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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Added by condekedar on 05 Sep 2018
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214 Reviews
First Review by Irisinparis
Veryveganjill
Points +262
Lovee - Edit
Super cute interior and exterior got three things liked all of them
Read morePros: The atmosphere , The food
Cons: No outdoor seating, In a busy area so traffic
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Alicialovesyou
Points +92
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 morePros: Ambience, Creamy cheeses, Good for a couple or a small group
Cons: A bit cold for my liking—wear a jacket :)
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LikeThePeepalTree
Points +113
Such a fun place! - Edit
Baked Cashew Ricotta with grilled ciabatta is SO delicious! Called 323-688-2303 for a reservation.
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DianaCarter
Points +362
The creamiest vegan cheese - Edit
The Carbonara is sooo good. We also loved the potato wedge appetizer.
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maitesvegandiary
Points +473
Don’t wait as long as I did to try! - Edit
This was a long time coming! I have been wanting to try @puravita_la forever and am glad we finally did! Our dinner was amazing- the highlights were definitely the carbonara pizza (mozzarella, avocado egg and macadamia Romano cream, shiitake bacon and parsley) and the affogato. The carbonara pizza was rich and like nothing I’d ever taste before. I think the avocado egg was the key ingredient, I’d never seen it worked into pizza like that! It was a dinner special, but the carbonara pasta is a permanent fixture on the menu so I’d recommend that if you can’t get the pizza version. Dessert was affogato with hazelnut gelato that was so creamy (oat milk based)!!!! It tasted like a was eating a vegan Ferrero rocher and it was the perfect end to a delicious meal. Appetizer: garlic knots (delish), other pizza: Americana (good but carbonara stole the show). The staff was super friendly and I manifested a parking spot at a meter right in front of the restaurant so I guess you can say it was a magical dinner!
Read morePros: The carbonara pizza was amazing , The hazelnut gelato in the affogato was so creamy
Cons: 5:15 res meant several kids were in the restaurant
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KatelynMS
Points +228
Unfair how good it is - Edit
I LOVE Italian food and they for sure figured it out. I’ve tried several dishes from here and every single one hit the spot.
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AubreyGolding
Points +260
YUM YUM YUM - Edit
My entire (non-vegan) family happily eats here. The lasagna is a FAVORITE
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SoyKal-El
Points +6872
Looks better than it is - Edit
Unfortunately the food does not live up to the hype. The vibe, location, and service are excellent but there’s no way this is a top LA restaurant imo.
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emmed
Points +832
Really good options - Edit
Was on my list of places to visit while in LA! Finally managed to get there. So much choice really wanted to try so many things but opted for the potato wedges and the lasagne.
Read moreWedges were amazing!! I was probably full after that! Had the lasagne was really tasty and very tomatoey 😊
Pros: So much choice, Large portions, Good service
Cons: Restaurant too dark!!!!
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Lindsaygirl
Points +54
Maybe I chose the wrong dish - Edit
The wait would have been long so we sat at the bar. The chairs are not comfortable. The music was nice but it was a little too loud.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Music
Cons: Lasagna was salty, Garlic knots was fried it was greasy, Little pricey
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MichelleHatch
Points +245
Lovely freshly made food - Edit
The lasagne was amazing they made it fresh from scratch including the pasta .
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villain
Points +9370
Kinda disappointing - Edit
Maybe I ordered the wrong things, but I don't understand why this is in the top 5 highest-rated restaurants on HappyCow for LA. The restaurant was cute, and there are no complaints with the service. The location is good. The food is a let down though. I didn't care for 2/3 of the things I tried. And even the one I liked (calzone) wasn't particularly flavorful or of high quality
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-08
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zivran250
Points +307
Good food, good ambience - Edit
My wife and I like this place a lot. Good food, good ambiance. We had the Arancini, , mozzarella stick, the Pura Puta salad. For our main I had the puttanesca and my wife had baked Ziti Alfredo with butternut squash. For dessert we had the Pignoli cookies and of course the tiramisu..
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-01
Pros: Food, Portion , Ambiance
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Thetansinator
Points +68
I don’t understand the hype - Edit
Maybe I have been unlucky each time I have gone there but I have been here a handful of times over the last 5 years and never had a good meal here. I know so many rave about it and sadly I just don’t think it’s worth the money.
