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 11:00-23:30.
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1132 Reviews
First Review by lotustummy
KüblerLars
Points +120
Great Vegan Italian Food - Edit
Excellent food. Great staff. Must have: fried artichokes, saltimbocca, etc. and of course the tiramisu …
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Chloe(Artemis)
Points +829
Make a reservation - Edit
I was incredibly lucky! After touring the coliseum until it closed I was hungry and used Happy Cow to find a vegan Italian restaurant.
Read moreThis place requires a reservation and I put myself on the waiting list. When I arrived they had a table available only for an hour so I picked my food quickly and got sparkling water as well. I am so grateful they were able to accommodate me, but if I was part of a group I would not be able to get a table.
For the first course I ordered the Lasagna with pistachio and artichoke, homemade jerusalem artichoke bechamel sauce and chips. It was incredible. It tastes significantly better than it looks. The artichoke comes through very strongly and the sauce is cooling and fresh. It was hearty and filling and I thought I might have ordered too much food by getting a second course and dessert. However this was also the only thing I ate for the whole day so I was happy to be full. A delicious dish that I highly recommend trying.
For the second course I got Vegetable Sliced "Meat" Served on Carrot Cream, Balsamic Vinegar Reduction Flavored with Sage and Rosemary Mayonnaise and Roasted Potatoes. It looks and feels very much like how I remember meat. If you don't want anything to look or feel like meat do not get this, but for me it was fantastic. The flavor of the sauce and vegan mayonnaise was perfectly paired and balanced. The "meat" has a slight "beyond burger" aftertaste but it is so subtle and gives me a hint that it truly is vegan. I enjoyed it and didn't feel overly stuffed like I thought I might by the time I was done eating.
And lastly I got the Pistachio and Raspberry Tartlet for dessert. As a dessert it wasn't overly sweet although at the end the raspberry was a bit overpowering. The pistachio is perfect and has a creamy frosting on top. It was delicious but I would love to try a tiramisu next time I'm in Rome.
I highly recommend getting a spot here and trying this extensive menu!
Pros: Friendly to English Speakers, Huge menu, Fantastic flavors
Cons: Limited seating so reservations required
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LolaCallies
Points +89
Food was good, but the staff made us feel unwelcome - Edit
We walked in during lunch and were told they were busy despite many empty seats. When I asked to make a reservation for dinner instead, the guy said they were booked out. However, when I checked their website, I realised they were actually still available the same evening.
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archaeofiero
Points +1367
Great food - Edit
The entrees, pastas, etc, aren't anywhere near as good as Buddy Vegan, but the desserts are better at Rifugio.
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SiMa
Points +275
Really lovely food - Edit
We came here on a reservation for an early dinner, the place was pretty quiet but that was fine. It’s right near Termini train station, so convenient for food if you have a train to catch. Was lovely to have so much choice, ended up with the Hot Dog Calzone, which is just what the doctor ordered. And you simply HAVE TO HAVE the caramel cheesecake with salt, comes in a glass and is so good I nearly wept.
Read morePros: All vegan , Reasonably priced , Friendly staff
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elithreeee
Points +407
So authentic - Edit
Typical italian food, average price for rome, so many different desserts. We had the apperitive plate, the carbonara and the cacio e pepe. Everything was delicious but the cacio e pepe was outstanding. For desert we definitely recommend the tiramisu and the Nutella panna cotta. I would revisit for sure.
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Nathaly
Points +86
Déception totale - Edit
Complètement déçus vu les avis lus précédemment. Les goûts n’étaient pas du tout au rendez-vous, tout était fade (lasagnes artichaut et risotto), les textures mal travaillées (panna cotta) et les photos non représentatives des plats servis (hoummous).
Read moreSeul l’arancini était délicieux.
L’accueil était glacial et désorganisé. Le cadre vraiment bas de gamme.
Cons: Le service, La cuisine, La décoration
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MarineLardé
Points +125
Lovely place for lovely dinner - Edit
They have a lot of choices, everything is vegan and you want to try them all.
Read moreThe pasta are amazing. And their cheeses are home made.
Pros: Amazing choices , Fully vegan , Great pasta
Cons: None
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Deerflowerheart
Points +241
Cute & cozy vegan place ✨ - Edit
Nice traditional italian dishes, all made vegan 💚 Rustic, easy going vibe, all food we had was yummy! We came here twice when in Rome! Booking recommended as was a steady flow of people, also some outdoor seating 💕 Really nice experience!
Read morePros: Yummy vegan food, Nice recipes, Easy going vibe
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golin
Points +146
Amazing food in Rome! - Edit
Went with my non vegan family and they absolutely loved it! The food was full of flavor, and the staff were lovely. We tried a few dishes and loved every single one. It’s a cozy spot, so I’d recommend booking ahead as it gets busy!
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alin padilla
Points +242
Mi favorito en todo Roma - Edit
Me encantó cada uno de los días que regresé a probar las delicias romanas de este sitio. Buena atención aunque siempre están a full de gente.
