Hi, American from Jersey here ‍. The food here is amazing! We were a group of 4 and ordered one pizza and three pastas. All was enough food to share. The service was pretty fast and the wait staff are very nice. The restaurant is very small inside so I recommend you call to make reservations. Everything we ordered was great from the apps to the dessert. They had a dessert special of Pistachio cheesecake which was delicious! The only thing that was so so were the chocolate truffles but even that was pretty good, but not as good compared to the other desserts. Def a place to eat at when you come to Edinburgh. read more

Have been twice. Very nice meal with fancy pasta and nice pizza. Great service and setting. Can be hard to find a fancier vegan spot but this is perfect for special occasions (or any time!) read more

Outstanding Italian cuisine. The best Negroni I've ever had. The focaccia is fresh and warm, the carciofa is sublime and the Cacio E Pepe unlike any I've had - lime zest adding a subtle touch. A small place with superb staff,an intimate environment with folks at nearby tables chatting and comparing notes on the incomparable cuisine. We're visiting Edinburgh from San Francisco and this restaurant is the equal of any Italian restaurant in SF. read more

Walked 25 minutes to get here and despite website and yelp saying it was open, it was not open. Very frustrating!

Went for a birthday dinner after I walked past it a few days before. The inside is very small, but it has a cozy feeling to it. I'm not vegan, but I am vegetarian, and the food was phenomenal. I want to try everything on the menu. read more

Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen - Tagliatelle cacio e pepe - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Carbonara, how I've missed you. This veggie's little heart went soaring the minute she laid eyes on Nova Pizza's pasta menu and spotted carbonara. How had I missed it on my visit previously? Honestly: because this is the girl who goes straight in for the pizza. But, boy, oh boy; before I went veggie, I adored a creamy, rich carbonara. So it's been years since I've had carbonara. I'm going to go all out and say that Nova Pizza have created the best veggie carbonara you will ever feast upon. I dare the staunchest of carnivores to give it a try and truly tell me that something's missing. The smoked seitan fills the meaty void just perfectly and the dish is wonderfully rich and creamy, just as carbonara should be. Portions are generous. I wasn't uncomfortably stuffed but had a pleasant satisfied feeling that lasted well after the meal. The ingredients are high quality and it shows. Most dishes can be made either vegetarian or vegan. Please do pay a visit and indulge in Nova Pizza's wonderful creations. I'll be back soon and I'm going to make sure I have a starter to sample more of the menu. Oh, and there may just be room for the disaronno affogatto for dessert. Why, it would be rude not to! read more

A must try! Few places tote solid vegetarian & vegan pizza options, but Nova Kitchen delivers. Service was - meh. The host/ greeter was rude and short, but once we came back after an hour plus wait (we didn't have a reservation, highly recommended since they're a small establishment with very limited tables) our server was the owner/manager Fabiana - she was very delightful! Fabiana shared great food recommendations and beer pairings. The pizza were outstandingly fresh and both the veggie and vegan pies were finger licking good! read more

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I thought I'd already tasted the best pizza in the world but then had dinner in Nova and realised that this is the home of the best. Small, unassuming and homely in a traditional Italian red and white checked tablecloth style, Nova's ambience is cute and quaint. However the pizzas are seriously scrumptious. With a full, extensive Vegetarian and Vegan menu boasting Vegan cheese, Seitan and every veg topping you could possibly desire my meal here on Wednesday 9 November 2016 was truly fantastic. Our party of four people, carnivores included, all loved Nova. We ordered both Vegetarian and Vegan pizzas and calzones. My pizza which was called the "Vegan" on the menu came topped with mushroom, onion, sweetcorn, peppers, aubergines, courgette and Vegan cheese and was delicious. A couple of bottles of really great Pinot Grigio, a bargain at £10 each, complimented our food perfectly. Although full after our mains we shared a Vegan peanut butter and jam cheesecake, just to sample it, and it was luscious. Nova definitely needs to be booked in advance, as there wasn't a free table during our midweek visit and we were very glad we had pre-booked a table. A constant flow of people called in to collect takeaway pizzas, yet despite the fact that staff were extremely busy the service we received was flawless. The one and only problem being that there isn't a Nova Pizza in my own hometown of Belfast. I'll definitely be returning when I'm next in Edinburgh. read more

