Vegan
Italian
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out

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 Tue-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Mon.


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165 Reviews

First Review by Irisinparis

SabrinaLucas

Points +275

Vegan
30 Sep 2020

Absolutely incredible!!

Wow wow wow!! This place set the bar! Fantastic food, great service, and friendly staff. I recommend making a reservation, as they are busy. Food was exceptional!! We were a party of 4, and shared everything. I will definitely come back as much as possible.

Pros: Best restaurant for vegan Italian

Cons: Parking is limited, Expensive, but worth the price tag

astvnss

Points +74

Vegan
12 Sep 2020

Best pasta I’ve ever had!

This place is great. The food is delicious and the ambience is so cozy.

ingridvalz

Points +114

Vegan
07 Sep 2020

New fav place!

I absolutely loved this place. Our server was incredibly friendly and the food was amazing! They are currently offering outdoor serving during the pandemic.

saraecawley

Points +29

Vegan
30 Jul 2020

Incredible Vegan Italian

One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to period. There are so many delicious options and the service was fantastic. I recommend the ricotta ciabatta and the potato wedges to start.

The_Seitanist

Points +1457

Vegan
25 Jul 2020

Really nice restaurant

Beautifully lit inside if you go at night, has a lovely, romantic atmosphere. Great for a date night! The "scallops" are out of this world good, as is the lasagne.

KayR

Points +35

Vegan
12 Jul 2020

Best Vegan Italian food

I’ll drive the 25 min for this cus it’s so dam good! It’s decadent, delicious and super rich in flavor...omg! Bomb!!!
I ordered Cacio e Pepe, the cauliflower chickpea parmigiana OMG my fave, the potato wedges are delicious and great appetizer. I’ve also tried the black magic lasagna , it was creamy, rich and luxurious!!

Pros: It’s all vegan , The staff is friendly! , They support BLM

Thecurlybuddha

Points +33

Vegan
20 Jun 2020

The best vegan Italian food in the world.

Title says it all. This place is the BEST. If you thought you’d never be able to have rich, cheesy, gooey Italian food anymore as a vegan, think again.

The OG spot serves beautiful plant based pasta dishes, antipasti, soups, and more. They also recently opened their pizzeria, which is equally insane (in a good way).

If it’s your first time, get the baked ricotta and one of the lasagnas (I love the black magic).

Pros: Insanely delicious food, Date-night ambiance , Authentic Italian, but make it cruelty-free

Cons: Expensive, Parking can be challenging

imranx

Points +16

Vegan
05 Jun 2020

Fantastic pizza

Got two pizzas the weekend they opened. The black magic (gluten free crust) and padrino (regular crust). The gluten free crust was amazing, couldn’t tell it was GF. Actually liked it more than the regular crust. The black magic pizza was excellent, padrino was just good.

Pros: All vegan, GF crust is great

Cons: Pricey

imadeva

Points +460

Vegan
24 Mar 2020

Scrumptious

Friend took me here for bday dinner and yum yum yum! Glad to try the excellent cauliflower/chickpea parmesan before everything closed down for Covid. Can't wait to get back and spread this to more vegans

Pros: Tiramisu tastes like tiramisu, Delicious pasta and parmesan

Cons: Upscale, Hipster LA crowd

Andi12

Points +215

Vegan
08 Feb 2020

Just ok

We were really hoping that the food would match the prices. I expected better food for these prices. The bruschetta was soggy and had no balsamic and the special was a baked Alfredo that was ok, but really salty! Service was sub par.

JimmyP3000

Points +298

Vegan
27 Jan 2020

Love it

I’ve been here for Brunch twice. Can’t wait to hit it up for dinner. Last try they were fully booked! Glad to hear it, because I want this place in my neighborhood for a while.

Pros: Delicious pasta, Many brunch favorites, Baked Ricotta

carsonherold

Points +490

Vegan
05 Jan 2020

Delicious

The food is so amazing!

Healthy Oak

Points +104

Vegan
29 Dec 2019

Excellent Vegan Italian

Delicious, hearty vegan Italian cuisine in the heart of WeHo. Beautiful Italian wine bar setting but need not imbibe to enjoy the tasty fare.

He loved the breaded chickpea cutlet with vegan mozzarella and I loved the kale Caesar with my favorite Swiss chard and butter bean dish. A must on your tour of LA vegan spots!

Pros: Organic , Amazing vegetables , Flavorful, hearty dishes

Cons: Don’t serve soup on Sundays until late afternoon

tonyakay

Points +3356

Vegan
21 Nov 2019

So much fun and gfo!

I love this place in WeHo. It’s menu is really authentic Italian but way better because it’s California-ized and made VEGANO! Lots of gluten free options which is rare for a pasta and bread-heavy joint. Extensive wine selection. I can’t resist a Ceasar salad so I had that and the Fritatta. The Ceasar was good and the latter was creative. The shiitake bacon is notable. Bring your omnivorous friends.

Pros: Gfo, Authentic Italian menu

Jime

Points +122

Vegan
27 Oct 2019

A must for vegans and non vegans

The food is so delicious and there are a lot of Gluten Free options!.
I have to say you don't compromise flavor or texture when you orden gluten free here.
We ordered the recommended dishes and they were all delicious!

Parking in the neighborhood is not difficult.
Price is a bit expensive but the dishes are big and the quality of the food and flavors make it worth it.
Not a lot of tables but they also have a bar were you can eat, I would suggest to make a reservation if you want to secure your place.
Nice ambiance for a date.

Pros: Lots of gf options

Sagaoner

Points +140

Vegan
14 Oct 2019

Date Night

This restaurant is filled with exquisite entrees and has an authentic Italian restaurant feel!! MUST TRY

damienbodie

Points +32

Vegan
09 Oct 2019

The ultimate in Vegan Italian

Favourite vegan restaurant in the world! Every dish is incredible!!! Must try the baked ricotta and carbonara.

jillhiggins

Points +630

Vegan
16 Sep 2019

Spectacular

One of the best vegan restaurant I have ever been to. the food is absolutely delicious, the service is fantastic and there are so many gluten-free options. The Carbonara is sooooo good.

alextw36

Points +34

Vegan
15 Sep 2019

Fantastic, definitely recommend going here

I absolutely loved this restaurant. I got the Baked Ricotta and Lasagna Pura, and both were incredible. The bread with the ricotta was perfectly fluffy and crispy. I also got the salted caramel gelato, which was quite good.

I will certainly try to come back here the next time I am in Los Angeles, would recommend this place to anyone!

Pros: All vegan, Cheeses are fantastic

MMissy003

Points +196

Vegan
04 Sep 2019

Worth Every Penny

I got to try a variety of dishes during my visit, including caprese, lasagna, soup, potato wedges, and cake dessert. Almost everything was exceptional with memorable taste and quality ingredients. The Caprese was a standout to me with the delicious balsamic vinegar, as well as the garlic parmigiano potato wedges. I look forward to going back and trying more.

Pros: Quality ingredients, Extensive Italian Menu, Purely Vegan

Cons: Parking, Cost of food , Limited seating

mitmilius

Points +109

Vegan
25 Aug 2019

Amazing food

Been twice now and the baked ricotta is amazing. And the gelato and black magic lasagna. All so creamy and satisfying.

Pros: All vegan, Lots of gf options for those that need them, Vegan wine and gelato!

mitmilius

11 Mar 2022

This my favorite vegan restaurant in Los Angeles. Food is amazing. I almost always get the baked ricotta as a starter. Simply delicious.

mitmilius

21 Mar 2022

Got the special spinach-artichoke ravioli today. So amazingly good. Tip: Follow their instagram for pics/specials!

vegidaisy

Points +52

Vegan
19 Aug 2019

Mouthwatering

We shared 4 dishes between 2 of us and that was the perfect amount. Baked ricotta, grilled tofu, and Nutella crostini (from brunch menu) were all so darn delicious!

Pros: Cool vibe, Rich flavor, Unique dishes

NaomiRosenzweig

Points +60

Vegan
18 Aug 2019

Delicious food and great atmosphere

I went for Brunch and had an delicious meal. You cannot skip the garlic potato wedges (incredible). The Nutella pancakes are good, although the pancake itself is a little dry, just means you should add syrup. My friend got the croissant sandwich which was huge. Suggestion for brunch to put croissants and jam/Nutella as an appetizer, vegan croissants are hard to find and this was super yummy. The dessert menu looks amazing and will go back later or tomorrow to try.

Pros: Full vegan menu, good portion sizes, Staff was friendly and met the chef who was nice, Good location in West Hollywood.

Cons: Can be crowded so make a reservation, Street parking, So full, no room for dessert. :)

xTVPx

Points +36

Vegan
31 Jul 2019

Disappointed

As an Italian vegan, I was really looking forward to this spot for awhile. Unfortunately the food was overpriced, very bland and served by a waiter who, despite my friendly smiles, seemed upset with the whole world. The cheesy potato app was fine.

GandJ

Points +40

Vegan
24 Jul 2019

Absolutely wonderful!!!!

Everything was so delicious. Authentic Italian. We will definitely be back soon!

Pros: The real deal. , Delicious!, Vegan pasta that really tastes like pasta!

Cons: ?

MegganAnderson

Points +314

Vegan
01 Jul 2019

Best Italian I’ve Ever Had!

Get the olive oil toast! Holy crap it was amazing!!! I liked the seasonings used! I can’t wait to return 👍🏻

Pros: Best Italian food ever!, Great/fast/friendly service., Pretty decor with good vibes!

Jojo5

Points +111

Vegan
17 Jun 2019

Great vegan Italian food, better than Naples!

The eggplant Parmesan was wonderful as was the baked ricotta. Would definitely go back. The service was great as was their wine and beer selection.

Pros: Food better than Italy , Great service




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