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High end restaurant owner by Chef Pietro Leema. Offers a mostly vegan menu with some lacto-vegetarian plates containing dairy. Also offers several tasting menu dishes. Haute cuisine in a nice, elegant atmosphere, modern decor; has been awarded one Michelin star. Open Tue-Sat 12:30-13:30, 19:30-21:30.
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68 Reviews
First Review by One Way Gone Cat
tofu_panda
Points +621
Dining Experience - Edit
I was kindly treated by a friend to the lunchtime menu.
Read moreThe ultimate tasting menu as one is talked through each course.
Lots of intense tastes used.
Experience taste not quality!
Pros: Adapted dessert for vegans , Attentive table service
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DvirSchirman
Points +25
Amazing experience - Edit
Amazing experience of fully vegan gourmet dining.
Read moreWe had a six course tasting menu.
The tasting menu is vegetarian and is easily adapted to vegan (most dishes are already vegan).
The tasting menu is expensive, but they have an affordable lunch option that allows to get the experience at a reasonable price.
Pros: Amazing and unique experience , Fully vegan tasting menu, Lunch option at affordable price
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Ily
Points +1583
5 star vegan experience - Edit
Everything was delicious including the atmosphere and the staff. The restaurant is vegetarian but they have a vegan option for everything. I also tried an analcolic fermented beverage obtained from white beetroot that was amazing! It was a great experience that I recommend to everyone including non-vegetarians.
Read morePros: Exceptional food, Relaxed atmosphere , Friendly staff
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LisaSpykers
Points +7893
Lovely night out - Edit
We enjoyed 3 hours at Joia with the full 9 course tasting menu. The dishes are pretty and host a variety of flavors. There were mostly hits but a couple of huh? dishes (especially the last savory course which was a foam hiding grapes and mushrooms amongst other things). The food at times was a little simplistic for this price point (€135 per person) which I guess was to highlight the ingredients themselves, but at times felt underwhelming compared to other fine dining restaurants of this calibre (eg. Gauthier).
Read moreThe ambiance was a little sterile until the restaurant filled up and everyone was enjoying themselves. Wait staff were friendly but the sommelier seemed a little offended that we didn't go with his suggestion as our red wine choice was apparently not a good pairing with the meal. We don't like whites, and our wine choice ended up perfect for us (and in our price range given the majority of bottles were very pricey).
Given almost the whole menu is vegan, it doesn't make sense to me why they would bother continuing to be vegetarian at this point. In nearby Turín, there are two fully vegan fine dining restaurants (which are not Michelin starred like this one but I would argue are equally as good, if not better), so I think it would work here too.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-15
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ceszilla
Points +1781
Best in Milan for vegetarians/vegans - Edit
Lovely food, high-end, well thought-out, great flavors and combinations, delicious. Great service too. A must!
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Gonelvik
Points +429
Amazing experience - Edit
Be sure to get a reservation a few days before. This place is pricy but so worth it. Loved the food and the service. A must try
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JeffVG100
Points +84
Unique experience. - Edit
My wife and I have been vegan for over 2 decades so it was a real treat to enjoy a Michelin star veg restaurant. Delicious flavors and excellent service.
Read morePros: Professional atmosphere , Beautiful platings, Huge wine list
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TheDiplomat
Points +970
Vegan tasting menu worth more than ⭐️ - Edit
Get a chance to enjoy the highest quality vegan dishes, immaculately prepared and served is a treat above any culinary experience you could hope for. Milan continues to surprise with amazing vegan food. Noted to the server that we were vegan and had all dishes prepared and presented, including the wine, as fully vegan. Made reservations the day before. Tables were busy so reservations or calling ahead is recommended.
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Aldona💫
Points +1128
Plant based gourmet at it’s best - Edit
I’m surprised and breathless with enchantment and sensory stimulation.. all natural, all sustainable, all from the earth.. with love, italian passion, curiosity and guts for exploration.
Read moreThey offer a more affordable changing tasting menu for lunch (“the square dish”) which was a real delightful journey.
Impressed by chef Sauro Ricci.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-14
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VanniPaul
Points +801
My absolute favourite - Edit
Celebrated my birthday at this beautiful restaurant. Everything was on point and so delicious. Would definitely recommend for a special night.
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JacquieC
Points +277
Great set lunch with a shocking ending - Edit
On a short visit to Milan I wanted to treat my friend so we tried the lunch set menu. Luckily that day it was completely vegan and it was very delicious. There was a lot of explanation from the waiter about where the products came from and how they were cooked. It was surprisingly filling for such small items.
Read moreAt the end we both wanted a cup of tea - I asked for chamomile and my friend wanted black tea. After some time the waiter came back with a carafe of cold tea and after a very, very long explanation of how and when the leaves were picked and how the drink was made I realised that I wasn't going to get my chamomile so I opted for that. My friend asked again for a black tea and eventually it was made in front of us in a very elaborate way and even had it's own timer to tell her when she was supposed to drink it! That was fine, it wasn't what we wanted but still....
