
Vegan
Italian
Take-out
All vegan grocery store and deli with about 12 seats, opened Jan 2013. The deli case features handmade seitan, tofu, pasta, tiramisu and cakes - do call to check availability of the day. Under new ownership July 2022. Relocated from
Via Carlo Cattaneo 90/A. Open Tue-Fri 11:00-19:30, Sat 11:00-16:00.
43 Reviews
First Review by ForestQeeper
mangiare.vegan
Points +24
Exquisite vegan meals in Ferrara - Edit
Sept.2025: even this third time, two years later, the food was delicious but unfortunately one meal is not enough to taste all. In fact, in the new location, nowin the centre of the town. the variety has enourmously improved. August 2023: nice, simply and homely venue, not far from the railway station or centre. Two typical " primi piatti" of Emilian tradition, many yummy main dishes and various sweets.
Read moreHighly recommended, also twice a day.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-25
Pros: Relaxing and quiet, Friendly, Becoming busy, so book before
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KCadventure
Points +1629
The BEST place. Go here!!!! - Edit
La Vegana is absolutely brilliant. The food is delicious - a mix of Italian classics, traditional dishes from Ferrara and the wider area (but veganised!), and some creative ideas too.
Read moreIt's amazing to think that this place has been going since 2012, and it really shows. This is surely the only way you can get certain Ferrara specialties vegan, and they've been adapted perfectly.
We went here to meet two relatives of mine, and organising across languages presented a problem - the woman who runs the cafe was amazingly helpful both before and during.
I honestly cannot recommend this place enough. One of the best places I've ever been! Deserves 6 stars if it was possible 🤩
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Fiore&Pietro
Points +76
La NOSTRA gastronomia! - Edit
Un punto di riferimento fisso per noi! La nostra affezionata gastronomia di fiducia! È sempre una garanzia!
Read moreSono disponibili anche posti a sedere per consumare al momento
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MarcoRemondini
Points +11
Consigliatissimo - Edit
Tutto buonissimo. Abbiamo assaggiato un po' di tutto . I primi molto saporiti e i secondi altrettanto buoni. Il locale è comodo, in centro vicino a Palazzo Diamanti quindi ideale dopo aver visitato la mostra. Anche i prezzi sono economici. La titolare carinissima. Ritorneremo.
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Zio
Points +29
A real surprise, definitely go there! - Edit
There were two of us traveling to Ferrara for work, we found this place with the "Happy Cow" app and it was a very pleasant surprise. Small place, family friendly welcome, also does takeout, the owner is super nice and very hospitable. Informal, in a very positive way. Really great food, everything delicious. We ate for two: first course, second course, side dish, dessert, water and beer with less than 40 euros, excellent value for money. I recommend it even to non-vegans, because they will be surprised. We will definitely come back.
Read morePros: Food quality, very hospitable, excellent value for money
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RobertaBoscarato
Points +49
Tutto meraviglioso! - Edit
Posto piccolino ma super squisito, la proprietaria è super simpatica e i piatti sono tutti meravigliosi!
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ginjerr
Points +27
Tutto buonissimo - Edit
Abbiamo preso un tris di primi e due dolci, tutto buonissimo. Inoltre le ragazze sono super simpatiche e disponibili
Read morePros: Il cibo, L'accoglienza , Rapporto qualità prezzo
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guido74
Points +41
Pasta fresca vegana? Si può, anzi si deve! - Edit
Abbiamo mangiato - con sommo godimento - pasta fresca con due ripieni diversi: una peperoni e lenticchie e l'altra tofu e pancetta (ovviamente veg).
Read moreE poi ci abbiamo aggiunto un tiramisù spaziale.
Tutto strepitoso
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-13
Pros: La pasta fresca!, La possibilità di mangiare sul posto
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MélanyPavy
Points +238
Plats italiens vegan - Edit
Nous avons été très bien accueilli. Le local n'est pas très grand, ça a le mérite d'exister. En voyage en Italie depuis presque 10 jours ça fait du bien de bien manger, ça doit bien être mes premiers ravioli fait maison. La sauce servi était très bonne aussi. Cela change de la pizza ou des plats de spaghettis.
Read moreLes petits desserts typique italiens étaient bien sympas.
Une belle découverte !
