Vegan
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Salad bar
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Vegan restaurant in support and respect for the planet and the living beings that populate it. Serves both cooked and as raw plant-based cuisine as well as offering desserts like chocolate mousse and raw mini cakes. Est. 2015 previously at Via San Rocco 16 and moved here in 2016. Open Tue-Sun 12:30-15:00, 19:30-22:00. Closed Mon.
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 14 Aug 2022 by j.causley11
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Added by Alessandro on 20 Jul 2015
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242 Reviews
First Review by Vegan_Saxman
soy_vegana
Points +1211
Great ambiance and delicious plates - Edit
This location is truly beautiful and the inside was so chic and lovely. It made for a perfect pairing with the most delicious summer menu. The corn spread was delectable, the pesto was so creamy and each dish had such a unique flavor from the other. So thrilled that Bologna has such a fantastic place that is vegan - yay.
Read moreHope to return one day!
Pros: Cute location
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Barone2022
Points +48
Un piacere raffinato - Edit
A Bologna in giornata, ho prenotato per il pranzo. Locale molto bello, tavolini esterni in un vicolo delizioso, piatti anche esteticamente molto curati. È stato un vero piacere.
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veganJonas
Points +20
Wonderful - Edit
What great joy to find a restaurant where it was safe to chose whatever and feel safe to get served a delicious vegan meal with a smile.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great food, Served with a smile
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lasimo
Points +331
Eccellente - Edit
Il cibo è di altissimo livello: piatti curati nei dettagli, gustosi e creativi, con ingredienti freschi e di qualità. Il servizio è impeccabile, con personale gentile, attento e disponibile. I tempi di attesa sono ottimali, tutto scorre in maniera naturale e piacevole.
Read moreIl locale è moderno e accogliente, con un’atmosfera che mette subito a proprio agio. Un’esperienza che consiglio vivamente a chi cerca una cucina vegana raffinata e un servizio all’altezza.
Pros: Servizio, Cibo, Lcoale
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cathyw2104
Points +92
Absolutely delicious food - Edit
I have been vegan for a very long time and my meal at Botanica Lab was honestly one of the most delicious meals I’ve had since becoming vegan.
Read moreFresh and flavoursome food in a lovely part of the world with fantastic staff. The trifecta of vegan dining! Do yourself a favour if you’re ever in Bologna. My only regret was not having enough room for dessert. 😭
Pros: Delicious vegan food, Friendly staff
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BellonsFPV
Points +120
Good - Edit
Good restaurant, but too fancy for my liking. As an Italian on vacation in Italy I’m looking for authentic flavours from the tradition. I found the same plates I find in these kind of restaunrats all over the world. Furthermore, Trofie that were not trofie, plus N’Duja in Bologna? And not spicy?
Read moreBotanica Labs tries to be fancy, but the taste is average. 4 Stars because fully vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-19
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JuBiu
Points +26
Very good - Edit
Grosse Empfehlung für alle Veganerinnen dort essen zu gehen.
Read morePros: Kreativ, Freundlich, Lecker
Cons: Tasty Menu nicht so gross, Alkohol im Dessert war auf Karte nicht ersichtlich
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Sophieline
Points +21
Absolute Top Tier Vegan - Edit
Make a reservation, this place is worth the planning. Everyone around us was getting the beyond burger, which looked fantastic, but we can get that anywhere where we live. Instead we ordered the “filet” which was so real that I had to stop to inspect to make sure it was plant based. So good. Service was efficient and professional. Cannot say enough good things about our dinner here.
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Minutriveg
Points +164
Sabores espectaculares - Edit
Todo muy bien cuidado al detalle, la comida, el local, el personal atento y dispuesto a ayudarte y aconsejarte en las mejores opciones.
Read moreMe avisaron que la comida para llevar podría enfriarse y aún asi estaba buenísima. Muy recomendado.
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MelodiaD
Points +16
Tasty food! - Edit
Truly high quality and original food. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Very friendly service.
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Brycew
Points +1964
By far the BEST food in Bologna. Don’t miss it!!! - Edit
Loved everything about Botanica Lab. The food was so delicious. Had the multi course menu and everything was on point! Lovely food, lovely place. Very welcoming and full of people enjoying their food.
Read moreOnly thing that was strange was that the staff didn’t explain or even say the name of the dish when they put it on the table. Normally for a tasting menu in Italy, the waiter will tell you what each dish is as they bring it (and also say they hope you enjoy). These people just drop the dish on the table and leave without a word.
Pros: Excellent flavors, Everything made in house, Comfortable beautiful restaurant
Cons: Not great Service
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Joyatri
Points +600
Our favorite restaurant in Bologna - Edit
We went here 4 times in one week and between us tried most of what's on the menu! Actually got in once without a reservation, but it's best to reserve ahead. In that one-week period, there were even a couple changes to the menu, which gave us different options. The dishes are incredibly creative and beautifully presented. It's on a side street so the outdoor space is relatively quiet.
Read moreStaff is friendly and helpful with just the right amount of attentiveness.
Pros: Very professional staff, Creative dishes using seasonal ingredients, Attractive interior space
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sophiep33
Points +43
nice place for lunch - Edit
this place offers delicious and creative vegan food
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PeanutButterEle
Points +829
Ottima cena - Edit
Ottimo ristorante vegano con opzione molto varia, con differenze stagionali e prodotti di qualità. Una vera cena gourmet vegana ma con sapori che possono accontentare anche l’amico onnivoro più scettico 😘
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-25
Pros: Verdure non fritte, davvero ottime , servizio veloce , location deliziosa in pieno centro
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Nasuvampa
Points +1308
Creative tasting menu - Edit
We had the tasting menu and we’re really happy. The first dish especially was very creative. The menu includes a dessert of your choice and they were amazing!