The shock came with the bill. €30 for the set menu, great value but the €10 EACH for a small cup of tea, and it wasn't even what we wanted. Beware if you are offered any extras and check how much it will cost. This was a disproportionate amount to charge and kind of spoilt the whole experience.
Pros: Nice atmosphere, Tasty food
Cons: Ridiculous charge for two small cups of tea.
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DeborahKeir
Points +79
Special fine dining experience - Edit
My husband took me here for my bday. The whole experience was wonderful. The atmosphere, the service. We had a wine tasting menu to compliment our food and it was amazing. Food was incredible, but I definitely over estimated how much I could eat and after course 7 or so I was really struggling to eat anymore!
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DTS
Points +1087
A gourmet experience - Edit
We had a lovely team dinner with wine pairings. The vegan food was fresh and delicious and the presentation was amazing. Most people in my party ate a vegetarian menu.
Read moreIt’s a full night experience for those willing to pay for a gourmet tasting menu. May not be ideal for non vegetarians. Nice atmosphere, great service.
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SarikaLawrence
Points +28
Creative Chef - Edit
This place has been suggested from my friend Roy & he chosen what we want for so obviously we are very happy for our visit at Joia. The food is good and well prepared. Will be back again.
Read morePros: Very expensive but worth it
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VegaNapoletano
Points +1225
An emotional food journey - Edit
Elegant Michelin vegan/vegetarian restaurant with degustation menu or combined lunch plate. I chose full Zenith menu to enjoy mostly plates of chef Pietro Leemann. Each of them was finished with last ingredient by waiters with their full description of ingredients.
Read more1. Sun harbour - japanese-style aubergine tatin, corn and buckwheat biscuit, plum and ginger emulsion, vegan almond quark.
2. Temple in the time - green celery caponata, bell pepper without peel, spring onion, "bella di Cerignola" cream, fowers and sprouts salad.
3. Brother sun - Watermelon and strawberry gazpacho, wasabi emulsion,
25-vear-aged balsamic vinegar, avocado little sphere, strawberries and red shiso
4. The navel of the world - risotto creamed with sattron and gently smoked, fresh beans and summer truffle, green sauce and
blueberries
5. Two steps backward, three steps forwards - Skewer with homemade tempeh, friggitello and peach, purple steamed aubergine and Maghreb sauce
6. Tribute to the tradition - three, homemade plant-based cheese, apricot and Sichuan pepper compote, sweet and sour cherry, blackberries chutney
7. Pomo d'oro. Dices seasonal vegetables and fruit, flavoured with passion fruit, basil froth
8. Gong. Vanilla and chocolate vegan composition, with raspberries, hazelnut
crumble and mint
High cucine level, recommended for a special meal. I literally loved it!
Guest
moccymoccy
Points +5468
Alta cucina in un ambiente elegante - Edit
Alta cucina premiata con una stella Michelin. A pranzo offrono un “ piatto quadro” con 4 portate salate a 30 euro; con l aggiunta del dolce 35 euro. Ottimo accostamento di sapori, un’esperienza indimenticabile
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Tamy
Points +3368
The lunch platter is nice - Edit
Lunch tasting plate was a good experience. All dishes were tasty and flavorful. I especially enjoyed a dish that had bread in pomodoro sauce with a basil ice cream. Dessert lacked inspiration and was disappointing (I just got a plate with a few slices of apple and strawberry sorbet). It was the sort of sorry excuse for a vegan dessert I get at normal restaurants and would not expect at a Michelin starred vegetarian restaurant, but oh well. At least the savoury stuff was nice. I would return again for the lunch plate.
Read moreFinally, service was a bit rude and cutting.
Pros: Lunch plate
Cons: Unfriendly service , Unimaginative dessert
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ginge
Points +95
Not on a budget vegan outing 💚 - Edit
Amazing dishes and great service. Our table had some carni's so they went vegetarian and we did vegan. Good for a splash out meal.
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Danbeckham
Points +44
Truly deserve Michelin - Edit
Chefs are genuinely creative
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gcave
Points +92
Superb - Edit
The food was delicious! This was a sensational experience, the staff were warm and welcoming, extremely professionals and attentive. We had the zenith menu, vegan, and I think the only noticeable difference to the vegetarian option was the cheese course. Most of the dishes are vegan by default! The mushroom risotto is probably the best risotto I have ever had. The head chef came to talk to us near the end of the meal which was nice. Oh and the sommelier was such a lovely man! I unfortunately did not catch his name. I would recommend coming here for a special occasion or a treat!
Read moreDog friendly!
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-19
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SergioTassone
Points +98
Cena stellata - Edit
Mangiare da Joia è un'esperienza.
Read moreNon c'è il menu à la carte ma si può scegliere tra due menu degustazione.
I piatti sono pazzeschi, sapori nuovi, combinati tra loro in modo perfetto.
