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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8274 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California, USA, 90048
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174 Reviews
First Review by Irisinparis
alextw36
Points +34
Fantastic, definitely recommend going here - Edit
I absolutely loved this restaurant. I got the Baked Ricotta and Lasagna Pura, and both were incredible. The bread with the ricotta was perfectly fluffy and crispy. I also got the salted caramel gelato, which was quite good.
Read moreI will certainly try to come back here the next time I am in Los Angeles, would recommend this place to anyone!
Pros: All vegan, Cheeses are fantastic
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MMissy003
Points +196
Worth Every Penny - Edit
I got to try a variety of dishes during my visit, including caprese, lasagna, soup, potato wedges, and cake dessert. Almost everything was exceptional with memorable taste and quality ingredients. The Caprese was a standout to me with the delicious balsamic vinegar, as well as the garlic parmigiano potato wedges. I look forward to going back and trying more.
Read morePros: Quality ingredients, Extensive Italian Menu, Purely Vegan
Cons: Parking, Cost of food , Limited seating
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mitmilius
Points +109
Amazing food - Edit
Been twice now and the baked ricotta is amazing. And the gelato and black magic lasagna. All so creamy and satisfying.
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of gf options for those that need them, Vegan wine and gelato!
mitmilius
This my favorite vegan restaurant in Los Angeles. Food is amazing. I almost always get the baked ricotta as a starter. Simply delicious.
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Got the special spinach-artichoke ravioli today. So amazingly good. Tip: Follow their instagram for pics/specials!
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vegidaisy
Points +52
Mouthwatering - Edit
We shared 4 dishes between 2 of us and that was the perfect amount. Baked ricotta, grilled tofu, and Nutella crostini (from brunch menu) were all so darn delicious!
Read morePros: Cool vibe, Rich flavor, Unique dishes
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NaomiRosenzweig
Points +60
Delicious food and great atmosphere - Edit
I went for Brunch and had an delicious meal. You cannot skip the garlic potato wedges (incredible). The Nutella pancakes are good, although the pancake itself is a little dry, just means you should add syrup. My friend got the croissant sandwich which was huge. Suggestion for brunch to put croissants and jam/Nutella as an appetizer, vegan croissants are hard to find and this was super yummy. The dessert menu looks amazing and will go back later or tomorrow to try.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, good portion sizes, Staff was friendly and met the chef who was nice, Good location in West Hollywood.
Cons: Can be crowded so make a reservation, Street parking, So full, no room for dessert. :)
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xTVPx
Points +36
Disappointed - Edit
As an Italian vegan, I was really looking forward to this spot for awhile. Unfortunately the food was overpriced, very bland and served by a waiter who, despite my friendly smiles, seemed upset with the whole world. The cheesy potato app was fine.
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GandJ
Points +40
Absolutely wonderful!!!! - Edit
Everything was so delicious. Authentic Italian. We will definitely be back soon!
Read morePros: The real deal. , Delicious!, Vegan pasta that really tastes like pasta!
Cons: ?
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MegganAnderson
Points +314
Best Italian I’ve Ever Had! - Edit
Get the olive oil toast! Holy crap it was amazing!!! I liked the seasonings used! I can’t wait to return 👍🏻
Read morePros: Best Italian food ever!, Great/fast/friendly service., Pretty decor with good vibes!
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Jojo5
Points +111
Great vegan Italian food, better than Naples! - Edit
The eggplant Parmesan was wonderful as was the baked ricotta. Would definitely go back. The service was great as was their wine and beer selection.
Read morePros: Food better than Italy , Great service
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giancarloj7
Points +33
Amazing food - Edit
Best vegan Italian food ever and might be the best vegan food I've ever had. The lasagna was delicious and very filling.
Read moreCons: $16-20 each plate dont come if you want cheap food
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cnmtlauren
Points +43
Amazing - Edit
Fabulous experience, excellent food, the tofu appetizer was some of the best food I’ve ever had!
