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

thaliar

Points +109

Vegan
23 Apr 2023

Loved this 100% Vegan place!!

I was so excited to come here after reading the reviews & our apartment was coincidentally in the next street! Lovely food & very reasonable - we each had the cannelloni (13€), a huge mixed salad to share (10€) & also shared a beautiful large rosemary & garlic focaccia (4€ I think?) . Very friendly staff & an old fashioned vibe. Drinks were reasonable too compared to most places. You MUST however book your table in advance unless you want a long wait & easily done on their website. Very close to main Termini Station, so wherever you're staying in Rome it's easy to find.

thaliar

23 Apr 2023

I forgot to mention the amazing marsala soaked sponge & custard dessert!!

Very-5

Points +18

Vegan
22 Apr 2023

Meraviglia

Disponibilità, gentilezza, spontaneità. Si mangia benissimo e in un'atmosfera rilassata.
Davvero un locale super.
Cibo squisito, per i vegani e per chi ti dice "ah, sei vegano?? allora mi mangio due bistecche io al posto tuo' ...
Abbiamo preso i cibi tipici di Roma (porzioni abbondanti) e dei tiramisù sensazionali: una cremina deliziosa.
Ah: musica di sottofondo fighissima.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-22

ConstanceTowl

Points +497

Vegan
22 Apr 2023

Wonderful food and staff

There's so many dishes to choose from but staff were super helpful. We had 3 courses each, plus 2/3 drinks each (there were 2 of us) and we paid 38 euros p/p. It was so worth it as the food was excellent and we sat outside on a warm evening. I would strongly recommend booking as we watched so many people get turned away and this can be done via their website only.
Really great food, staff and drinks. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great wine and coffee, Helpful staff

Cons: Very busy - recommend booking

notablevegetable

Points +201

Vegan
22 Apr 2023

Stra soddisfatta

La carbonara buonissima, la cacio e pepe moolto cremosa

Fra74756

Points +40

Vegan
21 Apr 2023

Cucina romana in 🗝️ vegetale

Ho riscoperto il sapore di alcuni piatti che non mangiavo da anni .
Carbonara senza🥚 ma più buona
Suppli’ e arancini fantastici

Pros: 100% vegano, 📍stazione Termini, Cibo e servizio ottimo

Cons: Parcheggi auto impossibili

Rayworlds

Points +67

Vegan
21 Apr 2023

Spettacolare!

Da poco sono passati ad una cucina interamente vegana,piatti della tradizione romana e non rivisitati in chiave vegan,tutti buonissimi!
Consigliatissimo per vegani vegetariani e per chi semplicemente vuole ricredersi di quanto sia buona la cucina vegetale.

Pros: Interamente vegano, Piatti curati

Cons: Nessuno

allegrav

Points +236

Vegan
20 Apr 2023

Can’t wait to go back!

They recently switched to being entirely vegan, and the menu is amazing! Definitely recommend making a reservation. The caccio e pepe was my favorite. The only thing I didn’t love was the panna cotta, it kind of just tasted like tofu.

Leif

Points +1609

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

Good, but not living up to the hype

Don't get me wrong, the food was really good - but not any better than other vegan places in Rome (or even vegan options at regular restaurants). It is pretty cool to have options that usually would not be vegan, like Carbonara - and that on it's own is definitely worth visiting this place. I am just saying that the food is not outstanding on its own. I have had better vegan Carbonara in Rome, for example.
However: I never had better vegan Tiramisu. That's definitely a reason to come here. Just don't stress to work your vacation around a reservation here, I guess :D.

Pros: Amazing Tiramisu, Great unusual vegan options

Jadey_Chov

Points +342

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

Very rushed 😞 but best pizza in the world.