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We just sat down for an excellent vegan lunch. Pasta bolognese and spaghetti carbonara (with seitan). This place has got a lot of choices, even for vegetarians. I'd go with friends and share some dishes because the helpings are generous and it tastes great. Buon appetito read more

Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen - Spaghetti carbonara foreground, pasta bolognese background... - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I'm not a vegan, so I was skeptical about Italian food sans cheese, but I really enjoyed my meal here! I had the pesto gnocchi and it was really delicious. Very cute space, and the staff was friendly and attentive. read more

Amazing plant based Italian. My partner is vegan, I'm not, but honestly one of the best Italian meals I've ever had (plant based or not). Portions were a healthy size and service was quick and friendly. Food was fresh and flavorful. Not a large space so I'd recommend making a reservation ahead of time. read more

I was actually chatting with James W just this week and he mentioned the amazing four cheese pizza at Nova, so when weekend work mode required pizza, I was happy to find that this spot is on Deliveroo and promptly ordered a pizza and a calzone (as back up). I hadn't realized it was a 100% veggie restaurant but it actually made my late night pizza binge feel a little bit more healthy. It was nice to note that their menu is chock full of GF and vegan options. They are definitely tucked into my back pocket for future party catering - sometimes it's tough to find a spot that covers all your bases but still keeps the carnivores happy. The verdict on the food? I was pleasantly surprised. First off, their dough is INCREDIBLE. Honestly, I could just eat the dough all. damn. day. I was a bit skeptic about their nutella dessert pizza, but after this dough love fest, i'd definitely give that a go next time around. I ordered the mozzarella and veggie ham calzone and i'd pass on it next time around. I was expecting the veggie ham to be in chunks versus slices and as much as i'm not opposed to veggie meat replacements, this one just didn't have enough punch to it. I think it needed more salt or sauce? Pretty bland all around. But the four cheese pizza? Hot damn! First and foremost, if you are NOT a fan of blue cheese - do not order this pizza! I happen to be a fan but I could see this turning some folks off. However, if you love a little blue - this pizza will be right up your alley. It arrived piping hot and a good size for such a reasonable price. It is SO rich! I can usually devour a pizza pretty quickly but only made it through a few pieces of this one before throwing in the towel for the night. That means there is deliciously cheesy lunch waiting for me tomorrow as well. At £8 for the pizza, that's not a bad deal. It definitely piqued my interest enough to return to this little spot somewhere down the road. Until next time Nova... read more

Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I had wanted to try this place for aaaages! I made a group booking for a vegan meetup and because they only have around 21 seats they asked if I could send them a list of pre-ordered food choices. I made a Word table with everyone's names and their starters, mains, and desserts. I loved this set up and I think all restaurants should require the same; it really saves time on waiting for people to make up their minds! Email correspondence back and forth was great (for an accurate note of vegan menu options they can email you a separate menu, the version on the website isn't that clear of what is and isn't vegan) and I had the document of food orders with me on my phone and reminded everyone what they had ordered when the food started arriving. The pizzas came loaded with vegan cheese (or they have dairy options, too) and were delicious. My personal preference is for bases a bit more soft and doughy and less crispy, but others saw this as a plus point. Starter sizes were generous, and if you order a bruschetta you may not manage a pizza main to yourself unless you love love love bread. Really love bread. I opted for the potato, cheese, and pesto pizza - delicious!!! Then, I had the pizza dolce - two pizza base slices topped with a chocolate and hazelnut spread and icing sugar, which was also very tasty and not too overly sweet. I got the coconut cheesecake to take away which was really creamy - chocolate cheesecake was also offered as an alternative flavour. They have wine and beer available and BYOB is also an option; it's £3 on a bottle of wine and £1.50 on a beer. They also accept cards. Booking is highly recommended! read more

