Pura Vita

You’ll be transported to Naples at this tiny plant-based wine bar in West Hollywood (with a second location in Redondo Beach), where traditional Italian classics are so tasty you could almost forget the meatballs are made of mushrooms and lentils and the parmesan consists of shaved macadamia nuts. Pura Vita’s Tara Punzone has been vegan for more than three decades, and several of the restaurant’s signatures—like the black magic lasagna bursting with cashew ricotta, mushrooms and black truffle cream—are vegan versions of her favorite family recipes. Pair the made-from-scratch Neapolitan pizzas and pastas with a juicy bellini or biodynamic wines from Italy and around the world.

It is the best vegan Italian place that I have been to. The pizzas are wonderful. They do an arrabbiata: it's spicy and it's garlicky and it's just all the things you want it to be. But the best thing is their tiramisu. I had friends over yesterday and I ordered about 10 of them and I thought people would take a bite each, but everyone wanted a whole tiramisu. They get the cream so right. It's rich and indulgent. They get the right amount of coffee in there, too. It is a dream.

At the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the whole country, chef Tara Punzone makes you believe her caprese has real mozzarella, her meatballs come from cows, and her cacio e pepe is filled with dairy. The food is exceptional, the atmosphere screams New York, and the best part is that no animals were harmed for any of it. Her sister pizzeria is also right next door.

Helmed by chef and owner Tara Punzone, this authentic date-night spot has mastered the art of vegan Italian. Start the night off at Pura Vita with anything from the antipasti section of the menu, including piping-hot baked ricotta with olive oil-brushed ciabatta, chickenless chicken parmigiana, or the polpettine (mushroom lentil meatballs with macadamia parmigiano). For mains, choose between Punzone’s perfected pastas, like the Cacio e Pepe with cashew cream and bucatini, the Linguine di Mare with mushroom scallops swimming in garlic white wine sauce, or the Carbonara made with an ingenious, buttery avocado “egg” sauce, macadamia romano cream, and shiitake bacon.

8274 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 Calling all gluten-free, vegans — if you only have one-day in LA, don’t miss this spot (seriously! To ensure you can get a table, make reservations). Chill out on the patio or saddle up at the bar to enjoy bowls of plant-based carbonara, creamy baked cashew ricotta, or a slice of cheesy ‘za — all with gluten-free options!. While you’re living high in the land of carbs, you can balance it with one of their green salads — Tuscan kale massaged with their house-made Caesar, peppery arugula tossed in an aged balsamic — whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong.

To create the first 100 percent plant-based, organic, Italian restaurant and wine bar in the U.S., chef and owner Tara Punzone evolved the traditional southern Italian family recipes she grew up with into zesty, clean, non-GMO vegan versions. Everything is made from scratch and the food is so good that dairy fans will hardly miss the cheese even in the two types of lasagna. The most requested dish at the lowly lit West Hollywood hole-in-the-wall is a carbonara where avocado sits in for the egg and shitake mushrooms are substituted for bacon.

A great place for both gluten-free pastas and vegan options, Pura Vita combines creative culinary replacements for meat and wheat with an atmosphere reminiscent of a Manhattan wine bar. It was the very first 100-percent plant-based Italian restaurant in the country, and today, Chef/Owner Tara Punzone (a vegan herself) plates up traditional Italian favorites, like a fantastic carbonara. It’s a spaghetti noodle with a macadamia-nut-based romano cheese, shitake mushroom bacon and an “avocado egg” to keep that same delicious, gooey texture.

Pura Vita is the place you go for damn good Italian food; not good *vegan* Italian food, but because it’s just excellent as a standalone restaurant – the food so authentic and sumptuous that the vegan part is really just an added benefit. So take your parents when they come to town, order a bottle of their organic wine, and indulge in this truly decadent food that is guaranteed to delight anyone you’re dining with. To order: the baked ricotta with grilled ciabatta is the essential starter on Pura Vita’s menu.

Run by owner and chef Tara Punzone, an Italian American from New York, Pura Vita, which opened in 2018, is the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the US. Combining the ambience of a New York City wine bar with the best of traditional Southern Italian cuisine, Pura Vita uses only the best organic, sustainable, clean and plant-based ingredients. The Pura Vita Pizzeria which opened next door in 2020 offers 100% plant-based Neapolitan style pizzas.

A must-try for vegan Italian food lovers, Pura Vita offers all sorts of pasta, pizzas and so on that will give you the Italian vibe. The variety of pizzas is so impressively cool, that they have separated it into another restaurant named Pura Vita Pizzeria. Awesome kinds of spaghetti, ricotta, salads, pastas, pizzas of course, delicious cake slices such as tiramisu and chocolate, wines and other liquor, and so on, are there for you to choose and gobble down.

Pura Vita: Pura Vita LA is a charming Italian-inspired eatery offering a delightful array of plant-based dishes. From classic pasta dishes to artisan pizzas and flavorful appetizers, each dish is crafted with care and creativity using fresh, high-quality ingredients. With its cozy ambiance and commitment to sustainability, Pura Vita LA provides a welcoming environment for vegans and food enthusiasts alike to indulge in delicious, cruelty-free cuisine.

With two locations in West Hollywood and Redondo Beach, Pura Vita is a 100 percent vegan Italian restaurant. Created by vegan chef and native New Yorker Tara Punzone, the menu focuses on authentic Italian pastas, pizzas and appetizers in a relaxed yet inviting setting. Classic dishes like cacio e pepe receive a plant-based twist by using cashew cream, while the carbonara calls for an avocado egg, macadamia Romano cream and shiitake bacon.

