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A casual-dining, fully vegan Italian bar & restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes, pizza, pasta and small plates. Dishes may include truffle risotto, steak, pizza boscaiola and a selection of desserts. Cocktail menu available. Dog-friendly. Open Tue-Fri 16:00-21:30, Sat-Sun 12:00-21:30.
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19-21 Causewayside, Newington (at W. Preston St.), Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1QF
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Last update on 04 Jul 2025 by SoraDiana
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Added by craigmc on 08 Feb 2025
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Featured Review
lunadea
Points +304
Mindblowing - Edit
I'm simultaneously so glad we got to go to this place in Edinburgh and also disappointed we won't have time to go again, because it was amazing. Mainly because of the smoked "ribs" I got that was so much closer to an actual pork-like texture than anything else I'd ever eaten - like not even on the same level. Felt like I had time travelled to the future, or maybe the past before I was veg at all! We also got the ravioli (very tasty) and the tiramisu for dessert (heavenly). Would have loved to come back to try something else, but alas, I'll wait for the restaurants back home to catch up.
Read morePros: Amazing and innovative food, Great service, Good transparency re: optional service charge
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61 Reviews
First Review by thingamygig
yannick__ka
Points +1607
Sora Diana - Edit
We managed to get a table at the last minute and definitely didn't regret it. The staff is incredibly friendly and the menu is entirely vegan. Above all, they offer some truly special dishes that provide a great change of pace. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. However, it must be said that the restaurant is in the higher price range.
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katiechurn
Points +1662
Delicious food!! - Edit
The food was absolutely delicious! They had really good gluten free options as well which was great for me (vegan and gluten free!). I highly recommend the tiramisu espresso martini it was so so good!! The service was really good and they were very friendly and attentive. We were even offered free olives while we waited for our food to arrive. Will be returning to Edinburgh just to try more of the menu 😊
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-12
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Ciarab
Points +44
Mind blowing - Edit
Had the "meat" and "cheese" board, an arancini style dish and a "porchetta" and potato pizza. Everything was phenomenal, the board even fooled my non vegan friend. We got the tiramisu espresso martini to finish which was delicious and the perfect end to a delicious meal
Read morePros: Loads of options, Creative dishes, Delicious cocktails
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SintijaRozentale9
Points +40
Gem of a restaurant! - Edit
Perfection. So many quality choices(also plenty of GF option) A must visit when you are in the area!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-02
Pros: Tasty and quality, Service and atmosphere, GF Options
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99fearstreet
Points +126
So many menu items! - Edit
The menu had so many options, it was truly hard to choose. We shared a burrata dish with sourdough and each had pasta. Everything was awesome - great sauces, good service, nice wine options. If you’re looking for a bit of a fancier meal, definitely check this place out, but don’t worry about dressing fancy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-27
Pros: Amazing menu, Great service , Good value for food
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HeidiWoolard
Points +123
Best vegan Italian. The owner is amazing - Edit
This Italian restaurant was so good. It was very tasty. But more than that the owner was so friendly and kind.
Read moreMy friend is non vegan and she thought it was the best Italian she had ever been to!
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-26
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brookie457
Points +2670
fantastic Italian experience - Edit
Fantastic on all levels!!!!
Read moreFood, service, decor, cleanliness, everything was perfect!!! You can taste the love and passion in every bite. We got the ravioli and tiramisu, fantastic Italian experience and couldn't be more pleased. Highly, highly recommend a MUST STOP on your food crawl through Edinbourgh.
Free wifi and toilets on premises with moderate stair climb.
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-26
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AnnaPoehlman
Points +118
Snazzy Vegan Food - Edit
Huge menu full of unique and delicious vegan food. On the pricey side but so worth it for the flavors and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Huge menu, Unique dishes, Flavorful food
Cons: Expensive
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AMRAM
Points +1064
Phenomenal food and staff - Edit
I’d been to Sora Lella before, and the new place is even better, with all around amazing food, ambience, and staff are amazingly nice! I highly recommend this place for amazing vegan Italian food in Edinburgh.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-06
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vegansheep
Points +3723
A little pricey - Edit
The staff and the ambience were lovely. I can’t praise enough how friendly and welcoming they were.
Read moreThe food was pricey and a bit mixed to be honest. The truffle pasta was lovely, but the Easter cheesecake honestly we didn’t like. It wasn’t sweet at all and for £11 I hoped for something special.
Nonetheless it’s a nice place and I hope it does well.
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-05
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nicksew
Points +35
amazing tiramisu - Edit
Amazing italian vegan cuisine. There are so many options and the tiramisu was incredible
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-26
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VioletCassandraPers
Points +248
HALF STAR EXPERIENCE - Edit
Went there for their veganuary promo with my partner. We started off great, sharing the starters: potato croquettes and arancinis. They were decently fried although I would have liked a "meltier" cheese inside the arancini. I ordered the pinsa. I am 110% sure the pinsa base was store-bought, it was hard and chewy. The tomato sauce on top was way too acidic and tasted horribly, it happens when you pick poor quality ingredients. The tippings were average, your Quorn deli slices and some olives. Just when I thought things couldn't go further south, here comes the tiramisù. I scoop the little jar just to find a huge hole. What they served as tiramisu was a dried-ass biscuit with whipped cream on top. By the taste and consistency you can clearly judge it was made days prior. I honestly don't think there's any constructive criticism I can offer. The experience was poor overall and I definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Ah, just a thought, maybe if your bar is open to the view, train your staff to wash the limes that fall on the sticky floor before adding it to your overpriced drinks. Ghh.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-25
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chelseaxwatson
Points +220
Nice classy italian restaurant - Edit
Definitely worth going to if you’re a little out of the city. They had a set 3-course meal menu which was brilliant.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-22
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avadams3
Points +376
Felt authentic - Edit
Dog friendly authentic Italian food!
