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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 Mon 4:00pm-10:00pm, Tue-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm. Closed Mon.
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8274 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California, USA, 90048
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- Reservations required
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Last update on 14 Apr 2025 by villain
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Added by condekedar on 05 Sep 2018
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232 Reviews
First Review by Irisinparis
PorshaEats
Points +895
Yummy! - Edit
Every time is delicious! Brunch was wonderful today.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-13
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Veganator85
Points +821
Amazing and Authentic Tastiness! - Edit
Loved this food and experience! The cook book provides all this vegan food glory as well!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-28
Pros: All items ordered, Staff, Experience
Veganator85
Went here two times so far and both experiences were 6 Stars!
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KristinaEatsPlants
Points +9021
Delicious Vegan Italian Comfort Food 🍽️ - Edit
We first came here for brunch, and although parking was a little tricky to find, it was totally worth it! Everything was delicious, especially the breakfast calzone with potatoes and tofu. We came back on another trip for dinner and tried the garlic knots, Mamacita pizza, and eggplant parm sandwich. Everything was amazing, and the food came out quickly. Definitely put this spot on your list!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-24
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T2D4
Points +22
Delicious - Edit
Cute little Italian place! Service was perfect. It's hard to do vegan Italian right but, everything we tried was delicious & they have gluten free options that are equally as good. Will go back! (Not pictured: garlic knots 🤤 and the Buffalo Calabrese Cauliflower)!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-19
Pros: Everything is vegan! Gluten options. , Ambiance is causal Italian
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Jessnavit
Points +666
A Vegan Italian Dream - Edit
Had lunch here and I didn’t want it to end. 100% vegan Italian, and every dish stood completely on its own — rich, perfectly executed pasta, full of flavor. Cozy spot, great for a relaxed meal. Already thinking about my next visit to LA just to come back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-16
Pros: Carbonara , Calzone
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Points +30506
Pura Vida - Edit
We enjoyed our experience at this restaurant and loved the atmosphere. The food we ordered was presented beautifully. The pasta dish flavors were good and well-considered. We weren’t impressed by the Caesar salad and would probably skip ordering that next time. Our only gripe was that it felt like there wasn’t a substantial amount of higher-protein options available to order.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-09
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plsizzle
Points +265
Freshly Made Italian? Yes Please! - Edit
Pura Vita is one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. I usually get sat in the back amongst the two breathtaking prints of Italy in New York.
Read moreThe service is pleasant and fast. And the food, come on! Fresh, flavorful, and the textures of their pastas are dreamy! Highly recommend the Caccio e Pepe, Black Magic Lasagna, and cheesecake when they have it!
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-09
Pros: Amazing flavors, Great options, Cat Painting in Bathroom
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aolson
Points +225
Best Marinara Ever - Edit
My dinner companion said it was the best marinara they had tasted in their 78 years of existence.
Read moreI am going to buy the cookbook.
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-03
Pros: Best Marinara, Full vegan menu with multiple pages!, Pizza!
Cons: Parking is difficult , Reservations needed , Only one location
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veggietown
Points +33
Delicious Italian - Edit
Had a calzone and the garlic knots. Also had a mint lemonade, which was perfect 👌🏻
Read moreThe calzone was a good size. Big enough for two or to take some home. Atmosphere was good and the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall a great experience! Nice to find an all vegan Italian restaurant.
Pros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere
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Vlad.Pol.
Points +72
Excellent restaurant - Edit
Very good idea to create vegan restaurants with Italian recepies. Very good service.
Read morePros: Linguine de Mare, Garlic knots, Tiramissu
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cyanic_eevee
Points +1126
DELICIOUS - Edit
Love the many options and the vegan cheese is so good. My non vegan dad was blown away and said he’d never be able to tell it wasn’t vegan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-16
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Alicialovesyou
Points +155
Birthday dinner w friends - Edit
I spent my birthday here with some friends and it was so lovely. I loved the candle-lit ambience and the food and wine was spot on. They even “surprised” me with a slice of dessert with a candle. 🥰
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-11
Pros: Ambience, Creamy vegan cheeses, Good for a couple or a small group
Cons: A bit cold for my liking—wear a jacket :)
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sircattree
Points +668
a must visit!! - Edit
i moved from the la area right when this restaurant opened and ive been wanting to visit since then. finally got the chance and had to come again a couple days later. everything was soo good, the drinks, pizza, pasta, but the calzone was my favorite.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-10
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fairyprincesss
Points +284
Best Vegan Italian - Edit
I love this place and come every time I am in the area. I always get the garlic knots, animal lovers calzone, and the carbonara. Animal lovers (a bunch of meats) and carbonara (butter, eggs, bacon) are both pretty much the most non vegan meals ever, so I was a little concerned the first time I tried it, but I was blown away by how amazing these are. They 100% taste amazing and you can't even tell that these things are vegan (non vegans can't tell either). I always plan on trying new things when I come, but I never do because I arrive and all I want is those three things.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Nice staff, Good as leftovers
Cons: It's busy, so make a reservation
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Cristian_
Points +54
Always a Banger!! - Edit
Best Italian in So Cal, so many delicious options!! Especially fond of their outlandishly oversized calzones and variety of delicious appetizers. The arancini pictured below is a specialty item available only for a limited time, so be sure to get out there soon if you’d like to try!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-15
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Grovean
Points +785
Fabulous Plant-based Italian - Edit
Chose this based on PlantStrong podcast and it was beyond expectations. Tom, our server, gave great advice and we loved everything. Fritto Misto was great starter. Both entrees were amazing and hard to tell they were plant-based - Campanelle and Puttanesca Polpettine (right amount of heat enhanced the flavor depth).
