Vegan
Italian
Buffet
Mediterranean
Salad bar
Beer/Wine
Delivery

Buffet turned vegan in 2013. Pile what you like onto a plate and pay by weight. Open Tue-Sun 12:00-16:00, 19:00-23:00. Hours are for kitchen; venue remains open until 3:30pm on Mon and 11:30pm on other weekdays.


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327 Reviews

First Review by AlessandroPalmesi

archaeofiero

Points +1367

Vegan
14 May 2025

Fantastic

Loved the buffet here, tons of choices and all of them were excellent. The standouts for me were the lasagna, grilled mushrooms, and seitan.

TraciRatliff

Points +2123

Vegan
06 May 2025

No real set hours of operation

We tried, twice, to eat here during posted business operating hours and they were closed. We were so bummed! Before booking a taxi and going there, call to make sure they are open, it will save you some cash. Learn from our mistake!

Updated from previous review on 2025-05-06

Ecoviking

Points +34

Vegan
30 Apr 2025

Good food.

Great place for a quick visit, pay by weight for the food you pick.

All the food was lovely and a large selection of food.

Pros: Food was great , Atmosphere was good

Paolischia

Points +16

Vegan
29 Apr 2025

Ottimo!

Si sta benissimo, si mangia benissimo, entusiasta convinta tornerò sicuramente 👌

Pros: Ottimo e ricco buffet, Locale delizioso, Gentilezza del personale

Gastropapu

Points +561

Vegan
15 Apr 2025

Sooooo many options!

Everything was really tasty and there were so many options. I was a bit hesitant about the weight of the food (because you pay by the weight), so our two meals cost in total only 22€, I could have eaten a bit more.

carmen.andre

Points +60

Vegan
14 Apr 2025

Cibo fantastico

Vastissima scelta a buffet. Tutto quello che ho assaggiato era buonissimo. Hanno tantissime verdure e piatti naturalmente vegani oltre ovviamente a polpettine varie di soia/piselli etc. L' ambiente è molto carino e accogliente

LouiseHart

Points +247

Vegan
04 Apr 2025

Spoilt for choice

 There was an absolutely gigantic range of foods. All of it high-quality and absolutely flooding with flavours. The atmosphere and the staff were also fantastic. I do not have a bad word to say about this eatery. It works like a buffet and once you have filled your plate, it is weighed and you pay by the quantity of food you have taken. 

Pros: Quality , Atmosphere , Variety

GuyYasoor

Points +125

Vegan
29 Mar 2025

Amazing place

This is the ideal place for me! I wish I had that in my hometown.
They have a huge variety of vegan options so you can take small portions and taste a lot of new things. Loved the lasagna, polenta, gnocchi, and a lot of great salads.

_thebookishcat

Points +187

Vegan
23 Mar 2025

It used to be better

I used to come here a lot when I lived in Rome and always loved it. Now went again while visiting the city and was quite disappointed. The food was all cold and the price very expensive. The food would be nice if warm. I had loads of good memories about the place and my expectations were high. For the fancy flair and the prices I expected more.

valeriamotta

Points +909

Vegan
22 Mar 2025

Vegan buffet

I really loved the variety of the food! There is everything: pasta, risotto, vegetables, legumes, soy chunks cooked in different ways... I really loaded my plate with a lot of stuff, and we paid 55 euros for the two of us (similar amount of food in the two dishes). I expected it to be a little bit cheaper, but I am not complaining, we both ate A LOT for that price.

Pros: Food variety , Good food , Buffet formula

healthyport

Points +41

Vegan
09 Mar 2025

So worth the way! Amazing!

We just visited this for our last lunch in Rom and we wish we would have found this earlier! So delicious, Italien food! ♥️♥️♥️ and all vegan

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-09

Pros: Super friendly staff, Super delicious, Well organized and clean

julelikesfood

Points +571

Vegetarian
01 Mar 2025

Came back for seconds

Not at the most convenient location but definitely worth the journey. Compared to other vegan buffets in other cities this was definitely very affordable and there were so many interesting choices I went to get a second plate. Especially liked that most of the dishes were Italian and generally Mediterranean so it was very fitting.

The only small thing was that we arrived at about 19:10 and the buffet was only ready at 19:30. I would have thought that it would be open at the time where the restaurant opens. But that may well be a cultural misunderstanding (we are German). Waiting 20 minutes is generally reasonable in a restaurant so I’m not deducting anything. I just feel like that may be good to know for others.

VincentVegan

Points +1451

Vegan
07 Feb 2025

Just amazing

UPDATE:
We went here again and it was still very good, but not as amazing as the first time anymore. It seems that on our first visit we were lucky that all dishes we tasted were freshly prepared and thus still hot. On our second visit, some dishes were lukewarm to cold. Not a big issue with some, as they could be considered antipasti. For others like pasta though, it was a bit disappointing, given the high remarks we had of that place before.
May I recommend the owners to get heating plates for the warm dishes? 😉


ORIGINAL REVIEW:
This is easily one of the best vegan buffet restaurants I've ever been to. And I've tried a lot in a lot of places for many many years.
Yes, it is not in the cheap side. But then, this place offers a different experience to your everyday food stall, more like "fine dining" but buffet style. Nice atmosphere , ambient lights, chill music, pretty table setup, well-dressed and polite waiters and a gourmet buffet with an incredible lot of choices with great flavor.

