Vegan
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Family-owned vegan restaurant with roman style cuisine, seasonal dishes, and pizza. Dishes include carbonara, amatriciana, cacio e pepe, gricia, and veganized traditional desserts. Reservations required; book through the restaurant website. LGBTQ+ friendly. Note: Previously veg options only, but fully vegan since 1st March 2023. Open Tue-Sun 11:00-23:00. Closed Mon.
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Last update on 08 Aug 2025 by ValaBeneath
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1175 Reviews
First Review by lotustummy
sara.szcv
Points +20
Buonissimo - Edit
Cucina tipica romana in versione vegan, buonissimo. Ho trovato il gusto della cucina di mia nonna ❤️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-12
Pros: Carbonara, Fiore di zucca con alice felice, Seitan
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JuQuintero
Points +272
Ti amo - Edit
Refugio Romano has become our absolute go-to in Rome, I lost lost count of how many times we have been back! The Pizza Boscaiola Vegan is perfection with its earthy mushroom flavors, and their calzone is crispy outside, melty and tender inside. Every dish from the bruschettone to the Paccheri Freschi all’amatriciana showcases incredible plant-based Italian cooking. This place has completely won my heart! Go vegan!😄
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Kirkyyy
Points +24
Excellent classic Italian cuisine - Edit
After being disappointed in Naples, as a first port of call myself and my meat eater husband came here. Amazing food and lovely service. Both me and the husband were bowled over by the choice and taste of all their food. Couldn’t recommend more.
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ZavierHarton
Points +82
Must try vegan restaurant! - Edit
The one thing I truly craved visiting Italy in general for the first time was some good pizza. Being vegan makes that very difficult in countries where its not the norm. However, I was referred to this restaurant by another local all vegan restaurant in Rome to try and I am so glad I did. The menu here has sooo many good options I'm just sad I wasn't able to try them all out. The pizza was made fresh and delicious! I ended up coming back the next day to try out their pasta and I think that was even better. It just felt good to experience some good Italian cuisine for the first time while in Itlay. My only negative is that there restaurant is a bit cramped so depending on the time of day you go, there may be a wait. Also the Bruschetta was not pleasant and was served on some very hard bread.
Read moreI highly recommend this place not only to vegans but non vegans as well. You won't be disappointed.
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EleLavi
Points +319
Arguably best vegan food in town - Edit
Just thank you Rifugio Romano for what you did and continue to do for the vegan cause 💚 everything was amazing! Chicory, vegan misky octopus (mushrooms), zucchini blossoms, gricia & risotto were a dream. I had the perfect dinner - I just wish my stomach was bigger to eat more!
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NatsuV
Points +103
Authentic Italian vegan restaurant - Edit
Fully vegan restaurant with a wide variety of Italian dishes. We had vegan carbonara and vegan meat with potatoes, absolutely delicious! Totally recommend the tiramisù for dessert.
Read morePros: Very friendly staff, Wide variety of dishes
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Minutriveg
Points +164
Para repetir mil veces más - Edit
Es increíble, un restaurante únicamente vegano con sabores increíbles y un montón de opciones. Incluso gente que no suele comer plant based queda impresionada al probar las opciones que ofrecen.
Read moreEl trato fue espectacular, muy atentos y nos hicieron la comida súper agradable, hacen falta varios días para probar toda la comida, pero sin lugar a dudas nos dejó sorprendidos la calidad de la comida.
Pros: Todo
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Julian.ciardullo
Points +15
Italienische Gerichte auf vegan gemacht - einfach Hammer - Edit
Personal ist freundlich, das Restaurant selbst ist an der Straße gelegen wenn man außen sitzt und nichts besonderes
Read moreDie Gerichte allerdings und die Auswahl an Gerichten ist der absolute Hammer und hat volle 5 Sterne verdient !
Jederzeit wieder
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DaveNu
Points +163
The best meal we've had in years - Edit
We (a vegan and two veggies) had what we described as "the best meal I've had in years" at Refugio Romano.
Read moreBruschettone with cashew gorgonzola to start.
3 mains of Lasagna with zucchini and courgette flowers, Cannelloni and Carbonara.
And desserts of vegan crumble, tiramisu and dough balls.
Nothing fancy, just authentic and delicious.
If you spend any time in Rome you must visit
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jossi1904
Points +1720
Very good all vegan Restaurant - Edit
All the food was really delicious. The staff was friendly. Recommend the Arancino Vegano & Bruschettone primosale 🌱✌🏻
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PiratePete
Points +125
Authentic and tasty - Edit
Great evening with tasty food and fast service. We had arancini, suppli, pizza, cacio e Pepe, crispy mushrooms, 3D ‘steak’ and an amazing pistachio tart. Would go back again in a heartbeat
Read morePros: Amazing authentic Roman food, Nice staff, Very quick service
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AndresAcevedo
Points +208
Crispy pizza - Edit
Had pizza for take away. Exceptional!