America’s first 100% vegan Italian restaurant, Pura Vita in West Hollywood serves Southern Italian delights with clean, organic ingredients. Their Carbonara, with a smokey hint from shitake bacon, is refreshing, while the Black Magic Lasagna is a decadent blend of mushroom, spinach, cashew ricotta, and black truffle cream. The Baked Cashew Ricotta is a sweet-savory wonder, and their Tiramisu is a creamy, light vegan delight.

In WeHo, you’re sure to find a vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurant around every corner, but there’s one spot that stands out amongst the rest: Pura Vita. This all-vegan Italian experience will wow you with their incredible flavors as they recreate traditional dishes to match their vegan vision. Enjoy their plant-based creations while you sip on delicious wines, organic cocktails, and enjoy their charming atmosphere.

Where Italian cuisine takes a plant-based twist, Pura Vita is a can’t miss. Located in West Hollywood with an intimate atmosphere that screams New York, Pura Vita is the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the U.S. Already winning the hearts of locals, celebs, and critics, the dishes at Pura Vita are evidence of the creativity and innovative thinking of vegan cooking.

For a taste of authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist, Pura Vita is an excellent choice. Situated on Santa Monica Boulevard, this cozy restaurant specializes in plant-based Italian dishes that will satisfy even the most discerning palates. From their handmade pastas to their delectable wood-fired pizzas, Pura Vita showcases the versatility and flavors of plant-based ingredients.

💚Pura Vita, located in West Hollywood, is the first 100% Plant-Based Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in the USA!. At Pura Vita they have created a unique dining experience that has the ambiance of a New York City wine bar with a traditional menu reflecting the best of Southern Italy. They are proud of using the best organic, sustainable, clean, plant-based ingredients.

Pura Vita is the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the US. Since they have limited pasta options during brunch time, I promptly ordered the Spaghetti Pomodoro and I have to say that it ranks as one of the top 2 best pastas I’ve had in Los Angeles. The taste of the sauce was pretty close to the one my mom used to make when I lived in Spain.

The first 100% organic plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the US, Pura Vita (8274 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood 90046) does traditional Italian dishes right. A surprising number of gluten-free options makes this a nice night out for even the most sensitive of eaters. For take-out, don't miss their Pura Vita Pizzeria next door.

Most people are going to be looking for something unique when it’s time to eat breakfast in LA. We know you are going to have a long list of requirements that go beyond traditional pancakes, which is why Pura Vita is a top-tier option. This is a location that offers unique options such as breakfast pizza or roasted red peppers with potatoes.

🌱 Location: 8274 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046. Hollywood's Pura Vita offers up totally vegan Italian food without substituting taste, ingredients, or anything else you're looking for. "Pasta" can often be one of the only things a vegan can order on the menu and it's often missing some of the best ingredients (like cheese!).

Chef Tara Punzone is making waves in LA’s food scene with her insanely delicious vegan Italian dishes at Pura Vita. From fresh-made pasta and satisfying pizzas to decadent desserts and all sorts of vegan wines, Pura Vita is the perfect destination for vegans and non-vegans alike!. Photo by Allie Mitchell

Why: A menu featuring vegan dishes, with a focus on pasta at an affordable price. Pura Vita has created a dining experience similar to a New York City wine bar with a menu identical to the best dishes of Southern Italy. It’s difficult to fully indulge as a vegetarian or vegan, Pura Vita makes it easy.

West Hollywood, CA 90046Pura Vita is a trailblazer in the vegan dining scene, being the first completely 100% plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the U.S. Committed to using only the highest quality organic and sustainable ingredients, Pura Vita ensures every dish is fresh and flavorful.

For some delicious NY-style Italian fare and the best vegan pasta in Los Angeles, check out Pura Vita. It’s one of the best vegan restaurants in Los Angeles. The most popular dish is the Carbonara, which has spaghetti, avocado egg, macadamia Romano cream, and shiitake bacon.

Boasting the title of the first plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the country, Pura Vita has much to be proud of with a menu of enticing dishes adapted from known classics. Sustainable ingredients will bring flavor to your palate at this West Hollywood go-to.

For an Italian spin on this appetizer favorite, try the Buffalo Calabrese Cauliflower at Pura Vita Pizzeria in West Hollywood. Crispy, panko-breaded cauliflower is tossed in a spicy Buffalo Calabrian Chili sauce and served with a roasted garlic cream sauce for dipping.

Spearheaded by head chef Tara Punzone, Pura Vita is a woman-owned business that opens its doors in 2018 in West Hollywood. It is the first fully plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the country. Its menu features New York-inspired Southern Italian cuisine.

In West Hollywood, or Redondo Beach, try Pura Vita, a vegan Italian restaurant. If you miss creamy, dairy-filled pasta, this spot should be on your list. They also have something called Pizza Fritti which is like a calzone cone stuffed with pizza ingredients.

First-ever Italian restaurant and organic wine bar serving 100% vegan diets. Pura Vita offers a highly fascinating menu featuring mainly vegan dishes with pasta taking the spotlight. You can make reservations online, dine-in, or pick-up at curbside.

I love Pura Vita because not only are they plant based, but they even have gluten-free options. Each dish is full of flavor and delicious. I usually order Pura Vita on Postmates, but the restaurant & wine bar is super cute & cozy too.

Pura Vita (Weho): This is the restaurant that has most surprised me in 2019. It is a vegetarian Italian restaurant, and I was shocked that I didn’t miss having meat at all. They have a wonderful wine list and cozy ambience.

One of the best vegan spots in LA, and one of my favorite spots in general. They have tons of gluten free options and their gluten free pizza is amazing!. Staff is always, warm, friendly, & accommodating.

8274 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046What’s on the menu: a complete veganized Italian feast with endless pasta options, salads, and weekend brunch.