Sora Lella Vegan Roman Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

Simply sensational food. An absolute must visit

Outstanding experience, everything (noodles, bacon, etc.) made fresh in house and you can tell. I don't usually digest wheat well but the flour they import from Italy must be cleaner or just better because I had no trouble. Couldn't resist an appetizer or desert, which got to the price of a rare treat but Edinburgh was the place for it.

This is the best sauce on a pizza I have ever had! I am sad that we don’t live here because this place is delicious!

Shiite. Overpriced extremely tiny portions indifferent staff and most importantly tastes nothing like authentic Italian rather even worse than a dollar store version. Avoid unless you’re into daylight robbery

A small but smoothly run restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh, Sora Lella serves the best vegan Italian quisine I've ever had out. The meat feast pizza and carbonara were amazing. We were too full for dessert but took a tiramisu home with us. Delicious. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

Such a nice restaurant! Great gnocchi’s (we tried the deal of the month, great value). Every award is well deserved :)

The best Italian that I have ever eaten. The service and staff were amazing, I could not recommend this place enough. I’ll be speaking about it for years to come!

The food (truffle gnocchi) was delicious! Fantastic taste. Also a nice restaurant and friendly staff.

Best pizza we ever tried, and trust us, we’ve eaten a lot of pizzas in our lives!

Great vegan food and service! The tiramasu was awesome.

Such a cute place and amazing food!

Our gnocchi and paccheri were delicious!

What did we like? Everything. From being welcomed (even if the kitchen was just closed) to the byebyes! The food is AMAZING. Me and my friends, being italian, were a little sceptical at the beginning, but once we read on the website that they're a traditional Roman family that is vegan from quite a long time, we just run there! Mirella Is the best host we could ever expect to find: a strong and passionate woman, dedicated to support her family and her business, willing to give to every guest love and attention! You can taste it in the food she makes, the authenticity, the care she has for what she does.. from the seitan in your carbonara, to the supplì, everything is homemade! Never have I imagined to be able to taste in my life the flavour of Rome in Edinburgh, especially vegan! The carbonara and the cacio & pepe were so delicious we kept talking about the dinner even late in the evening. Even something simple like the bruschetta had a flavour that tasted like the one my granny used to make! Last but not least, the tiramisu... You think you will be able to share it but it turned out so good that I ate the full portion after a full dinner! The cream is soft and it resembles the original one, the sponge is soft but not too much and it's definitely not too sweet! Again, not enough stars to give the top to Mirella and her lovely crew! Her daughter just opened another restaurant (Sora Diana) that we will visit as soon we're back in the UK! Outstanding!!

I literally repeat what a girl said here, I don't put more stars because there aren't any, DELICIOUS!!! Super recommended, go! Large dishes, super tasty. From my top of the best vegan restaurants I went to, without a doubt the best vegan pasta I have ever eaten!! Creamy, tasty, warm. The attention is beautiful, but it doesn't surprise me that the people of Scotland are loving, friendly, polite 💕🌱

Extraordinary experience, delicious gnocchi and pizza, a joy for the palate and the heart. Really nice and welcoming environment.

I am Italian and vegan. This place is a dream. The perfect food. The staff extremely friendly and kind. We went for dinner and couldn't resist a third course, after the first two main courses. Two people tried the gnocchi and two pizzas. Everything was fantastic and we will probably be back ❤️

I thought the food would have been better considering the prices charged, it's Tollcross not George Street. It seems restaurants use veganism as an excuse to over charge. The starter was tasty, the main course was very dry, the fries were good. No alcohol was being served on the day (should have been stated on the Sora Lella website) and was advised that I could purchase alcohol from the grocers across the road but it would cost £5 for a member of staff to uncork a bottle of wine and £2 a glass with ice for beer etc. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The tables were a bit close together and I could hear everybody else's conversation but my own. Would I return probably not as there are other cheaper options in the city centre.

I had the meat feast pizza as a takeaway and couple of weeks ago, and it was amazing! Such good quality food, and the staff were really friendly. The atmosphere was pleasant whilst I waited for my order. Would recommend to anyone looking for vegan options in Edinburgh 🙂

Lovely atmosphere, fuelled by friendly staff. Food was to die for, I'll be coming again :)

Really lovely place, the food was amazing, such lovely vegan cheeses. Really lovely atmosphere and staff were really nice and helpful. Will definitely be going again!

