Vegan
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Italian restaurant with an all-vegan menu offering different kinds of pizza and pasta dishes as well as bruschetta and calzones. Uses vegan cheese and faux meats (seitan, ham, pepperoni). Dessert choices include creme brulee, chocolate cake, affogato, and vegan tiramisu. Est. 2015 as vegetarian then turned fully vegan a few years later. Open Mon 17:00-21:30, Thu-Sun 17:00-21:30. Closed Tue.
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265 Reviews
First Review by Oscar Linder
Kittybiscuit
Points +7844
Incredible tiramisu - Edit
We ordered the potatoes to share before our mains meals. They were really nice and tender but well roasted on the outside. I had the bolognese ravioli which was a special. The cheese and sauce made this meal particularly nice and it was a generous serving size. My partner had a pasta dish which tasted a bit “samey” after a while. I think because it didn’t have sauce. I can never resist a tiramisu when on offer even though I’d probably eaten enough. It was served with a strong coffee on the side. I liked it because it wasn’t particularly sweet and I could taste the coffee through it. It was presented well.
Read moreWe had booked and had a lovely table. I saw someone else turned away so I would book. I liked that it took a while between courses. Gave me time to recover!
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tom_j_99
Points +85
Well deserving of top rated restaurant - Edit
Best Italian I've ever had
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adamjenningsiam
Points +42
Just the best vegan pizzas - Edit
Everything on this menu is a hit - between us, my partner and I have pretty much tried the whole thing over the years!
Read moreThe pizzas - for me - are the best vegan pizzas in Edinburgh. Everything feels and tastes lovingly hand made. The restaurant itself has a lovely homely but lively vibe… and, they’re on Deliveroo too!
Pros: Really tasty vegan food, GREAT pizzas, Homely, lively vibe
Cons: Pretty expensive, Book early
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joel
Points +85
OK, but not really worth it - Edit
Service was friendly and prompt, but it seems like most of the food is based on the kind of widely available vegan products you'd find in any grocery store. The dishes were not well balanced. While the crust was actually quite good, it was so overloaded with these mediocre toppings that it became soggy and unpalatable. That being the case, the food itself is unremarkable and definitely not worth the price.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-27
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bethaney99
Points +138
Stunning food. - Edit
Food was incredible and delicious. The restaurant was decorated amazing and created an relaxing atmosphere. When we visited nova pizza they had pride flags up and the toilets were labeled as gender neutral.
Read moreWould 100% recommend this restaurant but would suggest booking in advance due to limited number of seats.
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alunisae
Points +4133
good vegan italian food - Edit
good vegan italian food. friendly staff.
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Kee1
Points +22
Lovely, tasty Italian food & vegan! - Edit
Best Italian vegan food I’ve tasted! Visiting Edinburgh and so happy to discover so many yummy vegan eateries! Will be back to eat my eat around Edinburgh. 💚
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty
Cons: Small place
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HenryGray
Points +79
Bloody good pizza - Edit
Ordered 4 pizzas for vegans and committed non vegans and they were excellent. Regardless of the pizzas being vegan they were some of the best pizzas I have eaten. The non vegans loved them and try as they might could not find fault with any of them.
Read moreLike many businesses they are struggling for staff and have restricted opening times but next time we are in Edinburgh definitely want to go into the restaurant and sit down and not just takeaway.
If you love Italian food that is vegan you have to try these guys!
Pros: Great pizza
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RebeccaWhitten
Points +457
A yummy treat - Edit
Italian food is definitely one of the hardest to come by as a vegan, so this one was high on my list of restaurants to try. The food was really good but I wasn't a huge fan of my pizza as it was quite soggy. I did, however, throughly enjoy my partners pasta so I would love to go back and try some more stuff!
