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
VeganAnnaS
Points +2786
Calzone - Edit
It's great to have a traditional Italian which is all vegan.
Read moreLots of variety on the menu. I tried the calzone campagnolo and the insalata seiten and thoroughly enjoyed both. The portions were large, and the food that I ordered was delicious.
There aren't many tables, so you do need to book, and it felt a bit bustling/hectic (not a relaxed restaurant atmosphere).
It is not far from the main station so, whilst not in the tourist areas, it is quite central.
Pros: Veganised Italian classics , Good calzone , Handy for station
Cons: Hectic
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MichaelaBone
Points +206
underwhelming - Edit
the server couldn’t remember my order without having the other server come to write it down..
Read morecarbonara tastes entirely of egg- too much black salt
arancini tastes more like risotto than cheese ball .
always happy to support fully vegan restaurants but maybe should order different menu items next time :((
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wazzy
Points +57
Very disappointing - Edit
Was looking forward to this meal and had booked weeks in advance. The area isn’t the best, but we still had high hopes. I’m sorry, but the food was very disappointing. We had the fig bruschetta which was covered in an unpleasant creamy fake cheese. The staff seemed very unenthusiastic and would shove plates of food down without a word. Didn’t seem like a nice atmosphere for them to work in. No smiles, no pleasantries throughout. The vegan carbonara smelt and tasted of black salt (so eggy!!) which is not the main taste you want from this dish. It was also drowning in far too much sauce. My cannelloni was so overcooked with soggy pasta and unpleasant thick floury mozzarella sauce all over.
Read moreWe felt on edge and unwelcome, opting to not get a dessert and leave. The bill had extra things added which we did not order. Overall- this place is very overrated. The place has potential but has far too many fake flavourings. We hope they can improve and wish them well.
Pros: Nice frosted beer glass
Cons: Unwelcoming atmosphere, Fake flavours, very rich and unappetising
LauraAureli
Sono stata lì decine di volte e non ho MAI trovato né personale scortese né cibo non all'altezza delle aspettative ...
Read morewazzy
Well Laura it just goes to show that we can all have differing opinions doesn’t it? Cheers for commenting this though, unsure what you had to gain from that
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jadejones07
Points +40
Highly recommend!!! - Edit
We visited twice on our trip and were extremely impressed both times! Great service / super friendly staff. Our 1 year old LOVED the Carbonara 😁 please visit even if you’re not vegan, you won’t be disappointed.
Read morePros: Carbonara, Focaccia , Tiramisu
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ClareBear1234
Points +354
Great Italian Food - all vegan! - Edit
I ordered a couple of appetisers and a small plate, and I was so full! It’s definitely worth a visit - the flavours were so good!
Read moreOne thing, though - I asked the waiter if the wine was also vegan and they said “yes, they’re all bio” I explained that bio doesn’t always mean vegan, and they said something strange and unrelated about how bio means that the wine isn’t as strong and therefore vegan (?!). Haha so two of the wines on the menu specifically said vegan, so I just chose one of them. It was the Chianti. Reeeeally good!
It’s actually amazing how many vegan restaurants serve non-vegan wine and alcohols.
But I digress! It’s very good and you should definitely go 😅
Guest
kiwiyvi
Points +185
Great Food, Service could be better - Edit
Food was great. Arancini were very delicious, also the Canelloni. Didn't like the Tiramisu (tasted as if they use kurkuma). But rest was a 10 out of 10.
Read moreHowever, the waitress interrupted me twice while eating the entrée. She took the plates, one had still the dip on it. Also we waited long to order and pay. But it was worth the tasty food. A must visit for a vegan in Rome.
Pros: Food
Cons: Service
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Allyveg
Points +43
Visit Rome ... Eat at Rifugio... then die! - Edit
Fantastic! Top vegan cooking!
Read moreGreat team working together.
Everything totally vegan and totally delicious. Visited them 2 times last week with the same friend who normally eats meat - she asked me to eat there again before leaving Rome.
Closed on Mondays
Otherwise just go there!