Read morePros: All vegan, Up-scale, Delicious
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RomaVdc
Points +22
Increíblemente delicioso!!! - Edit
Hasta las patatas era de lo más exquisito!! La pasta riquísima. Y el tiramisú estaba de muerte. Volvería sin duda.
Read morePros: Todo vegano!!!
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jasonxkeller
Points +453
New LA Favorite!! - Edit
I absolutely love this place. I went with friends and we tried a broad swath of the menu. 5 appetizers and 4 entrees.
Read moreThe Black Magic Lasagna is so delightful, but the real stars of the show are the Caprese Salad and the Carbonara! They are out of this world! Great spot for a date night. Just not too often. It’s a little pricy.
Reservations a must.
Pros: Flavor explosion, Chef obviously sold soul to cook so well
Cons: Too pricy to go as often as I’d like :)
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bw76
Points +119
So good. - Edit
So awesome to have a vegan only Italian restaurant. The spaghetti and meatballs were delicious
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DamianFanelli
Points +42
Perfetto! - Edit
Original, creative menu and a warm, knowledgeable staff. The Black Magic Lasagna is outstanding (a very clever idea and flawlessly done).
Read morePros: Everything was incredible!, Every server/staffer we met was super friendly. , Brilliant use of cashews!
Cons: Entree-wise, maybe too many pasta dishes?, Meaning, if you want an entree, your, choices are pasta, pasta, pasta or pasta.
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jenyafiles
Points +28
Flavor explosions - Edit
I took my mom out for an early lunch, and was blown away by how amazing every single bite of food was. The grilled citrus herb tofu was the best tofu I have ever had in my life.
Read moreThe lasagna was so good my mouth is still watering. Every bite exploded with flavor, and was better than any lasagna I've ever had, vegan and not.
The white magic pizette was incredible and should be ordered each time.
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LisaVeneri
Points +196
AMAZING, VERY ITALIAN, DO NOT MISS - Edit
Chef Tara Punzone is simply amazing at her craft and has taken true Italian cuisine to another level. Blew our vegan minds including my carnivore friends. The organic Italian wine selection and all the wines she offers were superb. I grew up in an Italian household and found all my favorites right here. The broccoli-rabe was perfect and delicious, tomatoe mozzarella w/balsamic drizzle, puttanesca, lasagna, seriously I could go on. She makes everything from scratch and her cheeses like ricotta with warm bread and the cashew mozzarella, will blow your mind. We went 3 times on our visit to LA and we were staying an hour away. There wasn't one thing on the menu that won't blow you away. And in 3 visits we tried as many dishes as possible. This place is a not miss when in LA! Make a reservation for sure.
Read morePros: All vegan!, Only all vegan Italian restaurant anywhere., Every dish is amazing!
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LauraMay
Points +135
Refined, rich and amazing - Edit
I'm from France and have spent a lot of time in Italy (and visited several vegan Italians in different countries like Fed by Water in London), I am a food purist. This is honestly one of the best all-around Italian restaurants and vegan restaurants I've been to; I was disappointed by Crossroads which was not as high quality as they want to appear, this place is the real deal. The food is refined, rich, just the right amount of creative that it isn't weird, and made with quality ingredients. They also know how to cook pasta correctly and perfectly. We had the black lasagna, carbonara, citrus gremolata, ricotta and tiramisu, all were fantastic. The service was perfect, our server didn't badger us but was more attentive than what we have in Europe. The atmosphere is also nice and the place is well presented. This is what I missed from back home. They have a good wine selection as well. I can't wait to come back.
Read morePros: Refined food, Quality ingredients, Good service
Cons: Tough to get a table!
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oliviamckown
Points +36
this place is amazing please go - Edit
seriously the best Italian food I’ve ever had
Read morePros: Lots of Gluten Free Options
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Veganvoyagers
Points +1798
Best Italian food we’ve ever had - Edit
The server recommended the baked ricotta which was served with grilled ciabatta bread. The ricotta had the most decadent, creamy, rich flavors of any vegan cheese on the market. It was hot and gooey which spread nicely on the crispy ciabatta bread. While this dish was absolutely delightful, it paled in comparison to what came next.
