Vegan
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
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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
alixgia
Points +301
I classici della cucina romana in chiave vegan - Edit
Hanno un menu dedicato per riproporre in chiave vegan tutti i piatti più famosi della tradizione romana. Molto buoni i primi (ho assaggiato carbonara e amatriciana), la pizza boscaiola e anche i secondi (seitan alla cacciatora e polpette). Buoni anche i dolci (tiramisù, sbriciolata, panna cotta). Supplì e olive ascolane top! Ultimamente però è tutto un po’ più salato del solito 😕 Lo staff sempre accogliente e simpatico!
Read morePrezzi non economici, ma nella media del centro storico della città.
Pros: Molte opzioni vegane, Staff, Fritti
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jenso
Points +421
fun to try traditional dishes - but average food - Edit
Went there three times and tried a few pasta dishes dishes. 2 out of 3 times the pasta was slightly overcooked though (for Italian standards):
Read more- Carbonara was the best of the three pastas i tried (although they should flavour the seitan more)
- Cacio E Pepe is a bit too heavy and is overall a bit bland
- Amatriciana is just a thick tomato sauce with bland seitan chunks. Not worth trying
- Arrancini & Suppli are great! Definitely try those
Its a fun place to try some traditional (veganized) italian food. Its not excellent food though and a pasta dish is about 13-14 Euro. It will fill you up though
Pros: many options, suppli + arrancini
Cons: not amazing food, slightly pricey for what it is
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GiselaTorrents
Points +95
Best [censored] place in Rome - Edit
A lot of vegan options (pizza, pasta, antipasti, etc).
Read moreVegan cheeses (🤤), vegan meat, tofu, seitan. Also, they have vegan tiramisu 🇮🇹🍰.
Must visit 🥰
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kentia
Points +728
One of the best vegan options in Rome! - Edit
Located very close to Termini. Many and varied vegan options. Quality and abundant food. The best Tiramisu I've ever had! If it was 100% vegan, it would have 5 stars. Very friendly staff. A place to return !!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-06-23
Pros: Varied vegan food, Very good price, Best Vegan Tiramisu
Cons: It is not 100% vegan
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ArturPlath
Points +128
The best restaurant in Rome! - Edit
It is the best restaurant I have visited in Rome! There are lots of vegan options in menu including many, antipastis, pizzas, calzones, risottos, pastas, cannellonis, deserts and more! Actually at least half of the menu is vegan, what is interesting the vegan options are cheaper than the traditional ones! In general the prices are better than in most places in Rome but the experience is much better. It is unbelievable how tasty and unforgettable these dishes are. This is absolutely must-visit place! I have no doubt I will visit this place every time I come to Rome.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-05
Pros: Vegan traditional Italian dishes, Very kind staff, Unbelievable desserts (panna cotta and tiramisu)
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gia_da
Points +82
Amazing experience! - Edit
As both a vegan and an Italian sometimes it's hard to enjoy local cuisine since most of it is meat or egg based (especially fresh pasta). I had the possibility to enjoy their amazing vegan carbonara and it was delicious! I was with a non vegan friend that couldn't believe how amazing was her pasta as well! Deeply suggested!
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MikeUrsel
Points +204
Fantastic dining experience - Edit
If you’re vegan and in Rome eat here! It really is that good! I had the cannelloni, my wife had the lasagna and we both had tiramisu (though we could have shared that) and we agreed it was one of our best restaurant meals since we became vegan 6 or 7 years ago.
Read moreMake a reservation so you’re not disappointed…
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-29
Pros: Best traditional Italian vegan I’ve ever had!, Super friendly , Lots and lots of choices!
Cons: None!
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LinaMinelli
Points +234
Must visit this place! - Edit
What a gem! Went here twice during my short stay. Some of the best food I’ve had in Italy. The staff is nice and very accommodating towards vegans, even though they serve meat. If you come later in the evening (~after 8 pm) it can be a bit crowded, but worth the wait for sure! You can also try to call ahead for a reservation but sometimes they don’t answer the phone.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great staff, Traditional Italian dishes in vegan versions
Cons: Long wait for a table, Hard to get in contact over the phone for booking
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tastyveg
Points +683
Best restaurant - Edit
This is my fav restaurant ever! It has two menus, one omnivore and the other one 100% vegan. The food is amazing and the staff is super friendly.
