I have had a few different pasta dishes from them and again lacking so much flavor. I just think in this day and age there are better vegan restaurants.
Pros: Ambience , Wine
Cons: Bland food , Over priced
villain
Totally agree
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JulienneSlice
Points +2157
Pretty good is about right. - Edit
Pura Vita is nice vegan Italian menu prepared with fresh ingredients.
Read moreThe pasta is freshly made in house and vegan which is a major plus factor. However the casual setting and service with fine dining prices is somewhat surprising; so be prepared for it to be a bit pricey.
The pizza style here is classic neapolitan which is a softer crust. They like to sauce up the pie (a bit too much imo) so the pizza crust can get floppy and messy if you’re not careful. Gotta roll and fold the slice to enjoy it with no fuss. The breading on the crust was fantastic, delicious and memorable. Dessert was sweet and delicious and the presentation was on point. Make sure to make a reservation in advance.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-09
Pros: Vegan Italian, In house ingredients
Cons: Pricey , Service could level up a bit
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DKeller707
Points +117
Tremendous and Luxurious - Edit
What a feet, a vegan Italian restaurant that's so Flippin fantastic. From appetizers to salad ti veggies and mains, this place did not disappoint. While seemingly expensive, you get what you pay for. Everything we tried was out of this world. Crispy, creamy, and so brilliantly tasty. The pictures tell it all. A dough that is so New York.
Read morePros: Atmosphere is casual and warm, Staff was attentive and made eye contact., Took there options to another level.
Cons: Make sure the bottom of calzone is crispy
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1AP1
Points +2893
Must visit - Edit
Difficult to not order too much food since we wanted something from every section, worth repeat visits
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anne1
Points +199
Lovely place, great food - Edit
We visited on a recent trip to LA. Great location on Santa Monica Blvd. We ate a Marinara pizza and Linguine de Mare. The pizza was fantastically garlicky and the pasta was really tasty and perfectly cooked. We treated ourselves to tiramisu for dessert which was incredible. Lovely waiting staff, great atmosphere. Recommended.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Tasty food
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adammatano
Points +136
Great food - Edit
Very unique and great food. The place is cool too
Read morePros: Great food, Atmosphere
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surfbeagle
Points +142
Delicious Pizza & Pasta - Edit
All vegan Italian restaurant with salads, appetizers, pasta dishes & pizza.
Read morePros: Gluten free options , Offers a brunch menu on weekends , Great for parties
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JoeKratz
Points +320
The best restaurant in LA - Edit
Everything is mouthwatering 🤤🤤🤤
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-16
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happycowkiki
Points +320
THE BEST EVER - Edit
There is nothing on the menu that I would not enjoy! It tasted like a million dollars
Read morePros: Taste, Presentation, Quality
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Jlin
Points +838
My go to when in LA - Edit
I looooove this place! I try to go whenever I'm in the area. I've had the black magic lasagna, cacio e pepe and the pomodoro and all have been incredible! Their cashew mozzarella sticks don't taste like regular ones but they're still delicious. The tiramisu is great as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-03
Pros: The most delicious pasta, Fully vegan!!
Cons: Very pricy, Limited parking
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LydiaMcbratney1
Points +60
Amazing Food - Edit
100% vegan food that is high quality.
Read morePros: Good food, Nice Waiter , Ambiance
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cse
Points +300
top five vegan restaurants in the world - Edit
I've been to Pura Vita several times and they never disappoint. the black magic lasagna is perfection. the pizzas are the best. honestly everything I've ever had here was delicious. I'm gushing, and they deserve it. the food here is insane. vegans and non vegans will LOVE IT!
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HannahBurks
Points +873
Phenomenal - Edit
One of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had! Pizza also very nice. So many options. Very chilled, elegant and vibey environment - perfect for a date night! Staff also super helpful and friendly. Probably my favourite food spot in LA! Bit pricey, but worth it!
Read morePros: Fantastic options, Delicious!, Good Vibes
Cons: Bit pricey
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VeganCatzo
Points +179
Good option if you're looking for vegan pizza - Edit
We liked the pizza but it was rather sweet.
Read moreThe place has a very nice and romantic ambience.
Pros: Lots of different pizzas, Appetizers , Homemade vegan cheese
Cons: Quite expensive , Peperoni Pizza tasted had a very sweet taste
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mattiek312
Points +38
One of Our Favorites in Los Angeles - Edit
One of Our Favorites in Los Angeles
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veganlibrarianjess
Points +66
Perfect - Edit
This is the best vegan Italian food I've ever had. Caprese salad got the flavors and textures exactly right. Calzone was delicious, and the cacio e pepe was exactly right. Tiramisu was a lovely end to the meal. Since going vegan almost 20 years ago I have never had this kind of authentic food done so well. Atttentive service too.
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Veglt
Points +100
Best Italian! - Edit
I absolutely love Pura vita, I even plan to have it a future wedding or event. You can’t go wrong with any options here, but the cashew ricotta, buffalo cauliflower, and spaghetti are my personal favorites. It’s one of the few nice sit down fully vegan places. It does cost a pretty penny but a great bday or celebration place.
Read morePros: Cashew ricotta , Buffalo cauliflower
Cons: Espensiveee
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sagarak
Points +696
Best vegan Italian in LA - Edit
Ever since Sestina in Culver City closed, this place has become my go-to for upscale vegan Italian. I prefer the Redondo location because they have a full bar, but this one is good too! The Caesar salad and mozzarella sticks are my favorite appetizers so far. Unfortunately the garlic knots were too similar to funnel cake and not garlicky enough, I wouldn’t recommend them. The pastas and pizzas are great.
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Mari4
Points +918
Happy people work here - Edit
It seemed like everyone working was smiling and happy with each other, and that was so infectuous. Food was great, too.
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Why 3 stars
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jcramer8
Points +124
Vegan Italian in Hollywood - Edit
This dinner was amazing. I had the special which was a lasagne dish that was insane. Appetizers - Grilled Broccolini and Potato Wedges. My daughter had the Penne Arrabbiata, and she raved about it. Everything was delicious, and I can’t wait to go back.
Read morePros: Amazing all vegan menu, Top notch service
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