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

mariabmm

Points +1497

Vegan
09 Nov 2019

The best vegan pizza

The Capriciosa pizza was amazingly delicious, I definitely recommend this place, I would be coming back for more. ☺️

The size of the pizza was quite big, so the price is fair.

The staff was friendly and the place very nice.

Pros: They say everything can be made with vegan cheeze, Friendly staff, Amazing pizza

Cons: They have vegetarian options

KnotsAndCrosses

Points +36

Vegan
28 Oct 2019

Amazing Italian Experience!

My fiancée brought me here for my birthday dinner after finding the restaurant online, the menu looked amazing and I was really excited to try it out. We were seated at a cosy wee table for 2, the whole restaurant maybe only sits around 20 customers, and the waitress advises us briefly of what was unavailable. We chose a Pepperoni Pizza & Inferno Calzone-both vegan- purely because you can’t always get choices in other Italian restaurants.
We were blown away with portion sizes and the food was incredible! Both of us have already decided we will be back the next time we’re in Edinburgh!
We ordered a Vegan Dolce Pizza to take away as we weren’t going to miss out on dessert - and it was totally worth it!
We honestly couldn’t recommend this place more and will definitely be back!

Pros: The BEST Italian Vegan , LOADS of delicious choices sweet & savoury, Friendly and Welcoming staff

Cons: Small seating area, Slower service when restaurant is full

Logge

Points +1435

Vegan
11 Sep 2019

Excellent

Great place! The pizza with vegan cheese was very tasty and my friends claimed their pasta was the best they ever had in the UK. Highly recommended!

JoyFraser

Points +22

Vegan
04 Sep 2019

Amazing

The size of the gluten free pizza was the same as the normal vegan one. The vegetables on top were more than I've ever had anywhere. It left us full, my friend for the first time ever, with gluten free! We will certainly be returning.

Pros: Lots of choice as it is a vegan restaurant.

Cons: None

KateEmmett

Points +3739

Vegan
02 Sep 2019

Great pizza

So much vegan choice! I had the blue cheese, walnut, pear & honey pizza all veganized. It’s delicious and a real change from other pizza places

Summer_Tan

Points +1736

Vegan
01 Sep 2019

Interesting & Tasty Pasta but awful Crème Brule

I was here for a late lunch on a Friday (a while back). I had the Vegan Penne Al Salmone [£13.90] – Penne cooked in a creamy sauce with garlic, cherry tomatoes, soy cream and vegan salmon topped with fresh parsley and vegan parmesan, because I was curious about the vegan Salmone. I really enjoyed it – the sauce was creamy, savoury and fragant (with the olive oil). It was balanced with some sweet and fresh tomatoes. I have no idea what the vegan salmon is made of but the flaky and delicate texture was very reminiscent of salmon, and added a nice texture to the dish. However, there was only a sprinkling of it. It was a huge plate and tasty dish with a decent topping of vegan parmesan, but for the price I thought it would’ve been nice if it had more of the vegan salmon. I was excited to try the Vegan Crème Brule [£5.50]… only to be disappointed by what I actually got. It was watery and gloopy. It was pretty much watery rice pudding with burnt sugar on top – not good at all.

They have a wide selection of pizza and pastas, all vegetarian and with a similar number of vegan options. The service was a bit slow (considering I was there was only another table of 4 aside from me). The restaurant has an odd mix of décor that might throw you off when you enter. Still, it has a warm and cosy vibe. It is a narrow space so there isn’t many tables, so probably a good idea to make a reservation if you’re planning to come here for dinner.

From what I had, they show promise – the pasta was delicious with some room for improvement. Good pasta and lovely notion of Vegetarian-Vegan Italian food, but definitely left have room for improvement. All in all, I would return should I find myself in Edinburgh again as I would like to try their other pastas and also pizzas.

Updated from previous review on 2019-09-01

Pros: Extensive Menu, Plenty of Vegan options

Cons: Expensive, Slow service

NoochMeUp

Points +234

Vegan
31 Aug 2019

Really good vegan pizzas

Delicious pizzas in a cute wee restaurant

Pros: Central

Cons: Salty

clfisha

Points +177

Vegan
16 Aug 2019

Lovely cosy vegan Italian

Fantastic large menu, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Have eaten here a few times and never been disappointed with the either pizza or pasta (my favourite is the spicy calzone). The deserts are pretty fab too. It is quite small so during busy periods book or call ahead.

