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10/19/2026
Get ready for our first ever COMEDY SHOW 🎭
We are so excited to have Tina Youkhana and Jamie Shriner at Pura Vita on Wednesday, October 28th at 8PM
RSVP on Partiful or Eventbrite 😉
🥂 2 drinks min
10/19/2026
Today’s Special Soup is:
✨GIAMBOTTA✨
Calabrian vegetable and bean stew, macadamia parmigiano
by Tara Punzone
10/17/2026
NEW RAVIOLI
Sunchoke Ravioli
House-made sunchoke and almond ricotta ravioli, crimini mushrooms, truffle cashew butter white w**e sauce, smoked walnuts, shaved parmigiano, thyme
By Tara Punzone
Who is coming today to try it? 🥰
10/15/2026
TAG A FRIEND WHO LOVES GNOCCHI! 🥔🍝✨
In Italy, there’s an old tradition of eating gnocchi on Thursdays, so much so that they say “Giovedì Gnocchi.” 🇮🇹💛
Today’s gnocchi?
GNOCCHI ALLA VODKA
vodka sauce, shaved parmigiano, parsley
by Tara Punzone
Who is coming? 🥰
10/15/2026
Would you like to join our Pura Vita family?
Now it’s your chance, we are hiring a host and a runner 🏃🍝
If you are interested, send your resume to [email protected]
Evening and weekend availability required 😉
10/14/2026
Have you tried our Nutella Pizza? 🥰
📍only at Pura Vita | West Hollywood
10/13/2026
🍂 Pura Vita’s Thanksgiving Catering Menu is HERE! 🦃✨
From delicious Turchetta and Butternut Squash Baked Ziti to Pumpkin Cheesecake and Apple Pie, let Chef Tara Punzone Tara Punzone take care of the feast while you enjoy the festivities! 🍁🍽️
📅 Order by November 22nd and make your holiday delicious 😋 ! 💚
10/09/2026
Two moods of being a restaurant owner and chef 🤪
10/08/2026
✨ PURA VITA VOTED BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT AGAIN 🥰✨
The vegan restaurant industry has faced so many challenges in recent years, but we are still here, serving you delicious Italian dishes, and it’s all because of you!
💚 Your support has kept our dream of bringing vegan Italian cuisine to life, and we’re endlessly grateful for every like, comment, share, visit, and kind word that’s helped us along the way.
We’re also so thankful for your votes and support over the years, which have made it possible for us to win multiple VegNews awards:
🏆 Best Vegan Italian Restaurant – 6 years in a row (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
🏆 Best Vegan Pizzeria – 2023
🏆 Best Pizza in America – 2024
And this year, for the first time, you voted our chef, Chef Tara Punzone, 2026 Best Chef! 👩🏻🍳🥹❤️
Thank you for helping us make history as the first vegan Italian restaurant and w**e bar in the U.S. 🇮🇹🍕🍝 We can’t wait to share more unforgettable meals with you!
GRAZIE
bestveganchef
10/06/2026
The SOUP OF THE DAY is back! 🥰
And today’s soup is:
MINESTRONE
Seasonal vegetables, garbanzo, ditalini pasta
by Tara Punzone
10/06/2026
Send this to someone who loves tiramisu 🥰
Have you tried our tiramisù?
It’s made from scratch by Tara Punzone
📖Find the recipe in her book Vegana Italiana 😉
10/04/2026
My heart is so full ❤️
Thank you so much 🙏🏼 I, for the first time, won the Best Vegan Chef in the VegNews restaurant awards and I could not be more honored. I still can’t believe I won 🥹
To everyone who has supported me and voted for me, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your love and support mean more than you know ❤️
Again, a huge hank you to VegNews for all the love and support over the last 8 years! We love and appreciate you SO much!!!
Grazie mille for allowing me to do what I love ❤️🇮🇹
10/04/2026
CELEBRATE WITH US 🥳
On October 7th we are celebrating Vegana Italiana ( Tara Punzone ‘s first cookbook ) first anniversary with dishes straight from her book 📕
Make a reservation today through Resy or via phone and enjoy
Antipasti
Sicilian Tuna Crostino gfo
Almond “tuna” salad, cherry tomato, caperberry
Insalata o Zuppa
Panzanella
Heirloom cherry tomato, cannellini beans, garlic croutons, shaved red onion, basil, red w**e vinaigrette
or
Sicilian Red Lentil Zuppa gf
Smoked paprika oil, parsley
Pasta
Ravioli Pomodoro
House-made cashew ricotta ravioli,
D.O.P. San Marzano tomato sauce, shaved parmigiano
or
Tagliatelle Alfredo gfo
Cashew cream, shaved parmigiano, parsley
Dolci
Sanguinaccio
Dark chocolate and blood orange pudding, shortbread tart,
candied orange peel, flaky sea salt
or
Macaroons gf
Almond macaroon & Chocolate Hazelnut Macaroon
Which dish are you most excited to try? 🥰
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all!
10/01/2026
My heart is so full ❤️
Thank you so much 🙏🏼 Being named Best Chef and Best Italian Restaurant is an honor that is truly difficult to put into words. This restaurant is so much more than a place to serve food, it is a piece of my heart, my passion, and a dream that has been built with so much love.
To everyone who has supported us, celebrated with us, shared a meal with us, and voted for us, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your love and support mean more than you know ❤️
And to my incredible team, thank you for believing in this dream and giving your heart to it every day. This recognition belongs to all of us.
Lastly, huge thank you to for all the love and support over the last 8 years! We love and appreciate you SO much!!!
Grazie mille for allowing us to do what we love ❤️🇮🇹
10/01/2026
Hey Los Angeles!
Come over to Pura Vita for Aperitivo, our Italian happy hour, and enjoy delicious dishes and special drinks by chef Tara Punzone!
🍕 Montanare - fried mini margherita pizzas
🍞 Tuna Crostini
🥯 Almond Ricotta Crostini
🍲 Fritto Misto - mozzarella sticks, arancini and garlic knots
and more!
Only at Pura Vita in West Hollywood
📅 Happy Hour Hours:
Mon 4–6PM
Tues–Fri 12–6PM
09/29/2026
NEW MENU STARTING TOMORROW! 🥳
Say goodbye to the Eggplant Parmigiana and Bruschetta 🥲
Welcome the Fagioli al Pomodoro and Soup of the day (starting with Minestrone 🥰)
So today is the last day to order all the eggplant parmigiana and bruschetta your heart desires 😉
Come over or order through our website!
09/29/2026
A big loud Italian shout out to Tarantino’s Tarantino’s Plant Based Italian & Desserts in Vegas! We are all working towards the same goals and nothing feels better than 2 strong women supporting each other on this vegan Italian journey 🥰
Chef Tara Tara Punzone was in Vegas this weekend supporting her great friend Torre Washington while he made history as the first ever vegan to compete in Mr Olympia. They all spent a lot of time at Tarantino’s and it was all family, love and loads of delicious food! We are grateful for them and for our community
Have you ever been to Tarantino’s? If not, save this video for your next Vegas trip ❤️
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.