Read moreBurrata tasted more like cottage cheese. But I really enjoyed it. Bread accompanying it was a bit dry and blah compared to the other food.
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-21
Pros: Virgin spicy margaritas were fabulous! , Burrata, Staff
Cons: Bread
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oskar.
Points +1110
Outstanding italian food - Edit
We went here for dinner and it was absolutly great. It is on the higher price skale but absolutly worth the money. The service was really nice. The atmosphere was good too. Every dish we had was tasty in its own way. And the new Ice cream (from Soft Serve) they had in the menu tasted fantastic too.
Read morePros: Variety, Taste, Service
Cons: Not in my hometown
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Parge
Points +24
Amazing - Edit
The staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was amazing and more than enough. I had the set menu and everything tasted so good. The restauant had a warm, inviting atmosphere. Plan to visit again next time I am in town.
Read morePros: Atmoshphere, Wonderful food, Friendly staff
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sfirth
Points +166
Amazing! - Edit
We loved our evening at Sora Diana, the staff were really helpful and the food was delicious!
Read moreThe sharing starter was 10/10…can’t stop thinking about the cheeses and homemade vegan honey 😋
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Updated from previous review on 2026-02-17
Pros: Good range of dishes to choose from! , IL TAGLIERE DI DIANA - the sharing starter 😍, Homemade vegan honey 🍯
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SamanthaJadePW
Points +362
Could eat from here everyday - Edit
Due to a late arrival in the city and having a little one in tow, we opted for a delivery to our accommodation.
Read moreThe food was outstanding. Amazing to have such a variety of dishes that I've just never come across veganised before!
Would absolutely return for an eat-in experience too!
Photos honestly dont do it justice!
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-08
Pros: Variety, Taste
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joseyg
Points +701
Vegan Italian - Edit
Lovely authentic italian, extensive menu.
Read morePros: Tiramisu, Ravioli
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AmySmith23
Points +76
All you can eat pasta - Edit
We visited for the all you can eat pasta, which I think they’re now doing once per month. Friendly service. The garlic bread is unbelievable! Quite a few dishes use mushroom, which was ok for me but others in my party weren’t keen.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-29
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RumerBettie
Points +26
Ye sound, mostly - Edit
Interior was really nice. The service was a little.. slow. I wondered if they even had staff for a good ten minutes upon arrival. But alas, I'm in my twenties so I don't care, I'm busy doom scrolling. I had the mezze maniche alla carbonara and my carnivorous mother had the pappardelle toscane bio al tartufo. Mine was very nice but I was a little peeved that my mum's was way nicer. I gotta say the toscane was bloody delicious and I kept stealing bites when she wasn't looking (haha joking, but I did have a lot of her food sorry mum). Had a heavenly cake for dessert. It was bloody good but it was also 10 bloody pounds for a slice so like, you would hope so. Overall, nice place, would go again if I'm feeling cocky after payday.
Read moreOh - my mum insists I mention there was no bread supplied "as is custom for Italian restaurants". We were also given the bill with a hefty service charge, which I would usually just shut up and pay but it felt cheeky considering there was basically no service lmao.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-29
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laurialah
Points +74
Greatful for a vegan Italian - Edit
A cheese pasta that’s vegan?! Like what?! This was delicious. It’s so nice to walk into an Italian restaurant and know you can have an option that isn’t just a margarita or a tomato pasta.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-24
Pros: Top quality, Tasty, A variety of options
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Scarlett_Lucian
Points +127
Made with magic - Edit
One of the best vegan restaurants I've ever been to! It's been months since my trip and I still think about it.
Read moreI went twice in five days and got the ravioli and the cacio e pepe, which were both amazing. I don't even understand how the garnish parmesan they make is so good, so make sure to ask for it when they offer it along with the chili oil!
Definitely expensive, which usually is a turn off for me, but for once it was worth every single bite. Can't recommend highly enough!
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hjohansen
Points +2117
Top notch - Edit
I went here twice in the span of ten days. The first time I went I got their charcuterie board. It was amazing. The second time was for my graduation, and they had a buffet. It was great, since you could try their different pasta dishes and side dishes. Their prices are a little bit steep, however, they offer dishes you would not be able to find anywhere else veganised, so I think it's worth it.
Read morePros: Good food, Good menu, Good location
Cons: Pricey
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Valuz
Points +600
Las mejores pastas - Edit
La comida y la atención fueron increíbles. Muy recomendado.
Read morePros: Sabor, Atención
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vasilys
Points +49
Great food - Edit
I really enjoyed our visit here. The place has such a warm vibe, perfect for the Edinburgh weather! As for the food, it did not disappoint. Every dish we tasted was delicious and satisfying. Definitely worth a stop if you want a reliable and tasty meal in a nice setting.
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marisacartaxo
Points +165
Tudo excelente - Edit
A comida é maravilhosa!! Tanto a pizza como a massa que comemos estavam divinais!
Read morePros: Tudo vegan, Tudo delicioso
SoraDiana
Obrigado! hope to see you soon!
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