The penne all'arrabbiata were perfect: not too spicy, but spicy enough! Unfortunately, the Crostata crema Nocciolle e arrancia, a dessert cake, did not really meet the expectations in terms of quantity, price and composition. I haven't tasted an orange.

Our favourite restaurant in Edinburgh, the food is always gorgeous

Very well done cheese flavours, my favorite place in Edinburgh

Había reservado una mesa para cuatro personas mucho antes de la noche. Cuando aparecimos en el restaurante ayer por la noche nos dieron una mesa diminuta para dos, encajonados en una esquina, y nos dijeron ¡que tenía capacidad para cuatro! No había manera de que eso fuera posible. Aparte de la incomodidad, ¿cómo diablos iba a caber comida para cuatro personas en una mesa tan pequeña? Fuimos incrédulos, y el personal de espera no hizo absolutamente nada para tratar de resolver el problema. Eran indiferentes en el mejor de los casos, incluso cuando les dijimos que era mi cumpleaños. Terminamos saliendo y luego tuvimos que deambular por Edimburgo durante una hora en el frío tratando de encontrar otro lugar para comer. Mi cumpleaños se arruinó gracias a Sora Lella. Evite si está buscando un servicio al cliente decente.

Had a really lovely meal which was also enjoyed by my mum who isn't vegan! I loved the carbonara and the 4 cheese and mushroom gnocchi!! Delicious food but on the expensive side. Shame that we couldn't get a tea or a hot drink apart from an espresso or Americano. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area

Food was super tasty. Loved it, thank you!

Very tasty carbonara dish and as a "meat eater", i was not disappointed at all. All the flavors and texture were there and it was better than what i'm served in most "traditional" restaurant. The tiramisu was also excellent: not too sweet, great coffee and amaretto flavors and i could not tell the difference between "real" mascarpone cream and this one. The addition of amaretti biscuits for a bit of crunch were the cherry on top in this dessert. Highly recommended even for the non-vegan folks!

Travelled from Glasgow specifically to visit this place and it did not disappoint! Such a cute, authentic interior really giving the feel of a little place you’d find in Rome! The food was absolutely incredible - you could never tell it was vegan, and the service was really friendly. Already planning my next visit back and raving about the tiramisu to all my fellow vegans

I'm wondering what lifestyle changes I need to make so I can eat here on the daily. Maybe lunch and dinner? I could figure out how to earn more, I could work out more. So good to eat real Italian food again and not feel like I'm wrecking the planet or compromising my integrity. I LOVED my evening here.

Cogí una comida para llevar y fue increíble. La pasta carbonara tenía su tocino casero y estaba exuberante. También nos dieron un calzone de su pizza parmigiana que era igualmente impresionante. Nuestra primera vez aquí y volveremos pronto!

Incredible!!! Every dish we had was absolutely delicious, and the service was super friendly too. Some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had, definitely coming straight back the next time we’re in Edinburgh!

No soy vegano, y visité este restaurante con un amigo que accidentalmente lo eligió sin saber que era vegano. Bueno, desde que lo visité he pedido pizza en casa 3 veces y cada vez que lo hice desde aquí! La comida es absolutamente deliciosa y no echo de menos la carne en lo más mínimo. Espero probar un poco de la pasta a continuación. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente! : )

Incredible find in the heart of Edinburgh - one of the best vegan meals I’ve ever had. The cacio e pepe was delicious 😋 cannot recommend highly enough!

One of the best vegan pizzas I've ever had (trust me, I know my pizza) The restaurant is 100% vegan. If you're going, make sure to get a pizza. You won't regret it. Also make a reservation beforehand because the space is small.

The Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina was phenomenal. Delivered swiftly by Deliveroo

Honestly thinking about moving to Edinburgh so we can eat here every day. Everything was spot on!