Adriana01

Points +63

Vegan
29 Jul 2019

Love it - edit

I just love this place, been there so many times. Always make a reservation! Totally worth the trip

Edit - 2019

After visiting again my partner and I were left deeply disappointed. First, there was the salty salty salty flat seitan steak. We have had it in the past and this time was nothing like the previous times. Roast potatoes that come with the steak had zero taste.

We also had the 4 cheese gnocchi and it was a similar experience, in previous occasions, we could definitely feel the 4 kinds of cheese, even the blue cheese, this time was only a creamy meh.

The last disappointment was, sadly, the waitress, who was very clueless and couldn't even ask a little request to the kitchen. (We could have been totally fine if they said they couldn't make it but they didn't even ask). We would have loved to express how we felt but we were not asked at the end if we liked it or not.

Very sad experience would probably take a while to go back.

Pros: All vegan

Cons: In our experience, Its not the same as it used to.

Fattyted

Points +3532

Vegan
26 Jul 2019

Great vegan options!

Lovely atmosphere and great vegan options. The service was a little slow, don't go if you're in a hurry, but food was worth the wait. I had the spaghetti carbonara which was pretty mind-blowing. It was a huge portion, served in a big pan.
My husband was a little disappointed by his lasagne which was, comparatively, much smaller, and could have really benefited from something extra (like a side salad perhaps) to fill the large empty plate.
I also had the peanut butter and jam vegan cheesecake with vegan ice-cream for dessert. Delicious!

Pros: Delicious vegan food, Lots of choice for vegans, Welcoming atmosphere

Cons: Slow service, Small lasagne

benparker18

Points +23

Vegan
16 May 2019

Lovely food!

Great food with plenty of vegan options, including great vegan cheesecake 🌱

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great cheesecake!

Uneekr4

Points +83

Vegan
07 May 2019

Don’t get it delivered

We were so excited to try this pizza based on all the wonderful reviews. We were tired after a long day of sightseeing and decided to have our food delivered. It was barely warm when it got here. The focaccia is nothing more than regular pizza dough so I’m not sure why they are calling it focaccia. The pizza was ok but nothing I would order again. We had ordered the tiramisu and the creme brûlée so imagine our disappointment when we pull out two pieces of chocolate cake with a note attached saying they were out of our requested items. Overall not a good experience

agd3000

Points +453

Vegetarian
12 Apr 2019

Fantastic authentic experience

Lovely food wine and service. On a busy Friday night the pizzas did not disappoint and the atmosphere was delightful. My only regret was not having enough room for the legendary cheese cake!

Pros: Great pizzas and Innovative use of seitan

Cons: Can be cold by the door. Small place so book ahead

EmmaFaeEdinburgh

Points +1384

Vegan
30 Mar 2019

I've never been so close to marrying a cheesecake

NovaPizza is incredible. Almost everything on the menu can be made vegan, and the pizza and pasta is great. However, leave room for the cheesecake! It's so good and I promise you will not regret it. The peanut butter and jam one is my favourite.

AbiM

Points +4006

Vegan
07 Mar 2019

OK but won’t rush back

We had pizza and then shared a tiramisu. Wearing a winter coat I felt cramped in a chair almost in the way at the front, under the counter. Busy Saturday evening and we had reserved. The menu needs more starter choices e.g. things that are not pizza - salad? Olives? But choices of mains very extensive. Pizza itself was ok but my other half was offered black pepper and I was not - hard to catch the waitress’s eye in this chair. Tiramisu was dry and didn’t taste boozy or coffeey - had they forgotten to soak the cake part? As we live away we’re unlikely to return as there are other places to try in Edinburgh.

Pros: Comprehensive menu

Cons: Bit cramped

DouglasMcCaffrey

Points +862

Vegan
05 Mar 2019

The best vegan pizza in town

Once of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh. The pizzas are so good here and such a great range of vegan pizza which is hard to find in many other places. The place is quite small so it’s a good idea to book. Cosy place, great pizza and the Nutella cheesecake is amazing

TommyLeek

Points +28

Vegan
03 Jan 2019

best birthday dinner ever

went there last night for my birthday, loads of choice, lots of vegan meats, seasonal menu, good drinks, nice cozy decor, good service. best pizza ive ever had as far as i remember.

