Pura Vita

Pura Vita First 100% PlantBased Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & WineBar in USA by Chef Tara Punzone
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My heart is so full ❤️Thank you so much 🙏🏼 Being named Best Chef and Best Italian Restaurant is an honor that is truly d...
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

NEW MENU STARTING TOMORROW! 🥳Say goodbye to the Eggplant Parmigiana and Bruschetta 🥲Welcome the Fagioli al Pomodoro and ...
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 ❤️

NEW HOUSE-MADE RAVIOLI!Spicy Sausage RavioliHouse-made cashew ricotta and sausage ravioli, baby spinach, spicy yellow to...
09/29/2026

NEW HOUSE-MADE RAVIOLI!

Spicy Sausage Ravioli
House-made cashew ricotta and sausage ravioli, baby spinach, spicy yellow tomato sauce, pangrattato, shaved parmigiano, fennel fronds

by Tara Punzone

09/29/2026

What if eating plant-based didn’t mean giving up the foods and traditions that connect you to your culture?

In Episode 42 CHEF TARA PUNZONE ⓥ shares how she once thought becoming vegan meant choosing between her health and her Italian heritage—until she discovered how many traditional Southern Italian dishes are already centered around vegetables, pasta, potatoes, and beans.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, or at christinaminutillo.com/whatlightsusuppodcast

09/27/2026

NEW SPECIAL APPETIZER!
🫘Fagioli al Pomodoro🫘
Cannellini beans, creamy tomato sauce, grilled sourdough

by Tara Punzone

Who is coming today to try it? 🥰

09/26/2026

How brunch at Pura Vita | Italian Restaurant and W**e Bar feels 😌✨

Have you had Tara Punzone ‘s Nutella Pancakes?!

They are the MOST DELICIOUS PANCAKES and, you won’t believe it, but they are vegan AND gluten free 🤯

It’s been a whole year! 🥹On October 7th we are celebrating Vegana Italiana ( Tara Punzone ‘s first cookbook ) first anni...
09/25/2026

It’s been a whole year! 🥹

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 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!

09/23/2026

Always putting all our passion and energy into our food 😎

And footwork! 😜
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09/21/2026

How much can Italian food change before it stops feeling Italian?

In Episode 42 CHEF TARA PUNZONE ⓥ and I talk about Italian food, tradition, and what happens when recipes and customs travel across generations and borders. From Italy to the East Coast to California, what we call “Italian food” can look very different depending on where we are.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, or at christinaminutillo.com/whatlightsusuppodcast

09/21/2026

The ✨Tagliatelle ai Funghi✨ are back 🥳

White w**e, butter, macadamia parmigiano cream, crimini mushroom, fresh thyme 🍄‍🟫🌿

by Tara Punzone

Have you had it before?

09/20/2026

We love you all 🤭

09/19/2026

Nothing better than a savory Italian croissant for brunch 🥰

Get the 👑QUEEN CORNETTO👑 at Pura Vita!
lofu egg, shiitake bacon, cashew mozzarella ivocado, heirloom tomato, roasted garlic cashew aioli toasted croissant

By Tara Punzone

Available Saturday and Sunday until

09/18/2026

What are we doing wrong? 😭🤭

09/15/2026

What if you don’t realize how much your culture shaped you until you leave it behind?

In Episode 42 CHEF TARA PUNZONE ⓥ and I talk about growing up surrounded by Italian American traditions—from Friday night pizza to Sunday pasta—and how moving to Los Angeles made Tara realize just how much she loved and appreciated the culture she once took for granted.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or at christinaminutillo.com/whatlightsusuppodcast

Come and treat yourself to our special house-made ravioli 😎ARTICHOKE RAVIOLIHouse-made artichoke and cashew ricotta ravi...
09/15/2026

Come and treat yourself to our special house-made ravioli 😎

ARTICHOKE RAVIOLI
House-made artichoke and cashew ricotta ravioli, creamy tomato sauce, baby spinach, shaved parmigiano, pangrattato, micro basil

by Tara Punzone

This is what connecting over our Italian American roots looks like 🇮🇹🇺🇸 A conversation with a passion for food, heritage...
09/14/2026

This is what connecting over our Italian American roots looks like 🇮🇹🇺🇸 A conversation with a passion for food, heritage, and place.

Swipe for some behind the scene photos from recording Episode 42 of What Lights Us Up with CHEF TARA PUNZONE ⓥ Pura Vita | Italian Restaurant and W**e Bar in LA.

🎧 Listen to Episode 42 of What Lights Us Up on Spotify, Apple, or at christinaminutillo.com/whatlightsusuppodcast

09/13/2026

🌿CORN RAVIOLI
House-made corn and cashew ricotta ravioli, pistachio pesto, grilled corn, pistachio crumble, micro basil

by Tara Punzone

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

Today’s Specials:INSALATA DELLA VITAHeirloom cherry tomato, sweet roasted peppers, grilled corn, grilled zucchini, barlo...
09/11/2026

Today’s Specials:
INSALATA DELLA VITA
Heirloom cherry tomato, sweet roasted peppers, grilled corn, grilled zucchini, barlotti beans, farro, almond ricotta, basil, parsley oil

CORN RAVIOLI
House-made corn and cashew ricotta ravioli, pistachio pesto, grilled corn, pistachio crumble, micro basil

SALTED CARAMEL TART
Dark chocolate ganache and salted caramel in a shortbread tart topped with salted caramel mousse, chocolate dipped pretzel

by Tara Punzone
Who is coming? 🥰

New Pizza: PIZZA E FICHI Ricotta, house-made truttle & fig cashew cheese, wild arugula, black mission figs, balsamic red...
09/11/2026

New Pizza: PIZZA E FICHI
Ricotta, house-made truttle & fig cashew cheese, wild arugula, black mission figs, balsamic reduction

Gluten free option available

Absolutely delicious 🥰

09/10/2026

Tara guesses w**es! 🥳

If she didn’t doubt herself she would have gotten them all correctly 🤭 good job

Featured w**es:
🥂 Chardonnay **es
🥂 Pinot Grigio Gran Villarini
🍷 Super Tuscan
🍷 Chianti Classico
🍷 Barbera D’Asti

Do you want a part 2?

**es **ebar

09/09/2026

Happy 8th Anniversary 🥳🥳🥳

If you celebrate with us tonight, please share your pictures and videos with us by tagging Pura Vita | Italian Restaurant and W**e Bar and using the hashtag 🥰

And enjoy our little photobooth and temporary tattoos 🫶

Eight years. ❤️My heart is so full as I think about everything and everyone who has been part of this incredible journey...
09/08/2026

Eight years. ❤️

My heart is so full as I think about everything and everyone who has been part of this incredible journey. What started as a dream has grown into something so much bigger than I ever could have imagined.

To our amazing guests who have supported us from the beginning, those who have discovered us along the way, our incredible team and everyone who has helped make this restaurant feel like home… thank you.

Eight years of memories, laughter, challenges, growth, celebrations, and so many unforgettable moments. We are beyond grateful that you have chosen to share them with us.

This anniversary is such a beautiful reminder of how lucky we are to have such an incredible community surrounding us. ❤️

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

With the deepest gratitude,
Chef Tara and the Pura Vita Family

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8274 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA
90046

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12am - 11pm
Sunday 12am - 10pm

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