This is my overdue review from a visit at the end of August. I made sure to make reservations and glad I did as a few people who didn't have them were turned away while dining. My non vegan friend had the pizza which he enjoyed. I was looking forward to the cacio e pepe and it did not disappoint! The delicious flavor had me wanting more even though it was a healthy portion. :P As if the food quality wasn't enough our experience was made even better with the wonderful Freya and Lucas taking great care of us! As a vegan I am so proud of Sora Lella for the high standards of food quality that non vegans can enjoy as well! I look forward to my next visit to Edinburgh and meal at Sora Lella.

Esta es mi revisión retrasada de una visita a finales de agosto. Me aseguré de hacer reservas y me alegro de haberlo hecho ya que algunas personas que no las tenían fueron rechazadas mientras cenaban. Mi amigo no vegano tenía la pizza que disfrutaba. Estaba deseando que llegara el cacio e pepe y no decepcionó! El delicioso sabor me hizo querer más a pesar de que era una porción saludable. Como si la calidad de la comida no fuera suficiente, nuestra experiencia se hizo aún mejor con la maravillosa Freya y Lucas cuidando de nosotros! ¡Como vegana estoy muy orgullosa de Sora Lella por los altos estándares de calidad alimentaria que los no veganos también pueden disfrutar! Espero mi próxima visita a Edimburgo y la comida en Sora Lella.

This place is an absolute gem! I came here with friends (non of them vegan) and we all absolutely adored the food, it was everyone's favourite meal of our weekend in Edinburgh!

Food was brilliant, if expensive, so many great options. Place feels a bit like a cafe though and cold with delivery drivers served through the front door. Couldn't fault the staff though.

We had the best vegan gnocchi in a long time. All the other dishes looked great too. Be sure to make a reservation, the restaurant is quite small. We would love to come back 😊

Such a friendly and caring staff. Our of this world vegan Roman Italian food!

Excellent Roman vegan food in a small but friendly restaurant in central Edinburgh. Second time there and even better than the first. The focaccia starter was so light, then a beautifully tasty pizza to follow. My wife had the rigatoni with pepper sauce and it was also great. Shared a tiramisu to round off a superb meal and not bad value either. 5 stars all round 😋

Realmente deliciosa comida italiana vegana, las porciones son increíbles y ofrecen un montón de opciones que no he visto hacer vegano antes! Personal encantador también : )

Great range of dishes. True to Italian restaurants, the wine is always much better than beer. When in Rome I guess. Specials really are special!

So good we went back a week later and ordered all the same things! You’ll genuinely forget they’re vegan! Everything was so creamy, and cheesy! Obsessed with this place. I don’t typically like cheesecake, but the Biscoff cheesecake was fabulous!

It was delicious, I am so greatful to see this type of business 100% vegan. The atmosphere and service was excellent too.

Great food, great staff, really looked after myself and my Autistic teen, particularly taking note of their sensory needs and checking if the music volume was ok. I didn't catch the server's name but they were lovely.

Delicious food, small and cozy restaurant, you need to make a reservation but the food was delicious! My non vegan husband approves 🙂

Food was very tasty and the pasta was perfectly cooked.

Best vegan italian food I ever had! Service was very good as well. On the pricier side, but absolutely worth it.

Top spot for vegan food in Edinburgh

Absolutely delicious and delightful🥹!!! I am so glad I came here :) As someone who is allergic to milk, I never get to indulge in creamy pasta and cheese. This not only satisfied my cravings, but was so incredibly savoury and delicious, I ate really slowly and tried to savour every bite. Probably the best pasta I have ever eaten as someone allergic to milk :) The staff were also so friendly and they serve a jug of free tap water even without asking 😋 The toilet was also so clean and pretty!!! Definitely coming back again :) I recommend this restaurant to anyone even non vegans!!!

Un peu surfait quand même…très bonne nourriture mais on est loin de l’ambiance familiale d’un restaurant italien! Après votre repas vous êtes prié de quitter votre table pour laisser la place aux prochains clients! Finalement cela ne vaut pas mieux qu’un resto lambda!

Went here the other day as family are in town. Would describe the venue as more cafe like than restaurant. While the food was tasty we felt it was completely overpriced. Staff were efficient and pleasant. However, while the portions were large the prices did not represent the food quality.