We would definitely come back while we're still in town. Highly recommended! #Veganuary

Updated from previous review on 2025-02-07

Pros: Great atmosphere - "bring your date" 😉, Huge choice of delicious all vegan dishes , Friendly staff

barbarina

Points +780

Vegan
30 Dec 2024

Fantastico

Buffet tutto vegan, con tantissime scelte di primi, contorni, cruditè, secondi e poi dolci fantastico….
Prezzo a peso: per nulla esoso rispetto alla qualità e bontà di quello che si mangia. Assolutamente consigliato, dai ravioli alla zucca alla torta di cioccolato…

Arkie

Points +657

Vegan
09 Dec 2024

HEAVEN

The extreme amount of choices is just heavenly . The lunch buffet was so fantastic. Super friendly owner and the food is of quality and taste.

Pros: Food quality, Ambiance, Friendly staff

Paolj

Points +208

Vegan
24 Nov 2024

Top, a lot of choices

Quando sono a Roma è uno dei ristoranti in cui vado spesso, oltre ad essere full Vegan ha tanta scelta e non c'è bisogno di aspettare perché è a buffet.

Pros: Fast, Food, Lot of choices

Kilrathi

Points +45

Vegan
16 Nov 2024

Magnifico

We visited in November 2024 and had a great time.
It’s a buffet by weight with a huge variety. Every food I had tasted very delicious. Also the wine selection was good and we had a tasty local wine.
The service is very attentive what adds up to the nice atmosphere.
I am glad we visited and can give my warmest recommendations.

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-16

Pros: Broad variety of food, Very kind and attentive service, Pleasant atmosphere

Cons: Some foods could have been a bit warmer

olldock

Points +42

Vegetarian
03 Nov 2024

Delicious Vegan Food in Buffet Service

Absolutely delicious and visually attractive vegan buffet. We went for lunch service on a Saturday, as the restaurant is close to the Borghese Gallery where we spent the morning. The food selection was beautifully presented, and we had a satisfying lunch. Flavors and variety of food was well-balanced and perfect for “sampling” a taste of almost every dish. The best vegan dining that we found in Rome. Attractive restaurant with outdoor seating also.

Pros: Presentation of food, Taste and freshness of entree selections, Value for price

TrudiBruges

Points +25781

Vegan
19 Oct 2024

Delicious food, but no warm welcome

Apparently we don't look vegan 😁🫣 When entering, we were met by a rather short and unwelcoming 'This is a vegan restaurant. A vegan buffet'. No: Hello, or welcome, or anything.

Like, this was a warning? We probably don't look like the kind of people who want to eat there, or what? 🙈

After we told her: Yes, we are both vegan, the reply was simply 'the buffet isn't ready yet!'. (Btw, it was 12.20).
Well, can we already take a seat?
To finally be assigned a table, like reluctantly? ...
(PS: the person at the counter was much more friendly, smiling, welcoming).

(I also wonder how this goes down with non-vegan clients. Not really inviting ...)

The buffet is marvellous. Plenty of choice, and really delicious dishes! Also sushi rolls. One plate was 18€, the other 23,5 €.

On the expensive side (we didnt stack our plates with a mountain, but were full nonetheless). All in all good value for money.

We also had some desserts. Tiramusu and chocolate mousse. 5€ each. Nice (the chocolate was not really mousse tho).

Not accessible, step to get in. Some high tables with high stools, some regular tables/stools. Hard, not so comfy (cushions would be nice).

Toilet at the back. Clean.

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Updated from previous review on 2024-10-09

Pros: Delucious food, great variety!

Cons: Try to be more welcoming please? 😀, Would make it much more enjoyable & inviting 😘🤗

VanniPaul

Points +1002

Vegan
22 Sep 2024

In love with their lasagna!

I'm from Emilia Romagna and I can confidently say that their lasagna is the best vegan version I've ever had. Everything I tried was delicious. Will definitely go back!

LachlanHope

Points +42

Vegan
18 Sep 2024

Delicious but expensive buffet

Really enjoyed the majority of the dishes here such as the roast seitan and the gnocchi but others I ended up regretting putting on my plate. The pay by weight system is a great way to try so many things but I thought the cost was a bit high.

marcus.gleriano

Points +352

Vegan
17 Sep 2024

Pricey but good!

It is a little bit pricey for the buffet, but there are so many delicious options to choose, so be careful with the amount you take and enjoy it!

Pros: A lot of options, Delicious

Cons: A little bit pricey

claudiaaa

Points +36

Mostly Veg
11 Sep 2024

Ampia scelta e bellissimo locale

La scelta a buffet/peso è ottima per poter provare più cose di tutto quello che offre Ops. Uno dei miei ristoranti preferiti!

NYCBENJ

Points +123

Vegan
04 Aug 2024

My favorite "All Around" Vegan restaurant in Rome.

I eat here almost every night. There is something different every night. It's really Excellent. Food is beyond delicious and I LOVE supporting Vegan businesses. I don't have to think about what I am eating , everything is Vegan ( plant based). Lovely location, lovely restaurant, lovely employees. Nothing better for a great variety!

Pros: Food, Clientele , Employees

Cons: No dislikes, No dislikes , No Dislikes

VeWarrior

Points +894

Vegan
27 Jul 2024

30€ for the buffet

The price for the buffet is a bit high, but I took a chocolate cake for 6€.
That was also very good

andra000

Points +139

Vegan
14 Jul 2024

Ottimo buffet

Sono passata ieri a pranzo e sono soddisfatta. Buffet molto ampio con piatti molto buoni, soprattutto i ravioli, la lasagna e il seitan. Prezzi onesti, si paga al kg

VegaNapoletano

Points +1226

Vegan
05 Jul 2024

My Fav Place in Rome

In this restaurant every day you have the chance to eat tastings of different vegan food in one plate. The buffet is amazing, rich of healthy and high quality options. Staff is lovable and location is very nice. Every time it’s a pleasure have lunch or dinner here.




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