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
deepananwani
Points +966
Delicious pasta, but pizzas could be better - Edit
We ate at Rifugio Romano twice during our time in Rome and both times the pastas were amazing while the pizzas were okay. Would absolutely go back for their pastas and dessert though and we’re thrilled to see an all vegan restaurant do so well (it was packed on a Tuesday night and they had to turn away people who didn’t have reservations)
Read morePros: Great pastas, Amazing dessert
Cons: Pizzas were okay/ good but not amazing
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Niefie
Points +78
Nothing special - Edit
We came without an reservation in the afternoon and got easily a table. The food was ok but really not special. The carbonara (Primi, 12€) was pretty bland and the margherita (11€) wasn’t typical Italian but still tasted good.
Read moreStaff greeted us with the words „do you have a reservation? Do you know that this is a vegan restaurant?“… so we didn’t felt really welcomed.
So all in all a bit disappointing and no „wow-Moment“. I wouldn’t recommend it.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-16
Pros: Nice atmosphere , Big selection of food
Cons: Nothing special, A Bit pricey
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EstherRP
Points +406
Delicious - Edit
Delicious food in relaxed setting. Nice to have vegan versions of traditional Italian dishes like cannelloni, ravioli etc. with everything done really well. Not cheap but reasonably priced for the quality of the food. The portion sizes did seem to vary quite a bit, with some pasta dishes being typical Italian primi sizes, and some being a larger main course portion. Lots of fake meat dishes for secondi which personally aren't my cup of tea but enough other options that we could avoid these. My favourite was the pumpkin and walnut ravioli.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-13
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blinki
Points +965
Good food but not the nicest place to sit - Edit
Everything I had was good but the ravioli was excellent.
Read moreThe portion sizes were a bit erratic- eg some primi pasta dishes were quite small and some very large- which makes it a little hard to know how much to order. The secondi menu is impressive in that it has the traditional meat focus but with a wider range of substitute than I’ve seen in any other Italian restaurant. I’m not that into mock meats but if you are then you should make sure to come here.
The service was friendly and the food came quick. The restaurant is very popular and it feels like they’ve squeezed in as many tables as possible to accommodate which makes it a bit unpleasant to sit in.
Overall, I’d happily go back but it wouldn’t be a priority.
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JenniferCrisafulli
Points +41
Cibo top! - Edit
Sono rimasta soddisfatta! Da ritornarci
Read morePros: Piatti abbondanti , Gusto eccezionale , Servizio cordiale
Cons: Tavoli troppo vicini, non c'è intimità
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Xariki
Points +369
Many different options, Traditionall dishes in vegan - Edit
We had the carbonara, seems to be the signature dish. Was very Good! Also had a pizza, was also very good! We enjoyed!
Read morePros: Many options, Vegan only, Good taste
Cons: A bit small, only with reservation
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PaddyÉire
Points +355
Tasty - Edit
Tasty fully vegan restaurant. Booking advised
Read morePros: Food , All vegan
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KurtHermansen
Points +435
Ambitious menu 100% Vegan - Edit
Rifugio caters to local and international vegans alike. They turn away lots of tourists with: “do you have a reservation? This is a vegan restaurant.” Ask your server for recommendations based on what you like to eat (e.g., healthy versus fried). Some dishes are good and others are prepared in advance and heated to serve. The sautéed chicory was good if you like bitter greens. The homemade pasta with pesto was perfect. Vegan Nutella crepes are good to split for dessert. The salads are wonderful. The bruschetta was bad.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-05
Pros: The homemade pasta special was fresh and delicious, Indoor and outside seating , Attentive servers
Cons: Menu should focus on the excellent items, Bruschetta was on cold, stale, thick bread
Guest
AMYLSCOTT
Points +24
Amazing carbonara! - Edit
I had the vegan carbonara which was delicious, full of flavour and well presented with a glass of chianti. I also had the Arancini to start which was lovely, I ate that too quickly to take a picture!
Read moreThe staff were friendly and very accommodating, we were very pleased to find such great vegan food in Rome centre. We will definitely return and recommend to friends travelling there! Thank you.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-27
Pros: Varied menu, lovely food and vegan wine.
