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05/25/2026
Today we open at 4pm, come for dinner! 🍝🥂
Make a reservation with RESY 😉
05/24/2026
🚨SPECIAL PIZZA ALERT🚨
ORTOLANA
Cashew ricotta, grilled zucchini and eggplant, bell peppers, olives, arugula, Calabrian chili oil
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Who is coming this weekend to try it?
05/22/2026
Would share your pizza for love? 😏
🍕
05/19/2026
It’s harder than it looks 😅
05/17/2026
How brunch at feels 😌✨
Have you had ‘s Nutella Pancakes?!
They are the MOST DELICIOUS PANCAKES and, you won’t believe it, but they are vegan AND gluten free 🤯
05/16/2026
✨NEW PAPPARDELLE✨
You gotta try this 🥳
HOUSE MADE PAPPARDELLE
with spicy sausage, crimini mushroom, white wine, butter, macadamia parmigiano cream, fresh thyme
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📌Housemade pasta dine in only | not available to go
05/15/2026
SOUP OF THE DAY
✨Minestra Verde✨
Spring green vegetables, tubetti pasta
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The coziest spring soup 🍲
05/14/2026
It’s an Italian thing 🤭
05/14/2026
New Special of the week:
❤️TRECCE❤️
Spicy, creamy smoked tomato sauce with baby spinach, red pepper, toasted breadcrumb, shaved parmigiano, parsley
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05/12/2026
Pura Vita Garlic Knots are IRRESISTIBLE! 🤤🥨
Have you tried them before????
05/12/2026
Don’t miss out on the
TORTA RUSTICA by 🥰
Puff pastry stuffed with swiss chard cashew ricotta, avocado egg
Today’s Special
Dine in only 😉
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible women out there sharing their love with us! ❤️
We hope you are having a wonderful day and that you feel LOVED and APPRECIATED today and every day 🥰🫶
motherslove
05/06/2026
If you love ravioli you can’t miss this
SPICY SAUSAGE RAVIOLI
House-made spicy sausage and cashew ricotta ravioli, baby spinach, creamy tomato sauce, shaved parmigiano, micro basil
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They are too delicious 🥰
05/04/2026
The most delicious asparagus are here 🥰
HEIRLOOM PURPLE ASPARAGUS
Asparagus pistachio pesto, pangrattato, pistachio crumble, shaved parmigiano
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Who is coming this week to try it?
05/03/2026
Welcome back the
✨CAPRESE SALAD✨
Cashew mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil, balsamic reduction
and the
✨EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA✨
Breaded eggplant, cashew mozzarella, macadamia parmigiano, marinara, basil
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Which one are you ordering first?
05/03/2026
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us on Sunday May 10th with these delicious specials made by 🌸✨
⭐️Ravioli
House-made cashew ricotta and artichoke ravioli, lemon garlic butter, pistachio pesto, pistachio crumble, micro basil
🥧Torta Rustica
Puff pastry stuffed with swiss chard cashew ricotta, avocado egg
🍵Asparagus Cream Soup
🍮Panna Cotta
Blackberry coulis, candied almonds, fresh blackberries
📍Pura Vita | West Hollywood
05/02/2026
✨GET READY FOR CINCO DE MAYO AT PURA VITA✨
The TLAYUDA PIZZA IS BACK 🥳
Refried black beans, mozzarella, heirloom tomato, shaved cabbage, cilantro, avocado, radish, grilled pineapple, Serrano cream, jalapeño, sesame seed crust
And all Pura Vita Margaritas are $11 🍹
Who is coming? 🙋🙋🙋
05/01/2026
The ✨Tagliatelle ai Funghi✨ are back 🥳
White wine, butter, macadamia parmigiano cream, cremini mushroom, fresh thyme 🍄🟫🌿
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Have you had it before?
04/29/2026
✨it’s time for Zeppole e Caffé✨
The perfect Italian afternoon pick me up 😌
Get Zeppole and your favorite coffee drink for only $11
Who is coming?
☕️Offer available for happy hour only
Monday 4pm-6pm
Tuesday to Friday 12pm - 6pm
04/28/2026
TAG your best friend 😉🍝🥂
📍 West Hollywood
04/25/2026
What’s your favorite ITALIAN DESSERT?
We asked our chef Tara Punzone 😎
Get your favorite Italian dessert at 🥳
The tiramisù is actually made in house by chef Tara herself 🤭
👩🏻🍳 and the RECIPE is in ‘s cookbook Vegana Italiana 👉 available everywhere books are sold
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vegantoramisu
💡format idea from .france / French Tiktok
04/23/2026
In Italy, there’s an old tradition of eating gnocchi on Thursdays, so much so that they say “Giovedì Gnocchi.” 🇮🇹💛
We’re bringing the tradition to Pura Vita with fresh, handmade gnocchi every Thursday.
Today’s gnocchi?
GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINTA
House-made gnocchi, D.O.P. San Marzano tomato sauce, cashew mozzarella, shaved parmigiano, basil 🌱❤️
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gnocchiallasorrentina
04/22/2026
Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Eating plant-based isn’t just good for you, it’s a powerful way to support our planet 🥰
At Pura Vita, we’re on a mission to serve up delicious vegan Italian food while making a positive impact.
Join us in caring for the Earth, one pizza or pasta at a time 🍕❤️🍝
Always 100% vegan 🌱
-Pura Vita team and chef Tara Punzone
04/19/2026
Brunch at Pura Vita with your bestie is all you need 😉
TAG THEM IN THE COMMENTS 👇
04/17/2026
✨NEW SPECIAL✨
🌜Mezzelune🌛
House-made spinach mezzelune stuffed with cashew ricotta, vodka sauce, roasted artichoke hearts, shaved parmigiano, micro basil
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🍽️ dine in only (fresh pasta not available to go)
📍West Hollywood
Address
8274 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA
90046
To reach the Italian restaurant and vegetarian & vegan restaurant located on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood via public transport, you can take Bus No. 4 heading towards Downtown LA and get off at the Santa Monica / La Brea Station. From there, you can walk for about 5 minutes to reach the restaurant.
If you plan to drive, there are limited parking spaces available along Santa Monica Boulevard. However, there is a paid parking lot located nearby on Detroit Street where you can park your vehicle.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
12am - 11pm |
| Sunday |
12am - 10pm |
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What people say
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants have been gaining popularity in recent years, and for good reason. These restaurants offer a wide variety of delicious plant-based dishes that are not only healthy but also environmentally friendly. One such restaurant that stands out is Pura Vita, located on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.
Pura Vita is a plant-based Italian ristorante and wine bar that offers an extensive menu of vegetarian and vegan dishes. The restaurant's chef, Tara Punzone, crafts each dish with love and care, using only the freshest ingredients to create flavorful meals that will leave you feeling satisfied.
One thing that sets Pura Vita apart from other vegetarian/vegan restaurants is their commitment to inclusivity. They celebrate diversity and welcome everyone with open arms, not just during Pride Month but all year round.
In addition to their regular menu items, Pura Vita also offers seasonal specials like the Pink Truffle Tagliatelle and Sandwich Butter Rainbow Cookies during Pride Month. And if you're looking for something specific, they even have exclusive dishes like the Spinach Artichoke Ravioli.
It's no wonder why Pura Vita has been nominated for Best Food&Drink Vegan/Vegetarian category in both the West Side - Downtown - East Los Angeles and South Bay - Long Beach - South Los Angeles - Southeast Los Angeles areas by the Los Angeles Times' The Best of the Southland. So why not vote for them and tag a friend to spread the word?
Overall, Pura Vita is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for delicious vegetarian/vegan Italian cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere.