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Sora Lella Roman Vegan Restaurant
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Vegan Italian restaurant est. 2019 in the Tollcross area. Offers a wide selection of pasta, pizza and vegan dishes. Open Tue-Fri 17:00-21:30, Sat-Sun 12:00-21:30. Closed Mon.
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Last update on 19 Apr 2025 by community10
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Added by craigmc on 28 Oct 2019
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Featured Review
sip
Points +41
Amazing vegan food - Edit
Superb food, so tasteful, freshly made. Rice balls, homemade tomato soup, gnocchi, superb homemade puddings, good red wine. Lovely service in this small gem of a restaurant.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great service, Good wine
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341 Reviews
First Review by SimoneBuck
EmmaAlter
Points +61
AMAZING - Edit
absolutely incredible food. Best vegan Italian food I’ve ever had, and my non-vegan family members thought it was some of the best Italian food they’ve ever had!
Read morePros: Food quality , Number of options
Cons: Small restaraunt so make sure to book in advance!
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Gabbieatsvegan
Points +63
Delicious! - Edit
We had a lovely visit! It was busy and so service was slightly slow but staff were apologetic and friendly and so this didn’t matter :). The food itself was DIVINE. I had the truffle gnocchi and it was one of the most delicious Italian meals I’ve had (including in comparison those I’ve eaten in Rome!!). Portion size was perfect too :). Things are on the expensive side and would be nice to have a few more affordable options but overall a fab visit
Read morePros: Super yummy food, Student discount, Lovely staff
Cons: Expensive, Perhaps need more staff
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Bella&Ollie
Points +1502
Delicious Roman Cuisine - Edit
I went here for my birthday dinner and I had a lovely experience. The food is authentically Roman, the staff was friendly and the food was delicious. I had zoccolette alla Sorrentina and a four cheese and mushroom pizza with red onions and black olives. There are ample options which allow for multiple visits. The neighbourhood is also perfect for a post dinner stroll. I Highly recommend
Read morePros: Student Discount (with ID), Friendly staff, Diversity in Roman food
Cons: Expensive depending on dish
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Treesearcher
Points +28
Absolutely incredible - Edit
As a fully vegan Italian restaurant, I knew I had to visit here during my time in Edinburgh. I am so glad I did, as this was possibly the tastiest meal I've had in my whole life, and I am not exaggerating. From the consistency and flavor of the pasta, to the creaminess and balance of the sauce, everything here was perfect.
Read moreI went with a party of four. I had the pistachio special, and my three friends had the gnocchi quatro formaggi, the cacio e pepe, and the maniche alla zozzona and ALL THE DISHES were superb beyond my ability to convey in words. We had rosemary focaccia aside our meal, and it was equally lovely. Our desserts, granita al caffe, chocolate rum cake and affogato, were also transcendental.
Alongside an excellent location, friendly and efficient staff and a wonderful atmosphere, I will be going out of my way to visit this restaurant as often as possible.
Pros: Fully vegan, Amazing food, Inclusive and welcoming atmosphere
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EricMurphy
Points +20
Amazing food. - Edit
One of the best meals of my life. Definitely coming back.
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diana.shfitness
Points +32
The best pasta - Edit
I've tried Pasta Carbonara, which was really delicious. Highly recommend!
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gabrielakubikova
Points +563
Excellent - Edit
Nothing less than five stars. I really need to point out how amazing their gluten-free options are - really good gf pizza is not so easy to come by. The pasta was out of this world. 10/10!
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Elissa324
Points +152
Omg omg omg - Edit
The only other place I’ve had vegan Italian this food was West Hollywood. And this was even better. You can tell it’s cooked with love ❤️ Highly recommend the carbonara.
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Fizzycolapop
Points +76
Delicious! - Edit
Really tasty pizza. Such a wide range of options for both pizza and pasta. Also had a tiramisu which was delicious. Great service too
Read morePros: Lots of choice, So many pasta options, exciting
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AlejandroCerdas
Points +122
Calzone and pizza so good - Edit
All the flavors were really good, I would gladly come back, also staff was really nice
Read morePros: Food , Service, Environment
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ezra_morgan
Points +48
wonderful - Edit
I had the gnocchi with four cheeses and mushroom, it was gorgeous, tasted like real cheese! just what I needed after a cold rainy day outside. it’s a cosy little place with great staff
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-17
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LesleyDargie-walker
Points +566
Amazing food! - Edit
If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. The food was incredible. Both of us absolutely loved it! The person serving was on their own, and it was busy, didn't wait too long, food hot! I would 100% return, so many things sounded really good on the menu to try next time!
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AxolotlRoadkill
Points +134
Finally a vegan Italian - Edit
We loved it! Finding vegan pasta dishes (other than with plain tomato sauce) or vegan Italian dishes in general is hard and this restaurant just nails it. Both the starters and our main dishes were really great. Simple, yet flavourful and good.
Read moreStaff was really nice and the restaurant itself is small, but welcoming.
Pros: Friendly and fast service, Great taste
Cons: A bit pricy, but worth it!
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OliverBJones
Points +50
Ok but vastly overrated. - Edit
Food was generally ok, but I’m not sure why this is so highly rated. Not bad but could definitely be better. Pizza was bland but the pasta was great.
Read moreBYOB, I understand corkage charge but £2 PER bottle of beer?
“Garlic Focaccia” was literally just a garlic bread on a pizza base. Nowhere near a focaccia.
Pros: 100% vegan which makes things easy.
