Vegan
Italian
Beer/Wine
A casual-dining, fully vegan Italian bar & restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes and small plates. Dishes may include truffle risotto, steak, burgers and a selection of desserts. Cocktail menu available. Dog-friendly. Open Thu 17:00-21:30, Fri 16:00-21:30, Sat-Sun 12:00-21:30.
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19-21 Causewayside, Newington (at W. Preston St.), Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1QF
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Last update on 31 Mar 2025 by SoraDiana
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Added by craigmc on 08 Feb 2025
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Featured Review
lunadea
Points +300
Mindblowing - Edit
I'm simultaneously so glad we got to go to this place in Edinburgh and also disappointed we won't have time to go again, because it was amazing. Mainly because of the smoked "ribs" I got that was so much closer to an actual pork-like texture than anything else I'd ever eaten - like not even on the same level. Felt like I had time travelled to the future, or maybe the past before I was veg at all! We also got the ravioli (very tasty) and the tiramisu for dessert (heavenly). Would have loved to come back to try something else, but alas, I'll wait for the restaurants back home to catch up.
Read morePros: Amazing and innovative food, Great service, Good transparency re: optional service charge
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8 Reviews
First Review by thingamygig
Santaci
Points +82
Wonderful food and atmosphere - Edit
We just found this place last night, and had a superb meal. The staff were great, the food excellent and the music was not too loud so we could chat easily. A great addition to Edinburgh's growing list of vegan restaurants.
Read morePros: Food , drink, Staff
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Theambulancegirl
Points +81
Food was amazing - Edit
The food was incredible, we had the charcuterie board appetizer, the ravioli and the mixed faux meat plate entrees and tiramisu for dessert - all delicious and beautifully presented. The space was really cute as well. The only drawbacks are it was quite expensive, especially the cocktail I got - which was fine but definitely not worth 14 pounds - and they seemed a bit understaffed the night we went, it took a little over 2 hrs for us to get from sitting to paying. I’d say definitely a must visit if you have the time and some cash to spend.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Nice vibes, Yummy dessert
Cons: Expensive , Slow
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th3v3ganfoodie
Points +892
All you can eat pasta!!! Plus amazing soup - Edit
The all you can eat pasta was incredible. We tried four different flavours, with our favourite being the pesto.
Read moreHowever, we found the highlight was the trio of starters, the tomato soup is genuinely one of the best things we have eaten.
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TimorousBeasty
Points +238
Excellent Vegan Italian with great food and welcoming staff. - Edit
Visited this Italian near Edinburgh uni. Deceptively spacious with wee nooks and crannies. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Non stop pasta on a Thursday; for £35 you get 3 starters and constant servings of various pastas from staff until you can eat no more. I opted for the regular menu, as I fancied the fillet steak with roast potatoes (or chips). It comes with cheesy sauce but I swapped for mushroom sauce. It was delicious and I savoured every mouthful. I finished with a spicy virgin margarita which was also excellent. All came to £47 with one bottle of corona zero including the 12.5% optional tip, but I would say it was worth it. I'm looking forward to returning.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-01
Pros: Delicious food, Welcoming and friendly staff, Plenty of space and pleasant ambience
Cons: Not the cheapest but it is worth it.
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pfalvi
Points +75
Excellent service, tasty dinner! - Edit
We definitely would come back again. Our experience with the staff was top notch. They spent time after our meal to recommend other vegan places to visit while we were in town, and every recommendation was spot on. I think service truly makes or breaks a meal, and this was excellent. Our food was also great- we had the Pasta Nonstop, so we were able to try several of their pastas (the tiniest complaint- because of this, it felt like the pasta was not quite as fresh as if we had ordered specific dishes, but all of them tasted wonderful), and the starters were also perfect. We're so glad we stopped by here.
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lunadea
Points +300
Mindblowing - Edit
I'm simultaneously so glad we got to go to this place in Edinburgh and also disappointed we won't have time to go again, because it was amazing. Mainly because of the smoked "ribs" I got that was so much closer to an actual pork-like texture than anything else I'd ever eaten - like not even on the same level. Felt like I had time travelled to the future, or maybe the past before I was veg at all! We also got the ravioli (very tasty) and the tiramisu for dessert (heavenly). Would have loved to come back to try something else, but alas, I'll wait for the restaurants back home to catch up.
Read morePros: Amazing and innovative food, Great service, Good transparency re: optional service charge
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craigmc
Points +37446
Fantastic food - Edit
A long-overdue visit to Sora Diana, and it was well worth the wait!
Read moreIt’s a spacious restaurant with an Italian menu that feels more authentic to Italy than what you typically find in Scotland. While there are some pasta dishes, I was pleasantly surprised to see a wider variety of options beyond the usual pizza and pasta focus found in many Italian spots here.
I asked for a recommendation and was advised to try the ravioli along with the fennel and orange side—it was a fantastic choice. The side dish acted as a palate cleanser, enhancing each bite of the ravioli. I’m one of those vegans who isn’t the biggest fan of vegan cheese, but I have to say, the ravioli and its filling were magical—possibly the best I’ve ever had.
If you’re looking to treat yourself, I can’t recommend Sora Diana enough!
Pros: Food, Staff, 100%
veganqueenofqueensnyc
The food looks divine 😋
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thingamygig
Points +206
Perfect Follow-up to Sora Lella - Edit
We attended Sora Diana on its opening night with a group of friends. Compared to Sora Lella, there is a wider variety of traditional Italian dishes offered, with more mock meats & cheeses.
Read morePrice wise it's a bit more expensive than Sora lella, however the quality is great.
I'll definitely be visiting for special occasions, or when friends visit.
Pros: Great atmosphere , Amazing favours, Good portion sizes
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