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Vegan
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Gluten-free
Italian restaurant with an all-vegan menu offering a Roman-style stone-baked pizza, pasta and desserts. Dishes may include arancia blu pizza, fusilli al nero, lagane, and pistachio cheesecake. Offers a selection of vegan cheese, including Burrata, Gorgonzola and Brie, and seitan made in-house. Open Mon 17:00-21:00, Thu-Sun 17:00-21:00. Closed Tue & Wed.
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Last update on 24 Jul 2025 by Cicoria2025
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Added by craigmc on 04 Aug 2015
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Featured Review
hannapeterson
Points +1053
One of the best meals I’ve ever eaten - Edit
I am almost speechless at how delicious this place is. Every single item we got was so carefully crafted and unique - I had never had vegan burrata, carbonara, or cacio e pepe in my 11 years of being vegan. The vegan creme brûlée also was from a dream! The space is small and intimate and everything is crafted with love.
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329 Reviews
First Review by Oscar Linder
Anna_dyd
Points +396
Amazing - Edit
The best starter I’ve ever had - focacella romana and burrata - can’t even explain how it was so good and the bread was so warm
Read moreI also had carbonara which wasn’t as expected when it said scrambled egg - was delicious would recommend if you like tofu (i think that’s what they used)
Dessert was very nice as well, I had an Oreo cheesecake
Must just add that it is quite expensive so more of a treat
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-25
Pros: Great food, Great service, Great wine
Cons: Very expensive
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cleebee
Points +20
Fantastic smells ; even better tasting - Edit
Amazing quaint place. Upon entering your senses are overwhelmed by the fantastic smells. Once your food comes it tastes even better. Has very nice atmosphere and was an overall great experience. I would definitely visit this again and highly recommend. DO make a reservation though. It fills up fast
Read morePros: Nice mix of drinks , Pizza’s were great with many options
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AdamBrown
Points +248
Great vegan Italian restaurant - Edit
Make sure you book for this one as it’s small inside. We had pizza, garlic bread and a creamy pasta. All were super tasty, and would definitely recommend if you’re in the area although it’s more on the expensive side.
Read morePros: It’s all vegan!, Very good selection
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ChloeCisneros
Points +79
Best vegan cheese EVER! - Edit
You must try this place if you find yourself in Edinburgh! It’s been two years since I’ve been and I still think about this place regularly. The food was absolutely spectacular. Nothing even comes close! I dream about the vegan cheese.
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AK24
Points +630
Such a fantastic find! - Edit
Do not skip this place when visiting Edinburgh. The menu offers so much you will want to go again!
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DonnaC
Points +1742
Fantastic - Edit
Just a great homely place where you will be looked after and presented with great food. We shared a pizza and pasta which were fabulous. Expect to pay a lot but that’s life
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rachrobinson
Points +541
Lush little find - Edit
Yummy pizza & pasta dishes enjoyed! 🤩 they could do with slightly more room & they was a bit of a wait although was great to see the place busy!
Read moreThey also added a lovely touch to our table as we were celebrating our 2 years together ❤️ really appreciated!
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hack_man
Points +28369
The life and times, the art and talk - Edit
An exquisitely intimate and authentic restaurant where you can feel part of the family. We shared a penne amatriciana, pepperoni pizza and roast garlic and rosemary potatoes. A carafe of Pinot Grigio wine at £20 knocked the bill up to £65 for two. Regrets? None!! It was St Andrew’s Day after all.
Read morePros: Intimate , Fabulous food
Cons: Pricey beers
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jackbradders
Points +237
Incredible - Edit
Incredible pizza and sides. Absolute must visit
Read morePros: Beautiful food , Great advice
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jennyrabin
Points +184
Amazing pizza! - Edit
Absolutely fantastic vegan place. Clearly very popular so recommend booking a table
Read morePros: Pizza!!
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JigsawStu
Points +867
Pasta to die for - Edit
Amazing my partner had the best pizza she’s ever tasted and I got The best carbonara I’ve had in a long time.
Read moreHighly recommended and really great service.
Pros: Fully vegan , Pizza choices , Multiple vegan pasta options
Cons: If it’s busy you’ll wish you booked
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veganshann
Points +119
Incredible Italian - Edit
Wow! The food here is honestly incredible and worth the hype. Some of the best Italian food we have ever had!
Read moreWe had the
-Garlic focaccia (banging)
-Carbonara (didn’t see all the recommendations on Happy Cow, but after having it, we don’t blame people recommending, it’s delicious)
- Ortolana pizza - (also banging)
Overall, the flavours were incredibly well-balanced. They’ve won awards for their pasta, and it’s obvious why.
Staff were great and there was a nice vibe. I’d consider booking, it was quite busy when we were there!
Pros: Food , Decor, Ambience
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Hickington22
Points +32
Best Italian - Edit
Food was so good. Best Italian we’ve had and it’s all vegan. Would highly recommend the carbonara!
Read moreStaff were very friendly and helpful.
Pros: Food, Staff, Cosey setting
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agi.blgh
Points +610
Cosy dinner - Edit
The place is not big, but because of this it has a really friendly atmosphere. I think the carbonara I ate here was the best vegan carbonara I’ve ever eaten.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-14
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Whitos
Points +54
Delicious homemade meals - Edit
Authentic Italian food from a nice family run restaurant , all beautifully homemade and delicious! The homemade bacon was delicious.
Read moreGreat range of food and wine, and lovely staff.
Pros: Food : range of dishes and flavours , Wine range, Friendly staff
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SilviaMarchesan
Points +165
Amazing food - Edit
Carbonara-Burrata-artichokes-cacio e pepe! Everything was amazing and menu totally vegan
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chloeisabel
Points +229
Delicious pizza - Edit
Absolutely loved it, gorgeous little restaurant with so many delicious options!
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maisiegrace
Points +173
Cosy and delicious - Edit
This is definitely on the pricier side but worth it if you want a treat. We had the carbonara and a calzone followed by tiramisu which was amazing. Would definitely come back if I'm in Edinburgh again.
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GavinHogg
Points +398
Best pizza ever - Edit
Wonderful food! I had the Serena pizza bianca and it was the best I've ever had. I lived in Italy for 3 years so I've had a lot in my time! Had a lovely glass of Chianti with it. Mum had the gnocchi with homemade pesto which she really enjoyed too.
Read morePros: Exquisite food, Friendly service, Nice atmosphere
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Luca_Geary
Points +73
Terrible service, good food - Edit
The service at Novapizza was genuinely the worst of any restaurant I’ve ever been in. There were 2 staff for 6 tables, three of which had only 2 people, so I thought it wouldn’t be too bad.
Read moreWe booked for 19:30 and arrived 5 minutes early. We were told no table was ready (fair enough it’s a small restaurant). We then waited until 20:05 to be seated. This wait time would have been less bad if we’d been offered a complimentary soft drink or even spoken to, but this didn’t happen.
Once we were sat down we asked for tap water, but none was provided until I asked again (15 minutes later). Then our order was taken.
From this point things improved. The focaccia was great, along with the carbonara, though the tagliatelle was bland (and certainly not worth £16). Despite this, the service was again poor; with a waiting time of about 40 minutes for the mains.
Overall, I’m gutted. I was very excited to try this restaurant and had high hopes. Yes, some of the food was excellent, but good service is basic, and it was lacking here.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-04
Pros: Carbonara , The garlic focaccia , Reasonable drinks prices
Cons: Service, Food wait times
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KBrowne
Points +97
Great Vegan Italian - Edit
Amazing Italian food. All pizzas can be made into calzone. Fresh pasta and gluten free options.
Read moreYou should leave space for dessert and I recommend the pistachio cheesecake.
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lils.rock
Points +1156
The best Italian restaurant - Edit
I love this place, we always visit when we’re in Edinburgh. They do the best calzones and garlic bread and lovely staff
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cookiemonster
Points +1399
Delicious! Omg the desserts. - Edit
I had a wonderful pasta and focaccia meal. Delicious, fresh, and felt really like eating in Rome. Really friendly staff. I was feeling full but couldn't resist a slice of made in-house cheesecake. Omg, one of the best vegan cheesecakes I've ever had. Seriously don't miss out!
Read moreThe place is small and cosy, make a reservation if you can.
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Kukurydza🌽
Points +387
Great vegan pizza - Edit
One of the most intresting vegan pizza I every had. The vegan egg was amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-18
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emtetu
Points +112
Outstanding - Edit
Food was scrumptious, staff was fantastic. Highly recommend. Great desserts too!
Read morePros: Quality of food , Wonderful staff
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ErinLouttit
Points +2955
A real treat - Edit
The menu here was to die for. They've really put so much thought into creating a full vegan Italian menu, and it shows. Everything on the menu looked good, and we could easily have gone back another night if we'd had more time in Edinburgh.
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Yeri
Points +6031
Great food - Edit
Omg the pepperoni pizza and aglio e olio were amazing! We enjoyed all the drinks, food, and even dessert we ordered😉
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