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

bbcinzia

Points +18

Vegan
01 Dec 2021

Pazzesco

Ho amato la loro Carbonara vegana! Camerieri e proprietari gentilissimi

Pros: Prezzi giusti, Gentilezza , Cibo prelibato

haibara

Points +2292

Vegan
01 Dec 2021

Extense vegan menu

Small restaurant with a full vegan menu with vegan versions of tradicional Italian food, including lots of vegan desserts. The food was delicious. Totally worth it.

Pros: Excellent food, Vegan versions of tradicional Italian food, Vegan desserts

SimonettaMacari

Points +19

Vegetarian
29 Nov 2021

Veg for dummies

A pranzo domenica a provare la cucina vegana. Sono soddisfatta! Carini, bravi, buono. Che altro chiedere. Consiglio di andare ed ordinare le olive ascolane veg e la carbonara veg

Pros: Buona cucina, Servizio ottimo , Cortesia

Cons: Costoso, Pochi posti a sedere

Callum.Nadar

Points +61

Vegan
29 Nov 2021

Probably the best vegan pizza I’ve ever had

The little restaurant is a little off the well beaten tourist track, but we’ll worth the diversion. A fantastic selection of vegan options comprising fully of traditional Italian dishes. A must for any vegan traveller

Pros: Full vegan menu, Very popular and good atmosphere

GiorgiaRizzato

Points +130

Vegan
27 Nov 2021

Delicious food but weird vibes from personnel

Needless to say the food is absolutely scrumptious and the fact that they have a full vegan menu with revisited traditional roman meals is praiseworthy. However the personnel seemed inexperienced, anxious and overall confused with how to approach us clients.

LaurenHartley

Points +138

Vegan
15 Nov 2021

So many options both vegan and non vegan!

The restaurant has a huge menu including pastas, pizzas, main courses, calzone, salads, desserts. It is very reasonably priced for Rome as well. Definitely need to book for evenings as it is only small! The vegan cannelloni is amazing :)

Pros: Huge menu , Friendly staff , Delicious food

Cons: It’s really small so you have to book

BatKat

Points +587

Vegan
15 Nov 2021

Amazing vegan menu

So nice to be able to have the proper italian meal experience in beautiful Rome ! So much to chose from, we had arancini, then pizza then the tiramisu. All delicious ! Ooh and then some limoncello that knocked our socks off !

Pros: Huge vegan menu, So tasty !, Great authentic atmosphere

EvaSchmid

Points +419

Vegan
14 Nov 2021

Overwhelmed by all the vegan options!

Everything has a vegan option, which is very nice. The pizza was okay, the pasta meals were great!!

IsabelaMonteiro

Points +796

Vegetarian
10 Nov 2021

Great vegan menu

There are so many delicious options that it’s hard to choose. I went for an arancine, a pasta (Mezzemaniche alla gricia) and a millefoglie dessert and I wasn’t disappointed! Amazing food!

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff, Quality food

Cons: Slow service

mend.isa

Points +32

Vegan
08 Nov 2021

Amazing vegan Italian food

They have a vegan option for every traditional dish on the menu. The arancini are delicious and also the vegan porcini risotto. 10/10! Will be coming back for sure

Updated from previous review on 2021-11-08

dangeunrei

Points +538

Vegetarian
02 Nov 2021

I'll come back again!

I had and really good meal. They have a lot of vegan options of all the Italian dishes. I ate pasta and a tiramisù for dessert. If I come back to Rome I'll definitely come back here!

Updated from previous review on 2021-07-07

iambixpen

Points +61

Vegan
02 Nov 2021

It was okay

I got a vegan pizza that wasn't that good... The prices are okay, but the fake meats and fake cheese aren't it. Everything was too greasy and too salty. The pasta is probably better, since it is easier to make good vegan pasta. Why not give it a try, but don't expect to get a stunning vegan pizza. The vegan tiramisu was great though.

Pros: Quite cheap overall, Great vegan tiramisu

Cons: Vegan pizzas are not it, Pizza dough is mediocre, Service was correct but not great

MatildeSignorini

Points +138

Vegan
29 Oct 2021

Best Place Ever!

This place is amazing, it serves traditional Italian dishes veganized and everything is delicious. I had the "cacio e pepe" pasta and it was the best one in my life, even considering the non-vegans ones I used to eat! If you are in Rome you cannot miss this place! Portions are huge, prices are comparable if not even lower than many restaurants in Rome. At night I dream upon when I'll be in Rome again to eat at this place!

Pros: delicious italian traditional dishes, good prices

Happy.

Points +20

Vegan
26 Oct 2021

Delicious

Great food, both in vegan and no -vegan versions. Very nice service.

Pros: Loads of vegan options, Vegan desserts

kmatlockii

Points +208

Vegan
24 Oct 2021

Best vegan place in Rome!

In my view, this is a don't miss locale for vegans in Rome. They have lots of clearly labelled vegan options, good traditional food, and great prices. The staff is also very helpful. But be sure to make a reservation online to guarantee a spot!

shananigans

Points +285

Vegan
22 Oct 2021

So many options!

Overwhelming options for vegans, I had the pasta with pepper creamy sauce and seitan as well as the antipasti vegan cold meats and cheese.

Pros: The selection!

Cons: I didn't like that there was no physical menu, Needing to sign up to emails for the menu

bronczas

Points +504

Vegan
22 Oct 2021

I would give them 5 if I could

The best vegan pasta we had in Rome

Pros: Separate vegan menu, Plenty of options, Authentic food

Cons: Located on the busy street

Korfi

Points +629

Vegan
07 Oct 2021

Very good!

Huge vegan menu. The tiramisu was the best vegan tiramisu I have ever eaten! The lasagne was also really good. I have eaten far better pizza though.