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty and creative
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mariapia
Points +117
eccellente da ogni punto di vista - Edit
devo ringraziare happy cow per aver potuto scegliere questo ristorante durante la visita a Bologna. Posizione ottima centrale, persone gentilissime e menu molto accattivante. Ho mangiato benissimo e spero di tornare. Lo consiglio di sicuro.
Read morePros: ottimo che sia tutto vegano, consiglio i ravioli davvero squisiti, arredato con gusto
Cons: preferisco il menu cartaceo
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PatrykGostomski
Points +121
Absolutely recommended! - Edit
Delicious food with a variety of interesting options — from more classic dishes like the Beyond Burger to more sophisticated ones, such as the Italian dish "trufiette" (which I had). Prices are reasonable — perhaps slightly above the average for Italy, but perfectly fair by European standards. The place feels more like a fancy restaurant than a typical vegan bistro. The service is very professional, and the waiting time was surprisingly short. A reservation might be required, as it's a very busy and popular spot.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-31
Pros: Variety of dishes, Great service, Short waiting time
Cons: Lack of tagliatelle al ragu in vegan version
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s_k_
Points +655
excellent - Edit
An outstanding veg tasting menu for dinner. The dishes were unusual, creative, and done well. The dishes looked small but were quite dense and hence very filling. A really delightful experience, well worth the cost.
Read moreWarning: this is a popular place, and I couldn't get a reservation (at a time I wanted) on the same day. So make sure you book ahead, especially if you want a popular time. Their online booking system worked fine.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-29
Pros: delicious food, very elegant presentation, lots of options even without the tasting menu
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swk99
Points +144
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
Inventive and very tasty food. Friendly atmosphere
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BarefootBug
Points +24
A Gem! - Edit
Delicious food with reasonable portions and prices! The cannolo e puntarelle is delightful; put this place at the top of your list!
Read moreReservations recommended.
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MakanMakanMakan
Points +639
Delicious Earthy Vegan Food! - Edit
The food is delicious - unlike a lot of modern vegan options, the food is quite authentic to its origins, and very 'earthy' - it makes the most of the plants themselves and brings out their best qualities. So delightful to eat like this and savour all of the unique flavors and enjoy the different compositions. An excellent choice for Vegan dining
Read morePros: Excellent food, Pleasant dining experience, Friendly staff
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Fiesi
Points +231
Delicious high quality food and beautiful environment - Edit
The food at Botanica Lab was delicious. They have a huge variety of dishes, all prepared with fresh, home-made ingredients (as e.g. macadamia and almond ricotta). We dined here on two consecutive nights and tried several dishes, all of which were delicious. In addition, the environment is beautiful and the service attentive. Booking a table (online) in advance is highly recommended.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Beautiful location, Attentive service
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Milliemillie
Points +25
Cool place, great food - Edit
Friendly, cool but relaxed restaurant on quiet street 5 mins from Piazza Maggiore. Recommend booking to avoid disappointment- easy to do on website. Fantastic asparagus filled tortellini with fresh asparagus shavings. The other dishes being served looked great too. Lovely to find a vegan place obviously so popular in a city that loves its ragu and mortadella. Told food tour guide I'd been and he said 'ah -you went to the best.' I agree. Would go all the time if I lived in Bologna.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Nice vibe
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mairi_alexander
Points +88
Beautiful food and place - Edit
Food was fresh and beautifully presented. Lots of interesting options to choose from on the menu! The cheesecake was a big hit for me. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Beautiful interior , Food was presented well , Delicious flavours
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AndreaAlfa
Points +182
Fantastic vegan restaurant in the heart of bologna - Edit
Came here for dinner and it was fantastic. It is recommended to make a reservation and it was super easy to do online a couple of hours before dinner on the same day. The menu is extensive and has lots of different kinds of food (Italian, burgers,, burrito etc.) I had the gnocchi which was amazingly creamy and had peas and artichoke and for desert I had a cashew cheesecake with mango. All delicious!
Read moreHigh quality food for €20!
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-14
Pros: All vegan, Excellent service, Very central
Cons: Closed on Mondays
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Margelaurie
Points +241
Pranzo totalmente vegano nel cuore di Bologna - Edit
È raro trovare un posto che serve solo piatti vegetali e che offre quindi la possibilità di scegliere senza pensare agli ingredienti.
Read moreBotanica Lab lo permette e a ciò si aggiunge il clima accogliente e confortevole.
Provato a pranzo in una piovosa domenica di aprile, abbiamo provato 2 primi 2 contorni e 2 dessert. I primi consistevano in pici di farro con salsa di pomodorini gialli e in una vellutata di broccolo romanesco e altre verdure, il tutto curato nei minimi particolari, che appagavano occhio e palato. Come contorni, abbiamo preso patate e patate al forno e verdure pastellatr in versione non fritta.
I dolci, due cheesecake, non all'altezza dei primi ma comunque molto gustosi anch'essi.
Meglio prenotare perché era pienissimo.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-13
Pros: Interamente vegano, Personale di sala accogliente e cortese, Qualità degli ingredienti
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cinemastranger
Points +1601
Fine yet casual - Edit
A 100% vegan restaurant just a short walk from Piazza Maggiore, somewhere between fancy and casual. I had the "filetto" and it was superb. Very skillfully prepared. The dessert wasn't as impressive, but still enjoyable. Reservations are highly recommended, as finding a table can be tricky. Prices are on the higher side, but given the quality, it makes sense. A good choice for a more upscale vegan meal in Bologna.
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