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-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm. Closed Mon.


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174 Reviews

First Review by Irisinparis

Annimai94

Points +89

Vegan
12 May 2023

Awesome Pizza, but no time to eat

First off, we had two pizzas and they were amazing and the staff was very friendly per se. But unfortunately it felt like we should leave as soon as possible even though the restaurant wasn't about to close. They asked if we wanted dessert as I was still eating and then after we said no, brought the check right away - as I was still eating. If you buy two pizzas for 26$ each and beverages for 8$ each, I would at least expect to not have to eat in a hurry. But as I said, the pizza was great.

J609

Points +66

Vegan
13 Mar 2023

Dependable Italian

Imperfect, but always enjoyable.

sheridanforbes

Points +20

Vegan
02 Mar 2023

Amazing Italian vegan food. I wish I could try it all

Such a great food whether you are vegan or not. I am gluten free and this had a whole menu of options. So impressed. I only wish I were here longer so I could come back.

Pros: Lots of gluten free options , Food excellent , Service excellent

ferocious_vegan

Points +219

Vegan
13 Feb 2023

Fantastic Italian food and wine

We had an amazing diner at Pura Vita! The caprese salad was fantastic, really simple and fresh ingredients which elevated the taste and is a hallmark of quality Italian food. We really enjoyed the lasagna pura and san gennaro pizza, both were flavourful and not too oily.
The super Tuscan wine went very well. And we topped it all off with the zeppole which were scrumptious! It was a memorable meal, I would highly recommend!

Pros: Nice setting , Good service

Cons: A bit pricy

j.baptiste

Points +154

Vegan
06 Feb 2023

Chef’s Kiss🍕

I loved the food. Everything was delicious and the portions are large, which made it great for sharing with friends.

Pros: %100 Plant-based, Soy Free, Gluten Free Options, Large Menu

NicolePlunkett

Points +558

Vegan
01 Jan 2023

Best Mozzarella Sticks

Ate them so fast I burned my mouth 🙈 #Veganuary

themuppetlibrarian

Points +2754

Vegan
20 Dec 2022

Traditional Fancy Italian

Love that the menu is all traditional and upscale Italian dishes, vegan! Delicious, one of my favorite LA restaurants.

CourtneyViveiros

Points +82

Vegan
16 Dec 2022

Must try!

I've been here twice now, and every dish is to die for. I'm not exaggerating. The first time I came here, we got the cacio e pepe, the eggplant parm, the mushroom meatballs, the tiramisu, and the zepolles. The eggplant parm was so tasty and crispy. The mushroom meatballs were great, but in comparison to everything else we had ordered, they were just fine. The cacio e pepe was phenomenal, very garlicy and rich.
The next time we came here for dinner we got two pizzas, linguine, potato wedges, and the zepolles. I ordered the linguine, there is a ton of garlic and onion in this dish so just beware. It was so good! The scallops were a little tough but still great. I got to try a piece of pizza that my sister had customized and I enjoyed that too. The potato wedges were amazing. The sauce that comes drizzled over them was super creamy and tasty!
Eventually I'll try everything from the menu!

Pros: All vegan, Good wine

Cons: Parking can suck

TerriChrisman

Points +304

Vegan
11 Dec 2022

Awesome! Delicious!

Fresh ingredients, no fake stuff. The carbonara cream was made from avocados! So yummy. I want to come here every day so I can try everything on the menu. Arancini vallas are delicious too. No photos sorry - was too busy eating.

Pros: Real plant based ingredients , Fresh and delicious , Nice staff

Cons: In L.A 🤪

leela.ayyar

Points +62

Vegan
16 Nov 2022

Definitely visiting again

Amazing service, incredible food, great atmosphere! I had their killer ceaser salad and cacio e pepe! Couldn’t tell you how pumped I was to give this place a try, and it exceeded expectations! Even my non vegan bf enjoyed his dish and we highly recommend. Excited to go back and try more of their pastas/pizzas ❤️ (cocktails were great too)

Pros: Great service, Incredible food, Cute atmosphere!

IngridLandin

Points +22

Vegan
09 Nov 2022

Best pasta ever!

This place exceeded my expectations. I’m so glad I took the time to come and have a special they had on the menu. It was delicious. Will come back whenever I’m in LA.

wiseharts

Points +2367

Vegan
02 Nov 2022

Spendy but oh YUM!

Cacio E Pepe is phenomenal, so creamy with a hint of lemon. Amelia and Margherita pizzas are both incredible. We got half mint lemonade and half unsweetened tea, which was very refreshing. The tiramisu was pretty good, very rich, glad we shared.

JasonRush

Points +44

Vegan
14 Oct 2022

Love This Place

One of my favorites! I frequent this and the Redondo Beach locations every chance I get! The oyster mushroom scallop pasta dish is my fav! But everything else is always scrumptious. Just try everything, you will thank me!