Cons: High corkage fee for BYOB, “Focaccia” was a pizza
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greta.b8
Points +1160
Disappointing - Edit
Don’t get me wrong, the food wasn’t bad, but I really don’t get the hype. Apart from being fully vegan, the food isn’t that special. The pizza had way too much cheese and marinara sauce and the pasta was simply alright (had mezze something something with tomato sauce and bacon). Don’t know, maybe we just ordered the wrong thing or expected too much going in. The dessert (Biscoff cheesecake) was really delicious though.
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leodrake16
Points +167
Insane vegan pasta and garlic focaccia - Edit
Some of the best vegan pasta and garlic bread I have ever had. Went with the penne vodka dish and garlic focaccia and was not disappointed. Very cozy place and nice staff as well. Forgot to take a picture of the bread as I was so hungry sorry!
Read morePros: Food, Service , Atmosphere
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LMcL
Points +148
Best vegan pizza in town! - Edit
Definitely give this a visit if you’re looking for some great Italian vegan options. Everything is 100% vegan, great service and good value.
Read morePros: Fantastic tasting pizzas, Nice venue, easily accessible, Good value
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fuz1987
Points +154
Vegan trattoria - Edit
Fully vegan and a relaxed atmosphere. Had the bolognaise arancini to start which were superb!
Read moreThen quatro fromaggi and funghi Gnocchi followed by cheesecake. All were so flavourful and filling, showing the thought that had gone into them.
Not a fancy place but the decor and atmosphere were lovely. So if you want tasty Italian food I would highly recommend it.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-03
Pros: Gnocchi, Desserts were fantastic, Relaxed atmosphere
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TamaTrotti
Points +178
Finally! Delicious and Vegan Italian - Edit
Stumbled upon this tiny resto as looking for yummy pasta and vegan. I had the pasta with Amatriciana sauce- so good. Went all in and topped off with vegan tiramisu. Everything was very tasty , perfect spices. Def recommend this as a stop on your Edinburgh travels. Now have returned 3 more times. The food is delicious and so nice to eat and not have to worry about any food issues. Their pizzas are to die for.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-02
Pros: Delicious food , Good variety of choices, Completely vegan
TamaTrotti
We returned a year later and still so good.
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annabm
Points +70
Reliably delicious - Edit
Vegan pasta - what’s not to lovely?? A very welcoming lil space as well.
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embii
Points +145
7 stars hospitality - Edit
What did we like? Everything. From being welcomed (even if the kitchen was just closed) to the byebyes!
Read moreThe food is AMAZING. Me and my friends, being italian, were a little sceptical at the beginning, but once we read on the website that they're a traditional Roman family that is vegan from quite a long time, we just run there!
Mirella Is the best host we could ever expect to find: a strong and passionate woman, dedicated to support her family and her business, willing to give to every guest love and attention! You can taste it in the food she makes, the authenticity, the care she has for what she does.. from the seitan in your carbonara, to the supplì, everything is homemade!
Never have I imagined to be able to taste in my life the flavour of Rome in Edinburgh, especially vegan! The carbonara and the cacio & pepe were so delicious we kept talking about the dinner even late in the evening. Even something simple like the bruschetta had a flavour that I tasted like the one my granny used to make! Last but not least, the tiramisu... You think you will be able to share it but it turned out so good that I ate the full portion after a full dinner! The cream is soft and it resembles the original one, the sponge is soft but not too much and it's definitely not too sweet!
Again, not enough stars to give the top to Mirella and her lovely crew!
Her daughter just opened another restaurant (Sora Diana) that we will visit as soon we're back in the UK!
Outstanding!!
Pros: Food quality & prices , Hospitality top, Traditional and authentic Roman food
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maruarchi
Points +20
The best vegan pasta - Edit
Really it was the best pasta ever. , I orden the gnocci 4 formaggio and omg the chese!!! The SERVICE is excellent súper kind and friendly. Truly recomend!
Read morePros: Food, SERVICE , Place
Cons: Sorry too much Food smell in our clothes
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rayebe
Points +326
Zozzana Pasta! - Edit
Get the Zozzana Pasta. Oh. My.
Read moreThank me later. Or in the comments.
Cons: Tiramisu - wayyyy too much espresso liquid!, The faux bacon wasn’t great
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deadpledge
Points +14179
daje! - Edit
Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch time visit here, where we shared the mezze maniche alla and carbonara and spaghetti cacio e pepe dishes, with some patatine fritte.
Read moreEach dish was fresh and so favourable, with the black pepper and truffle sauce simply divine. Very good chips too. Bill come to just short of £50.
Very friendly staff and lovely decor. Would love to visit again for an evening meal.
Daje! Indeed...
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AliceRG
Points +536
Great Italian food - Edit
We had the pizza from the specials board, broccoli and zucchini. Was all delicious. Service was great.
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thingamygig
Points +206
My Favourite restaurant - Edit
I've been into Sora Lella more times than I'd like to admit, but there's a reason - it's amazing!
Read moreAll the Traditional Italian pasta dishes you miss, are vegan! The first time I took my brother here he had to do a double take, as he couldn't believe that everything was vegan.
It's difficult to suggest what to eat on the menu as it's all great, but my favourite dishes are the Cacio e pepe, & the Gnocchi Salsiccia e Crema Tartufata. The cheesecake is also a great way to finish the meal.
I would highly recommend a visit to Sora Lella, you won't regret it!
Pros: Amazing flavours , Loads of variety , Friendly staff
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kurama
Points +324
I would give it 5 stars if not for the staff - Edit
Food is amazing, but when we went again the day after for non Alcoholic drinks and dessert, we were kicked out by the staff saying you have to order food and they took the menu from us, also it wasn't packed there were 3 other tables free. I won't be going again unfortunately.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-20
Pros: Food amazing
Cons: Staff kicked us out
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