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

Losori

Points +79

Vegetarian
21 Jan 2019

Amazing

We loved this restaurant, really good service, vegan wine as well as a vegan section on the main menu. We managed to have an amazing three course meal for a reasonable price and with stuff on the menu we want to go back to try! Will definitely be back.

Pros: Vegan section on the menu, Understanding of allergens, Tasty

jesss1

Points +34

Vegan
21 Jan 2019

Amazing!

My friends and I walked half an hour specifically to come to this restaurant. When we arrived there was a little bit of a wait and were seated after 5 minutes. The vegan menu was clearly marked and there were heaps of options, which was great. I had the vegan carbonara and it was delicious! My Omni friends also tried some and they too really enjoyed it. Would most definitely go back again!

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: Slow service

RoriGnomo

Points +30

Vegan
19 Jan 2019

Che soddisfazione!

Mangiare i piatti da trattoria romana in versione vegana? Un sogno che si realizza! Tutto buonissimo, dall'antipasto al dolce. Io ci torno sicuro, veniteci anche voi XD

Pros: Servizio veloce

ana_chn

Points +44

Vegan
09 Jan 2019

Best vegan Italian food I ever had!

Happy Cow didn’t let put 5* but definitely would put. From my 5 days in Rome, I went here 4 of them ! The food is soo good that I could just die after the dinner that I would be dying happy! It’s a must go for vegan people!!! So many good options! And I tried to try a lot, loved everything!

Pros: Amazing food !!!! , Many options, Great staff

Cons: None!! , Just have in Rome, My stomach isn’t too big for have the whole menu

bovanderlinden

Points +94

Vegan
06 Jan 2019

Great dishes, lots of choice

Loved it, great little restaurant. They had a lot of choice, 3 pages of vegan dishes and also a couple of vegan desserts. They also had a vegan wine for 19 euros per bottle. I had the vegan spaghetti carbonara which was great and also ate the vegan tiramisu.

It is a very small restaurant, we had to wait a couple of minutes for a free table. Not much privacy.

ElsaTomé

Points +80

Vegan
05 Jan 2019

Small in Space but Big in Taste ! ♡

Great little restaurant with many Vegan option, from starters to main to desserts! a little pricey though $$$

Pros: Great Vegan Options

Cons: Expensive

tamyka

Points +30

Vegan
03 Jan 2019

Would give 5 stars if I could!

We had the dough balls in pizza sauce and vegan cheese, arancini balls, gnocchi, bruschetta and pana cotta with caramel when we visited and it was all really tasty!! I enjoyed it so much that I wish I had time to go back.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Quick service and friendly staff, Amazing food!

Cons: About 2km out of the main area but well worth it.

Layra

Points +720

Vegan
03 Jan 2019

Amazing vegan carbonara

This restaurant has a long list of vegan items on its menu. The vegan spaghetti alla carbonara are amazing!! The vegan tiramisu is also very good. I tried the vegan chickpea omlette as well: delicious. Small but super busy place, better to book a table. Would give it 5 stars if I could!

Updated from previous review on 2018-12-28

Gerda

Points +64

Vegan
29 Dec 2018

Best vegan food in Rome

Clear vegan menu plus vegan options scattered throughout the menu. Had the most amazing vegan carbonara and tiramisu!
Friendly staff that speaks good English.

Pros: Clearly marked vegan menu

Cons: Quite small

CathyDelazari

Points +46

Vegan
19 Dec 2018

Amazing!!!!

Cute little restaurant walking distance from termini station. This place was so good! I was a little bit scared to try vegan food in Rome, but this place was great. I had the arancini and the Cacio e Pepe. Both were delicious and worth trying. If you like traditional Rome dishes, this place offers great vegan options that are very close to the real deal. I highly recommend coming here. Plus, the service was great.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Special vegan section on menu

greensoy

Points +35

Vegetarian
12 Dec 2018

Wow Amazing delicious

I heared their menu is too salty so I ask them to make it less salty!
I had vegan lagu pasta and vegan tiramisu it was so fantastic and good
Especially tiramisu is nice It was sweet and had nice coffee taste
They also had vegan wine too
portion for one person is enough
I wish I could come here again but my schedule may not allow me:(

Pros: Delicious

Scarabea

Points +901

Vegan
06 Dec 2018

Amazing selection of vegan food

A perfect place to visit as a group mixed of meat eaters and vegans. It has an amazing selection of vegan food, we had the vegan appetizer plate which was delicious, some pasta and vegan pana cotta. All in all a perfect evening. Be sure to reserve a table the day before because it gets really crowded.

houndmom

Points +296

Vegan
06 Dec 2018

Best food in Rome!