Read moreThe Black Magic Lasagna is one of the most popular dishes on the menu and is served with black truffle cream, cashew ricotta, mushroom, spinach, bechamel, and pesto. The thick layers of noodles were perfectly stacked together intertwined by the mushroom and spinach filling, smothered with creamy cashew ricotta, and topped with a light pesto sauce. If you are not a lover of mushrooms, this is not the dish for you, as they are the star of the show. The flavor packed into this dish is nearly indescribable. As you make your way through the layers of carefully crafted ingredients, you’ll find yourself wondering how each bite can be so much better than the previous.
The Pasta Pomodoro with Polpettine is a traditional spaghetti and meatballs with fresh tomato, basil, and cashew ricotta. The meatballs were made out of mushrooms and lentils and were the perfect density bursting with flavor. The tomato sauce had a light freshness to it and when mixed with the cashew ricotta became a creamy pink sauce that was divine. Hands down the best spaghetti and meatballs that will grace your palate.
For dessert, you can choose from an assortment of gelatos. The coffee gelato was aromatic, had deep coffee flavors, but was light enough to enjoy the entire scoop. The perfect way to end an incredible meal.
The brunch menu looks just as enticing as the dinner menu, boasting familiar brunch favorites such as a chickpea frittata, “nutella” crostini, or almond ricotta pancakes, so make a point to come back for more delicious vegan food.
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ChrisB542
Points +34
Delicious! Expensive, but delicious. - Edit
They only lost one star due to pricing, but as an occasional splurge, completely worth it. Awesome food!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, delicious food, kid friendly.
Cons: Expensive
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heathenvegan
Points +736
Amazing!! - Edit
The food here has such great flavors and textures. The resturant has lovely ambiance, the staff is nice and it’s located in one of my 2 favorite cities in LA County...West Hollywood.
Read morePros: Great location, Lovely staff, Delicious food
Cons: Little expensive, but worth every penny, Parking is hard to find and not free
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spacebyrdz
Points +52
Bomb AF! - Edit
Amazing Italian cuisine a must when in weho.
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VeganAdam
Points +84
Must try! Incredible food! - Edit
Been looking for a new great vegan date night dining experience for a few years and this was it. Warm friendly service and delicious Italian food. Shojin has been my go to date night for the last 10 years but this will be in the mix now. I’ll have to go back soon to try some other dishes. My wife loved her pesto too.
Read morePotato wedges must order-best I’ve ever had.
Brussels sprouts absolutely delicious and not what I expected when I ordered. I was expecting something caramelized and blackened but these were floating in an amazing sweet juice.
Carbonara bursted with such rich complex flavors.
Meatballs had a great home made flavor but next time I’ll probably try the bruschetta instead because it was a very small portion.
I’m a chocolate raspberry guy and that cake was out of control. So big I had to take some home.
Pros: All vegan, Incredible flavors, Warm service
Cons: None
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Arlovegan
Points +345
Better than Italy - Edit
We ordered several items and everyone was a hit.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly service , Nice environment
Cons: On the pricy side but appropriate to location
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KaylenaBecker
Points +335
Amazing food and service - Edit
This place is amazing! A little on the pricy end but a great place for a nice dinner or date! I settled for the classic spaghetti because I was a little overwhelmed by all the choices but honestly it was SO good! we also split the garlic bread and cheese which was to die for! We definitely left with leftovers! Would recommend is you are in the area!
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thetravelingvegan
Points +1171
So Amazing, A Fine Dining Experience - Edit
Totally vegan, totally Italian, so you could have your spaghetti balls marscapone, totally vegan of course. . You can have savory lasagna, or pasta carbonara. Good wines , moderately priced. Fine dining atmosphere, small place, I made reservations on OpenTable. This is a keeper!
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