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
Ragga
Points +82
Must visit, must reserve - Edit
Reservation is a must do. Best 1-2 days in advance. But it Was worth it
Read moreBruscetta very tasty (good choice in their olive oil). Arranchini was on point and don't get me started on the pizza!
Crust was perfect and they had a good variety.
Only let down was the pana-cotta. It was a bit to firm for my taste. But that's a hard dish to create without gelatine.
It was really crowded and busy, yet the staff was splendid!
Tip them!!
Pros: Purely Vegan, Affordable!, Staff is very friendly
Cons: Crowded and busy, Must reserve a table in advance
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kokuryio
Points +206
Busy but delicious - Edit
Make sure to book in advance as it's hard to get a table without a reservation. The food was very delicious, even though I wouldn't recommend the panna cotta, as it was kinda too firm and didn't melt in the mouth. I guess it's kind of hard to get the right texture just with vegan ingredients, so I won't criticize that!
Read moreThe waiters were soo busy, but still nice & friendly so tip them well please
Pros: Completely vegan, Fair prices, Friendly waiters
Cons: Busy, No table without reservation
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Rob-o-bot
Points +374
Now fully vegan (so I can give it five stars!) - Edit
Came back to Rome after last visit 3 years ago. Now is fully vegan and still amazing. Already made reservations for two more nights.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-02
Pros: Classic Italian dishes , Hard to find vegan dishes
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bekkadallasen
Points +1540
Yum!!! - Edit
Was luckily able to walk in and snag a table for 2. If you have a bigger group, I would recommend making a reservation as it was very busy.
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jane_julia
Points +26
Muchas opciones veganas - Edit
Tiene muchas opciones veganas de los típicos platos italianos😻
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DyanaCoelho
Points +76
Many vegan options! - Edit
I had the vegan carbonara and it’s to die for! If you’re vegan in Rome you must go in Rifugio!
Read moreI also had the stuffed olives, pretty good!
The tiramisu was tasty, but the portion is big, specially after eating a good pasta.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-24
Cons: Book in advance
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EsraRice
Points +771
Pretty good - Edit
Excellent wine selection. I tried the vegan risotto, which was pretty good. Huge portion. Calzone campagnola vegan was ok: delicious bread and cheese but overall it was pretty average, besides that. I’m not the biggest fan of meat substitutes and beyond sausage was only ok in it. Good and prompt service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-21
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EleonoraPietrosanti
Points +30
Mette d'accordo tutti - Edit
Rifugio Romano è una salvezza quando si pranza con persone onnivore. Hanno numerosissime opzioni vegetariane/vegane Della cucina Romana e italiana.
Read moreAmatriciana veg buona, cotolotta alla milanese veg super buona.
Pros: Tantissime opzioni vegane, Servizio veloce, Si trova in centro, vicino la metro
Cons: Molto richiesto, prenotare in anticipo, Niente parcheggio
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albahaca
Points +71
Un decobriment - Edit
Tenen una carta molt extensa de menjar vegà. Han veganitzat molts plats i malgrat la meva elecció que no va a ser del tot encertada.
Read moreÉs econòmic i les racions són grans
Pros: A lot of options , Very kinds
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GemmaBristol
Points +624
Great vegan mains and puddings - Edit
6 days in Rome and we were desperate for something abit more substantial. Lots of choice, not just pizza, although the vegan pizza was delicious. I had a fritatta which was fab. My daughter had the vegan carbonara which was abit too strong for her but I liked it alot. For pudding we had "vegan [censored]", I kid you not check the menu 😂 and a caramel cheesecake. Happy kids and reasonable prices for central Rome
Read morePros: Lots of decent vegan options , Clean toilet, Clear online menu so you can view beforehand
Cons: It's small so you may need to reserve
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abbilangridge
Points +176
Book in advance! - Edit
This restaurant had so many vegan options (starters, mains and desserts)! Staff were really friendly and helpful. Cozy Italian vibes.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-15
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Reasonable prices , Great dessert options
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brunomfs
Points +88
A must go for any vegan visiting Rome! - Edit
Rifugio Romano is a restaurant offering typical Italian food with vegan options (the vegan food is offered on a separate menu).
