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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Last update on 08 Aug 2025 by ValaBeneath
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1209 Reviews
First Review by lotustummy
LuBurgess
Points +954
Delicious Roman food! - Edit
Went there for a late lunch and it was quite busy but not completely full. Had the mushroom bruschetta as a starter which was great! The carbonara was delicious as was the peperoni pizza! The tiramisu for dessert was excellent too, well worth a visit!
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Höhle
Points +50
Amazing Italian Food - Edit
It really was a fantastic experience. The artichokes lasagne was great. The carbonara was outstanding. Nice staff and fair prices.
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LauraAureli
Points +18
Rifugio del cuore - Edit
Adoro la loro pizza! La più buona mai mangiata 😋 Gusti eccezionali non la solita pizza alle verdure! E tutto il resto è alla stessa altezza😉
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-10
Pros: Pizza, Carbonara, Moscardini veg
Guest
VukoKralj
Points +25
Italiano corretto ma vegetariano - Edit
Love how they keep the original taste but with healthier ingredients.
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KamaM
Points +819
Must go! - Edit
Delicious Roman food made vegan. Highly sought after, reservations a must.
Read morePros: Casual dining, Outstanding food, Great prices
Cons: Place is small; reservations open 2 weeks prior , They are busy!!
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JessicaWilliams29
Points +58
A cosy find - Edit
The food was lovely and we had excellent service. The space is small so I would definitely book in advance, we managed to book the same day and they were turning people away as we ate.
Read moreThe bruschetta with hummus was lovely, although more tomatoes would have been nice. The tiramisu stole the show and was the best i had! Their house wines were excellent and very affordable, making it one of our cheapest meals. Just be mindful that it can be very warm in there, although given the small space there is little that can be done about it. Would visit again!
Pros: Friendly staff, Flavourful food, Fast service
Cons: Quite warm in the summer
ValaBeneath
Dear Jessica, thank you for your review! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and overall experience, and that you’d consider visiting again. That’s why we were a bit surprised by the 3-star rating, as your comments were all very positive. Unfortunately, the space is indeed limited and there’s not much we can do about that but we always try to make it as comfortable and welcoming as possible.
Read moreIf you feel your experience deserves it, we’d truly appreciate it if you considered updating your rating. It really helps small 100% vegan places like ours. Thanks again for your support and kind words!
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JessValen
Points +36
Posto del cuore - Edit
È stato il primo approccio alla cucina vegana e ci torno ogni volta che posso! Cucina tipica romana in chiave vegana 😍
Read morePros: Cibo, Accoglienza, Velocità
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lassecorleone
Points +344
Gute Pizza - Edit
Die Pizza war gut. Ich hätte mir gerne ein wenig Salz und Pfeffer gewünscht, hätte man sicher bestellen können habe ich aber nicht gemacht. Extra Pilze auf der Pizza waren kein Problem. Reservieren ist wichtig! Service ist ein wenig lustlos hatten wir das Gefühl.
Read morePros: Pizza
Cons: Service
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Gengar
Points +605
Good, but not excellent - Edit
There is a very large menu with a lot of choices. The food was good but not outstanding. The prices are okay. The outdoor seating was cozy.
Read moreThe Tiramisu was delicious, but it would have been even better with less cookie and more creme.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-12
Guest
Lily.Macpherson
Points +90
A proper authentic Italian - Edit
If you’re looking for an authentic Italian restaurant not just a touristy gimmick then this is the restaurant you need to head to. Come 6 o’clock the place is packed with locals which if you ask us is a great sign. It doesn’t matter if it’s an hour out of your way… you need to go
Read morePros: Incredible mozzarella , Authentic Italian menu options -well priced, Great Italian vibe
Guest
MakanMakanMakan
Points +639
Hearty & Filling - Edit
The restaurant isn't huge, and its pretty busy - we were lucky to get a table from a walk-in perspective on the evening we dined. It seems to be quite popular. The staff were friendly and helpful, but at times did seem a bit overwhelmed because of how busy it was - but on the whole the service was good, and there weren't any real issues.
Read moreThe food was great, pretty wholesome Italian cuisine - pastas, risottos, etc. all veganised. Made for a really enjoyable dinner! A number of gluten-free options available. Dessert options were quite tasty too. Little pricey, but food quality is fair for the price, portion sizes reasonable.
Overall a pretty solid experience. Not exceptional, but we feel these quality Vegan restaurants are the foundation of good plant-based eating everywhere!
Guest
ZedBee
Points +17
Rude - Edit
Found the restaurant on happy cow, didn’t know you had to book a table in advance. When we got there the women who greeted us asked how many it was for and if we had a reservation, when we said no. She said no and walked away even though the restaurant was half full.
Read moreValaBeneath
We understand it can be frustrating to be turned away, but the restaurant was fully booked — as it often is, especially during peak times. We always recommend booking in advance, and this is clearly stated on all our platforms.
Read moreThat said, we believe it’s unfair to leave a negative review for a place where you didn’t actually dine. Reviews should reflect the quality of food and service, not the fact that a guest arrived without a reservation. As a 100% vegan business, we work hard every day to promote ethical food choices, and reviews have a real impact on our visibility and work. We hope you’ll consider this in the future and that you’ll return another time — with a booking — to truly experience what we offer.
