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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1227 Reviews
First Review by lotustummy
vegemealstoeat
Points +69
Great Vegan Food - Edit
Great options & everything tasted delicious. Great Vegan desserts.
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JaimeB
Points +33
So good - we went there twice! - Edit
August 2024 - This is a super casual, family run, friendly dining experience. Tightly packed tables with some outdoor tables. Go with friends, family but don’t expect a quiet romantic dinner.
Read moreAnyways, the food is awesome! They have full vegan only food plus a decent selection of wines (regular and vegan). My friend and I loved it so much. We ate there twice during our five days in Rome.
The staff are super friendly, speak English and they hustle hard. It’s a fun vibrant restaurant with delicious tasting food!
We looked for the menu online beforehand and couldn’t find it… However, when we got to the restaurant the menu was done through a QR code and easy to see photos of every item including explanations.
The location was an easy walk from Termini or Republica. Anyways, please go - you will love it. 
Pros: Good descriptions and photos of the menu items, Nice wine! (Not vegan ones for me), Accommodating and friendly, if you just walk in.
Cons: Couldn’t find the menu online beforehand, Very busy. Hard to get reservations.
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Lauremy2015
Points +283
Great vegan food near the station - Edit
Great lunch close to the termini station. Friendly staff / great food.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly staff, Close to termini station
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CIaudia
Points +589
🆗 - Edit
cannelloni e tagliata super buoni, il sofficino dentro era freddo quasi congelato e i moscardini un po’ di gomma quindi io direi di non scegliere i fritti ero delusissima ma primo e secondo mi hanno risollevato il morale tutto 🆗
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Tipitipu
Points +1383
All vegan restaurant in Rome! - Edit
We had dinner here with my friends. The restaurant seemed very popular and luckily we had reserved a table from there.
Read moreEverything that we ate was tasty. Especially tiramisu was great. Service wasn’t too friendly and we waited quite a while. I loved that everything was vegan!
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Lauralorien
Points +192
Awesome Italian food - Edit
Best dinner I had in Rome! 🌱 I had vegan cannelloni and a fresh, colorful salad. They offer a lot of different traditional Italian dishes. Absolutely worth it!
Read morePros: Kind staff , Amazing vegan cannelloni, Multiple dishes to choose from!
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lainef
Points +66
An amazing meal - Edit
This was one of my favourite meals in Rome. The Cacio e Pepe was delicious, as was the Romana style chicken. My partner and I also shared a pizza - the vegan meat wasn't my favourite but the cheese was really yummy. Nice arancini too. As a sweet tooth the highlight for me was the Nutella panna cotta - I've never tasted something so close to Nutella before! We also shared the tiramisu which was yummy as well. 5/5 would recommend!
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sheaven7
Points +357
Piace anche agli onnivori - Edit
Ci andavamo quando non era ancora 100% vegano e ci continuiamo ad andare anche se i miei non sono vegani.
Read moreSiamo grandi fan del tagliere e dell'antipasto, che prendiamo sempre per condividere tante cosine e sapori, dato che di solito non compriamo affettati/formaggi/patè vegani.
Poi ogni volta proviamo qualche primo nuovo sempre da condividere , per cambiare.
Per i dolci invece sempre sbriciolata e tiramisù, siamo grandi fan.
Pros: Tagliere e antipasto tanta varietà, Menù molto ricco, Atmosfera rilassata
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mariaconcettalococ
Points +22
Cucina romana in chiave vegan - Edit
Mi è piaciuto la varietà dei piatti tipici romani in chiave vegan, la qualità delle materie prime, il modo di presentare i piatti, la gentilezza del personale e la bontà di ciò che ho preso. Ci sono stata lo scorso anno e non vedo l'ora di poterci tornare. Ho preso le olive ascolane, il supplì, la pizza alla diavola e una cheesecake ai frutti rossi. Tutto troppo buono😍😋
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llewellyn626
Points +193
I'd die for their crepes - Edit
My partner and I had a nice dinner in this super cute restaurant, very close to the city centre. Food was awesome, staff were awesome, everything was fresh and great! They had some super unique dishes on the menu, including zucchini flower pesto lasagne, and several types of bruschetta.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Fully vegan menu, Convenient location
Cons: A little bit loud
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MirianaCastello
Points +320
il miglior pranzo della mia vita! - Edit
abbiamo mangiato benissimo, il personale gentilissimo, prezzi ottimi e qualità ancora più alta. sicuramente una tappa da fare a Roma se si è vegani 🫶🏼
Read morePros: Qualità , Bontà , Gentilezza
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hannah.wrf
Points +867
Tradition in vegana - Edit
We had the the deepfried oyster mushrooms and arancini. Because the chef was on break we opted for the lasagna, the cannelloni as well as the tiramisu for our dessert. All of the food was delicious and we especially recommend the oyster mushrooms!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-26
Pros: Taste
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Hewan
Points +24
my favourite place on earth - Edit
the first time a friend who lives in Rome took me there; the second one was me who took all the relatives there. and you, what are you waiting for??
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-21
Pros: quality (I almost cried over my tiramisù
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SoñadoresDeZorro
Points +1357
This experience was so beyond! - Edit
Each meal/course felt rich, creative and tasted as amazingly as it was plated. We ate the protein with mushrooms, a lovely pasta dish, the arancini, and delighted in the desserts. The pana cotta is...wow.