Read moreThe price is moderate but the food... well, the food is among the most amazing we ever had in our entire life!
Unfortunately, the place is *really* packed. We were able to have dinner two times there. However, this was only possible after booking a table through the restaurant's website. The first booking we requested *was not approved* and we did not the reason why (the reason was sent by email in Italian). Then, a couple days after we tried to go there without reservation and the waiter told us that it could take some time until we were served, so we gave up. In our third attempt we finally got to eat there after our reservation was approved (the same for the next day). Nevertheless, I must say the effort was completely worth it!
The staff was very kind in explaining the available options (shout-out to Romario, a very kind waiter who served us the two times we went there).
Don't overlook it just because it is "vegan friendly": Rifugio Romano is a truly must-go for any vegan visiting Rome!
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-12
Pros: Amazing food
Cons: Confusing reservation system
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Ila
Points +1792
Traditional dishes made vegan - Edit
This small and busy place offers the dishes of the Italian tradition in their vegan version; despite we went on a Monday evening the restaurant were full, so I recommend to reserve your place in advance. Even if it is not a fully vegan restaurant everyone inside was asking for vegan food… The reason is simple, everything we tried was scrumptious and the portions were very satisfying. We had a vegan supplì (a fried rice ball with tomato sauce and vegan mozzarella cheese, very nice!), vegan olive ascolane (fried green olives stuffed with minced soy), vegan cacio e pepe ( spaghetti with vegan pecorino and pepper), vegan carbonara (tonnarelli pasta with smocked seitan, smocked tofu cream and vegan cheese). Both kind of pasta were creamy, abundant and delicious. Than we had a seitan steak with porcini mushrooms and potato backed wedges… this was the best seitan dish I ever had, seitan was homemade, nicely flavoured, crispy… really tasty! For dessert we choose a vegan cheesecake with salted caramel.
Read moreAtmosphere was relaxed, staff was welcoming also with my little dog (they give him a water bowl and they cuddled him).
They also have vegan pizza.
I wish they will soon become fully vegan…
Pros: Large vegan menu , Friendly staff , Scrumptious food
Cons: Please turn fully vegan!
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Andy Ironveganman
Points +42
Super traditional Roman cuisine, vegan version - Edit
I am vegan. I went to the restaurant for lunch. on Saturday. It offers a traditional Roman cuisine menu and a vegan counterpart, from appetizers to desserts. What my family and I had (2 vegans and 2 vegetarians) was delicious and abondant. The staff super nice. Pricing good.
Read moreThe only con: the place was very crowded. Reservation recommended on WE.
Pros: Food, delicious and abondant , Staff: super nice, Good vibes
Cons: Very crowded, reservation recommended on WE
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MeggsWelt
Points +255
Taste the Tiramisu =) - Edit
This place was recommended by friends of us, they are not vegan.
Read moreWe had croquettes as a starter. I thought it is mozzarella, maybe there was also, but mainly potatoes inside. With a creamy Dip, it was good. For main dish we had Pizza, spicy and with baked seitan and cannelloni.
It was both very tasty.
For desserts we tried the Tiramisu, and it was absolutely amazing. Try it!
We didn't had a reservation (in February), we came when they opened so we got a table outside. The staff was friendly.
Very good options for couples or groups, when one part is vegan and the other omnivore.
Pros: Most dishes are also available as a vegan dish, Very quick serving
Cons: You need a reservation for good seats
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findingisla
Points +202
Insane you can’t give this place 5* - Edit
Absolutely unreal. Massive vegan menu and really knowledgeable and kind staff. Great atmosphere and quick service. An absolute MUST for vegans in Rome. Really affordable! Waiters speak so many languages.
Read morePros: Massive vegan menu, Knowledgeable staff, Affordable.
Cons: Very small so make sure you book!
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noetsx
Points +222
MUST TRY - Edit
If you come to Rome, this is the first place you need to visit. Book a table and order everything on their vegan menu.
Read morePros: Central location near Fontana delle Naiadi, Awesome food
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DanitDayan
Points +79
Nice Italian food - Edit
I was really looking forward to eat there because I’ve heard so much about it, we made reservations and all, the pasta was nice, not amazing but good, my partner had calzone which was good and we also had a nice salad.