Read morePros: Everything
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KaasachtigKoekje
Points +95
Most delicious vegan carbonara and pizza ever - Edit
My boyfriend and I went there two times in the past 5 days. First time I got the vegan carbonara and second time I got a pizza.
Read moreIt was so super delicious and the vegan cheese is the best cheese I’ve ever tasted! You really can’t distinct it from real cheese. Just wow.
The vegan tiramisu and panna cotta were outstanding.
The second time we went, when they served my boyfriend his panna cotta, it was broken. We think it is because it was very busy, so the kitchen was probably really rushed. Dommage!
Nevertheless, worth a try! You can’t miss this place in Rome if you’re vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-08
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-08
Pros: Delicious, Moderate prices, Lots of options
Cons: Less attention to detail if busy
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yorke
Points +389
Not a place where they love food. - Edit
It's a smal place withe a big big menu. I they have more than 30 maine course's. We're the just use meat replacement on top of pizza's, the pizza is medium. The pasta is to soft and the tortellini eggplant filling has no taste. The fact that's it's vegan gifts no reason to make it tasteless.
Read moreFunny place to eat some Italian dishes that you don't find vegan. But don't go here for good food.
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MelindaEszter
Points +18
Super tasty vegan , carbonara - Edit
It was the best carbonara ever. The vegan margherita was very good, the prices are alright. They have vegan desserts as well.
Read morePros: Multiple vegan options, separately listed on menu
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Helenggvv
Points +431
I still dream about this place - Edit
It's been 2 years since we went to Rome and we still regard Refugio Romano as possibly the best vegan food we have ever had!
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Iambrinaa
Points +166
So yummy 😍 - Edit
The best vegan pasta I‘ve ever had 😍 I choose the vegan carbonara with vegan cheese and grilled tempeh 😍 Normally it was serve with seitan but I dont like seitan, I asked for Temeph and it was no problem to change it😄This grilled Tempeh was the best and the cheesy creamy sause omg so delicious!!!
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GiulianaMiceli
Points +34
Incredibile vegan restaurant - Edit
Small and cozy restaurant nearby the Termini train and metro station. It has a full vegan menu alongside the classic omnivore one, with classic Italian dishes such as carbonara both in the vegan and traditional versions. Excellent products quality, and great attention to details from the starter to the dessert.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu. Nice staff
Cons: Reservation is suggested
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JenniferDiletto
Points +258
Delicious! - Edit
I ate here with my family of non-vegans on our last night in Rome back in November 2019 and was so happy for delicious vegan options, but sad that we hadn't eaten here all along! Reservations highly recommended!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-03
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Janenuss
Points +368
The best vegan Italian food - Edit
My husband and I had lunch here. Wow the food is SO good. They have so many vegan options on the menu, it’s honestly a bit overwhelming. I didn’t know what to order. They have options whether you’re a healthy vegan or more of a junk food vegan. I got the tofu salad, which was so delicious. And I also got the vegan cacio e pepe, a traditional Roman dish, which means “cheese and pepper”. It was out of this world delicious. I actually had to double check with the waiter to make sure he gave me the vegan version. He laughed and said, haven’t you read our google reviews?! This place is a MUST for vegan foodies in Rome.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food, Big portions , Lots of vegan options
Cons: Busy/crowded, A bit of a touristy spot, Fast paced service
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v1z0
Points +283
Piatti della tradizione romana - Edit
Un ottimo esempio di come la tradizione può tranquillamente andare a braccetto con l'innovazione. Qui è possibile trovare un'ampia gamma di piatti della tradizione romana, incluse pizze, rivisitati in chiave veg. Il risultato è a dir poco eccezionale
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richie
Points +417
So many vegan options! - Edit
Wow, I was overwhelmed by the amount of vegan options. Many different antipasti, primi, secondi, pizze, and dolci! And all I tried was really good.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Tastes very good, Friendly staff
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Glo🌼
Points +86
Senza parole - Edit
Sono stata a Roma per un week-end con un amico, e tra le tappe c'era assolutamente questo ristorante, dove ormai sognavo di andare da un po' (sono di Brescia). Quando siamo arrivati, il personale è stato accogliente e disponibilissimo, ci hanno fatti sentire a casa, e anche quando ho fatto un paio di domande sui piatti mi hanno spiegato tutto senza problemi. I piatti vegani sono una cosa FENOMENALE: ingredienti ottimi, ricette impeccabili e presentazione da leccarsi i baffi! Potrei tranquillamente considerarlo il miglior ristorante vegano di sempre! La cosa che mi è piaciuta di più, però, è l'opportunità che questo posto offre: poter mangiare serenamente con altre persone, vegani e non, senza dover chiedere di togliere ingredienti, o potendo addirittura mangiare la stessa pietanza (in versione vegana). Inoltre, a differenza di molti posti, che fanno pagare un plus per l'opzione vegana (che di solito consiste in un misero tufu marinato con l'insalata, e l'hummus se ti va bene) i prezzi sono equivalenti, cosa che secondo me incoraggia anche chi è affezionato alla carne a provare la versione vegana dei piatti della tradizione.