Read moreI had the bruschetta to start which was honestly incredibly bland, I have had a few different pasta dishes from them and again lacking so much flavor. I just think in this day and age there are better vegan restaurants.
Pros: Ambience , Wine
Cons: Bland food , Over priced
villain
Totally agree
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JulienneSlice
Points +2084
Pretty good is about right. - Edit
Pura Vita is nice vegan Italian menu prepared with fresh ingredients.
Read moreThe pasta is freshly made in house and vegan which is a major plus factor. However the casual setting and service with fine dining prices is somewhat surprising; so be prepared for it to be a bit pricey.
The pizza style here is classic neapolitan which is a softer crust. They like to sauce up the pie (a bit too much imo) so the pizza crust can get floppy and messy if you’re not careful. Gotta roll and fold the slice to enjoy it with no fuss. The breading on the crust was fantastic, delicious and memorable. Dessert was sweet and delicious and the presentation was on point. Make sure to make a reservation in advance.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-09
Pros: Vegan Italian, In house ingredients
Cons: Pricey , Service could level up a bit
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DKeller707
Points +117
Tremendous and Luxurious - Edit
What a feet, a vegan Italian restaurant that's so Flippin fantastic. From appetizers to salad ti veggies and mains, this place did not disappoint. While seemingly expensive, you get what you pay for. Everything we tried was out of this world. Crispy, creamy, and so brilliantly tasty. The pictures tell it all. A dough that is so New York.
Read morePros: Atmosphere is casual and warm, Staff was attentive and made eye contact., Took there options to another level.
Cons: Make sure the bottom of calzone is crispy
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1AP1
Points +1821
Must visit - Edit
Difficult to not order too much food since we wanted something from every section, worth repeat visits
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anne1
Points +199
Lovely place, great food - Edit
We visited on a recent trip to LA. Great location on Santa Monica Blvd. We ate a Marinara pizza and Linguine de Mare. The pizza was fantastically garlicky and the pasta was really tasty and perfectly cooked. We treated ourselves to tiramisu for dessert which was incredible. Lovely waiting staff, great atmosphere. Recommended.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Tasty food
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adammatano
Points +136
Great food - Edit
Very unique and great food. The place is cool too
Read morePros: Great food, Atmosphere
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surfbeagle
Points +154
Delicious Pizza & Pasta - Edit
All vegan Italian restaurant with salads, appetizers, pasta dishes & pizza.
Read morePros: Gluten free options , Offers a brunch menu on weekends , Great for parties
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JoeKratz
Points +319
The best restaurant in LA - Edit
Everything is mouthwatering 🤤🤤🤤
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-16
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happycowkiki
Points +320
THE BEST EVER - Edit
There is nothing on the menu that I would not enjoy! It tasted like a million dollars
Read morePros: Taste, Presentation, Quality
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Jlin
Points +810
My go to when in LA - Edit
I looooove this place! I try to go whenever I'm in the area. I've had the black magic lasagna, cacio e pepe and the pomodoro and all have been incredible! Their cashew mozzarella sticks don't taste like regular ones but they're still delicious. The tiramisu is great as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-03
Pros: The most delicious pasta, Fully vegan!!
Cons: Very pricy, Limited parking
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LydiaMcbratney1
Points +60
Amazing Food - Edit
100% vegan food that is high quality.
Read morePros: Good food, Nice Waiter , Ambiance
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cse
Points +296
top five vegan restaurants in the world - Edit
I've been to Pura Vita several times and they never disappoint. the black magic lasagna is perfection. the pizzas are the best. honestly everything I've ever had here was delicious. I'm gushing, and they deserve it. the food here is insane. vegans and non vegans will LOVE IT!
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HannahBurks
Points +847
Phenomenal - Edit
One of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had! Pizza also very nice. So many options. Very chilled, elegant and vibey environment - perfect for a date night! Staff also super helpful and friendly. Probably my favourite food spot in LA! Bit pricey, but worth it!
Read morePros: Fantastic options, Delicious!, Good Vibes
Cons: Bit pricey
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VeganCatzo
Points +179
Good option if you're looking for vegan pizza - Edit
We liked the pizza but it was rather sweet.
Read moreThe place has a very nice and romantic ambience.
Pros: Lots of different pizzas, Appetizers , Homemade vegan cheese
Cons: Quite expensive , Peperoni Pizza tasted had a very sweet taste
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