Pura Vita

Pura Vita Pura Vita is a plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar located on Santa Monica Boulevard that serves vegan and vegetarian dishes. Customers can enjoy all-day happy hour from Tuesday to Friday, 12pm-6pm, and indulge in delicious drinks such as the crispy fritto misto or Sicilian tuna melt. Don't miss out on their brunch which starts on Fridays!
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Recent social media posts

09/04/2026

Sexiest Woman Alive by Tara Punzone

Who would YOU 🫵 have chosen? 👀
Let us know in the comments

09/04/2026

Sexiest Man Alive by Tara Punzone

Who would YOU 🫵 have chosen? 👀
Let us know in the comments

It’s Tara Punzone ’s Birthday! 🥳And we’re celebrating with a full day of games and quizzes💌Fourth and Final Game:Try to ...
09/04/2026

It’s Tara Punzone ’s Birthday! 🥳
And we’re celebrating with a full day of games and quizzes💌

Fourth and Final Game:
Try to guess Tara Punzone’s favorite recipe from her cookbook Vegana Italiana

👕 Prize: one copy of “Vegana Italiana”
🏆 Winner: First person to guess correctly! (The winner will be contacted tomorrow via dm from Pura Vita | Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar page)

Comment your guess below 👇

(Hints will also be shared in our Stories 👀)

📦Shipping not available. Prizes have to be redeemed at the restaurant.

It’s Tara Punzone ’s Birthday! 🥳And we’re celebrating with a full day of games and quizzes💌Third Game:Try to guess Tara ...
09/03/2026

It’s Tara Punzone ’s Birthday! 🥳
And we’re celebrating with a full day of games and quizzes💌

Third Game:
Try to guess Tara Punzone’s favorite pasta shape among these:
1-Strozzapreti
2-Trofie
3-Fettuccine
4-Paccheri
5-Bucatini
6-Fusilli lunghi
7-Farfalle
8-Rigatoni
9-Orecchiette
10-Penne lisce

👕 Prize: a Pura Vita T-shirt
🏆 Winner: First person to guess correctly! (The winner will be contacted tomorrow via dm from Pura Vita | Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar page)

Comment your guess below 👇

Tune back 6pm for the next game/quiz ✨
(Hints will also be shared in our Stories 👀)

📦Shipping not available. Prizes have to be redeemed at the restaurant.

It’s Tara Punzone ’s Birthday! 🥳And we’re celebrating with a full day of games and quizzes💌Second Game:Try to guess who ...
09/03/2026

It’s Tara Punzone ’s Birthday! 🥳
And we’re celebrating with a full day of games and quizzes💌

Second Game:
Try to guess who the “Sexiest Woman Alive” is for Tara Punzone.

👕 Prize: a Pura Vita tote bag
🏆 Winner: First person to guess correctly! (The winner will be contacted tomorrow via dm from Pura Vita | Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar page)

Comment your guess below 👇

Tune back 3pm and 6pm for the next game/quiz ✨
(Hints will also be shared in our Stories 👀)

📦Shipping not available. Prizes have to be redeemed at the restaurant.

It’s Tara Punzone ’s Birthday! 🥳And we’re celebrating with a full day of games and quizzes💌First Game:Try to guess who t...
09/03/2026

It’s Tara Punzone ’s Birthday! 🥳
And we’re celebrating with a full day of games and quizzes💌

First Game:
Try to guess who the “Sexiest Man Alive” is for Tara Punzone.

👕 Prize: a $50 Pura Vita gift card
🏆 Winner: First person to guess correctly! (The winner will be contacted tomorrow via dm from Pura Vita | Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar page)

Comment your guess below 👇

Tune back at 12pm, 3pm and 6pm for the next game/quiz ✨
(Hints will also be shared in our Stories 👀)

Tune in TOMORROW 🥰
09/03/2026

Tune in TOMORROW 🥰

✨NEW RAVIOLI✨House-made cashew ricotta ravioli, creamy tomato sauce, baby spinach, shaved parmigiano, pangrattato, micro...
09/02/2026

✨NEW RAVIOLI✨
House-made cashew ricotta ravioli, creamy tomato sauce, baby spinach, shaved parmigiano, pangrattato, micro basil

By Tara Punzone

🍽️Dine in only | house-made pasta not available to go

09/01/2026

Nothing better than an AFFOGATO AL CAFFÈ ☕🍨 to end your dinner at Pura Vita ✨

08/28/2026

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
🥪Panini
and more!

