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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
SaffronSummer
Points +730
the best, i keep coming back for more - Edit
words don’t do them justice, you just have to go and try! highly recommend the carbonara and the oreo cheesecake is to die for
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-26
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StevieSurf
Points +2001
Absolutely first rate! - Edit
This is a lovely option; it’s somehow both casual and fancy at the same time. Superb and genuinely Italian menu with lots of variety in their paste but also the starters. I enjoyed a wonderful cheese based bruschetta and then mains of a tagliatelle cacio e pepe - very truffle based, very delicious and rich. A lovely crème brûlée to finish.
Read morePros: Very friendly and knowledgeable staff , Authentic Italian cuisine , Interesting starters
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V-gan
Points +750
If you live in / are visiting Edinburgh, don't miss NovaPizza - Edit
We recently visited Edinburgh for 5 days and were so excited with Nova’s menu that we decided to visit twice. The first time we had the Antipasto di montagna and both ordered a main after that. When the antipasto board arrived it was filled with 4 different lovely cheeses and 3 different types of charcuterie as well as a good amount of bread, oil, pesto and honea. Everything on the board was delicious. We had a lovely carafe of the Chianti to go with it, which tasted lovely together
Read moreAs we got to the end of the board my partner was feeling very full. We checked whether it was possible to cancel our mains and the kitchen kindly agreed this was OK. We ended our 1st meal with the tiramisu, which I thought was absolutely delicious. The cream was nice and fresh and the base lovely and moist. The espresso that came with it was really good quality too, so when we left we were both feeling very satisfied and excited to return a couple of days later.
When we went back, we luckily were a little more hungry and both had a started and main. I went for the Bruschetta crema al tartufo e speck and the Capricciosa Pizza, whilst my partner had the capers and the Parmigiana di melanzane. The food was excellent as the first time and I have to admit that the pizza was the best one I’ve had in years. The pizza was lovely and thin, the ingredients fresh and the tomato sauce so flavoursome. It was real Italian pizza in my opinion!
Can’t recommend Nova Pizza enough! I hope they are able to expand at some point, cause it feels like they could easily fill a place twice the size.
Pros: Excellent Italian flavours, Varied menu & great wines, Good portion sizes and lovely staff
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Misanthropia
Points +3132
One of the best pizzas I ever had! - Edit
I was amazed by the pizza at Novopizza! They have so many creative and extraordinary options like pizza bianche with blue cheese, self-made Seitan and every veggie topping you can think of that it is though to make a choice. I went for a pizza bianche and was definitely not disappointed! The though is super fluffy and the toppings are on point. It tends to get a bit crowded, be sure to book a spot!
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Wizzer
Points +94
Nice atmosphere, good flavours - Edit
Lovely to find a vegan Italian. Flavours were very good on the two pizzas we shared between three. The Seitan e funghi was excellent though the Ortolana was a bit on the soggy side. The deserts were ok though the creme brulé didn't have a crunchy top and the chocolate cake was very solid! It would have been nice to have some healthier options such as whole-wheat bases (rather than just gluten free options) as everything was still refined white and even the only side salad they offered had fake meat which didn't seem necessary. The restaurant is small so booking is necessary but it has a great friendly atmosphere.
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty dishes
Cons: Not very healthy, Textures a bit off
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AnnaFenton
Points +2661
Amazing - Edit
This is a beautiful restaurant and feels so cosy
Read moreThe pasta was the best vegan pasta I have eaten. They had so many options that you never see veganised! Including this carbonara which was beautiful.
The garlic bread could have been a nicer dough but still yummy
Would have also used buffalo or heirloom - bigger tomatoes for the caprese but still lovely
Pros: Completely vegan
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booklover84
Points +180
Fantastic Italian food - Edit
So happy we found this place, it’s small and cosy and the staff are friendly. The food was fabulous, particularly the mushroom and truffle tagliatelle and the penne alla vodka.
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kimberleyllane
Points +84
Authentic vegan Italian - Edit
The food here would not be out of place anywhere in Italy. Very nice atmosphere and great service. Would definitely go back.
Read morePros: Lots of choice, Delicious fresh pizzas, Great service
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HollyJohnson
Points +180
Delightful little restaurant - Edit
A very warming restaurant, lovely service and nice food. Everything on the menu can be changed to vegan, I enjoyed one with vegan cheese, ham, mushroom and artichoke. The pizza base was really nice and I also just about had room for pudding. Which was Oreo Cheesecake and ice cream.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-02-21
Pros: All vegan menu! , Brilliant service
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madveganfood
Points +1800
Exceedingly good - Edit
The whole time I was in here, I had to keep checking it was vegan as everything tasted so authentic! There is a huge menu with all sorts of pasta and pizzas along with salads and different breads. I had the BRUSCHETTA CREMA AL TARTUFO E SPECK G (Toasted bread, truffle cream, rocket and speck) which was incredible. The truffle cream soaked into the bread and the speck was smokey. For majn I had Penne al salmone (Cream, salmon, pan fried cherry tomatoes with a touch of
Read moregarlic. Topped with parsley and their homemade walnut parmesan.) I expected some salmon meat alternative but i think it was within the sauce. My gf got the caprese starter and a carbonara pizza which was also pretty good! 100% recommend if youre after some vegan italian food!
Pros: Loads of options, Staff friendly
Cons: Costly but worth it
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quovixi
Points +86
Outstanding Italian food - Edit
Possibly my favourite vegan restaurant I’ve ever been to. Everything on the menu looked delicious so my partner and I split a pizza and a pasta dish — both were phenomenal but the penne alla vodka was especially good. Friendly service, lovely cosy vibe, and great drink and dessert options. 10/10.
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PaulBamford
Points +55
great place - Edit
This is a lovely establishment. Friendly and helpful staff and a fabulous choice of classic Italian pizza and pasta all transformed into vegan treats. Also a reasonably priced drinks menu again with vegan friendly choices.
Read morePros: choice, staff, quality
Cons: quite small definitely best to book ahead via the
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TariqIbrahim
Points +310
This is what Vegan Italian should taste like - Edit
I've tried quite a few vegan Italian and this restaurant honestly takes the cake. I ordered a Cesar pizza and I was very impressed by their cheese and chicken. A must-visit if you find yourself in Edinburgh
Read morePros: Great Pizzas, Italian Feel
Cons: Pricy
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mollyjanee
Points +129
Classic Perfection - Edit
Such a cute little restaurant, the meals were all beautifully prepared and tasted wonderful, every dish went down a treat and I had the tiramisu of my dreams!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-31
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laurenkadi
Points +58
Very slow service - Edit
There’s a total of 7 tables and we waited 30 minutes to be served and had to go and ask before finally having our order taken. Food arrived relatively fast, was served well and tasted average for the price. However, it’s located not too far from the centre (15 min walk) and inside is homely and well decorated.
Read morePros: nice decorations
Cons: very slow service
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kirsty.g
Points +76
Amazing pasta - Edit
We had the Spaghetti alla carbonara and the Tagliatelle ai Funghi Porcini e
Read moreTartufo, the mushroom pasta was incredible, just the right amount of creaminess and flavour! We also had the Seitan pizza, which was lovely. We would have loved to have come back again if we had time!
Pros: A lovely, authentic looking restaurant
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Klarajj
Points +2120
Best vegan calzone - Edit
This was one of the first ever vegan pizzas I tried and I became obsessed! So delicious. The calzone was a highlight because it’s something not all pizza places do. Cute atmosphere and nice staff.
Read morePros: Options , Atmosphere
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AriellaCharny
Points +22
One of the best vegan pizzaa ever - Edit
Absolutely delicious pizza with mushrooms, incredibly creamy and cheesy vegan cheese. Nice atmosphere! Can't wait to go back soon!
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r.douglasx
Points +540
fab wee restaurant - Edit
we had the carbonara and no tuna spaghetti with tiramisu for dessert. carbonara was amazing but no tuna wasn’t as good sadly. tiramisu was delicious, i’d never had it before and for a vegan alternative it was really good!
Read morePros: such good alternatives, big portions, everything vegan
Cons: awkward serving dishes(big saucepan), bit pricey
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sjaney
Points +169
Delicious! - Edit
This place is great. Delicious italian food. I had the carbonara which was amazing, the perfect level of cheesiness! Friendly staff and cosy atmosphere😄
Read morePros: Fully vegan menu, Variety of dishes available, Friendly staff
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DavidMatthewBrown
Points +1204
Good pizza 🍕 - Edit
Good pizza, lots and lots of choice on all vegan menu. Small and friendly, can get busy so book beforehand. A little expensive.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Nice food , Varied selection on menu
Cons: Expensive for pizza , Need to book beforehand as gets busy
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Dan+Ash
Points +155
Incredible food - Edit
Cute cosy restaurant with the most amazing all-vegan menu! We shared 2 pasta dishes - so much choice especially for creamy sauces. We’ll definitely be back!
Read morePros: Great location , Friendly service, Tons of choice
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TaraMarie
Points +55
Absolutely incredible😍🤤 - Edit
Really blown away at how amazing my meal at Novapizza was! I ordered the Tagliatelle ai Funghi Porcini e Tartufo which I couldn’t have enjoyed any more. The flavors of creaminess blended so nicely with the funghi and seitan. For dessert I just could not decide so I ordered the Oreo Cheesecake AND the Tiramisu. I preferred the Oreo Cheescake over the Tiramisu, but both were tasty! I think if the Tiramisu had a type of cookie/biscuit inside as traditional dish does, I may have preferred it. Either way, both were delish! The service was prompt and the staff were friendly and helpful. 10/10 would recommend!
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Liesbethverelst
Points +23
Amazing food, cozy place - Edit
As a vegetarian it s amazing to have such a wide range of choice of food!
Read moreAnd the food was great! We would be happy to come back here.
Pros: Excellent food, Nice vibe
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ACulff
Points +84
Want more - Edit
Massive menu (possibly too big), not used to so many vegan options!! Very inventive pizzas with lovely thin crust. Great size too. Really enjoyed the oreo cheesecake, big enough for 2 to share.
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beatricemaee
Points +384
Amazing!!! Fav place I’ve been to! 💗 - Edit
This was our 1st restaurant we visited in Edinburgh and after our meal we didn’t want to eat anywhere else! The food was absolutely delicious! Would travel back to Edinburgh just for this restaurant! Fully plant based which is great! And the food menu went on and on with the most vegan options I’ve ever seen on one menu! Really really enjoyed it and amazing atmosphere! Will defo return one day! 100% Recomned to everyone even if your not vegan you have to visit!! 😋
Read morePros: Amazing vegan food , Plenty of options , Cute atmosphere
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Momi
Points +230
Deslucido por el servicio - Edit
Buena comida, local acogedor pero el servicio no fué correcto. Camarero un poco mal encarado. Cocina italiana vegana con opciones vegetarianas.
Read morePros: Bonita decoración
Cons: Servicio
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