Pura Vita Redondo Beach: Classic Italian, Completely Plant-Based
- GSS Staff
- Apr 24, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 6, 2025
Pura Vita is a 100 percent plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar created by Chef Tara Punzone, who built her career on bringing the heart of Southern Italian cooking to vegan dining.
The Redondo Beach location follows the success of the original West Hollywood restaurant and mirrors its focus on organic ingredients, traditional Italian recipes, and sustainable, plant-forward cooking methods.
Every dish here is entirely vegan, including handmade pastas, sauces, desserts, and natural or biodynamic wines. The atmosphere feels relaxed and coastal, reflecting its South Bay setting while staying true to the brand’s Italian roots.
Popular Dishes
Carbonara Pasta – a plant-based version of the classic Roman favorite, creamy and rich.
Spaghetti, avocado egg and macadamia romano cream, shiitake bacon. GF option available.
Pomodoro Pasta – simple and bright, made with house tomato sauce and fresh herbs.
GF option available.
Cesare Salad – a crisp, vegan twist on the traditional Caesar.
Massaged Tuscan kale, roasted garbanzo, lemon almond dressing, garlic croutons, macadamia parmigiano. Gluten-free option available.
Black Magic Bianca Pizza – the restaurant’s signature white pizza, a customer favorite.
Cashew ricotta, cashew mozzarella, crimini mushroom, black truffle cream sauce, pesto and micro basil. Gluten-free option available.
Here are their most popular drinks:
Margarita
Blanco tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, agave
Wine
Querciabella Mongrana Super Tuscan wine
1301 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
🌱 Cuisine: Plant-Based Italian
🍷 Features: Wine Bar • Organic Ingredients • Vegan Menu
👩🍳 Chef: Tara Punzone
Photo credit: @roxyrockstv