Read moreIt only got better with desserts- Cookie Sundae and a “special” for Easter, Torta di Mandorle.
Any meat eater would enjoy these delicious dishes.
Would definitely recommend!!
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-07
Pros: Server, Tom was outstanding , Cookie Sundae , Campanelle
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5150_68
Points +351
Amazing Italian - Edit
I tried the mushroom pizza, Sicilian crab cakes, pasta, garlic knots and Margarita pizza. Okay, so I didn't eat all of this. LOL! Shared the dishes with my non-vegan family members and they too were super impressed.
Read moreEverything was delicious and made to perfection. I am already looking forward to my next trip to LA.
Pros: Sicilian crab cakes, Mushroom pizza, Pasta with fresh tomatoes
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ronitw
Points +937
OK - Edit
I liked the chickpea fritters and loved the Greek goddess salad and tiramisu. The spaghetti carbonara and the buongiorno calzone were only OK. This was pretty expensive.
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Urdasato
Points +1885
Amazing! - Edit
Everything was tasty. We loved Linguine di Mare and tiramisu!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-20
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FelippeEmerick
Points +1110
The overall best pizza place - Edit
When you rate a restaurant, the food is the main focus, however, everying else is taken into account. The food here is among the best I had in my life, the environment is amazing, the service was genuine and excellent. The price is the only thing you might want to watch out - it is worth every penny though.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-17
Pros: Food, Friendly service, Environment
Cons: Expensive
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isabella016
Points +238
Great Italian spot - Edit
I’ve been here twice and was so excited to try their desserts both times, but by the time I sampled the appetizers and had my entree I was too full!! So I can’t speak to those, but the rest of the food is great. Love seeing vegan mozzarella sticks on a menu!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-12
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CeciliaVargas
Points +324
Best Italian food ever - Edit
Last meal of 2025 was at Pura Vita and it was pure bliss! What an amazing place to go to wrap up the year.
Read moreThe chef has a cookbook that recently came out, I scooped it up and met the chef. She was gracious and lovely
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-31
Pros: Flavorful dishes, Generous portions , Friendly staff
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KristinaGarfinkel
Points +22
Amazing food! - Edit
Amazing food! Been here many times.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-12
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katiechurn
Points +1728
Really nice pizzas, nice vibes - Edit
Great pizzas and a lovely vibe inside. The gluten free base was nice but nothing amazing compared to other places. Make sure you book for quick service
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DEdoc
Points +699
Casual but felt like fine dining - Edit
Fine dining type service (and prices) but SO glad we went. The baked ricotta app and black magic lasagna will have me dreaming about them for a long time! Carbonara was excellent too.
Read moreMozarella sticks ok. Tiramisu was ok as were the apple fritters.
The food is indulgent and rich.
Pros: Friendly staff
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ScarletVale
Points +47
Sad RB closed - Edit
Pura Vita will always have a special place in my heart. I was really upset to learn the Redondo Beach location has closed – that was my go-to spot whenever I was visiting friends in the South Bay. Growing up in an Italian family, my comfort foods have always been the classics: pizza, pastas with pesto or rich cream sauces, and anything with ricotta. It’s not easy to find vegan versions that actually hit those nostalgic notes, but Pura Vita pulled it off again and again.
Read moreTheir cashew ricotta was a total lifesaver for my Italian cravings – rich, creamy, and satisfying in a way most vegan ricottas just aren’t. I tried several different pastas and Neapolitan-style pizzas over my visits, and everything was phenomenal: hearty, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The whole experience of eating outside, enjoying good wine and beautiful vegan Italian food by the beach, felt really special every time.
I doubt I’ll make it to the West Hollywood location anytime soon, but I’m genuinely grateful I got to experience Pura Vita while they were at the beach. If you have a chance to visit one of their remaining locations and you miss “real” Italian comfort food, especially ricotta, creamy sauces, and proper pizza, don’t skip it.
Pros: cashew ricotta, cashew mozzarella
Cons: closed their redondo beach location
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Akari000
Points +805
Delicious 🤤 - Edit
We’ve been here many times and this is my partner’s favorite restaurant 😊
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