So I need to start with the only negative part of my experience here as I think it’s important for the restaurant to know… 😔 You really need to allocate more time per booking to each individual customer… I was still eating my pizza when a waiter came up to me approx 40 mins into my reservation, and told me I needed to leave soon as the next table had arrived for their booking? I had only been sat there for 1 hour and hadn’t finished my pizza but apparently they had another reservation (2 ladies) on my table. You really need to allocate 2 hours per booking/table. I felt rushed and very shocked when he told me this because I think the other booking would’ve been ok to wait for 10 mins. I think maybe wait until you see the customer has finished eating before you ask them. 😩

Anyway… aside from this… the PIZZA was the BEST pizza I have ever had in my whole life. 😍😍 vegan or none vegan… never tasted anything like it. The place was just so beaut and the staff were so so friendly and helpful. Just please allocate each booking to 2 hours for the reservation. Can’t wait to come back to Roma to visit again!

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-19

ElenaChiaradia

Points +190

Vegan
16 Apr 2023

Delicious

There is no doubt that the food at this place is made with love and dedication. We tried the olive ascolane, the nduja bruschetta, the carbonara, the amatriciana and the tiramisu. Everything was super tasty, but the amatriciana was mind blowing!
I give 4 stars and not 5 because of the service. It was rushed, inattentive and chaotic. We had to wait quite a while to get someone’s attention and it felt like the waitresses were always too busy and almost annoyed at our presence.
The place is quite crumped and loud as well, so not exactly the right spot for a romantic and intimate dinner.

Pros: Vegan Roman food, Ok prices

Cons: Inattentive and chaotic service, Crumped place

Natashafrench

Points +32

Vegan
16 Apr 2023

Amazing find

We had the aranchini balls, carbanara as recommended by the waiter and tirimusu for dessert was amazing. Tirimusu was my favourite.

Pros: Food, Tiramsu

Camilla2309!

Points +26

Vegan
13 Apr 2023

Roma cruelty free

Il ristorante vegano più buono che esista. Riproduce la maggior parte dei piatti tipici romani, tutti in chiave vegetale e non solo. Assolutamente da provare.

Tofutini

Points +86

Vegan
12 Apr 2023

Amazing vegan Italian food

The portions were super generous and all of the food was amazing! Make a reservation. Must visit when in Rome.

dadacow

Points +21

Vegan
12 Apr 2023

Rifugio my love 💜

Assolutamente da provare se si vuol mangiare di gusto assaporando piatti tipici e non, il tutto con un occhio alla stagionalità e alla creatività. Tutto buonissimo dagli antipasti al dolce! Staff gentile ed accogliente. Ristorante vegano per etica antispecista. Straconsigliato! :)

Gal_Efraty

Points +645

Vegan
12 Apr 2023

vegan icon of roma

The vegan icon of Roma, Italian-style vegan restaurant. I ate an amazing cannelloni and a vegan maritozzo (!!). Reserve a table in advance.

StellaDonde

Points +28

Vegan
12 Apr 2023

Worth going to Rome just to eat here

I said it all in the title, you really can’t miss this place if you want to experience the traditional Italian food. I am so glad and grateful that this place could finally go 100% vegan. Lots of love ❤️
È un locale meraviglioso, il cibo è Incredibile e se volete assaggiare piatti autentici romani vegan allora non dovete assolutamente perdervelo ❤️

Pros: Delicious vegan food, Traditionally Rome food, Cozy place

Cons: The building is a bit small, book in advance

andreaigls

Points +289

Vegan
12 Apr 2023

Perfecta opción

Fuimos de vacaciones a Roma y después de probarlo una vez tuvimos que volver para probar más platos. Está muy bien situado y las camareras fueron muy agradables. Pedimos el arancino y el suplí (riquísimo) y dos platos de pasta. Las raciones son enormes y están increíbles. Pese a que estábamos llenos, no pudimos resistirnos a probar i dolci, el tiramisú y la cheesecake con caramelo, que estaba muy buena.

Pros: Platos abundantes , Buena calidad - precio, Servicio muy amable

SerenaCristofoletti

Points +17

Vegetarian
11 Apr 2023

Paradiso Vegan

Cibo ottimo, servizio cordiale e gentile, offerta ampia di piatti italiani rivisitati in chiave vegan. Lo consiglio vivamente!