Visité este lugar con mi pareja para la noche de citas. Ninguno de los dos había estado antes, así que estábamos muy interesados. El sabor de la comida, era muy bueno. Sin duda la mejor pasta que he comido fuera de mi propia casa. La razón de la mala crítica, que es extremadamente lamentable. Era que la cadencia a la que salían las bebidas y la comida era inaceptable. No recibimos nuestras bebidas (latas de coca-cola) durante unos 25-30 minutos. Fue entonces cuando recibimos nuestras aceitunas. El primer curso llegó alrededor de 45 - 50 minutos en nuestra reserva. La pasta entró alrededor de una hora. Son un lugar muy pequeño, con capacidad para tal vez 25 portadas en cualquier momento. Me cuesta encontrar la razón por la que nuestra comida tomó tanto tiempo. Realmente está fuera de cualquier plazo razonable para la comida. Cuando nos fuimos, habíamos estado allí durante 1 hora y 20 minutos. La única otra queja que tengo, es que era obvio para mí que mi pasta había estado sentada en el pase o en un horno de baja temperatura durante un tiempo. Desafortunadamente, todavía venía bastante bien. Mi pareja y yo somos gerentes de restaurantes. Así que entendemos que a veces suceden cosas. Sin embargo, necesita ser mencionado para que en el futuro, no suceda. Sin duda volveremos, con suerte teniendo una mejor experiencia.

Rather expensive but very tasty! Best cream of tomato soup I've ever had

Quite a small venue but didn't feel too crowded though full. Food was amazing and very good portions. So much choice .

My partner and I dined in and had a lovely time! I’m lactose intolerant and my partner is a huge fan of pasta. It was wonderful to eat somewhere both of us could enjoy stress-free. We thought the tiramisu was great!

Beste Italiaanse vegan diner ooit! Snelle bediening, lekkere wijn, en vegan Tiramisu was super, en probeer zeker de vegan 'meat' feast pizza!

I'm not one to rave about or push five star reviews at a drop of a hat, but I'm about to do that for Sora Lela Roman Vegan Restaurant in Edinburgh, so strap in. The restaurant itself is intimate, with most of the magic happening well out of view. A well stocked bar and desert cabinet takes centre stage at the back and is the first thing you see when you walk in. We loved all the Roman "sayings" art that decorates the dining area and bathroom, particularly the sti cazzi one. 😂😂🎉🎉 To start I had a large glass of red wine and Peg had a pear juice, followed by Bruschetta Picante and Zoccolette Alla Sorrentina. I've been vegan for 19 years and I have NEVER tasted vegan cheese like that! The bruschetta was topped with nduja and blue cheese, a combination that was rich, with a little kick at the end. The pizza dumplings had a tomato and mozzarella sauce on them that would rival and indeed exceed any non-vegan version, with the parmesan shavings topping off the dish perfectly. We kept looking at each other as we dug in. We knew this whole meal was going to be special. For mains we ordered the Mezze Maniche alla Carbonara and Gnocchi Salsiccia e Crema Tartufata. In English that's carbonara and cheesy gnocchi, but my GOD it wasn't the basic, flavourless nonsense you would expect had a British person cooked these dishes. They were absolutely SENSATIONAL. The carbonara tasted as if the sauce had been flavoured with their home made bacon fat and the black pepper cut through the creamy sauce beautifully. With the other dish, the sauce stuck to the ridges in the gnocchi and filled my mouth with delight. Truffle is such a delicate flavour and to pair that with a smokey sausage and make it work? *Chef's kiss.* Desert is something I'm still thinking about on a daily basis: a traditional tiramisu served in a cappuccino mug and a white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake. Incredible, delicious.....next level vegan cooking. At the end we had a brandy old fashioned and an amaro Montenegro. (The brandy was me liking the look of a bottle in that well stocked bar and the member of staff was more than happy to oblige. )

Incredible, really enjoyed the margherita pizza and the tiramisu!

Way too expensive for what you're getting. My friend and I didn't even order drinks and spent over 50£. The Pizza is not stone baked and average at best- you can definitely prepare similar at home for 15-20£ less.