Guest
eduardapscarvalho
Points +36
Perfeito - Edit
Óptima comida, tiramisú incrível
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-09
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Marisabecker
Points +74
Mega lecker - Edit
Sehr sehr tolles Restaurant in zentraler Lage💗Wir waren zwei Mal dort und ich habe die Carbonara und Margherita gegessen sowie verschiedene Bruschette und weitere Vor- und Nachspeisen. Alles war super lecker und relativ schnell zubereitet. Faire Preise
Read morePros: Auswahl ist riesig, Geschmack, Preis
Cons: Etwas besserer Sitzcomfort
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Joscherino
Points +50
Sehr lecker und große Auswahl! - Edit
Ich war 2 mal hier. Beide male hatte ich als Hauptspeise die Pizza Bomba. Meine Freundin hatte die Pasta Carbonara. Mir hat vor allem die Pizza extrem gut geschmeckt. Die Vorspeisen sind auch allesamt lecker. Als Nachspeise hatten wir das Erdbeertiramisu welches auch sehr gut war! Also meine Empfehlung: PIZZA
Read morePros: Pizza, Auswahl, Service
Guest
Niknakaroo
Points +870
Wait was worth it… - Edit
I’ve been wanting to try this place for years, and finally I’m back in Rome, so we booked a table.
Read moreI was not disappointed…
The service was great, the vibe is high and the food was unbelievable!! We shared 4 dishes and a dessert and not a crumb was left on the plate!!
But the caramel cheesecake was to die for!!
Pros: Quick friendly service, Lovely space, The caramel cheesecake!!
Cons: None…everything was perfect
Guest
SofiaE3698
Points +18
Ottimo ristorante di cucina tipica - Edit
Carciofo alla giudia e carbonara buonissimi. Se si vuole andarci a mangiare, consiglio di prenotare con anticipo.
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wyrd
Points +3514
Exceptional - Edit
I went to Rifugio Romano after reserving a table via its website a couple or hours before. I had an amazing experience. The restaurant was crowded, and yet service was kind and quick.
Read moreThe vegan arancino was really good, and I liked the tempeh with artichokes (carfiofo alla romana), but it's when I got to the dessert that I was blown away: the tiramisu is to die for!
Pros: Arancino, Tiramisu
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PaigeBusbridge
Points +597
Great Authentic Italian Food - Edit
I wish I got to experience this restaurant in person but I didn’t have time so ordered via Deliveroo— we had the cannelloni which was amazing — loved the addition of pea protein inside to give it the meaty texture it was so yum. We also had the focaccia and tiramisu which was also really great. Highly recommend.
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Ramashou
Points +104
Overrated - Edit
Considering how much I heard about this place, I was shocked at how disappointing their pizza was. Their tiramisu was good but not up to the hype. The staff was not very welcoming and on top of this the prices are really high.
Read morePros: Tiramisu was good
Cons: Unwelcoming staff, Overhyped , Overpriced
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Yamiryou
Points +597
Good but high price - Edit
Three of us visited Rifugio Romano and tried quite a variety of dishes: the vegan appetizer platter, fried dough stuffed with pumpkin flowers, steamed artichoke, a pizza with potatoes and vegan meatballs, pasta, the 3D printed vegetable sliced meat and a panna cotta.
Read moreThe appetizer platter was very tasty, maybe they could put a bit more bread on the side. The fried dough with pumpkin flowers was amazing, seriously one of my favourites! The artichoke was well-cooked but lacked flavor.
I didn't really enjoy the pizza, and we regretted not going for a more classic option. I liked the pasta, but the vegan meat was not my thing, the texture was meat-like, but the taste wasn't good. Panna cotta was average.
The service was good overall, but I found the prices to be too high. Still, it was an interesting and mostly enjoyable experience.
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LoraLondon
Points +239
Traditional Italian dishes - but vegan! - Edit
A small and cosy trattoria with a brilliant menu covering everything from antipasti, pasta, pizza, mains, sides and desserts. I had the Roman artichoke followed by the spaghetti carbonara and both were very good. Would love to come back and try some of the other dishes! It gets very full so definitely worth booking in advance.
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SarahCartwright
Points +57
Delicious and reasonably priced! - Edit
Everything we ordered was fantastic - we had the nduja bruschetta, vegan octopus and the 'vegan refuge appetiser' sharing board, followed by salted caramel panna cotta and salted caramel cheesecake. There was lots of choice and some interesting dishes on the menu so we would definitely return!
Read morePros: Delicious food , Range of options on the menu , Reasonable prices
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MoniaBicocchi
Points +18
vegana a Roma - Edit
ristorante piccolo ma molto accogliente,mezze maniche all'amatriciana superbe, fiori di zucca buonissimi. vino della casa buono. vasta varieta di cibo. Personale gentilissimo.
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angpic
Points +2865
Pizza pazzesca - Edit
Locale pienissimo per tutto il pranzo, ma il servizio era veloce. Le pizze erano buonissime, dalla pasta al condimento
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DanielaRu
Points +107
Would give 6 stars if possible - Edit
Make a reservation in advance. All tables were busy and after enjoying the dinner, I totally understand why!
Read moreHad an artichoke Roman style as starter and Carbonara as main. Both of which were super delicious. They have a really extensive menu, so difficult to make a choice 😉
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-18
Guest
KüblerLars
Points +132
Great Vegan Italian Food - Edit
Excellent food. Great staff. Must have: fried artichokes, saltimbocca, etc. and of course the tiramisu …
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