Cons: No
Guest
HCJA
Points +100
Needs some work on recipes - Edit
My family and I had three of their pasta dishes and three salads. Unfortunately there was not one dish any of us found to be good enough to eat more than half of (also the fresh ingredients in the salad were not ‘fresh’ in any way). We asked for a side of vegan cheese for my 6 year old to sprinkle on his salad to make it taste better, but the server looked at us like we were crazy to ask this question.
Read moreNone of us ended up finishing our plates and we sought another place to eat thereafter.. this was an expensive night.
Pros: The restaurant is fully vegan, Although reluctantly, the server brought cheese
Cons: Not good food, Some staff members were not accommodating, Pricey for quality & service received
Guest
Mathies
Points +70
Really disappointing - Edit
Will start with the service. The staff was friendly although they forgot that they I had ordered something afterwards and we had waited 10 minutes to have to remind them again.
Read moreNow for the food. It was overall disappointing. I had brought two omni friends and.. well, the experience left with a bad view of vegan food. We had ordered the carbonara, cacio e pepe, seitan, and a pizza. The cacio was actually decent, the carbonara was ok, the seitan was disappointing, the pizza was terrible. I could probably make all of them better at home. However, I did enjoy the tiramisu for dessert.
I wouldn’t worry about skipping the restaurant if it doesn’t fit in your itinerary.
Pros: Tiramisu
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LucyKnott
Points +64
Great place! - Edit
Delicious food and friendly staff. I had a vegan cannoli filled with soy mince and vegan cheese. Wine was clearly labelled vegan too.
Read moreGuest
stariter1
Points +58
Wonderful food and service. Best vegan pizza I have ever had - Edit
The service was incredible. I felt at home.
Read morePros: Service , Excellent food, Fair prices
Cons: A bit crowded, but for a good reason
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seven&seven
Points +62
Go and indulge!! - Edit
Really great place for amazing food - make sure you have reservations.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-23
Pros: The food is beyond delicious, Extremely reasonable , Tons of dessert options
Cons: Service is a bit chaotic, but very nice wait staff, Small and cramped
Guest
dancart3r
Points +416
Busy for a reason - Edit
Great, traditional Italian food, but 100% vegan. Everything was delicious. The star of the show was the Maritozzo for dessert that had the whole restaurant looking and asking what it was so they could order it too. A must try if you’re in Rome. Just make sure to reserve a table or you won’t get in!
Read moreGuest
MariaGraziaMargiotta
Points +30
Qualità e cortesia - Edit
Piatti buonissimi dall’ antipasto al dolce, attenzione e cura del cliente meticolosa. Personale preparato, gentile e sorridente (aspetto da non sottovalutare)
Read moreMenzione particolare per il signor Benedetto, il proprietario, vive il suo lavoro come una missione. Veramente un’esperienza bellissima, sicuramente da ripetere le prossime volta che tornerò a Roma.
Pros: Cibo, Personale gentile, Cura del cliente
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AngelicaRobimarga
Points +116
Eccellente - Edit
Piatti della tradizione e non, scelta ampia, tutto vegano, gustoso, saporito e originale.
Read morePersonale gentile e disponibile
Pros: Tutto vegano , Personale gentilissimo , Piatti eccezionali
Cons: Prenotazione praticamente obbligatoria , Locale piccolino
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deanutbutter
Points +210
Good but too much Beyond meat - Edit
We enjoyed our meal here. The house-made tortelloni was delicious and my favorite thing we ate that night. I felt like too much of the menu had Beyond meat, which narrowed my choices quite a bit. Pizza crust was ok not great - I’d stick with pasta if I went again. We also had a good chocolate hazelnut dessert (Rocher).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-20
Pros: Outdoor seating, Delicious house-made pasta, Several dessert choices
Cons: Too much Beyond meat
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TerryAbbott
Points +79
The Rome vegan tour continued.... - Edit
Happy to have found another restaurant where we could eat vegan in confidence. Had the pasta with cheese, pepper and pears on the recommendation of our waitress. Was sceptical to begin with but prepared to try something new. Was pleased with the outcome as the included pear puree added a sweet profile to the dish that really added something special. Must also add that that our service was great and have to call out Camilla who looked after us very well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-19
Guest
xhesixhesiyeah
Points +494
Overall good, could be better - Edit
Everything is vegan on the menu so the vegan options are almost endless. Reservation required so plan ahead. The dishes are delicious and the they’re filling portions. We ordered a charcuterie board and it was easily the best thing we tried. A little on the pricey side but expected prices from Rome. The tables were too close to one another.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Many options, Charcuterie board
Cons: Seating too close, A little pricey
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chlomattner
Points +160
unfortunately average - Edit
We were so excited to try this place as it had great reviews, let me start by saying it wasn’t bad! Just extremely underwhelming.