Read morePros: The staff, The food, The whole experience
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em-g
Points +171
Amazing - Edit
Really polite, friendly staff. The food was amazing and not badly priced! Had the aranchini, which was okay but nothing special. The carbonara was incredibly tasty and I really enjoyed it! My mum (a non-vegan) went with the cannelloni which was nice but for me quite simple. I had the cherry pana cotta which was amazing! It was so Light and refreshing and the flavour was perfect! We had a couple of citrus cocktail drinks which were very lovely too. It was fantastic to have such a lovely place woth so many amazing vegan options! The only problem was choosing what to have!!
Read morePros: Choice, Flavour and quality, Friendly staff
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Llobby
Points +253
The Best Vegan Restaurant in Rome - Edit
I’ve eaten here a few times now and it never disappoints.
Read moreThe last time we visited as a group of 12 and pre organised/booked and they were prepared with a ton of starters for us and then we ordered mains and deserts on the spot. Everyone was very very happy with the service and the food. Can’t wait to visit again!
Pros: Delicious food , Fun atmosphere
SoñadoresDeZorro
I love your photographs. The meal I had here was fantastic! Grazie per condividere la tua esperienza.
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keep_it_tdy
Points +24177
What Else Can I Say? - Edit
This place is beyond popular and has been reviewed to high heaven, so what more can I really say? It’s bloody brilliant. That’s all there is to it. Go there, enjoy it, revel in its vegan goodness and, whatever you do, don’t skip on the desserts.
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NYCBENJ
Points +124
Best Vegan Italian Restaurant! - Edit
This is the BEST Italian Vegan restaurant EVER! I'M SHOCKED at how good it is. I'll say best Roman Italian Restaurant EVER! Vegan or not!
Read morePros: I love everything, Nice Staff , Good location.
Cons: No dislikes!
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Slim_Zac
Points +219
Best Vegan Italian Food You Can Find - Edit
I came here for my 1 year anniversary and was blown away. They have perfected the recreation of every authentic Italian dish you could ever need.
Read morePortion sizes are generous, taste is delicious and prices are fair. One of the best nights of eating I have ever had.
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Veggiekathryn
Points +415
I returned 5 years later for another meal - Edit
Phenomenal, some of the best food I’ve had. Such a treat for vegans traveling in Rome, you’ll finally get a chance to eat the classic Italian dishes everyone else comes to Rome for. I first came here in 2019 and had been thinking about my delicious meal for years. I came back in 2024 with a friend group. We didn’t have a reservation but the waiter literally set up a table for us outside to accommodate us. If you are vegan, you have to come here!
Read morePros: Delicious, authentic food, Great service, very accommodating , Staff is proficient in English
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erica.simone
Points +99
Ottima cena - Edit
Menu insuperabile, ottima carbonara e gricia vegane
Read moreBuonissimi anche i fritti di antipasto
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Poundie
Points +18749
One of a kind--nothing else like it! - Edit
Update: I first visited Rifugio Romano 5 years ago, when it was not yet entirely vegan. By the time I visited next, this restaurant had become all vegan, and so I want to revise my initial review.
Read moreThis place has a huge menu with vegan takes on traditional Italian food. In addition, it also offers traditional vegan items that are healthier and based more on vegetables than on faux meats and cheeses.
Their faux meat/cheese dishes are fun to try, though they are somewhat hit-or-miss. When visiting here, I suggest getting one healthy dish (such as a salad or veggie dish) along with one vegan/faux-meat-cheese traditional Italian dish for fun. Admittedly, not every item on the menu is a winner, but some are, and in all, this is a must-visit place for vegans who are in Rome.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-01
Pros: Many fine vegan options, chance to try vegan-versions of Italian classics
Cons: Can get crowded; try to make reservation, Not all the dishes are great
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Niksa23
Points +104
Amazing! - Edit
This place is a MUST if you are a vegan travelling in Rome. Book a table online because they are always full.
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GiadaPercu
Points +76
Sublime - Edit
Location nel cuore di Roma, a 5 minuti a piedi dalla stazione Termini, comodissimo da raggiungere.
Read moreIl menù è ampio, i piatti della tradizione romana veganizzati sono deliziosi, per non parlare del “seitan alla scacciatora”, mai mangiato un seitan così gustoso e scioglievole. Incredibile anche la carne stampata in 3D, mi ha lasciata senza parole.
I prezzi sono perfettamente nella media.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-13
Pros: Varietà e qualità del menù, Servizio celere e personale gentile , Prezzi modici
Guest
MsDW
Points +466
Best pasta dish I’ve ever had - Edit
We booked this restaurant on a Tuesday and it was rammed. There is outside and inside space so make sure you book if you want a seat. It’s popular with locals and tourists.
Read moreWe shared a pizza, pasta dish and a salad. The pasta dish was one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had.
Highly recommend.
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kgauvin
Points +342
6 stars - Edit
Small pizzeria with a surprising menu. Everything completely vegan. You can enjoy the delicious italian classics without any compromise & animal cruelty. Pizzas were of a good size. The desserts looked pretty solid too.
Read morePros: The menu
Cons: Small restaurant
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tillytillybangbang
Points +87
Tasty, tasty - Edit
Didn’t have much time to spend here but they were incredibly accommodating and magically created a table for us when they were fully booked. So many options to choose from, I’d love to go back and eat my way through the menu.
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