Merci pour les indications de visite :)
Pros: Très accueillant , Typique italiens et fait maison , Très bon rapport qualité prix
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skylett
Points +571
Beautiful shop - Edit
The owner is amazing and very accommodating. Her story is very interesting and she made it worth while to stop here. My first and probably only time I’ll have bolognese (because it usually isn’t served vegan and gluten free).
Read moreThe food was good, but I wouldn’t go back for the food, I’d go back to show my support for the shop and for the owner.
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lumuku
Points +2996
delicious homemade pasta - Edit
so nice to stumble on this small vegan restaurant in beautiful ferrara city. sweet and friendly service and excellent pasta filled with pumpkin and seitan.
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Northabroad
Points +342
Beautiful little place - Edit
We decided to stop here for lunch on our drive from the Dolomites to Lucca in Tuscany and were so happy we did so!
Read moreThe service was very welcoming and nice and we immediately felt comfortable.
We had two different pastas that were both homemade and absolutely delicious. The vegamisu was also very tasty!
AlessiaMartinelli
Thank you so much for your amazing review. It was a pleasure to meet you! See you ☺️
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CarloBugni
Points +238
Cappelletti e cappellacci - Edit
Piccola gastronomia che offre anche alcuni posti a sedere. Uno dei pochissimi locali vegani di Ferrara e provincia.
Read moreCucina casereccia, con una buona scelta sia di primi e secondi che di dolci.
Abbiamo provato i cappelletti al seitan, i cappellacci alla zucca e due varietà di polpette. Tutto ottimo, e la proprietaria è gentilissima e cordiale. Speriamo di tornare presto, prima di lasciare l’Emilia.
Pros: Tutto vegano e fatto a mano, Personale cordiale
Cons: Zona non centrale
AlessiaMartinelli
Grazie infinite per esservi fermati al mio ristorante! Mi fa molto piacere che abbiamo trovato tutto di vostro gradimento! Quando volete tornare la mia porta è sempre aperta
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ErikaCarrer
Points +19
Gastronomia 100% vegetale - Edit
Ottima gastronomia 100% vegetale con maggioranza di opzioni autoprodotte. Prezzi contenuti.
Read moreSuggerirei proposte packaging ancor più sostenibili quali acqua in vetro e soluzioni asporto quali "vuoto a rendere".
Cons: Acqua in bottiglia di plastica
AlessiaMartinelli
Grazie infinite per la recensione e i suggerimenti. Per chi leggerà il post volevo comunicare che i contenitori di casa sono i benvenuti ☺️
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LoveliFood
Points +18
WONDERFUL! - Edit
My daughter and I have been on a 6 week trip throughout Europe. Every time we have a meal in a vegan restaurant (including some fancy ones) we look at each other, acknowledge our enjoyment of the food where we are, then smile and remember how much we loved eating at La Vegana in Ferrara! 🌟❤️🤗
Read moreLocation is small and simple and in a quiet neighborhood just outside the center city. There is a rotating menu as well as some regular items in the case.
We came back three times because we loved it there so much. We could feel the love and goodness in the food. For example, the ravioli It appeared simple, with no sauce and no garnish, on a small simple plate, and yet... We enjoyed it more than any other we have ever had. We still feel happiness from it weeks later.
And the "Vegamisu" for dessert... ❤️🥳🎉🎉🎉
The new owner is an absolute delight. She made a big career change to take over this restaurant in July and she has done wonderfully. She is also an artist and we hope she displays some of her work someday! 🌈
We felt so welcomed and well nourished. Thank you!
Pros: Delicious nourishing food made with love! , Wonderful owner-chef, Fair prices
Cons: A bit of walk from city center (easy w/ bike), We can't eat there every day (live too far away)
AlessiaMartinelli
Thank you so much for your post! I will remember forever of our meeting ❤️ You and your daugther were two angels. It was a pleasure to meet you. Be happy
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ForestQeeper
Points +521
***UPDATE the owner has changed on July 1st*** We'll miss you Shelly! - Edit
***UPDATE***
Read moreSince July 1st 2022 the owner/cook has changed. I haven't found the typical cappelletti and cappellacci but everything is still vegan.