Pros: Fantastic Food, Great people, Many different dishes
Cons: It is in Rome and I live in Sweden
Guest
andreabitar
Points +223
Delicious food - Edit
Delicious ! We ate here twice . Tiramisu is great too but they use biscuits rather than lady fingers
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-23
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emiliemcs
Points +723
Cacio e pepe to die for - Edit
Good food! Get the cacio e pepe with pear.
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TroyDouglas-Collow
Points +146
Disappointing meal - Edit
Had the Cordon bleu di seitan. Chips were crispy/burnt and the cordon bleu shared the same experience as biting through a rubber boot.
Read moreOther dishes coming out looked good so I may have got unlucky with my choice.
Pros: Family run, Nice venue that feels authentic , All vegan
Cons: The meal was disappointing
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talialavin99
Points +183
Delicious - Edit
Extensive vegan menu with plenty of options. Great food.
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AllyLane
Points +362
Interesting dishes - Edit
A wide variety of choice. Had the vegan "octopus" which was very tasty followed by the carbonara. Really enjoyed it all. Lovely house wines also.
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AsepticFrost
Points +248
Una delusione - Edit
Ho provato questo ristorante due volte, prendendo piatti diversi. Gli antipasti sono nella norma, forse i fritti sono fra le cose più buone del menu ma gli affettati sono quelli del supermercato in busta, senza una minima ricerca di un miglior prodotto dietro. Tutti i primi sono purtroppo uguali, la cacio e pepe e la carbonara hanno la stessa crema pesante e densa, sciapa, che non assomiglia né all’una né all’altra ricetta originale. I secondi non sono niente di spettacolare e i dolci sono molto dozzinali (così dolci da stomacare). Il costo onestamente non è basso, il locale onestamente non è brutto ma neanche bello e non è così ben tenuto, di sera in quella zona c’è da aver timore a girare (anche se ovviamente questo non è colpa loro). Onestamente non mi spiego tutta la gente che venera questo locale, a parer mio non merita tutte queste lodi. Non penso tornerò altre volte.
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gianmarcofochetti
Points +58
Traditional Roman recipes turned vegan - Edit
As an Italian I’ve been waiting for years to try something vegan that reminds me of the flavours of the original non vegan recipes. This place did not disappoint, and it’s very affordable. Carbonara and cacio e pepe are a must to try!
Read more2 entrees
2 main courses
2 “meat” courses
2 water bottles
2 glasses of wine
Huge portions, all of that for just €80.
They also offered us 2 shots of limoncello at the end of our dinner.
Pros: Carbonara , Cacio e pepe , Seitan with porcini mushrooms
Guest
geo_geo
Points +711
Nice place with traditional Roman cuisine - Edit
It is worth a visit. Close to Termini station, the menu is catchy for the people who want to try vegan dishes but are scared of strange ingredients. Here you will find traditional dishes: carbonara, cacio e pepe, parmigiana, supplí and many other nice options.
Read morePros: Good traditional food
Cons: Located In downtown
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GuillaumeChapotot
Points +56
Un vrai bonheur - Edit
Des plats délicieux et généreux en quantité. Nous y sommes allés deux fois lors de notre séjour à Rome et n'avons jamais été déçus ! Mention spéciale pour la bruschetta aux champignons et la pizza mortadelle-pistache.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-04
Pros: La qualité de la nourriture , La générosité des plats, Les vins rouges
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Dynamene
Points +45
Increíble - Edit
He cenado aquí los 3 dias que he estado en Roma, y solo puedo decir INCREÍBLE!
Read moreTodo está tan bueno como parece, pero recomiendo hacer reserva a través de la web
Pros: Ingredientes generosos, La salsa de la pasta es muy cremosa, Cenas por unos 20€ por persona
Cons: Hay que hacer reserva
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comahony
Points +336
Amazing everything! - Edit
We’ve been here maybe a dozen times and every time the meal is delicious and the service is superb. And they went fully vegan recently so that’s a huge plus! Best Italian food in the world and so many options!
Read morePros: Flavors, Service , Options
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VeganGirl982
Points +96
Tasty - Edit
Everything here was delicious and there are vegan versions of traditional Italian dishes. There is no service charge.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-02
Pros: Lots of vegan options of traditional Italian food, Tasty
Cons: Long lines, book in advance, especially in evening
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melitzana
Points +57
carbonara da paura - Edit
ho assiaggiato la versione senza glutine (con mezze maniche) e ha decisamente superato le aspettative!