Pros: lots of choice, delicious pizzas

Cons: bit pricey but well worth it

vegmara

Points +56

Vegan
03 Jan 2019

Amazing!

One of my favourite veggie restaurants in Edinburgh. Small, cosy venue with friendly staff and the biggest vegan selection of pasta and pizza dishes. Perfect if you want something vegan that doesn't feel really healthy. Huge portion sizes and also great selection of rich deserts. I've never been anywhere like it :)

Pros: Vegan options, Big portions, Cosy atmosphere

minam8

Points +28

Vegan
26 Dec 2018

Best veggie Italian restaurant

Can’t recommend this enough! Everything is vegetarian and nearly everything is also available vegan. Went today for the second time with my family who isn’t vegan, but they loved it just as much.

LaiaValldepérezCasa

Points +34

Vegan
08 Dec 2018

Tasty

Cozy place, kind people and the best vegan italian food. It's a perfect date night.

Pros: Cozy, Tasty food, Nice people

Cons: Small place (reservation may be needed)

SamCrowe

Points +93

Vegan
21 Oct 2018

Vegan heaven

Amazing vegan pizza and tiramisu. Staff super lovely

Pros: All dishes vegan on request, Massive menu

ValentinaL

Points +34

Vegan
21 Oct 2018

Lovely pizza!

Definitely one of my favorite in Edinburgh!

philkm29

Points +44

Vegan
13 Oct 2018

Relaxing Place

Went for couple of pizzas with a mate. Very relaxing place, small and independent, Lovely waitress, very friendly.

Had the inferno calzone, wow it was filling. Really enjoyed the seitan in pizza (thinly sliced) as it's something I don't usually eat/enjoy.

Would defo go back, good Italian wine too!

Yogi rose

Points +21

Vegetarian
30 Aug 2018

Charcoal pizza - everything burnt

My partner and I went to Nova Pizza last Wednesday. Everything we ordered was burnt to a crisp. The garlic focaccia appetiser was burnt to a cinder around the edges, as were both pizzas. If I was dining alone I would have sent everything back but my too polite partner didn't want to make a fuss because we'd have good experiences previously. I've been frequenting this restaurant on a regular basis since it opened and I'm appalled by the deterioration in quality. The chef seems to have no pride in the standard of the food leaving the kitchen.

Pros: Waitress very polite and professional, Organic wine, Diverse menu

Cons: Food quality, Price per quality, Small table space

Valeria_

Points +46

Vegan
30 Aug 2018

I will come back to Edinburgh just to try this pizza again !

Small restaurant very cozy clean and with a romantic vibe

Pros: Vegan , Lovely environment , Friendly staff

Cons: They don’t open 24/7😉

craigmc

Points +33612

Vegan
23 Aug 2018

quality food

based in stockbridge just a short distance from town. Novopizza is a friendly welcoming eatery offer a total vegetarian menu, with a double page vegan menu.

a good choice of starters, i have the bruschetta which was really good offering a good slice of bread, covered in vine tomato gently cooked in olive oil and balsamic, not oily at all.

there are plenty of main options and i went for the vegan pepperoni which was was on a thin base and well cooked, the vegan cheese was a much stronger flavour the mozzarella and was bubbling over the pepperoni and tomato base. my friend had the veggie calzone which was huge and came with a small side salad.

visited again recently and upped to 5 coos. it's not about the veggie food, its also about the ingredients. he only uses organic flour in his pizza and when we spoke about this he said i have a five year old, i want her to eat good food. Owners who believe in what they are doing not just out to make money from a growth in vegan food.

the one think i wouls like to add is that it does great pasta. nearly everyone i know gets pizza and has never tried the pasta, give it a go it's great.



Still awesome

It's not cheap for an Italian, but it's [censored] still awesome!

Upped the presentation. Boom.

Pros: location, organic produce, staff

rozm

Points +11

Mostly Veg
23 Aug 2018

Delicious

Great food. Pretty much anything can be made vegan upon request. If anything the portion sizes are too large; I got a half portion of pasta and it was more than enough.

Cons: Expensive




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