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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 Mon-Sun 11:00-23:00. Closed Mon.
1255 Reviews
First Review by lotustummy
Yoshewagordon
Points +78
BEST VEGAN ITALIAN FOOD - Edit
Not only was it super cheap, it was so delicious. My mouth is watering just thinking about that carbonara. I doubt I’ll ever find one as good as that ever again. Super friendly staff. We got takeaways to enjoy in our hotel and the service was super quick
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Pra
Points +557
Ok veggie option - Edit
The taste of the main course was nice, but the portion was small considering the price. The seitan sallad was nice and better value.
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DefqonVegan
Points +67
Good food, poorly managed - Edit
We ate here on our trip to Rome and honestly we were not very impressed. The food was pretty good, nothing special. The service was VERY disappointing.
Read moreWe tried the arancini, bruschetta pomodoro, carbonara, cacio e Pepe, and margarita pizza. All were decent and tasted like solid home cooked meals, but did not have the wow factor expected based on price/popularity of the place.
The portion sizes I will say were GREAT. Left VERY full and with leftovers and felt that they over delivered here in a great way! And the pizza leftover this morning was amazing!
However we walked in and stood for 5 minutes before seating ourselves. Eventually one staff member in particular was very rude, notifying us about not having reservations, she then moved us outside and did not come to get our order for over 20 minutes (timed on my phone because we couldn’t believe the wait). Finally someone else stepped in for her and got our order after several of her tables simply left/waited over 10-15 min just to pay.
We eventually got our food after 40 minutes of being in the restaurant. And from this point on other staff were quite helpful and we did really appreciate them!
They were definitely pretty slammed busy at the time and would like to give them the benefit of the doubt, but overall we left pretty disappointed unfortunately.
TLDR; food decent, some staff bad, managed a bit poorly.
Pros: Portion size, Homecooked taste
Cons: Original server rude , Very long wait times, Seemed poorly managed
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annikaelisabeth
Points +173
Best Italian food in Rome - Edit
We were stunned by the vegan assortment of traditional Italian dishes. The Carbonara was simply a 10/10. Only thing to know is that you need to book a table online beforehand.
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antg
Points +100
Birthday dinner with locals - Edit
Rome can feel very touristy but this spot was warm, welcoming, and full of locals. It’s a small restaurant that could feel tight and my family actually enjoyed it. Mix of dishes - some were outstanding and some that were alright. Overall, recommend making a reservation.
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Imogeneats
Points +88
Great all vegan restaurant - Edit
A big menu full of classic Italian dishes, all vegan, and a cosy atmosphere. The tiramisu was especially good!
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Dark
Points +246
Absolutely Heavenly, MUST VISIT! - Edit
One of the best vegan places I have been to, hands down.
Read moreVery filling and good portion sizes.
During my visits there I took:
- Pasta Gricia: Astonishingly good 🤤
- Carbonara: Amazing
- Nutella foccacia: soft and chocolatey,
- Sbriciolata with Nutella: Magnum opus of desserts. Cream, crunchy bits with chocolate. Absolutely worth every bite!
My only reservation is that the pizza is very very mid. The meat alternative and the mozzarella cheese were unimpressive, sadly.
Remember to make reservation in advance, otherwise your chances of getting a table are slim.
This place is an absolute must visit when in Rome and is worth every euro.
Pros: Desserts are insanely good, Pasta is to die for
Cons: Pizza's mozzarella & meat alternative disappointed
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TimD1972
Points +201
Lovely small cosy restaurant - Edit
A very cosy feel, very popular. Service good. Lots of options based on classic Italian dishes in this plant based restaurant. I had a bruschetta with vegan mozzarella and porchini mushrooms to start which was delicious. For my main I went for the vegan carbonara which was tasty but maybe a little too rich and creamy for me. I had the vegan Tiramisu to finish which was delicious. Would love to eat there again to try some of the other dishes.