Read morePros: piatti tradizionali, opzioni senza glutine
Cons: prenotazione obligatoria
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Sonjamaatta
Points +134
Good pizza - Edit
We had falafel for starter and pizza for main course. Both was great.
Read morePlace is too small. You have to book table, if tou want to get in there. Also the location is not great. Maybe bigger restaurant in quiet street would be 5/5 stars :)
Pros: Food, Only vegan options
Cons: Location, Small place
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ValaBeneath
Points +1673
Grande varietà e qualità - Edit
Sono stati i primi a offrire cucina romana in versione vegan e offrono sia primi che secondi romani. La cucina stagionale è sempre molto curata e di qualità. È bello trovare qui una grave varietà di fritti e pizze vegan oltre alla cucina. I dolci sono top
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-22
Pros: Ora solo vegan, Sia cucina che pizzeria, Qualora degli ingredienti
Guest
Tabea30
Points +57
Wouldn‘t go there again. - Edit
Honestly: I was looking forward to eat there, so I booked a table a couple of days in advance. Once I got seated and just opened the menu, the waitress came to ask: „You ready?“. I told her that I needed some more time, which didn‘t seem to be her favorite answer, but okay. A few minutes later I ordered the croquettes and the Carbonara. It was served quickly and the croquettes were good but honestly the Carbonara wasn‘t tasty at all. The sauce smelled a lot like Kala Namak and I couldn‘t even eat half of it. This, combined with the unfriendly service just made me want to leave as soon as possible. When I got the bill, I didn‘t want to give a tip, cause I wasn‘t satisfied with the service at all (btw could tell that everyone else around me wasn’t happy either). The waiter noticed that and said: „No tip?“ which kinda forced me into giving one. Honestly, I am so so disappointed. I know they only serve vegan food, which is great, but I wouldn‘t want to go there again.
Read morePros: Serve vegan food only
Cons: Bad service, very unfriendly, Not a nice place for a restaurant (termini)
ValaBeneath
Did you say to the waiter that the carbonara wasn't good? Because seems like there's been a mistake with your dish. We could change it without problem. Coil I know which waiter asked you for the tip?? It's not normal in our restaurant this kind of rude behavior.
Read moreTabea30
Hey! Thank you for reacting. I didn‘t say anything about the Carbonara because I thought this was the „normal“ taste of it. I can‘t tell you which waiter it was. It was a guy who brought the bill, that‘s all I can say, I don‘t know his name, sorry.
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MatildaN
Points +575
Absolutely delicious - Edit
So many options to choose from. The carbonara was amazing, as well as the tiramisu. Very generous portion. A must if you’re looking for vegan Italian food when in Rome! Make sure to make a reservation as it was quite busy.
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Francifra
Points +686
Pranzo Romano - Edit
Il ristorante offre piatti tipici della cucina romana veganizzati, senza alcuna rinuncia sul sapore. Il tiramisù vegano sembrava quello originale! Da provare! Ottima posizione a 5 minuti a piedi da Stazione Termini, adatto anche per chi è semplicemente di passaggio.
Read morePros: Il tiramisù, Ottima posizione
Cons: Servizio non veloce, Locale piccolo
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Dagga
Points +265
My all time favorite restaurant in Rome - Edit
My all time favorite restaurant in Rome (maybe even the world). Best food I’ve ever tasted. Went there a few times and everything I tried was delicious. Absolutely amazing food and amazing service. Endless options and not to mention the luxury of walking into a place and being able to choose from anything on the menu (being vegan it’s a rare thing). Booking a table in advance is a must as it is a very popular place and walking in and getting a table is highly unlikely. An absolute must try when in Rome, would give them ten stars if I could.
Read morePros: Best food ever, Great service, Cozy place
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Ibedius
Points +54
Best pizza!🍕❤️ - Edit
I loved the pizza I ate here. It had the best vegan cheese I have ever eaten! I ate many pizzas around Italy but those where nothing compared to the one here
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-20
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