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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214 Reviews
First Review by Irisinparis
isabella016
Points +96
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 +302
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 +1584
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 +458
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 +784
Delicious 🤤 - Edit
We’ve been here many times and this is my partner’s favorite restaurant 😊
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leakim
Points +1432
Peak Vegan Italian Eats - Edit
This is it vegan fam. We have found the best vegan Italian spot in the country. Countless cities and nearly 30 years vegan, this is hands down my top Italian spot ever. Forget the rest, you never went.
Read moreAfter a few hours at the LACM, I took myself on a solo date to Pura Vita after previously checking out the menu online and tagging in Happy Cow as a place to check out one day. Today was that day.
The menu is vast, for drink and food. The interior is mostly all black, but pretty cozy. Sit at the bar or at a table. Friends, family, small social gatherings, and especially date night, this place is 🔥.
Ordered a drink and after what felt like a lifetime of deliberation, I gave in to the calzone, of which I have not had since going vegan decades ago. The pastas and pizzas all looked wonderful as well as everything else on the menu, but I wanted something I don't make at home or can readily find at other venues. I asked how big it was, they said big, I said OK.
They weren't kidding, it comes served on a 12" pizza dish. This is the largest calzone I've ever seen.
The bread was exquisitely baked, very soft, but not raw with just the right amount of salt and olive oil. The filling was a plant-based cheese and packed with greens and veggie meat.
I got halfway through and though I was cooked; no way I can finish this thing. But like any good Italian would do, you soldier on because you know the next course is dessert, which no sane person would skip.
I made it to the end, voilà! Food coma ensue. Check please. But first, that dessert...
I got the seasonal apple cider zeppola with a side of caramel dipping sauce. To be honest it was good but not super good. First time eating zeppola in decades, so that was fun, but if I had to choose again, I'd get the tiramisu or affogato.
And there was a cute cat painting in the loo, so bonus points for that. 🇮🇹 🍝🍕🍷
Check this place out!
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-27
Sassy-C
So good, but try Lilla in Portland OR. You will fall in love!
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PritamBanerjee
Points +3143
Best Italian food - Edit
This is our most favorite Italian place. We love everything here. You cannot go wrong with any of the pastas, pizzas or with Calzones. They also have some great cocktails.
Read morePros: Quality , Taste
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KristinaEatsPlants
Points +6506
Delicious Vegan Comfort Food 🍽️ - Edit
We came here for brunch, and parking was a bit tricky to find, but totally worth it. Everything was absolutely delicious! The breakfast calzone with potatoes and tofu was definitely the standout! Put this one on your list!
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TravisWhite
Points +1255
Where love and flavor meet in West Hollywood - Edit
Pura Vita has been one of my favorite vegan spots in Los Angeles since I first moved here. What started as a simple self-care dinner became a tradition — the kind of place that turns a meal into a memory. Every dish feels intentional, rich in flavor, and made with love. The energy inside is warm and inviting, and the staff always make you feel like family. Chef Tara Punzone pours her heart into every creation, keeping the vegan community alive and connected. If you’re in West Hollywood, Pura Vita is a must-visit for an unforgettable dining experience.
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xtineexplores
Points +600
Best Carbonara Ever - Edit
I'm not normally impressed by pasta but this is by far the best I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Read moreThe Margherita Pizza was second best, with pepperoni on top. Wish the pepperoni was more crispy. And the pizza a little less floppy.
The Black Magic Lasagna was third best though was my husband and brother's gf favorite. Very creamy and flavorful too.
And Animal Lovers calzone used to wow me but this time felt like too much.
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christineelayne
Points +104
Amazing food and vibes - Edit
Loved. My croissant Sammy and my gf got a calzone which was MASSIVE. We could have split that alone and both were so delicious.
Read morePros: Vibes , Bang for your buck
Cons: A little slow (but they had a big party)
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alexbulsara
Points +617
The cheeeeeseee - Edit
I have this obsession with vegan cheese. And 4 cheese pizza hits the spot. It is absolutely amazing. Cheese tastes like it is homemade (none of that plasticy store bought thing). And we tried truffle pasta that was pretty good as well. Dough is pretty good, a little bit on the cheewy side, and it is brushed with oil on the crust, which is a bit different than european pizza but great nonetheless.
