Vegan Italian restaurant and wine bar with menu offering traditional pasta dishes, Neapolitan pizzas, frittata, baked bruschetta, ricotta, and "meatball" parmigiana among others. Dessert includes tiramisu. Features a full bar with beachfront patio and sunset views. This branch est. 2021. Open Tue-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri 11:30am-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm. Closed Mon.
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320 S Catalina Ave (at Pearl St), Redondo Beach, California, USA, 90277
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 27 Sep 2023 by geometric-noise
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Added by condekedar on 05 Feb 2021
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55 Reviews
First Review by Clarissa1dc
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Points +172
Amazing food, drinks & service - Edit
The food was incredible! We started with some small pizzas as appetizers (I can’t remember the name), but they were very good! The carbonara pasta was to die for! And then we polished it all off with Zeppole (house-made fried dough) with vegan « Nutella » dip. I was the only vegan and the other four folks with me liked their food as well. If I’m ever in Redondo Beach again, I plan to go back!
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DaniM
Points +2061
Amazing - Edit
Food: Had an awesome kale salad there.
Read moreLocation: It's comfortable to sit inside.
Staff: The staff is friendly.
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silas1912
Points +946
Mozzarella sticks! - Edit
 I have not had vegan mozzarella sticks as good as these ever ,ever and the marinara sauce that accompany these sticks was exquisite ! 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-08
Pros: Friendly, Fantastic, Fabulous
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JamieHeis
Points +273
Great Tasting Italian Food - Edit
I was excited to try this restaurant as it’s 100% vegan. I started with the Broccoli Rabe. It’s super flavorful, but for those that aren’t into heat, there’s too much red chili pepper for regular palates. I also ordered the Eggplant Parm sandwich. They asked me if I wanted it regular or spicy and I chose spicy. It was just way too much spice for me to finish. The Brussels sprouts were amazing. My husband loved his Putanesca pasta. We would return in a heartbeat.
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Nyanya
Points +16
The best! - Edit
The best vegan restaurant in South Bay!
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AmandaSakiye
Points +3253
Easily the best Italian food in the South Bay - Edit
Can’t go wrong with anything you order. The flavors put you in a tastebud trance-like bliss. Food made with real love and passion. Take your mom-vegan friends here - it will open their minds completely!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-15
Pros: Very gluten-free friendly, Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, Wine bar is super cool too
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IronKim
Points +90
Best Ever! 🤩 - Edit
Best pizza ever🍕 🌱I have never had a better pizza! San Genaro pizza is to die for! You won’t be disappointed! You must make a trip to try this place! Soooooo happy!!!!!!! 😋
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veganrunning
Points +630
Great Vegan Pasta Pizza - Edit
Awesome Vegan Italian Food Great Atmosphere
Read morePros: Great Vegan Food, Very Flavorful , Lively Atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
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Tyler.T
Points +42
Great Italian food - Edit
Pura Vita has amazing vegan Italian food. I had their carbonara and a pizza during my visit and both were excellent. It is a bit pricey, but I feel like the experience was worth it.
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Pilot.lj
Points +1189
Great vegan Italian! A little overpriced - Edit
Tried meatballs, Caesar salad, Bianca pizza, caprese!
Read moreEverything was great except for the Bianca pizza which was not very good at all.
Overall we really enjoyed the food but the pricing felt really high.
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ElsaFine
Points +24
Simply the best - Edit
It's my favorite place to go when hungry and want gourmet Italian food. The Pizzas are my favorite; the crust is thin, and the different options are all SO GOOD. I can't even recommend one in particular, but if I had to choose, I would order the Black Magic today. The portions are very generous; the pasta can be a smaller size, portion-wise, but they are so delicious and unique that all is forgiven by adding a dessert in the end.
Read moreOne day, I ate a bit less and ordered their new salad. And it was so filling and tasty that I was thrilled with my choice.
My favorite pizza is Black Magic.
My favorite pastas are Carbonara
My favorite desserts are Affogato and Cookie Sundae.
They also have delish cocktails!
