Vegan
Pizza
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. Features a full bar with beachfront patio and sunset views. This branch est. 2021. Reported closed February 2025.


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60 Reviews

First Review by Clarissa1dc

lvd

Points +463

Vegan
17 Feb 2025

Decent

The service was great, and I always love eating at a 100% vegan restaurant. We shared a pizza, Caesar salad, and mozz sticks. The mozz sticks were fun because they were a novelty. The marinara sauce was tasty. The pizza and salad were good, but not memorable. Maybe we just chose the wrong items.

YezVegz

Points +496

Vegan
03 Jan 2025

Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!

Was a great find while in the area. Suggest making reservations. Food was amazing & with a full Vegan menu it's exciting to have so many choices. We had the Garlic Parmiagiano Potato Wedges. Nice & crispy with a delicious garlic aioli & macadamia parm. Main Dishes were the Lasagna & Pomodoro. We're not always fans of Vegan cheese, but their cashew ricotta & cashew mozzarella were amazing, their sauce...we are still talking about it! Loved it so much I ate my leftovers at room temp before jumping on a plane the next day.

Pros: All Vegan Italian food, So many options, Amazing food and vegan cheese

bpollock53

Points +81

Vegan
30 Dec 2024

Trendy and Delicious

The Pura Vita massaged kale salad with almond ricotta and pepitas was delicious! #Veganuary

Pros: Super atmosphere , Friendly prompt service , Comfortable seating

Lj-ezee

Points +259

Vegan
24 Dec 2024

Vegan Italian Restaurant w/ tons of GF options

Can’t go wrong with any menu item at this 100% vegan restaurant!! Delicious. We started with the Mozzarella sticks w/ marinara sauce, Cesar salad w/ kale & romaine, Black Magic Pizza, Capricciosa Pizza, & Baked Alfredo Ziti w/ Grilled Butternut squash, onions, & fresh baked bread, then ended w/ hot cocoa w/ plant based mylk, Indoor & outdoor seating. Pet friendly patio. Plenty of non-alcoholic beverages. Full bar. Located by the beach so go for a nice stroll afterwards.

Jlin

Points +690

Vegan
20 Oct 2024

Some of my favorite food ever

I've been to the West Hollywood location multiple times. It's a must whenever I'm in LA. This was my first time at the Redondo location and it was just as incredible. I had the cacio e pepe. So, so delicious!

Pros: Delicious food , Fully vegan, Kind staff

Cons: A little pricy, Parking can be difficult

CAC

Points +176

Vegan
22 Sep 2024

Amazing food, drinks & service

The food was incredible! We started with some small pizzas as appetizers (I can’t remember the name), but they were very good! The carbonara pasta was to die for! And then we polished it all off with Zeppole (house-made fried dough) with vegan « Nutella » dip. I was the only vegan and the other four folks with me liked their food as well. If I’m ever in Redondo Beach again, I plan to go back!

DaniM

Points +2095

Vegan
27 Aug 2024

Amazing

Food: Had an awesome kale salad there.

Location: It's comfortable to sit inside.

Staff: The staff is friendly.

silas1912

Points +1299

Vegan
08 Jul 2024

Mozzarella sticks!

 I have not had vegan mozzarella sticks as good as these ever ,ever and the marinara sauce that accompany these sticks was exquisite ! 

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-08

Pros: Friendly, Fantastic, Fabulous

JamieHeis

Points +312

Vegan
30 Jun 2024

Great Tasting Italian Food

I was excited to try this restaurant as it’s 100% vegan. I started with the Broccoli Rabe. It’s super flavorful, but for those that aren’t into heat, there’s too much red chili pepper for regular palates. I also ordered the Eggplant Parm sandwich. They asked me if I wanted it regular or spicy and I chose spicy. It was just way too much spice for me to finish. The Brussels sprouts were amazing. My husband loved his Putanesca pasta. We would return in a heartbeat.

Nyanya

Points +16

Vegan
18 Jun 2024

The best!

The best vegan restaurant in South Bay!

AmandaSakiye

Points +3315

Vegan
01 Jun 2024

Easily the best Italian food in the South Bay

Can’t go wrong with anything you order. The flavors put you in a tastebud trance-like bliss. Food made with real love and passion. Take your mom-vegan friends here - it will open their minds completely!

Updated from previous review on 2021-04-15

Pros: Very gluten-free friendly, Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, Wine bar is super cool too

IronKim

Points +90

Vegan
23 Apr 2024

Best Ever! 🤩

Best pizza ever🍕 🌱I have never had a better pizza! San Genaro pizza is to die for! You won’t be disappointed! You must make a trip to try this place! Soooooo happy!!!!!!! 😋

veganrunning

Points +642

Vegan
30 Mar 2024

Great Vegan Pasta Pizza

Awesome Vegan Italian Food Great Atmosphere

Pros: Great Vegan Food, Very Flavorful , Lively Atmosphere

Cons: Expensive

Tyler.T

Points +44

Vegan
11 Mar 2024

Great Italian food

Pura Vita has amazing vegan Italian food. I had their carbonara and a pizza during my visit and both were excellent. It is a bit pricey, but I feel like the experience was worth it.