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happy_banana
Points +2223
Creamy pastas and incredibly realistic meat imitations! - Edit
This was the #1 place recommended to me in Rome. We got an arancino for a small appetizer bite, a cacio e pepe, carbonara, and scacciatora di seitan.
Read moreThe pastas were very nicely al dente and very creamy (perhaps slightly too rich for my liking, especially the cacio e pepe, but my partner didn't think so). I loved the bacony bits on the carbonara.
However, the seitan is what really wowed us. It tasted just like a slow-cooked beef dish and was soo tender, absorbing so much of the marinade. Honestly one of the closest beef imitations I've ever had. Very impressive and would 100% recommend that dish!
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-25
Pros: Meat imitations
Cons: Need reservation
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viclaw
Points +98
Outstanding vegan experience - Edit
Wonderful restaurant with delicious vegan food. From appetizers to dessert all food was excellent. Service was also terrific. Vegans should not miss this place when in room
Read morePros: Food, Service, Reasonable price
Cons: Small dining area
Guest
michi.maria
Points +267
Trattoria vegana da provare - Edit
È stato bello provare i piatti tipici romani in chiave vegana
Read morePros: Moscardini fritti assolutamente da non perdere , Prezzi abbordabili, La conversione al all vegan apprezzatissima
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ifallkings
Points +27
Delicious Pizza - Edit
Had an awesome pizza for brunch. Probably the best vegan Pizza I’ve ever had.
Read morePros: Menu, lots of vegan options , Pizza, Staff, they were very kind
Guest
joonajoona
Points +169
A wide variety of delicious options - Edit
A great vegan restaurant that offers so many different options that deciding what to eat was impossibly hard. We ordered a shareable starter plate, the lasagne, a cordon bleu, and a vegan ham omelette. Everything tasted delicious. Remember to reserve a table in advance, the place was quite crowded especially in the evening!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, So many options!
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LiahM
Points +40
Disappointing - Edit
I had been really looking forward to this place after reading the reviews and was highly disappointed. Cocktails were nice and the starters were off to a good start (nothing stood out but was tasty) but one of the pasta mains was very undercooked. Both mains took a while to come out and when they did they were cold and piping hot on the inside which made me question it had been forgotten and microwaved. The “meat” on top was cold and hard.
Read moreService was okay, but we were left for a while without ordering and our table was squashed next to another table so not very intimate if you go on a date!
I would say try if you are nearby and have no other places in mind you’d like to visit but if you have a list of vegan spots (like I did!) I’d leave this one out
Pros: Starters were nice
Cons: Undercooked pasta, Service, Seating/tables
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JordanReato
Points +103
Excellent Roman Cuisine with Wide Variety of Dishes - Edit
Rifugio Romano is excellent. The menu is huge, with a massive range of starters, sides, pizzas and pastas. We ordered the Bruschetta Nduja and crispy artichoke to start, and the spaghetti carbonara and la diavola pizza for mains. Everything was top tier. Can't recommend this one enough, absolute must try when in Rome.
Read morePros: Huge range of options on the menu, Food was exceptionally tasty, Prices were very reasonable
Cons: Small busy restaurant, might need to book
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xStaffanx
Points +84
Good service, excellent food, affordable prices - Edit
They made sure to find me a table even though I showed up during busy hours without a reservation. They even indulged me when I wanted to speak Italian instead of English. Everything was delicious and I left full and satisfied.
Read morePros: Delicious. , Friendly staff. , Affordable.
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laurer
Points +599
Nice vegan spot in Rome :) - Edit
The lasagna was good, but vegan Arancini are something special! You gotta try them!
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Tulsishyam
Points +66
Twice in a row - Edit
We liked this place so much we booked for the following night also. Just be aware you must make a reservation here as it gets busy after 6:30pm.
Read moreThe cannelloni was by far the best thing we ate here.