Read moreCons: Pretty pricey
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Ebsveg
Points +2159
Delicious food - Edit
We loved our time at nova pizza, having the different bruschettas, pasta and pizza. I liked the carbonarra but it was a bit too heavy for me so would try a different one if you like something lighter! Loved the bruschettas, especially the spek and the pizza was also very good. I would echo other reviews that the wait staff maybe are not on par with other customer service. We had one extremely lovely helpful waiter and the other was not so much... However, this did not impact our experience at all personally. I would recommended reserving your table and the kitchen closes at 9 even though you can book after that. I didnt see any walk ins be shown seats even though the tables seems to be free for over an hour.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious food
Cons: Not all wait staff up to scratch , Essentially reservations only
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hungree
Points +107
Great food - Edit
Great food coming from the kitchen, however the front of house staff need a rethink! Service leaves a lot to be desired.
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Great food, Plenty of choice
Cons: Expensive, Waiting staff not up to scratch
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Stina778
Points +552
Unwanted guests - Edit
We came there after a long walk, without reservation. They were fully booked, but people were paying, so I guess a table would soon have been available. But we were turned away. The weather was good so we asked if we could have a pizza for take away. They refused saying they don‘t do take away. But we saw pizza boxes on shelves. Anything more to say?
Read moreCons: Unfriendly staff, Inhospitable
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Katienash
Points +110
Delicious - Edit
Honestly this was the best meal I think I’ve had in Edinburgh! It was amazing, I cannot praise this restaurant enough, all the food so yummy and cooked in a tradition Italian way!
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peachykeen32
Points +134
Great!! - Edit
Every vegan or vegetarian should check this out!
Read moreNovaPizza is a 100% vegan restaurant. The vegan spaghetti carbonara is delicious with some supplements and spices emphasizing its flavors rather than relying on the normal heavy use of cheese. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and they won't make you feel bad if you ordered a pizza without the cheese.
NovaPizza is a vegan tourist-friendly restaurant located just a few roads away from Edinburgh Castle in the beautiful town of Scotland. Their dishes can cater to all your vegetarian needs while not skimping on taste! What should they order? The Vegan Spaghetti Carbonara will not disappoint-delicious with lots of flavorful supplementation that's sure to titillate any taste buds!
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-13
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IanRusso
Points +10
Lovely food - Edit
Great little restaurant, fully vegan Italian menu and what we ate was excellent
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AlbaIbáñez
Points +42
Cute vegan place - Edit
We loved the atmosphere (LGTB friendly too), the staff and the pizzas
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SaffronSummer
Points +580
the best, i keep coming back for more - Edit
words don’t do them justice, you just have to go and try! highly recommend the carbonara and the oreo cheesecake is to die for
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-26
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StevieSurf
Points +1895
Absolutely first rate! - Edit
This is a lovely option; it’s somehow both casual and fancy at the same time. Superb and genuinely Italian menu with lots of variety in their paste but also the starters. I enjoyed a wonderful cheese based bruschetta and then mains of a tagliatelle cacio e pepe - very truffle based, very delicious and rich. A lovely crème brûlée to finish.
Read morePros: Very friendly and knowledgeable staff , Authentic Italian cuisine , Interesting starters
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V-gan
Points +708
If you live in / are visiting Edinburgh, don't miss NovaPizza - Edit
We recently visited Edinburgh for 5 days and were so excited with Nova’s menu that we decided to visit twice. The first time we had the Antipasto di montagna and both ordered a main after that. When the antipasto board arrived it was filled with 4 different lovely cheeses and 3 different types of charcuterie as well as a good amount of bread, oil, pesto and honea. Everything on the board was delicious. We had a lovely carafe of the Chianti to go with it, which tasted lovely together
Read moreAs we got to the end of the board my partner was feeling very full. We checked whether it was possible to cancel our mains and the kitchen kindly agreed this was OK. We ended our 1st meal with the tiramisu, which I thought was absolutely delicious. The cream was nice and fresh and the base lovely and moist. The espresso that came with it was really good quality too, so when we left we were both feeling very satisfied and excited to return a couple of days later.