Iambrinaa

Points +166

Vegan
07 Sep 2022

Very delicious 😍

Pizza and Pasta all soo yummy 😍 I love that they offer all pizzas with gluten free dough ☺️

madsan75

Points +27

Vegan
12 Aug 2022

Two Nights In A Row

While staying in Redondo Beach we visited this place two nights in a row - so mouth-wateringly good! Their whole menu is organic and vegan, mostly (or all?) made in-house, and amazing. We opted to share the Garlic Parmigiano Potato Wedges and the Diavolina pizza and couldn't finish the pizza. The combination of fresh ingredients were so flavorful that we found each of us making some sort of unconscious pleasurable sound after each bite; not to mention we could not finish the pizza because we were so satiated from the potatoes and only one slice of pizza each. Happy leftovers! The next night we got their famous Carbonara - definitely popular for a reason with its toothy pasta and extra creamy flavor-popping sauce-filled smoky shitake bits - and the cookie skillet for dessert (also a surprising m-u-s-t!). The venue is very romantic and comfortable. The service impeccably friendly and attentive. They have at least a couple locations - highly highly highly recommend if you're ever in their nearby areas. I would be here at least twice a week if I lived closer than 40 miles away.

Pros: completely plant-based, fresh and great tasting, wonderful venue and superb service

theevword

Points +698

Vegan
27 Jul 2022

Oooof so damn good

I loved it. Location is what you make it so go with someone you like lol. The carbona was [censored] up good & the cocktails were good too. I can’t wait to try everything on the friggen menu

Pros: All vegan , So much flavor , Made very well

Cons: It’s in West Hollywood lol , Kinda expensive but worth it

DivineDestiny

Points +114

Vegan
08 Jul 2022

Separate Pizzeria just for Vegans!

So so good, all I’ve tried so far is their pizzas! The crust is so good, sometimes comes out burnt but well. Recently I ordered the Diavolina. Loved the sauced used. I think it’s a red pepper vodka sauce. Very creamy. Wish they had vegan ranch! I want to try the calzones next 🥹

Pros: All vegan pizzeria, Pizzas

Cons: No ranch if you’re a sauce person like me

ReneeNButtercup

Points +1495

Vegan
27 Jun 2022

Excellent Service Great food

Buttercup had outpatient surgery in the area so I found myself with a few hours to kill and decided to treat myself to a nice long lunch. I wasn't paying attention to the time and walked 10 minutes before they opened. They let me use the ladies room and said I could take a seat on the patio and somebody would be with me shortly. And they were i had water and menus at 11:02 and then 1 minute later another member of the wait staff came by to make sure I was taken care of. I couldn't decide on what pizza I wanted because I really wanted pizza and They helped me narrow down and I decided on the Amelia.

When it arrived it was everything I wanted in life the arugula was fresh and plentiful. There was so much that I actually made a little salad out of it. I knew I would not be able to finish the pizza and the pizza would travel better without it. The crust was amazing perfectly cooked with the right chew. Cashew cream was on point and I am thinking I will be going back for lunch for the post op check up. Maybe even an adult beverage.

Pros: Amazing Service, Options, Atmosphere

Jōjia_Momo

Points +506

Vegan
11 Jun 2022

Satisfied Italian

Just like the other location, impeccable food and service.

We sat outdoors which is right on the street but a truly unique city experience.

The lasagna is incredible! This Italian is happy!

Pros: Plenty of gf options , City experience being on the street

veganhummingbird

Points +212

Vegan
16 May 2022

Awful service. We were rushed and felt unwelcome

Would like to come back and try all the food. Planned to stay a while and taste apps, pizza, pasta, and wine, but left and went elsewhere when our waiter rushed us to order our first course them didn’t come back to check on us

Pros: Vegan , Atmosphere , Hours

Cons: Poor service

Matthewsalibi

Points +123

Vegan
13 May 2022

YUM

The carbonara is as good as everyone says. A seriously delicious restaurant!

kateleext

Points +1205

Vegan
07 May 2022

Best vegan Italian food I’ve had thus far. Carbonara is a must have.

The carbonara was the single most memorable dish from my entire California trip. It was so shockingly authentic. Most places make their carbonara essentially cream pasta with bacon, but this avo-based rendition actually tasted like Italian carbonara! The black magic lasagne was also insane.

The calzone was amazing but slightly on the heavier side. Tiramisu was okay.

Would come back just for the carbonara.

KateShaw

Points +796

Vegan
21 Apr 2022

Delicious

The Pura Vita Pizzeria is technically closed on weekdays, but you can still order from their menu at Pura Vita, which is what we did. TRY THE CARCIOFI (crispy artichokes) - this dish was so tasty. We also enjoyed our pizza and salad.

Pros: All vegan, Delicious

Cons: Parking can be tricky

Bex2017

Points +399

Vegan
19 Apr 2022

Magical

Upscale Italian Experience ❤️ BRUNCH spot!!! This place was amazing! We can’t wait to go back!

Pros: Everything is organic vegan, Best vegan ricotta ever!!!, Great drinks from the bar!!

Cons: Parking is the worst! Plan extra time

dorothea13

Points +360

Vegan
03 Apr 2022

Phenomenal

Large upscale Italian menu. Must go to if in the LA area

michelle_lynne14

Points +1210

Vegan
30 Mar 2022

Excellent

Wow! This was our 1st time here and we're blown away! The back Ricotta was outstanding! We devoured it! The gf bread was amazing, too. It didn't taste gf! So good! Both of our pizzas were sooooo good!!!!! Can not wait to go back!

Service was friendly, too! It's nice to sit outside and enjoy the weather also.

guybraverman

Points +920

Vegan
26 Mar 2022

Best vegan pizza

Hard to find good vegan pizza, but these guys really got it right. Great service, a little on the upscale side but definitely not over priced. We tried a pasta dish, an appetizer and a salad, and of course a pizza. Everything was great, the pizza was definitely the highlight for us.

Pros: Upscale feel yet reasonable prices, Excellent service , All vegan!

Cons: Not organic




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