Read moreFor drinks I ordered a mojito which was undrinkable, way too strong and the mint was brown. We ordered the antipasto to start. The dough balls and sauce were delicious. The tofu was bland and the aranchini were fine, nothing special.
For mains we got the carbonara and the cannelloni. The carbonara was yummy but a little bland. Needed more “cheese”. The bacon bits were rock hard. The cannelloni was okay, but the filling needed something else- it was just “meat”. Should have been a ricotta and spinach type filling or at least an additional flavour. It was also bland.
The tiramisu was okay, but the cream was more like a thick custard than a whipped cream. The pizzas on other tables looked great so maybe we just ordered the wrong things.
Guest
GreenMamaOfficial
Points +93
Eccellente - Edit
Cibo squisito e personale meraviglioso. Consigliamo vivamente se passate per Roma! A prestissimo
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suds
Points +32
Rifugio = Vegan Refuge - Edit
Our most excellent vegan tour (vegjourneysandjaunts) started our Italian adventure with dinner at this place. As a group we had a fixed price menu - which was PLENTY of food, all of which was excellent. The antipasto plates were amazing; vegan brie and pepperoni, “fish” balls with tartar sauce, sliced “lunch meat” all made there and all very high quality. I had the saltimboca, which reminded me very much of that classic Roman dish I’d had so often when a student here (pre-veganism). The vegan tiramisu was…tiramisu! A true refuge and a must-visit if you’re vegan in Rome.
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MarenS
Points +23
Für den Preis sehr ernüchternd - Edit
Der Service hat lange auf sich warten lassen und sehr unprofessionell.
Read moreDie location ist nicht so wie erwartet. Viel Verkehr und nicht gemütlich gestaltet
Der erste Gang (Carbonara und Zuccinilasagne) war ganz gut, aber nicht sehr speziell.
Ich musste meinen zweiten Gang (Saltimbocca) leider komplett zurückgehen lassen. Das "Fleisch" war kalt und von Soße überdeckt. Diese konnte ich nicht essen, da sie mir überhaupt nicht geschmeckt hat.
Der andere zweite Gang war okay, nichts außergewöhnliches.
Der Wein war erstaunlich gut.
Insgesamt waren wir sehr enttäuscht, da wir nur gutes über das Restaurant gelesen haben und voller Vorfreude hergekommen sind. Diese Erwartungen wurden bei weitem untertroffen.
Update: eine halbe Stunde nach dem Essen hat bei uns beiden die Übelkeit eingesetzt.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-12
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EmilianoFiani
Points +1262
Rifugio Vegano - Edit
Na sicurezza! Se sei vegano e anche se non lo sei sto posto è na sicurezza! Il miglior ristorante vegano Romano, il meno e fantastico c’è una scelta vastissima, da mettere indecisione, pizza, amatriciana cacio e pepe carbonare, una varietà di antipatia assurda e dei secondi fantastici, la tagliata di seitan e incredibilmente buona e morbida in più la ragazza Francesca che serve ai tavoli e super gentile e simpatica e sa consigliare bene quali piatti provate se e la prima volte che mangi qui chiedete di LEI ed a lei! In più i suoi aperol spriz so na bomba!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-12
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Listigalisa
Points +15
Very good - Edit
Surprisingly large portion sizes for Italy. Inventive and mostly delicious.
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Charlotverb
Points +78
Very delicious - Edit
We had some starters and the were sooooo good. Then we had pizza and Canneloni and pasta also very nice only that the pasta was reheated but very nice!
Read morePros: The service, The wine, The pasta
Cons: Reheated pasta
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