What an outstanding meal! We loved every bite of our salad, appetizer, entree, and dessert and our server Veronica was excellent. We highly recommend!

Great vegan food- homemade smoked seitan was delicious, as was the biscoff cheesecake! Little pricey, but then it's the centre of Edinburgh! Atmosphere was a little quiet when we first arrived but it was early on a Sunday afternoon, a change I'd front of house staff and music really helped with that part way through. Very authentic and tasty Italian food, would highly recommend

Comimos aquí con nuestra hija, ya que es vegana. Mi esposa y yo cocinamos principalmente comida vegetariana y vegana en casa, pero evitamos los sustitutos de la carne vegana. Así que hubiéramos preferido ver más elementos en el menú que no incluyeran sustitutos veganos. Dicho esto, disfruté del vodka penne alla que usaba seitán. La tarta de queso vegana era buena. Pensé que las dos variedades de bruschetta que compartimos podrían haber sido más sabrosas.

Amru was unreal service unbelievable I love the food here!! recommend to this everyone

THE restaurant for any vegan who craves a creamy, cheesy dish. I have no idea how they do it, but their vegan parmesan/cheese tastes like the real thing! Just make sure you book a table as the restaurant is quite small. Deutsche Version: Unfassbar leckere, käsige Gerichte. Und alles vegan! Ein tolles italienisches Restaurant mit freundlichem Service. Allerdings ist der Speiseraum sehr klein, also am besten einen Tisch vorher reservieren.

THE restaurant for any vegan who craves a creamy, cheesy dish. I have no idea how they do it, but their vegan parmesan/cheese tastes like the real thing! Just make sure you book a table as the restaurant is quite small. German version: Incredibly delicious, cheesy dishes. And everything is vegan! A great Italian restaurant with friendly service. However, the dining room is very small, so it's best to reserve a table in advance.

Food was delicious! My girlfriend and I had our flight cancelled so we got delivery to our hotel room. Was a much needed pick-me-up for a very hard day! :)

Wouldn‘t really recommend and can‘t understand the overwhelming reviews. My husband had the „quattro formaggi e funghi“, which was okay, but we already had two better pizzas in Edinburgh (one even in a non-vegan Restaurant). The spaghetti cacio e pepe was just bad to be onest. No taste of parmesan or cheese at all, just a creamy sauce like one you would by at a supermarket.

I left this restaurant so happy and satisfied. The food is incredible, it is slightly pricey but the produce you can tell it’s high quality. Staff are wonderful, the Chef cooks everything to perfection. The flavours are spot on. It has become my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. I get the urge to come here at least once a week. Please go, and enjoy it.

This has been on of my favorite dining experiences and I'm so happy that this restaurant exists!

amazing and all vegan! beautiful!

Had a lovely vegan dinner here. Salad, pasta, pizza all excellent. The tiramisu was fabulous. We would eat here regularly if we lived in the city!

Fantastic food, drinks and staff. Could not recommend more highly, will be back when in Edinburgh next year. They also bought water and bed for dog to sit under next table.

We had pizza and gnocchi. The pizza was the worst Magaritta I've ever eaten. I had quite a stomach ache afterwards. The noodles weren't great either. Far too expensive for the poor quality. Vegan is something different. The prices are simply too high. Unfortunately, the friendly staff cannot make up for this. In any case, we were there for the first and last time.

I ordered a takeaway margherita pizza and asked to add mushrooms. There were no prices on the menu for toppings so I assumed it would just be a reasonable charge. When it came to paying they added £3.90 for the mushrooms. The pizza came to around £20. I was completely gobsmacked and questioned this. The server looked very sheepish, and said that he thinks it’s a crazy price for mushrooms as well but didn’t do anything about it. I was too embarrassed not to pay and to just leave the pizza but I would never return as it just felt like they were fleecing customers for what they could get. I’m from London so used to high prices but this is something else - around double the price of a pizza in Purezza which is an outstanding vegan pizza place in London. Maybe they just thought I was a tourist passing through and that they may as well charge what they can get. Updated from previous review on 2024-08-22

This place has the most delicious food! Actual true Italian, Roman food and it’s guilt free because it’s all vegan! It’s the waiters are super nice and the deco is so cute! Only wish it was bigger for more people to enjoy!