***/UPDATE***
All is vegan, mostly organic and delicious; best place in the area, IMO. In this small magic shop dishes are fresh and handmade; this is probably why I never found such lasagne, roasted seitan, tiramisu etc. ever elsewhere!
Also a place for vegan publications.
The girl running the shop speaks English and is eager to provide any tourist info!
I'd only like this place had tables and seats and I wish it was closer to the centre, but getting there is just a 15 minutes stroll after all.
Updated from previous review on Saturday May 11, 2013
Updated from previous review on 2013-05-11
Pros: All is fresh and handmade daily, Mostly organic ingredients, Delicious and very cheap!
Cons: No seatings, 15 minutes walk from the centre
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RiccardoAmendola
Points +27
Soddisfazione vera - Edit
Finalmente un locale che ha svariate scelte vegane. Tra primi secondi e contorni si riesce a fare un pasto ricco e buono
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ElenaD’Andrea
Points +21
Ravioli - Edit
Ravioli alla zucca spettacolari! #Veganuary
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Oliver
Points +61
Nice food and very friendly - Edit
This is a nice, small bistro with a very friendly vegan owner. We had 2 different pasta dishes, one filled with saitan, the other with pumpkin. It came with vegan cheese. We had a carrot & fennel salad as a side dish. Then we had saitan bits with vegetables and potatoes. All very nice. About 10 minutes from the centre, in a quiter, residential area. Nice!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-29
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tastyveg
Points +683
Best lunch ever - Edit
This restaurant is very cozy. The food was nice. We had cappelletti and cappellacci (two types of pasta that are typical of the area) and a tiramisù. The staff is very friendly.
Read morePros: Everything
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小川恵
Points +81
I need to come back - Edit
I have been there so many times and brought non vegan friends too. Everyone was happy and loved the food.
Read moreThis place also helped me sharing some vegan cuisine with my family.
The menu also offers some local dishes so it’s a great option for tourists!
Pros: Everything is vegan and great, The staff is the best, They also retail
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blacknroses
Points +6818
the best vegan Italian food! - Edit
I really enjoyed lunch in this super cute little restaurant. They have a lot to choose from. The pasta is homemade and they just try to make vegan Italian classics in vegan. So you can get a lot of vegan cheese to try. Super friendly staff. Definitely would come again!
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Azaris
Points +41
Cappelletti Vegan - Edit
I found many choices and in particular I liked the vegan cappelletti.
Read morePros: Wide vegan choice
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Andreveg
Points +201
Tipico emiliano Vegan - Edit
Il cibo è qualcosa di unico. Si sente che viene fatto sul momento, fresco leggero e genuino. I piatti sono tutti saporiti e deliziosi, la scelta e varia e poi c'è qualche specialità del giorno sempre diversa!! Ordinato anche la torta di compleanno!! Buonissima!! Ci vado sempre anche non abitando a Ferrara!!
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DominicReinold
Points +30
Wow - Edit
First you wouldnt think that there is such a place in that part of the city. Lady was super nice and helpful. Had the best Cheeseburger ever ( and Ive tried quite a lot:)). Want to go back and try the Pasta that its known for.
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merrylizza
Points +81
Our lifesaver!! - Edit
As there was no vegan food at our camping place in Comacchio or even around the city we drove all the way to La Vegana in Ferrara and it was so worth it!
Read moreWe were welcomed so friendly as the owner is vegan herself and knows the struggle of finding a place to eat in this region.
We had a very nice and interesting chat with her and she gave us some tips like where to park in the city center of Ferrara and helped us pay a parking ticket.
The food was very delicious and beautifully prepared and served. Nearly everything there is homemade! We had the vegan cheeseburger, a cauliflower side dish and one of the traditional pasta filled with pumpkin and topped with cheese. Especially the taste of the vegan cheese was amazing!
We tried a traditional dish (like little “meat” balls out of Seitan) and the tiramisu as well, which tasted like directly out of heaven!
We would highly recommend this place and hope to have the possibility to come by again soon!
Pros: Vegan cheese , Great selection of nice dishes , Friendly stuff
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RoxanaElena
Points +409
Best place, best vegan food! - Edit
Amazing food, lots of vegan cheese options to buy, delicious home made seitan! Home made tortellini!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan antipasti, Best vegan tortellini , Wonderful friendly people
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