I recommend to book in advance.

ChiaraMadia

Points +67

Vegan
04 Oct 2021

Ottimo

Ristorante con menù vegano e non, a partire dagli antipasti a finire ai dolci. Consigliatissimo

Oktay

Points +69

Vegan
03 Oct 2021

Tiramisu

I only had the tiramisu which was really good but I did not like the attitude of some staff.

DanielleKane

Points +510

Vegan
03 Oct 2021

Best Italian food I've ever had!

There is a vegan section for every type of course with a huge variety, we went for dinner and got the mixed vegan bruschetta (bruschette miste veg), and the pizza capricciosa, and when I say that was the best pizza I had in my life.. very fresh ingredients and the closest taste to mozzarella I've ever tried in a vegan cheese. I also got the house red wine which was delicious and only €3.50 per glass. It was so good we decided to go back for lunch the next day and get the vegan carbonara. It was so so delicious, what more can I say? For dessert we got the pizza dumplings with vegan nutella which was mouth watering. Very special food and a restaurant I will make a beeline for the next time I go to Rome

Updated from previous review on 2021-10-03

Pros: Good prices for quality of food, Friendly waiters, Incredible delicious food

Cons: None

vegbenzboy

Points +246

Vegan
30 Sep 2021

5 Stars all the Way

After just arriving in Rome , I was ready to start my Roman adventure with some good vegano Italian food. We had to wait a little bit , every table was booked. Everything came out in a timely fashion. The pizza are scrumptious! Our waiter Amin was the best.

Updated from previous review on 2021-09-30

Pros: Flavorful , Friendly Staff

Cons: Long wait, Saying yes to everything on the menu.

AmyTynan

Points +78

Vegan
29 Sep 2021

Absolutely incredible, get the cannelloni and tiramisu!

Traditional Italian food, the only place in Rome where you’ll experience that pre-vegan variety of meals and true authentic meaty dishes. Lovely staff. The best place in Rome for vegans hands down, worth the trip no matter where you’re staying in Rome!

Pros: SO MANY vegan options, Traditional Italian food, Very good seitan, lots of meaty options

Cons: None, make sure to book though, they’re VERY busy

DawnWilliams5

Points +52

Vegan
27 Sep 2021

Great food and service. Many vegan options!

Great food and wonderful service. Taste was amazing

Pros: Vegan options including desserts

Cons: Closes from 4-6

Sara44

Points +234

Vegan
25 Sep 2021

Amazing experience

Ita/eng
Accolti da un gentilissimo cameriere, che è riuscito a trovare posto con un sorriso a chiunque arrivasse, ci siamo ritrovati catapultati in una calda atmosfera romana, che ci ha fatto sentire subito a nostro agio. Ampio menù con numerosissimi piatti vegani, spettacolari. Dalla prima portata al dolce un tripudio di sapori e colori provenienti dalla tradizione (nel mio caso, senza nuocere a nessun animale e, data la mia forte intolleranza al latte, neanche al mio stomaco). Senza dubbio il miglior ristorante a cui al quale abbia avuto il piacere di mangiare. Nulla è buono come i sapori di casa. Spero di tornare presto a Roma per gustare presto, di nuovo, i loro piatti. Complimenti ancora!

Welcomed by a very kind waiter, who managed to find a place with a smile, to anyone who arrived, we found ourselves catapulted into a warm Roman atmosphere, which made us feel immediately like at home. Extensive menu with numerous vegan dishes, amazing. From the first course to the dessert, a riot of flavors and colors coming from the tradition (in my case, without harming any animal and, since I have a strong intolerance to milk, not even my stomach). Without doubts it's the best restaurant where I had the pleasure to eat to. Nothing is as good as home plates. I hope to return to Rome soon to taste their dishes again.
Congratulations again!

Pros: Lots of vegan option, Traditional and vegan Roman cuisine

lahziesmann

Points +832

Vegan
24 Sep 2021

AMAZING! I’m in love

Oh my GOD!!!!!! This place is AMAZING! The food is SO DELICIOUS I SWEAR! If I could, I would marry the food (or the chef).
I ordered the Cannelloni Vegan and it was REALLY GOOD. The vegan cheese was MELTED perfectly with the tomato sauce, and I’m not really a fan of beyond meat but it was SO GOOD! I still can’t believe I ate vegan cheese, because it was really tasty. And this dish made me very satisfied, exactly what I wanted after walking all day long.
And the desert, how can I start? OH MY GOD!!!!!!! I ordered the Focaccina con Nutella Vegan and I swear, when I ate it, I was sent to heaven. IT’S AMAZINGGGGG, tasted SO GOOD, LIKE ACTUAL NUTELLA!!!!
5/5 stars honestly, just too good to be true. And the staff was also very welcoming and friendly. I also suggest that you make a reservation, because the restaurant is quite full at night.

Updated from previous review on 2021-09-24

Pros: AMAZING FOOD/many options, Nice staff, Nice place outside to eat

EugeniaAlbano

Points +124

Vegan
23 Sep 2021

Good food and friendly staff

I had a couple of hours to kill in Rome at lunchtime between trains and I found this place not too far from the station.
I had bruschetta with vegan Nduja (mainly tasted like sundried tomatoes, but I like them so I appreciated it) vegan carbonara (very tasty, cheesy but I would have preferred a bit less salt), water and a coffee. All together it was 20€ so, not the cheapest.
The place has a lot of options, most of which are traditional dishes in a vegan version, which is fun and interesting.
I would definitely recommend it if you're in the area.

Pros: Lots of options, Traditional dishes in a vegan version, Typical Italian restaurant atmosphere

Cons: A bit pricey, A bit too salty




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