Read morePros: Late open hours, Convenient take-away, Many options
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AndrewWilliamson
Points +49
Fantastic vegan Italian restaurant - Edit
Although slightly out from the tourist epicentre of Rome this restaurant is really worth a visit. We went twice as the food and atmosphere were so good. Lovely staff.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-14
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bavmann
Points +257
Fantastic authentic italian food - Edit
This is place is amazing, all the dishes are superb. We couldn’t resist and had to order 3 mains between the 2 of us, so we could try them all, and they didn’t disappoint. The oriental pizza and the carbonara were delicious!
Read moreWe loved it so much, that we came back for dinner later the same day. The 3D printed steak tasted better than the real thing and the zucchini lasted was also amazing! The desserts were to die for, the cheesecake and chocolate covered dough balls were delicious!
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-07
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Xabier
Points +514
Best seitan ever - Edit
Razonable prices, wide range of options, traditional Italian cuisine veganized, nicely decorated. A must in Rome.
Read moreBekyshow
Im missing haha
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ramella.denise
Points +37
Fantastico - Edit
Cibo della tipica tradizione romana ma cruelty free♥️.
Read moreTutto pazzesco, io vegana e amici carnivori tutti rimasti scioccati dalla bontà e qualità.
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Aidalidice
Points +110
Perfecto para probar comida italiana - Edit
Si estás de visita en Roma es perfecto para probar platos tradicionales en versión vegana. La pizza diavola riquísima.
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Sonso
Points +16
La mejor comida de Roma - Edit
Hace ya 2 años que degusté su comida y todavía la recuerdo a menudo. Comida italiana exquisita pero vegana! Afortunadamente lo teníamos al lado del hotel por lo que repetimos, hasta mi familia no veggie dice que es el mejor sitio donde comieron en todo nuestro viaje :)
Read morePros: Comida, Atención
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DeneroseAU
Points +107
Delightful, so many options - Edit
Delicious. It was great being able to order with confidence and getting to try some Italian classics.
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LuBurgess
Points +942
Delicious Roman food! - Edit
Went there for a late lunch and it was quite busy but not completely full. Had the mushroom bruschetta as a starter which was great! The carbonara was delicious as was the peperoni pizza! The tiramisu for dessert was excellent too, well worth a visit!
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Höhle
Points +40
Amazing Italian Food - Edit
It really was a fantastic experience. The artichokes lasagne was great. The carbonara was outstanding. Nice staff and fair prices.
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LauraAureli
Points +18
Rifugio del cuore - Edit
Adoro la loro pizza! La più buona mai mangiata 😋 Gusti eccezionali non la solita pizza alle verdure! E tutto il resto è alla stessa altezza😉
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-10
Pros: Pizza, Carbonara, Moscardini veg
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VukoKralj
Points +25
Italiano corretto ma vegetariano - Edit
Love how they keep the original taste but with healthier ingredients.
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KamaM
Points +762
Must go! - Edit
Delicious Roman food made vegan. Highly sought after, reservations a must.
Read morePros: Casual dining, Outstanding food, Great prices
Cons: Place is small; reservations open 2 weeks prior , They are busy!!
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JessicaWilliams29
Points +58
A cosy find - Edit
The food was lovely and we had excellent service. The space is small so I would definitely book in advance, we managed to book the same day and they were turning people away as we ate.
Read moreThe bruschetta with hummus was lovely, although more tomatoes would have been nice. The tiramisu stole the show and was the best i had! Their house wines were excellent and very affordable, making it one of our cheapest meals. Just be mindful that it can be very warm in there, although given the small space there is little that can be done about it. Would visit again!
Pros: Friendly staff, Flavourful food, Fast service
Cons: Quite warm in the summer
ValaBeneath
Dear Jessica, thank you for your review! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and overall experience, and that you’d consider visiting again. That’s why we were a bit surprised by the 3-star rating, as your comments were all very positive. Unfortunately, the space is indeed limited and there’s not much we can do about that but we always try to make it as comfortable and welcoming as possible.
Read moreIf you feel your experience deserves it, we’d truly appreciate it if you considered updating your rating. It really helps small 100% vegan places like ours. Thanks again for your support and kind words!
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JessValen
Points +36
Posto del cuore - Edit
È stato il primo approccio alla cucina vegana e ci torno ogni volta che posso! Cucina tipica romana in chiave vegana 😍
Read morePros: Cibo, Accoglienza, Velocità
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lassecorleone
Points +256
Gute Pizza - Edit
Die Pizza war gut. Ich hätte mir gerne ein wenig Salz und Pfeffer gewünscht, hätte man sicher bestellen können habe ich aber nicht gemacht. Extra Pilze auf der Pizza waren kein Problem. Reservieren ist wichtig! Service ist ein wenig lustlos hatten wir das Gefühl.
Read morePros: Pizza
Cons: Service
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