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What a lovely place! I really like vibes this place have. Service is amazing. Miss was kind, smiling and helpful. Also when I entered she seated me she explained me everything and offered me a water. They have season menu - winter. I chose vegan pizza funghi e pancetta. The flavor was great but dough was little bit oily for me. When I finished main course, miss offered me desert menu and recommend me Oreo cheesecake (I said I am chocolate guy ). And the choice was perfect! I enjoyed my lunch and I can only recommend this place! read more

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Such a unique place with endless vegan options! This is the fist time I've seen an entire restaurant conquer vegan Italian! And they're killing it. The vegetarian carbonara was very good. It was my first time trying seitan and I'm now a seitan fan because of this restaurant! Hail seitan! read more

Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen - Vegetarian carbonara! Do it. - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Novapizza was a great experience, the food variety and quality is very high and it is tasty . I ordered the spaghetti with puttanesca sauce and it was excellent. The size of the portions is generous and the presentation was really good. We also shared a pizza topped with carbonara sauce and home made smoked seitan , it was very fresh and the crust was thin and wonderfully crispy. A great experience and will gladly come back again. read more

Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen - Spaghetti Arabiatta - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but I really enjoyed this place. Ordered a pizza and my friend enjoyed the gnocchi and cashew sauce it came with. Would definitely recommend and come back to this place! read more

We enjoyed a great meal on our last night in Scotland. I am not vegan, but this place will satisfy vegan and non-vegan alike! Think made from scratch authentic Italian that is either vegetarian or vegan. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and service was good. I would recommend reservations as the seating is quite small. read more

Wow! I am not a vegetarian in the slightest but popped over for a meal as I work nearby. I actually went 3 days in a row and I now might have a problem. Actually booked the restaurant out for my wife's birthday :-). The fresh made to order pizzas are incredible. Amazing amazing amazing. Had a chat with the gent who opened the restaurant and he's been working in Edinburgh restaurants a while and decided to pursue his passion of his own restaurant. So if you're looking for an amazing pizza (Quattro Formaggi for me) check this place out! Authentic Italian, with lots of love and passion in the service a food! Have to say it. Best pizza in Edinburgh! read more

After a lovely morning walking along the waters of Leith, my friend and I left Stockbridge market hungry and indecisive about where to eat. On our way up to the new town to find a budget sit-down restaurant we discovered this little place. Red and white table cloths, olive oil in the window, pizza in the display cabinet topped with plump tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella; I feel like I have stepped into a Roman neighbourdhood. Now, an authentic Italian restaurant is quite a find. This place is run by Italians and offers a good variety of pizza and pasta options with fresh and tasty ingredients, all at pretty honest prices. The biggest novelty lies in the fact that Nova offers authentic vegetarian Italian food. I had the soya mince lasagna (£6.50). My friend opted for one of the specials of the day, the four cheese and mushroom gnocchi (£7). His portion was very generous whereas mine was pretty small but super tasty. He commented that his dish was "glorious" and kept mentioning how good it was all day. We will be back. read more

Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen - Vegetarian lasagna - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Came here after touring Edinburgh. Although not in the city center, its a walkable distance from Scott's Monument (15-20 walk). We got the gnocchi (amazing), white blue cheese pizza (amazing), and the Messicana pizza (also great). The only suggestion I would have is to reduce the spiciness of the Messicana pizza. I feel like the three spice symbols they put next to it are not proportional to the spice level of that particular pizza. I eat really spicy foods and I was coughing with how spicy it was. To be proportional the pizza should have 10 or so spice symbols next to it. Or would have the pepper served on the side. The other thing was that I made a reservation through the website but the waitress had no record of it, fortunately they had empty table when we arrived... read more

I have read all the reviews that talked about a lack of vegetables but if you don't ask, you will not receive. I added aubrigine and spinach to my pasta and it was over the top. The vegan menu here is insane and four pages long. Vegans and non-vegan is alike will truly have a great experience. The only thing that I found questionable was a lack of liquors beyond dissorono and the like. read more