Pilot.lj

Points +1523

Vegan
03 Feb 2024

Great vegan Italian! A little overpriced

Tried meatballs, Caesar salad, Bianca pizza, caprese!

Everything was great except for the Bianca pizza which was not very good at all.

Overall we really enjoyed the food but the pricing felt really high.

ElsaFine

Points +24

Vegan
27 Nov 2023

Simply the best

It's my favorite place to go when hungry and want gourmet Italian food. The Pizzas are my favorite; the crust is thin, and the different options are all SO GOOD. I can't even recommend one in particular, but if I had to choose, I would order the Black Magic today. The portions are very generous; the pasta can be a smaller size, portion-wise, but they are so delicious and unique that all is forgiven by adding a dessert in the end.
One day, I ate a bit less and ordered their new salad. And it was so filling and tasty that I was thrilled with my choice.

My favorite pizza is Black Magic.
My favorite pastas are Carbonara
My favorite desserts are Affogato and Cookie Sundae.

They also have delish cocktails!

Pros: Large menu 100% Vegan, Coctails and desserts are amazing, Best Pizza and Pasta

Cons: A bit pricey, The back patio isn't as cute as the indoor seating

caesarion

Points +150

Vegan
25 Nov 2023

Pura Delizia

Visited Pura Vita while visiting Los Angeles, and obviously had to try a variety of things on the menu. Everything that I had was absolutely delicious, and did not regret spending the amount that I did. There’s a few complaints about the pricing of menu items, and I get it. However, I would consider Pura Vita to be a fine-dining experience, with a lovely atmosphere. If you treat it as an occasional outing, rather than an every-day thing, this is a 5 star experience. This is as close to authentic as you’ll get with v*gan food. No fake cheeses or meats (nothing wrong with that, though) — this is all quality, yummy ingredients. My favorite was definitely the potatoes with aoli, but as I said, everything was delicious

Pros: Nice, clean bathrooms, Everything was delicious

Cons: No lasagna at this location, but that’s ok , A bit pricy

caesarion

25 Nov 2023

(Black magic pizza was a great drunk munchie btw)

astcia

Points +104

Vegan
04 Nov 2023

best italian food

I tried de Calabrese pasta and it was amazing the cheese was so good. Not even in Italy I found vegan pasta this good. The brussel sprouts were really good too.

Pros: Delicious food, Beautiful place

Cons: Maybe they were crowded and the service was just k

GrahamMacnish

Points +124

Vegan
25 Sep 2023

The best vegan we have found in LA

The food is amazing, the service excellent with all the team making you feel more than welcome. Perhaps other restaurants should visit to see how well it can be done. A bit expensive but worth the extra. Highly recommended

Dvenat

Points +338

Vegan
17 Sep 2023

Better than expected

Amazing food and friendly service.
We had the special Mafaldine Agli Spinaci, Linguine di Mare, Cesare saldad and everything was really good.

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-17

Pros: Food, Service, Location

Cons: Expensive

HailCarbs666

Points +339

Vegan
15 Aug 2023

Too good!

The food is so good it should be illegal!!! The carbonara is to die for. The Black Magic pizza is the best, you will crave it (that’s a warning) Great service too! It’s a bit crowded indoors but there’s outdoor seating too. Cocktails are good too! Basically always dreaming of the next time I go.

Pros: Delicious, Great selection, All vegan

Cons: Crowded indoors

Notstevie

Points +1680

Vegan
13 Aug 2023

Great food!

Everything was good, but was kinda pricey for what it is! Glad to support a vegan restaurant though! Very good here! Would recommend!

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-13

Pros: Friendly staff

JakeFuller

Points +1566

Vegan
03 Aug 2023

Great quality

I ordered a personal pizza at happy hour. Great sauce and “cheese,” I’m sure I’ll be back again to try something else.

jmc01

Points +27

Vegetarian
30 Jul 2023

So amazing

Friendly staff and amazing food. I wish I lived in this area so I could come back again and again!

vagovegano

Points +5584

Vegan
24 Jun 2023

Never had a bad meal here…

I’ve been to this restaurant many times and have never been disappointed. The food is just that good. I recommend the mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce to start. The carbonara pasta is very popular and for good reason. Their beignets with vegan Nutella sauce for dessert always hits the spot. But whatever you choose, chances are you’ll enjoy it. Highly recommend if you’re in the mood for Italian.

Pros: Great food, Great service

Cons: Parking sucks

Seatown_vegan

24 Jun 2023

vagovegano

25 Jun 2023

AutumnTierra

Points +1462

Vegan
19 Feb 2023

Absolutely excellent

I loved the food and the service. Our waiter was fantastic. We had the mozzarella sticks, Caesar salad, and pizza with sausage and fennel. All were great. But save room for their robust dessert menu. You have to go to the West Hollywood location for tiramisu but they have vegan Nutella and gelato and many other treats. We will be back!

Pros: Truly delicious food, Would be excellent for a date or special occasion, Amazing dessert menu

SimoneRendell-Shelby

Points +199

Vegan
18 Dec 2022

Would visit again

Great food, Cocktails, service and atmosphere, also trendy decor too.

Pros: Great food , Great staff, Great Cocktails and atmosphere!

Cons: Expensive




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