When we went back, we luckily were a little more hungry and both had a started and main. I went for the Bruschetta crema al tartufo e speck and the Capricciosa Pizza, whilst my partner had the capers and the Parmigiana di melanzane. The food was excellent as the first time and I have to admit that the pizza was the best one I’ve had in years. The pizza was lovely and thin, the ingredients fresh and the tomato sauce so flavoursome. It was real Italian pizza in my opinion!
Can’t recommend Nova Pizza enough! I hope they are able to expand at some point, cause it feels like they could easily fill a place twice the size.
Pros: Excellent Italian flavours, Varied menu & great wines, Good portion sizes and lovely staff
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Misanthropia
Points +2775
One of the best pizzas I ever had! - Edit
I was amazed by the pizza at Novopizza! They have so many creative and extraordinary options like pizza bianche with blue cheese, self-made Seitan and every veggie topping you can think of that it is though to make a choice. I went for a pizza bianche and was definitely not disappointed! The though is super fluffy and the toppings are on point. It tends to get a bit crowded, be sure to book a spot!
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Wizzer
Points +51
Nice atmosphere, good flavours - Edit
Lovely to find a vegan Italian. Flavours were very good on the two pizzas we shared between three. The Seitan e funghi was excellent though the Ortolana was a bit on the soggy side. The deserts were ok though the creme brulé didn't have a crunchy top and the chocolate cake was very solid! It would have been nice to have some healthier options such as whole-wheat bases (rather than just gluten free options) as everything was still refined white and even the only side salad they offered had fake meat which didn't seem necessary. The restaurant is small so booking is necessary but it has a great friendly atmosphere.
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty dishes
Cons: Not very healthy, Textures a bit off
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AnnaFenton
Points +2249
Amazing - Edit
This is a beautiful restaurant and feels so cosy
Read moreThe pasta was the best vegan pasta I have eaten. They had so many options that you never see veganised! Including this carbonara which was beautiful.
The garlic bread could have been a nicer dough but still yummy
Would have also used buffalo or heirloom - bigger tomatoes for the caprese but still lovely
Pros: Completely vegan
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booklover84
Points +175
Fantastic Italian food - Edit
So happy we found this place, it’s small and cosy and the staff are friendly. The food was fabulous, particularly the mushroom and truffle tagliatelle and the penne alla vodka.
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kimberleyllane
Points +84
Authentic vegan Italian - Edit
The food here would not be out of place anywhere in Italy. Very nice atmosphere and great service. Would definitely go back.
Read morePros: Lots of choice, Delicious fresh pizzas, Great service
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HollyJohnson
Points +180
Delightful little restaurant - Edit
A very warming restaurant, lovely service and nice food. Everything on the menu can be changed to vegan, I enjoyed one with vegan cheese, ham, mushroom and artichoke. The pizza base was really nice and I also just about had room for pudding. Which was Oreo Cheesecake and ice cream.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-02-21
Pros: All vegan menu! , Brilliant service
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madveganfood
Points +1166
Exceedingly good - Edit
The whole time I was in here, I had to keep checking it was vegan as everything tasted so authentic! There is a huge menu with all sorts of pasta and pizzas along with salads and different breads. I had the BRUSCHETTA CREMA AL TARTUFO E SPECK G (Toasted bread, truffle cream, rocket and speck) which was incredible. The truffle cream soaked into the bread and the speck was smokey. For majn I had Penne al salmone (Cream, salmon, pan fried cherry tomatoes with a touch of
Read moregarlic. Topped with parsley and their homemade walnut parmesan.) I expected some salmon meat alternative but i think it was within the sauce. My gf got the caprese starter and a carbonara pizza which was also pretty good! 100% recommend if youre after some vegan italian food!
Pros: Loads of options, Staff friendly
Cons: Costly but worth it
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quovixi
Points +86
Outstanding Italian food - Edit
Possibly my favourite vegan restaurant I’ve ever been to. Everything on the menu looked delicious so my partner and I split a pizza and a pasta dish — both were phenomenal but the penne alla vodka was especially good. Friendly service, lovely cosy vibe, and great drink and dessert options. 10/10.
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