Best vegan pasta everrr! Staff are always super nice too. This is our go-to when we visit Edinburgh, be sure to get the Mezze Maniche Alla Zozzona. Wish you came to London 🙏🏻

The best vegan pasta I've had. Can't recommend enough. Make sure to book ahead to make sure you get in. I wish I'd skipped lunch so I could have eaten more

Small, rude service, should have left when we walked in, smelled like the men’s toilet backed up.

The Quattro formaggi pizza was very cheesy and incredibly tasty! The restaurant is queer-friendly

Tried three pasta dishes - the carbonara, the truffle gnocchi and the zozzonna. All three were some of the best Italian food I've ever had. We also tried the Russian coffee style cocktail which was absolutely delicious. Way better than an espresso martini.

Amazing vegan Roman food. A must visit if you’re in the city. Great service.

Incredible! We were overwhelmed with choice and all the dishes sounded amazing. We opted for the garlic foccacia, carbonara, and zozzona pasta. The foccacia was made flatbread style, but still delicious, the carbonara was full of ‘bacon’ bits, and the zozzona pasta was creamy and indulgent! The portions were huge & we even had some for lunch the next day. We finished with a tiramisu and panna cotta - probably the best I’ve ever had. Would recommend booking in advance - we visited on a Sunday eve & it’s quite a small place.

Very delicious pizza, pasta and desserts. The place is nice and pleasant.

Amazing choice of vegan and Italian, loved it.

All vegan menu offering the best vegan pasta I've had in Europe.

It was our last evening in Edinburgh. After travelling two and a half weeks through Scotland it was the best vegan diner we ever had. Best food, awesome staff. It was worth every pound.

Were thoroughly thrilled. Drinks, starters, pasta, dessert all really good. We made reservations in advance. It is relatively small. We'd love to come back!

The dishes are delicious. The welcome is warm and smiling. We feel welcome. It was a great time. 100% vegan! 🌱

Great food great atmosphere and wonderful staff……

Second visit here and it didn't disappoint again. Excellent food, the cacio e pepe is amazing, the truffle fries were really good as well. Great desserts, they make a lovely tiramisu, and if you get an affogato I'd recommend adding the Diasaronno.

Editing this to a well deserved 5 stars because regardless of my husband's opinions on the cheese, I just love this place. It's some of the best Italian food I have ever had! I can't wait to go back. I absolutely love this place and would have given it 5 stars if my husband had felt the same. He had the pizza and found the cheese to be too strong for him, but I loved all of the food! I had cheese ravioli, and we shared a garlic focaccia (which is huge!), and a hazelnut and orange tart. I also had a cocktail that was made from hazelnut liquor, coffee liquor and soya milk - it was lush! The service was a bit slow but I think our server was new to the job. There is a 10% service charge added to every bill, but they make this perfectly clear. This was actually our second time here, and although I loved it, I will admit that it wasn't as good as our first visit. The cheese did taste stronger than before, and our server the first time was excellent! I still wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sora Lella, and I will DEFINITELY be back!

Cute little restaurant, better tasting than some of the vegan food we had in Rome - and dog friendly!

Hands down the best vegan food I’ve ever tried. Like seriously. Can’t even describe how delicious food was. I had cacio e pepe pasta and it was beyond my expectations. My only regret is not visiting this place sooner. Will be back 100%.

Tasty food, quick service and the staff are friendly and polite. The supli romani was delicious and paired really well with a garlic sauce. Pasta was delicious and the pizza doughballs as desert finished off our meal well!

I'm gluten-intolerant and the restaurant provides a separate menu for glutenfree food, with loads of options. What a delight to just be able to choose anything without having to think! Very tasty Italian food à la nonna and nice, cozy atmosphere. We had a wonderful time, thank you!

This place is AMAZING! A must visit for every vegan. My non vegan partner also loved the food!! I had the carbonara and the garlic bread. Great portion sizes, delicious food and nice atmosphere. I wish I lived in Edinburgh so I could come everyday!