Best Healthy Italian Restaurants in Los Angeles
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pura Vita
Plant-based Italian cooking executed with surprising depth and richness.
Notable Picks
#1
Pura Vita
8.4
Pura Vita is a plant-based Italian restaurant offering pastas, pizzas, and comfort dishes that appeal to both vegans and non-vegans. The space is energetic and intimate with a strong wine program. It has a large and loyal customer base driven by creative plant-forward interpretations of Italian classics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Pura, Cacio e pepe, Truffle pizza
What Makes it Special: Plant-based Italian cooking executed with surprising depth and richness.
8.4
At Zinc’s Arts District outpost, a vegetable-focused menu hides a surprisingly rich spinach lasagna alongside grain bowls, salads, and wine-friendly snacks. The leafy courtyard and all-day format make it a reliable pick when you want lasagna in a lighter, more California-leaning setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spinach Lasagna, Funghi Pizza, Seasonal Grain Bowl
What Makes it Special: Vegetable-forward cafe where spinach lasagna meets one of DTLA’s most pleasant courtyards.
8
A fully plant-based Italian kitchen built on house-made cashew cream sauces that reconstruct classics like chicken parm and fettuccine alfredo without dairy or meat. The small Palms storefront with communal seating runs tight and casual, better suited for weeknight pickups than lingering weekend dinners. Locals treat it as the go-to when they want vegan comfort food that actually commits to the Italian playbook rather than improvising around it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fettuccine Alfredo, Buffalo Cauliflower, Chicken Parmigiana Pasta
What Makes it Special: A former neighborhood pizzeria reborn as a fully plant-based Italian kitchen, turning classics like chicken parm, fettuccine alfredo, and meatball subs entirely vegan with house-made cashew cream sauces.
#4
Mama Says
8
Mama Says is a fast-casual Italian-leaning spot in a small Pacific Coast Highway center where lasagna rotates alongside lighter pastas, salads, and wraps. Regulars appreciate being able to pair a hearty baked pasta with greener options in a counter-service setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Lasagna (when available), Spaghetti Bolognese, Chicken Pesto Pasta
What Makes it Special: Mixes baked lasagna and pastas with customizable, lighter counter-service options.
Worthy Picks
#5
Mamie
7.8
Mamie is a daytime Italian cafe offering Tuscan-style panini, salads, and espresso in a bright counter-service environment. It caters to neighborhood lunch crowds with fresh breads and simple, well-prepared combinations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prosciutto mozzarella panini, Turkey pesto panini, Tiramisu cup
What Makes it Special: Tuscan-inspired sandwiches made with fresh breads and fillings.