SerenaBonechi

Points +32

Vegan
09 Apr 2023

Finalmente!

Dopo tanto tempo sono riuscita a mangiare a questo ristorante e come immaginavo le mie attese sono state ripagate!

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-09

Pros: Piatti della tradizione romana vegani, Personale molto gentile, Ampia scelta dei piatti

Cons: Il locale è un po' piccolo, Servizio non velocissimo , È necessario sempre prenotare

J0el

Points +19

Mostly Veg
09 Apr 2023

Great Vegan version of Classical Italian dishes

Had the shareable starter, the Mezzemanica, and the caramel cheesecake dessert.

Starter was a good selection.
The pasta was very creamy and al dente with great vegan parmesan equivalent. The cheesecake was a wonderful finish to the meal.

Pretty decent portion sizes, left there quite stuffed even after skipping a second course.

Pros: Great selection of dishes, Fair prices

SimonaLinuxia

Points +32

Vegan
07 Apr 2023

Il paradiso dei vegani e non!

Locale accogliente che offre una cucina vegana pazzesca con un'ampia scelta di piatti strepitosi dalle porzioni soddisfacenti. Unica pecca... è lontano dalla mia città 😭😁

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-07

Pros: Tutto vegano, Ampia scelta di piatti, Personale gentile e disponibile

Justiina

Points +92

Vegan
07 Apr 2023

Perfect place

The food was so good ! Glad it became a 100% vegan place 🤗🤗🤗

GiuliaNegrini

Points +13

Vegetarian
07 Apr 2023

Per una bella serata

Posto dove trascorrere piacevoli ore. Anche gli amici onnivori sono usciti soddisfatti. La carbonara veg che ho mangiato: spettacolare (sono romana). Il tiramisù talmente buono che avrei potuto mangiarmene un'insalatiera intera!

Pros: Ottime rielaborazioni di piatti tradizionali, Personale gentilissimo, Atmosfera familiare

Cons: Locale piccolino

SorayaMoralesMoore

Points +519

Vegan
06 Apr 2023

Amé!

El lugar es algo pequeño y hay que reservar espacio! Yo no sabía, pero la chica que me atendió fue muy amable y encontró espacio y tiempo para mí.
Creo que fue la mejor pizza que he probado en la vida, muy buena aperol también. El precio es un poco más alto del promedio, pero realmente es buena comida. Lo vale!

Pros: Totalmente vegano, Varias opciones, Riquísimo

ilaria76

Points +142

Vegan
06 Apr 2023

Best vegan-roman place

Excellent place, not only for the high quality food but also for the staff, so friendly and ready to share their experience. Its location, right next to the train station, makes it perfect for a sunny brunch or a tasty dinner before travelling. There is a wide selection of dishes, all good and we tasted almost everything, from the starters to the delicious desserts. Most importantly for me, there were many options besides the pasta, so authentic roman dishes! I had the 'saltimbocca' and that made me jump back to my grandma'memories! We definitely recommend it and we will go back as soon as we can. Grazie Davide and your staff!

Pros: Tasty reinterpretation of traditional Roman dishes, Quality price ratio excellent, Friendly staff

Cons: None

matildeb28

Points +15

Vegetarian
05 Apr 2023

Best vegan pasta in Rome

i loved that i’m able to try the classic italian dishes in a vegan version, i had the vegan amatriciana and it was so amazing! will definitely come back next time i’m in rome

Pros: 100% vegan classic italian dishes

maarquiisee

Points +274

Vegan
03 Apr 2023

Il paradiso

Merita assolutamente una visita se ci si trova a Roma, tutto buonissimo, approvato tanto da vegani quanto da onnivori. Consiglio in particolare la gricia è il tiramisù, spettacolari

Pros: Cucina romana veganizzata, Porzioni molto abbondanti, Veloce e con prezzi giusti




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