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JessyMouth
Points +289
Really good all vegan restaurant - Edit
Really tasty food, would suggest making a reservation. The waitress was really kind to make us some space for an hour , note that it's a busy place. Prices are not expensive and portions are plenty
Read morePros: Taste, Location, Price
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Hannahreece23
Points +83
Such yummy vegan Italian food - Edit
I got the Mezzemanica alla gricia and honestly it was the best vegan non-red sauce pasta I’ve had. The tiramisu was delicious and my mom enjoyed her asparagus risotto as a non-vegan. The suppli was also delicious!
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clairesoleil
Points +105
Buonissimo. - Edit
Definitely save space for the red fruit cheesecake, it was amazing.
Read moreEverything was delicious.
I also recommend the supplì (typical Roman fried rice ball, a bit like arancini) with homemade vegan mozzarella and pesto.
Pros: Friendly and outgoing staff, Fast and attentive service, The food, duh!
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hepburn98
Points +54
Best vegan food in Italy - Edit
I ate here several times and was blown away every time. It’s a good chance to try traditional Roman food.
Read morePros: Great service, Amazing flavors
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Rybinseller
Points +562
BOOK IT NOW! - Edit
You must go here while in Rome.
Read moreThey take reservations (small street side covered patio and indoor seating area). While we were eating they turned away a lot of people so plan in advance.
All the Italian foods you want fully vega-fied. Arancino pancetta makes me want to go back. The 4 cheese spicy pizza had great flavors and we loved the ravioli.
Carbonara was a bit to salt for my liking but still good, and the soy chunks on top were perfection.
The desserts were also a highlight. The Tirimasu was light and fluffy but jam packed with flavor and the Giagantic thing… don’t know what exactly it was but the waitress reccomended it and she was SO RIGHT! It was chocolate and chocolate all balled into more chocolate greatness.
Bottle of house wine was also around 12€ so no complaints there! We also finished off the meal with a touch of limoncello in an iced glass which just made the whole experience so memorable.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-03
Pros: Italian Food, Fully vegan, So many choices
Cons: Small location (but it’s cute)
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AleDeceVeg
Points +3887
Rifugio vegano - Edit
Vicino a stazione termini, locale da provare assolutamente. Noi siamo riusciti ad usufruire solo della box da asporto creata apposta per la manifestazione “cuori liberi” di Roma del 19 novembre. E ci è bastata per innamorarcene e non vedere l’ora di tornare a Roma per sedeci a pranzo o cena
Read moreUpdate: e finalmente si, ci sono tornata per pranzo e ho mangiato antipasto primo secondo e ahimè non c’era più posto per il dolce che bramavo… mi toccherà tornarci ancora 🤣. Tutto top, c’è solo un grosso imbarazzo della scelta di cosa provare quindi no, andare una volta sola non basta!! 😅
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-20
Pros: 100% veg romano
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chanelnightelf
Points +191
Best vegan place - Edit
We had the sharing board and a pizza each. Best tasting vegan cheese I’ve had on the shared board, the spicy sausage was also very nice.
Read moreI would have like to eat here again to sample more of the menu, as it all looked amazing. Book in advance before you go.
The margarita pizza was lovely, I would have like it a little more charred on the bottom, but it was cooked very well, no doughy bits like some other places.
Pros: Vegan cheese, Great Pizza
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plumblossoming
Points +222
Good, but not too impressive - Edit
Friendly service and a large menu to choose from. The wine we tried was cheap and tasty. We enjoyed the oyster mushroom starter. Most of the dishes we tried were nice in idea but very heavy and not particularly well made - the vegan cod doughy and the fried artichoke a little burnt. Overall, it was ok and I would recommend if you’d like the peace of mind of eating in a fully vegan restaurant whilst in Rome. Make sure to make a booking as it gets very busy.
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SarahLion
Points +77
Nice, but could be better - Edit
The starters would be super tasty. We had bruscetta and arancinis. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the carbonara pasta as it lacked a lot of taste. The service was very nice, small nice restaurant. Best to reserve
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