Some of the best vegan pizza that I have ever tasted! The pizza was creamy, rich and light (thin crust). The ambiance is very intimate and chill. Overall, delicious food and amazing time. read more

Wow what a great find! This intimate little pizza place is not small on amazing flavor! We ordered the vegan pizza with seitan (probably the best vegan pizza I have ever had) the salmon gnocchi and the bruschetta with salami. Everything was out of this world. It was so fun to find some unique items on the menu like vegan salmon. It took us a long time to decide because there are SO MANY options. The service was impeccable!! If you are in Edinbrugh, this is a must stop! read more

I have come here on multiple occasions with my vegetarian and vegan friends, and suggest it to anyone I meet. Their 2 part menu (Vegetarian and Vegan) has a spectacular selection of pasta, pizza, appetizers, and desserts. I have never been dissatisfied with the food or the service. My only advice is that if you have a group of more than 4 that you call in advance b/c the restaurant is quite small. read more

our very first meal in Edinburgh took place at Novapizza, which fortunately was right down the street from the flat we were staying in. right away we felt comfortable in the small, but welcoming space. our waitress was extremely friendly, and our service was fast. my partner and i ordered a Mediterranea pizza. it had on it: tomato sauce, black olives, capers, artichokes, garlic, mixed peppers, black pepper, "mozzarella" and fresh chilli. the spice level was perfect. a super scrumptious combo of flavors! highly recommend Novapizza to every and anyone! read more

Overly rich vegan options with almost no vegetables or anything fresh. All about vegan soy cheese and gluten free pizza and pasta. What about all the nice vegetables of Italian food? Some nice salad, greens etc? Did they not get the idea that a huge number of vegans don't like fake soy products? Would much rather have just some tofu! Much healthier. The starters and entrees are all the same in flavors. I love that they have a large vegan and gluten free menu but would much prefer it be only vegan and include more healthy options like sautéed Italian greens and lighter fare to go along with the heavy, oil rich pizza and pasta. Seems like the gluten free bread had oats in it...not sure...but it was delicious. The vegan gnocchi was so heavy it was kind of overwhelming. Delicious for a few bites but way too rich. The servers should suggest some lighter options to start and then to share a pizza or pasta...(but they don't have lighter options) If it's your first year vegan...run to it you will love it. If you are used to good Italian food and vegan a long time you will likely find it very heavy. read more

This guys tomato and mozzarella Calzone pizza is next level, on a beautiful street and as authentically Italian you can get, with all the emotions, warmth and delicious food you would expect of any small Italian pizza establishment. Yum! read more

Best place in Edinburgh for affordable, delicious, vegan options. I've been about 8 times now in the last couple of months so I am a total addict! The staff are lovely. The food is served so quickly, I couldn't believe it! The food itself is outstanding. The bruschetta is to die for, the pizzas are a great size and packed full of flavour. Yet to try a desert as I am usually so full, but from what I've heard, they are fantastic. It's affordable so students like me can go, but it's also great for families and ideal when you are catering for veggies or vegans in the group. (Also I've now realised they do take-out delivery, so when I'm feeling rough I don't even need to go in! But it's worth a sit down dinner for the lovely atmosphere) Couldn't be happier going here! read more

We were a family of 2 adults and 3 children including a 4 years old. The server first took the order by recommending 3 pizzas for our family and after 15 min she refused to serve us and insisted that we have to order 5 pizzas as we r 5 people. It was so pathetic behaviour and so embarrassing for us. I have never seen any restaurant in my life who tells the customer to leave after 15min of order taking. Totally disgusting! read more

The Hee Haw NA beer was excellent, to start. Had good ol' spaghetti with Bolognese (Vegetarian Version) that was great. Small place, so send them a note to ask them to save a table if you don't want to wait. Local Airbnb host said it was great, she was right? read more

It's such a treat to have a vegetarian/vegan pizzeria in Edinburgh! I especially love their 'ham' calzone. I loved the vegan cheesecake the first few times I had it, but lately it's been far too savoury (where's the sugar gone?!) so I've stopped ordering it. Please make it great again and I'll be so happy! read more