I camerieri e il sommelier sono stati gentilissimi e molto competenti, attenti a farci sempre sentire a nostro agio.
I piatti sono quasi tutti vegani, tranne qualche piatto vegetariano.
Prima del dolce, lo chef è uscito dalla cucina per chiedere a ogni cliente com'è stata l'esperienza. Questa cosa l'ho trovata molto professionale.
Parliamo dei CONTRO:
Ci è mancata la presenza di almeno un piatto caldo: ogni pietanza era fredda.
La location è a mio avviso troppo formale, con un arredo un po' cheap per essere un ristorante stellato e, per lo stesso motivo, ho trovato proprio fuori luogo la porta del bagno che cigola, il lavandino del bagno che schizza acqua... Insomma, in un altro tipo di ristorante non ci fai nemmeno caso, in questo invece non te lo aspetti.
A mio avviso troppo caro per presentare SOLO piatti freddi.
Comunque per una serata speciale (perché, essendo stellato, rimane comunque molto caro) vale davvero la pena andarci.
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-14
Pros: Pietanze eccelse, Personale competente e gentilissimo
Cons: Arredo un po' cheap per essere stellato, Mancanza di piatti caldi, Troppo caro per avere solo piatti freddi
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AmericanPhil
Points +238
Best in Milan - Edit
By far the best place in milan. Great date spot. The food was so amazing!
Read morePros: michelin star restaurant, very nice interior and architectural elements, phenomenal food
Cons: expensive
Guest
laschi
Points +100
Buonissimo e sofisticato - Edit
Piatti ricercati, ingredienti di stagione e buono.
Read morePros: Prezzo onesto per un menu degustazione vegan., Buono, Disponibili a fare versioni vegetarie o vegane
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·X·
Points +21209
Joia Kitchen - Edit
It was fine. I've been to quite a few Michelin Star restaurants with vegan options and this was my least favorite to date considering the food and ambiance. I don't mind spending money on high-quality innovative vegan food, but my vegan tasting meal felt boring...I just wasn't blown away. I've posted a photo of the menu (I ordered the tasting menu) in addition to the food photo. I felt grateful these were small portions of food because I wouldn't have been excited to eat a regular portion of any of them. I guess the price was reasonable at 25 euros, any higher and I would have felt ripped off given my experience.
Read moreI took off one star, as I was a bit irritated because at the end of my meal they asked me if I wanted a hot drink, so I asked for tea. They neglected to tell me there was an extra charge for tea but that the coffee was included. I felt blindsided by this...and they charged *10 euros* for the tea and it was so weak it tasted like water.
Would I eat here again? No.
jenso
Thank you for an honest review. I find that to be lacking a lot on HappyCow.
Read moreWhich fine dining restaurants would you recommend, if I may ask? It sounds like you have a lot of experience.
·X·
Hi Jenso. I don’t know any other vegan friendly Michelin Star dining in Milan. My favorites across the globe are Galvin LaChapelle (London), Gautier (London), Eleven Madison Park (NYC), and a Joël Robuchon (St. Barts).
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madimafi000
Points +244
Probably the best vegan food ever - Edit
This was not a cheap experience, but so so worth it. Everything is vegan or can be made vegan. Somalia offers recommendations on vegan wine pairings.
Read moreI got the 40 euro tasting menu for lunch, which was fun to try so many different dishes. Everything was well balanced, really flavorful, and creative. Beautiful presentation.
Partner got the seitan skewer, which was fairly tasty, but I liked my order better. However, the creme brulee his came with was out of this WORLD: two flavors, a vanilla one and a coffee one, the latter of which I’ve never even heard of before but was incredible. So special to have vegan as well.
The best part was that the chef came to chat with us. We were a little drunk from the wine, so we were way too chatty, but he was really kind to us. That made our day.
Dress up, if you’re on a budget go for lunch instead of dinner, and enjoy yourself!
Pros: Flavorful and unique food options, Extensive vegan wines , Perfect service
Cons: Expensive
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KevinSemenov
Points +113
Super cool place - Edit
Would give stars but that right is for fully vegan places! The taste was on point! Would be nice for a wine list that showed vegan wines. Very pricey food but well worth the experience! The flavors of each dish went perfectly with each other. Get yourself a full bottle and get drunk and have fun.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , On point taste , Very classy
Cons: Expensive , Expensive , Expensive
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Maxverm
Points +1132
Glad this restaurant exists and has for a long time - Edit
As expected the attention for detail is amazing. I will definitely come back. It is expensive but lunch is ver acceptable. Sometimes i wish the environment in these kind of places was more chill, while still getting art on your plate. There are some exceptions though. What I was served:
Read moreTofu ‘carpione’
Risotto al pomodoro
Tempeh with beet and things below.
Houmous base with chicory and some kind of dressing with sesame.
Dessert: ‘panna cotta’ with chocolate and caramel.
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