Pros: Large menu 100% Vegan, Coctails and desserts are amazing, Best Pizza and Pasta
Cons: A bit pricey, The back patio isn't as cute as the indoor seating
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caesarion
Points +106
Pura Delizia - Edit
Visited Pura Vita while visiting Los Angeles, and obviously had to try a variety of things on the menu. Everything that I had was absolutely delicious, and did not regret spending the amount that I did. There’s a few complaints about the pricing of menu items, and I get it. However, I would consider Pura Vita to be a fine-dining experience, with a lovely atmosphere. If you treat it as an occasional outing, rather than an every-day thing, this is a 5 star experience. This is as close to authentic as you’ll get with v*gan food. No fake cheeses or meats (nothing wrong with that, though) — this is all quality, yummy ingredients. My favorite was definitely the potatoes with aoli, but as I said, everything was delicious
Read morePros: Nice, clean bathrooms, Everything was delicious
Cons: No lasagna at this location, but that’s ok , A bit pricy
caesarion
(Black magic pizza was a great drunk munchie btw)
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astcia
Points +104
best italian food - Edit
I tried de Calabrese pasta and it was amazing the cheese was so good. Not even in Italy I found vegan pasta this good. The brussel sprouts were really good too.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Beautiful place
Cons: Maybe they were crowded and the service was just k
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GrahamMacnish
Points +117
The best vegan we have found in LA - Edit
The food is amazing, the service excellent with all the team making you feel more than welcome. Perhaps other restaurants should visit to see how well it can be done. A bit expensive but worth the extra. Highly recommended
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Dvenat
Points +322
Better than expected - Edit
Amazing food and friendly service.
Read moreWe had the special Mafaldine Agli Spinaci, Linguine di Mare, Cesare saldad and everything was really good.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-17
Pros: Food, Service, Location
Cons: Expensive
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HailCarbs666
Points +327
Too good! - Edit
The food is so good it should be illegal!!! The carbonara is to die for. The Black Magic pizza is the best, you will crave it (that’s a warning) Great service too! It’s a bit crowded indoors but there’s outdoor seating too. Cocktails are good too! Basically always dreaming of the next time I go.
Read morePros: Delicious, Great selection, All vegan
Cons: Crowded indoors
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Notstevie
Points +1471
Great food! - Edit
Everything was good, but was kinda pricey for what it is! Glad to support a vegan restaurant though! Very good here! Would recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-13
Pros: Friendly staff
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JakeFuller
Points +1430
Great quality - Edit
I ordered a personal pizza at happy hour. Great sauce and “cheese,” I’m sure I’ll be back again to try something else.
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jmc01
Points +27
So amazing - Edit
Friendly staff and amazing food. I wish I lived in this area so I could come back again and again!
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vagovegano
Points +5259
Never had a bad meal here… - Edit
I’ve been to this restaurant many times and have never been disappointed. The food is just that good. I recommend the mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce to start. The carbonara pasta is very popular and for good reason. Their beignets with vegan Nutella sauce for dessert always hits the spot. But whatever you choose, chances are you’ll enjoy it. Highly recommend if you’re in the mood for Italian.
Read morePros: Great food, Great service
Cons: Parking sucks
Seatown_vegan
I love pura vita!
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Yes, it’s really good.
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AutumnTierra
Points +1446
Absolutely excellent - Edit
I loved the food and the service. Our waiter was fantastic. We had the mozzarella sticks, Caesar salad, and pizza with sausage and fennel. All were great. But save room for their robust dessert menu. You have to go to the West Hollywood location for tiramisu but they have vegan Nutella and gelato and many other treats. We will be back!
Read morePros: Truly delicious food, Would be excellent for a date or special occasion, Amazing dessert menu
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SimoneRendell-Shelby
Points +134
Would visit again - Edit
Great food, Cocktails, service and atmosphere, also trendy decor too.
Read morePros: Great food , Great staff, Great Cocktails and atmosphere!
Cons: Expensive
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phytophile
Points +1127
This place is the best - Edit
It’s so good that you want to try everything. The pizza was my favorite. Delicious pasta and desserts.
Read morePros: Vegan restaurant that you can be proud of, Take meat eaters to shut them up
Cons: Worth every penny but $$$$
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AthLife
Points +300
Outstanding! - Edit
Quaint bar and front room with outdoor covered seating in back. Great service.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great range
Cons: Nada
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mnygren
Points +47
Great food, great location, great service. - Edit
This is definitely best Vegan restaurant I have ever visited. I have been Vegan since 1996, so I have been to a few. The food was delicious and looked incredible. It is across from the Redondo Beach pier. The food was a bit pricy, so I could not come here everyday. It is well worth visiting and often for special occasions.
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Love this spot!
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michelle_lynne14
Points +1210
Always amazing - Edit
We love coming here when we visit CA. Their pizzas are delicious and they have great gluten-free options! The Baked Ricotta appetizer is insane!
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chazzratazz
Points +136
perfection - Edit
From the moment you check in, you know you’re in for a great dinner experience. The staff is super welcoming & friendly, & helpful with any questions you can have. They have a great bar with excellent drinks at a decent price & they gave excellent recommendations. The food is some of the best vegan Italian food around, even my friends & family who are not vegan love it! One of my favorite restaurants.
Read morePros: High quality delicious food, Friendly staff, Fine dining experience
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