Read morePros: Los platillos típicos, Menú súper extenso, Precio accesible
Cons: Tienes que reservar para asegurar mesa
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Munson
Points +387
Best food we’ve ever eaten! - Edit
Words can’t describe how good this food was. Everything is homemade and made from scratch and you can taste the love in the food. Couldn’t recommend this place enough and when in Rome, this place is a MUST! Make reservations cause it’s always busy. The service was excellent and quite quick in terms of food service!
Read morePros: The food, The service, Everything!!
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Hilza
Points +152
Out of this world - Edit
Totally vegan restaurant, all home made, all delicious. Can't believe how good the food is. Such a great variety of traditional Italian food. Owners and staff are really friendly and helpful. Definitely need to book as really popular.
Read morePros: Quality of food, Variety of food, Friendliness of staff
Cons: Don’t want to go home to a place without rifugios
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AMRAM
Points +765
Amazing food and vibe! - Edit
This was the best vegan place I tried in Rome. There was great fresh pasta, cannelloni and cheesecake.
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Paggans
Points +97
Sempre il top - Edit
Tappa fissa ad ogni visita a Roma, ristorante eccellente
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Dilee
Points +88
Best Roman vegan dishes - Edit
Rifugio Romano is a small restaurant near the Termini Station. It serves you many dishes and I suggest to try the vegan traditional dishes such as Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and Amatriciana!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Traditional Roman dishes
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MarinaHofer
Points +269
Tasty veganised traditional food - Edit
I loved the traditional food in a vegan version
Read morePros: Tasty, Traditional
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i1arie
Points +768
Amazing - Edit
The startes, the main and the desserts are amazing. Everything tastes so good. You need a reservation here but it‘s totally worth it. The bruscetta is so good (with gorgonzola and tomato). Also the carbonara is amazing. Loved the strawberry tiramisu. 100/10
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Richard_Löwenherz
Points +94
Absolut okay - Edit
The food was good but not overwhelming. Staff was okay. Everything was rather average in terms of quality. But the selection of vegan/vegetarian food is very good.
Read morePros: Vegan variety
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iancandia
Points +82
Amazing Italian food - Edit
Had dinner here and the food was amazing. We had 3 starters, 2 mains with sides and 3 desserts for the 2 of us; all of it was delicious and will definitely be coming back again
Read morePros: Spaghetti Carbonara, Arancini
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GiovanniSimone
Points +499
Una certezza! - Edit
Tutto squisito!
Read moreAbbiamo preso:
- l'antipasto del Rifugio Vegan,
- le mezze maniche alla gricia,
- la tagliata di carne vegetale stampata in 3D.
Antipasto sfizioso, pasta ben cotta e carne vegetale stampata in 3D davvero interessante con la sua texture morbida e saporita.
Consigliato!
Everything was delicious!
We had:
the appetizer from Rifugio Vegan,
the mezze maniche alla gricia,
the 3D-printed plant-based steak.
Tasty appetizer, perfectly cooked pasta, and a really interesting 3D-printed plant-based meat with a soft and flavorful texture.
Highly recommended!
Pros: Staff gentile, Cibo buonissimo, Prezzi nella media
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Luquino
Points +149
Super vegan restaurant but with some problems - Edit
The food choice is enormous from Italian tradition to some real avantguard dishes like 3d printed steak.
Read moreWe found everything a bit too oily and not super good.
They give us quite hot red wine, and they let us lunch outside with a bit of rainy and a
Bit cold
Pros: Food choice , Price
Cons: Organization , Too oily
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blua
Points +179
Fantastic experience - Edit
The place is cozy, the staff was friendly, and the food was amazing. We tried to have a bit of everything - pizza, pasta, a seitan dish, a traditional artichoke starter, vignarola - and everything was delicious. The desserts were great as well. Highly recommended.
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paulyetman
Points +21
Vegan heaven - Edit
Went for three courses as the was so much to chose from. Friendly staff, great tasty food, cosy atmosphere.
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Love the food, Great service
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CaioBorges
Points +79
Lugar simples e comida boa - Edit
Eu e minha esposa pedimos dois pratos, suficiente para nós! Sem entrada e sem mais outras opções! Preço ainda não posso avaliar, pois acabamos de chegar em Roma e viemos direto para cá!
Read moreComida saborosa!
Pros: Porção , Sabor, Básico que funciona
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VeganAround
Points +250
Fantastic authentic Italian delicacies! - Edit
I wish I could eat here every day! The food is superb - so many amazing choices. When I last visited Rome a few years ago, Rifugio Romano was half vegan / half traditional. They were amazing before. But since then, they’ve gone fully vegan and elevated their menu in ways that astound! You can’t go wrong here. And if you don’t know what to choose from the plethora of choices, the helpful staff will guide you.
Read morePros: Quality food, Full of flavor , So many choices!
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NOMOOLOU
Points +211
Best place we tried in rome - Edit
Great atmosphere and very friendly waitress service! The food was incredible and so much choice, we tried a few of the top rated places to eat in rome and this was by far the best. We thoroughly enjoyed it so we went back the next night. Can't wait to hopefully come back one day.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-15
Pros: Food quality/options, Service from waitresses, Atmosphere
Cons: The male waitors were rude, but females not
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