Only at Pura Vita in West Hollywood

📅 Happy Hour Hours:
Mon 4–6PM
Tues–Fri 12–6PM

NEW YELLOW GNOCCHI ALLA VODKA 😍💛House-made gnocchi, yellow tomato alla vodka, shaved parmigiano, parsleyby Tara Punzone ...
08/28/2026

NEW YELLOW GNOCCHI ALLA VODKA 😍💛
House-made gnocchi, yellow tomato alla vodka, shaved parmigiano, parsley

by Tara Punzone

08/27/2026

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 😉

Celebrate our EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY with us on September 8th! 🎉For this very special night, Tara Punzone has prepared an ex...
08/26/2026

Celebrate our EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY with us on September 8th! 🎉

For this very special night, Tara Punzone has prepared an exclusive dinner menu featuring:

Aperitivo gfo
House-made truffle & fig cashew cheese, fresh fig, toasted crostini, balsamic glaze, micro basil

Antipasti

Insalata della Vita gfo
Heirloom cherry tomato, sweet roasted peppers, grilled corn, grilled zucchini, barlotti beans, farro, almond ricotta, basil, parsley oil

Entrée | Choice of

Corn Ravioli
House-made corn and cashew ricotta ravioli, pistachio pesto, grilled corn, pistachio crumble, micro basil

Parmigiana di Melanzane gf
Eggplant, cashew mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiana, D.O.P. San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil

Dolci | Choice of

Strawberry Clouds gf
Vanilla bean sponge cake, chantilly cream and macerated organic strawberries

Salted Caramel Tart
Dark chocolate ganache and salted caramel in a shortbread tart topped with salted caramel mousse, chocolate dipped pretzel

Spots are limited! Make a reservation today with RESY or by calling us directly 😉

We can’t wait to see you all! 💚

Celebrate our EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY with us on September 8th! 🎉For this very special night, Tara Punzone has prepared an ex...
08/25/2026

Celebrate our EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY with us on September 8th! 🎉

For this very special night, Tara Punzone has prepared an exclusive dinner menu featuring:

Aperitivo gfo
House-made truffle & fig cashew cheese, fresh fig, toasted crostini, balsamic glaze, micro basil

Antipasti

Insalata della Vita gfo
Heirloom cherry tomato, sweet roasted peppers, grilled corn, grilled zucchini, barlotti beans, farro, almond ricotta, basil, parsley oil

Entrée | Choice of

Corn Ravioli
House-made corn and cashew ricotta ravioli, pistachio pesto, grilled corn, pistachio crumble, micro basil

Parmigiana di Melanzane gf
Eggplant, cashew mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiana, D.O.P. San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil

Dolci | Choice of

Strawberry Clouds gf
Vanilla bean sponge cake, chantilly cream and macerated organic strawberries

Salted Caramel Tart
Dark chocolate ganache and salted caramel in a shortbread tart topped with salted caramel mousse, chocolate dipped pretzel

Spots are limited! Make a reservation today with RESY or by calling us directly 😉

We can’t wait to see you all! 💚

✨NEW SPECIAL✨BAKED ZITI CON SALSICCIA Cashew ricotta, mozzarella, marinara, sausage crumble, roasted peppers, toasted br...
08/24/2026

✨NEW SPECIAL✨

BAKED ZITI CON SALSICCIA
Cashew ricotta, mozzarella, marinara, sausage crumble, roasted peppers, toasted breadcrumb

by Tara Punzone

🍽️Dine in only

Good news for all the PEPPAS LOVERS 🌶️Tara Punzone just made some 🌶️ Jimmy Nardello Peppers 🌶️ Local organic Jimmy Narde...
08/22/2026

Good news for all the PEPPAS LOVERS 🌶️

Tara Punzone just made some
🌶️ Jimmy Nardello Peppers 🌶️
Local organic Jimmy Nardello peppers, raisins, pepitas, almonds

and they are absolutely delicious 😋

Come over today to try them 🫶

08/21/2026

Normalize mental health walks to Pura Vita 😉🍝🍷

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.