Read morePros: Pizza
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MattRoth
Points +152
🌿✨ PuraVita West Hollywood – The Best Vegan Italian Experience in LA - Edit
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PuraVita is hands down the best vegan Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. The Caesar salad is absolutely amazing—fresh, crisp, and paired with the most delicious and unforgettable dressing. Their brunch is a dream, with perfectly seasoned tofu scrambles, spinach, and mushrooms that taste just as comforting as they are healthy.
Every pizza, salad, and soup I’ve tried here has been a masterpiece—flavorful, authentic, and beautifully crafted. Chef Tara is an original and creative talent, truly one of a kind. With roots tracing back to Italy through her parents or grandparents, she brings a genuine authenticity and flair to every dish.
If you’re looking for vegan cuisine that is vibrant, soulful, and deeply satisfying, PuraVita is the place. The best of the best—Chef Tara and her team make dining here a remarkable experience every single
Pros: Delicious, Vegan, Italian
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WilliamTheCat
Points +268
Huge disappointment - Edit
I found it to be very mediocre in all regards, especially staff service when I came near the beginning of dinner service (so it’s not like they were busy or anything). Food was just.. not good.
Read moreI had poor cell reception here (iphone on google fi) and the restaurant doesn’t have guest WiFi…
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-16
Pros: Portion sizes
Cons: Poor cell signal, No wifi
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AlfredIVerden
Points +40
Amazing place - Edit
We ordered our pizza and about 3-4 minutes after the pizza came. How? We have know idea.
Read morePros: Pizza came extremely quick and tasted great, Good cocktails, Friendly and welcoming servers
JulienneSlice
neapolitan pizza style is typically a quick bake due style of dough and high heated oven. 😎👍
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VickyNelson
Points +472
THE GREATEST VIBE AND FOOD! - Edit
Everything was so delicious. They even have gluten-free wood fire bread. The food was absolutely heavenly and handmade
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mochimochivegan
Points +440
worth the hype!! - Edit
If there’s one place you go it has to be here, is what my co workers told me. Did not disappoint! Pizza, pasta, potato, literally everything was delicious but especially pizza.
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pp2347
Points +1201
Great Vegan Italian Restaurant - Edit
Fresh Ingredients and unique dishes
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tofucat9
Points +130
Delicious Italian - Edit
Delicious food, scratches the itch for creamy, cheesy Italian goodness. Lovely staff. Expected prices for WeHo.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff
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Zurv
Points +2283
garlic knots and chocolate chip cookie - Edit
The garlic knots were amazing. So was the broccolini. And my goodness the chocolate chip cookie was the best I ever had. Every bite had a bunch of chocolate in it. The spicy penne pasta was tasty too. I also really liked the pistachio gelato. Man really tasty place! Loved it.
Read morePros: Chocolate chip cookie, Garlic knots
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jminjiao
Points +370
Best Vegan Italian - Edit
I’ve been coming here for years and it is AMAZING. It is a little upscale and pricey, but I would consider it to be worth the price. I love coming here at night because it’s perfect for date night, but it is also really great in the daytime too. The staff are also always very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!
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BiancaLStarr
Points +281
A bit disappointing... - Edit
It was decent, but didn't live up to the hype. The eggplant in the parm was undercooked. My mother is from Rome so I feel I can say with authority that the marinara needs work. The hazelnut gelato was creamy, but too sugary so the balance of flavor was off. Seems like a decent place for a nosh and some wine/affogato. The coffee was the strongest part of the meal. The cashew based beschamel was pretty good too. In my opinion, the place to beat in America for vegan Italian is Ittle Italy in Miami. It is owned and operated by an Italian who is straight off the boat.
Read morePros: Coffee, Atmosphere
Cons: Food was sorta meh
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MegAston
Points +77
Fantastic! - Edit
Our first time in LA was all about food— we only went to all vegan restaurants, and none of them disappointed! Pura Vita has a great atmosphere, very friendly and welcoming staff, and the food was just fantastic. The garlic knots literally melt in your mouth! I cannot wait until we are back in the area to eat here again.
Read morePros: Taste, Atmosphere, Reasonable prices
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rjmarciniak
Points +1061
Amazing Italian Food! - Edit
The prices at Pura Vita but the portions sizes (and taste of course!) are well worth it! The calzone was so good, but should have asked how big it was first; much too large for a single person to eat. Food was excellent all around, would absolutely recommend.
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mohanaholloway
Points +1784
delicious !! - Edit
their appetizers were amazing! even my non vegan friend loved their food - the mozzarella sticks were the stand out for sure !
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