Read moreQuindi, ringrazio tutto lo staff per averci accolti e per il lavoro meraviglioso che svolgono! Siete fantastici!
Pros: Piatti della tradizione in versione vegana, Prezzi nella norma
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cricket93
Points +435
A great restaurant to introduce my friends to veganism - Edit
We took our non-vegan friends here, and besides there being a non-vegan menu - there is an EXTENSIVE vegan menu available. In the spirit of the evening, our friends chose the vegan options and couldn’t say it was vegan. This restaurant does a good job of veganizing classic Roman dishes. The tiramisu is not to be missed.
Read morePros: High quality vegan food, Veganizing classic Italian dishes , Authentic Roman restaurant atmosphere
Cons: Limited space, Some portions a bit small (secondi) , Staff a bit unfriendly
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LiaTraballero
Points +2052
Very satisfying - Edit
It’s a 50% vegan and 50% not vegan restaurant. It also serves gluten free pasta. Very inclusive place! There is a huge variety of food to choose from.
Read moreWe had the vegan cacio & pepe and vegan carbonara, we were amazed by how creamy both plates were.
It was all very good!!
It’s a little pricey but we have to remember that the restaurant is in the city centre.
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whatvegan
Points +128
Full vegan Roman menu - Edit
Typical Roman trattoria with both a vegan and meat-eater menu. Perfect place to go with your non-vegan friends and to have an idea of traditional Roman cuisine. They also do vegan pizza with fake cheese which is really rare in Rome. Call them for delivery instead of using an app for better service!
Read morePros: Huge menu, Vegan pizza , Unique items in Rome
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itsmichaeldiego
Points +1902
Best non-veg restaurant in Rome - Edit
Has a special menu for veg/vegan! Almost every Italian dish made vegan, super tasty! I hope they go veggie soon!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: They should go veggie at least!
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acquocciola
Points +20
A goodbye meal - Edit
We had lunch at Rifugio Romano before heading back home, since it is pretty close to Roma Termini. I absolutely loved the concept behind this place: a “rifugio”, a safe haven where inclusion is the key word. Indeed, they offer both traditional Italian cuisine and the vegan option of the same, genius! Food and service were great, I wish there were more “rifugi” like this one all around the world😄
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Pretty close to Roma Termini
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mooshappycow
Points +40
Lots of mediocre options - Edit
After reading all the positive reviews, we made sure to visit this place last week. We were quite surpised, not in the good way i'm afraid.
Read moreQuite a bit was obviously not homemade, especially the starters
And yes, there were a lot of vegan options. But, the food just wasn't very good.
You don't get a good ranking just by serving lots of vegan food, you have to serve good vegan food.
Pros: lots of options
Cons: mediocre food
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GiuliaBisonni
Points +36
Best vegan food ever (DESERVES 5 STARS) - Edit
We had a vegan carbonara, stuffed olives & seitan with a lemony cream.
Read moreSimply AMAZING. Staff was super lovely! We’ll be back for sure!
Pros: Great food, friendly service
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