Read moreOver all - a nice experience but I wouldn’t say it’s a must in Rome. #Veganuary
Cons: The staff weren’t so nice 🫣
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amgod
Points +80
Everything tasted deep fried - Edit
We came here, super excited to have some vegan Italian food. All the reviews were good and it's close to our hotel so we thought we'd probably come here a few times during our week long stay.
Read moreIt started ok, they had a separate vegan section of the menu so it was easy to see all the options. We went with arancini and something similar with cheese for a starter which I liked but my travel companion thought tasted like fish fingers.
Next, we got the spaghetti carbonara with seitan, and some ravioli. When the food came out it looked delicious! It was not. Have you ever had undercooked spaghetti that still somehow tastes deep fried? Because I now have, and it is not an experience I am keen to repeat.
To clarify, I like my pasta al dente so that is not the issue. This was legitimately undercooked and yet so greasy and disgusting.
We ended up having about five bites each and then asking for the bill because it was so gross we could not even finish the meal. If I had a choice between going here or not eating all day long I would just starve.
Pros: Separate vegan menu
Cons: Everything tasted deep fried, Insanely heavy inedible food, Could not even finish the meal
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mascroquetas
Points +473
Un sitio estupendo en Roma. - Edit
Repetí 2 veces!
Read morePros: Muchísimas opciones
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anacoluto
Points +516
Just perfect - Edit
We tried the vegan starter and the vegan cacio e pepe. Everything was tasty and delicious, but I would recommend to be really hungry when you go there!! The place is small but nice, they also have a few tables outside.
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AzariaB
Points +810
Deliiiiiicious food and huge menu!! - Edit
An absolute must visit for vegans! The menu is absolutely huge and the food is amazing! Worth more than 1 visit
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RudysOmma
Points +42
Its ok, but there’s better. - Edit
We’ve been to RR many times and to be honest, we were far more enamored of it 5 years ago. Whether it’s our expectations or the quality of their food that has changed, RR is now just a place that offers a lot of mediocre vegan options. Super awesome that they offer what they do, but I wish the offerings tasted better…?
Read moreThe arancini was really good. Crispy on the outside, moist and savory on the inside. The supplì was not. It was dry and largely flavorless. The cacio e pepe was ok (it’s a fine pasta but doesn’t taste anything like what I remember actual c&p tasting like); however, I found it disappointing that their carbonara was exactly the same pasta only with bits of dried seitan on top.
I ordered a pizza after trying some amazing vegan pizza in Florence and was truly disappointed. Great that they have vegan cheese but The crust tasted of cardboard and toppings weren’t cooked well. Much preferred the cheese less options we picked up from a random pizza by the slice place on via del corso.
We’ve loved the tiramisu in the past but we were altogether so “meh” with our meal we chose to skip dessert this time.
Also, the service is really bad. Like way worse than normal. It took us 2.5 hours to get through a meal b/c we could never flag down our server and then they rushed us out the door like it was our fault.
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-18
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lielveer
Points +141
Plenty of vegan dishes - Edit
Hard to find a table without reservation. After waiting for half an hour we managed a table for two outside. They have a lot of vegan options and are easy to find on the menu. Expected more of the bruschetta al pomodoro, but the suppli vegan was good. The pizza was okay and the pasta tasted nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-16
Pros: Lot of vegan choice
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ChelmanderCoggs
Points +227
Best food!!! - Edit
Had the Arancini followed by carbonara, was the best food on our visit to Rome, was close to losing the little table manners I have and licking the bowl clean. Would absolutely love to be able to recreate this at home!
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Lalenalu
Points +61
5 stars for the vegan food - Edit
Me and a friend ate here in September when we visited Rome. My friend is not vegan but she ordered the vegan options as well and was very happy with everything she got.
Read moreEverything was so tasty. You have to try the tiramisu! We came two days in a row.
You have to make a reservation. Otherwise the chances to get a table are very low.
The prices where fair for my understanding.
The main dishes where between 10-12€.
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rovocri
Points +37
Ottimo - Edit
Tantissimi opzioni vegane super valide!
Read morePros: Moltissime opzioni vegane , Piatti tradizionali rivisitati , Personale gentile
Cons: Se il vicino ordina pesce non é il massimo
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