Quick 5 minute walk from theTermini, this place has a dedicated vegan section on their menu as well as most of the daily specials were vegan.
We got the vegan antipasti starter, which was exceptional and beautifully plated. We split a 1st and 2nd course special, pasta with pistachio pesto and a seitan scallopine with red pepper sauce. We would have licked the plates clean if deemed socially acceptable.
Dessert was fabulous as well, a tiramisu and a chocolate cream torte. And the music they had playing was channeling my fave playlist. I felt at home.
We already made reservations for our last night in Rome. You MUST try this place!!
I'd give 5 stars if I could!

Pros: Best vegan food we had in Rome, Creative flavors and beautiful plating, Very friendly service

phae0184

Points +73

Vegan
29 Nov 2018

Vegan Friendly Heaven

I was so fortunate that this restaurant was walking distance from my hotel. It has three full pages of vegan options and also daily specials. Pizzas, pastas, calzone. Definitely carb heavy, but that was my experience all over the city. Mock meats aren't my jam and they used quite a bit, but I just easily avoided those things. Two thumbs up!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Reasonable prices, Vegan wine

Cons: Limited seating

JasonMerrin

Points +64

Vegan
28 Nov 2018

Excellent vegan menu

The best choice of vegan food I’ve seen to date. Great atmosphere, beautiful small restaurant. Booking advised though not always essential. Delicious food. Vegan pizzas are amazing.

Pros: Many vegan choices , Delicious food, Authentic Italian dishes

Cons: Always busy, better to book ahead.

jspel

Points +36

Vegan
24 Nov 2018

Excellent!

We had an amazing meal! So many vegan options! The food was amazing and the staff was friendly! We tried to go back with another family we met there but they were closed on a Tuesday. Would definitely go back when in Rome! Highly recommend!

kaibun

Points +1180

Vegan
16 Nov 2018

Quantity ain't quality

We had high expectations regarding the reviews. The selection of vegan dishes is huge, it was hard to chose and we ordered 6 dishes. Every single one was average (and that is being nice). I don't know what "Italian" dough they use for the calzone but it tasted like deep frozen dough heated up. The lasagna had nothing special to it either, the bruscetta was like any other restaurant. Instead of having so many optons, maybe fewer and better ones would be good.

nev

Points +100

Vegan
15 Nov 2018

Excellent!

They have a full vegan page at the back of the menu and gf pasta and pizza bases also. Had a really amazing gf salted caramel Panna Cotta for dessert. It's worth a visit just for that!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Gf options, Starter, main and dessert!

Cons: Kind of expensive

badgirlsvegan

Points +2137

Vegan
11 Nov 2018

Lots of options, but meh

First off, I hate saying I didn’t enjoy the pizza because I’m so glad they had so many vegan options. Alas, the pizza was too salty for me. However, I love love love the vegan dessert menu they had! The best I had in Italy!

Pros: Vegan dessert menu on point!, Lots of vegan options

Cons: Pizza was salty, Expensive (catered to tourists)

AnnetteBruhin

Points +2675

Vegan
15 Oct 2018

Many vegan options

Very tasty food, classical italian, very friendly stuff!

VegVeg55

Points +38

Vegan
14 Oct 2018

One good and one very bad experience

My family and I visited this place twice in July. The first time was really nice. The service was good and so was the food. The second visit was totally different, the staff had lost our order and we ended up waiting for over an hour. I wouldn’t go again :(

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: A bit pricey which is ok if the service is ok, Gets very busy, They can lose your order and make you wait

jodielou

Points +83

Vegan
08 Oct 2018

Delicious vegan pasta, pizza and more!

Our first meal in Rome and it did not disappoint! Clearly marked vegan menu and we enjoyed everything we tried! Friendly service and great atmosphere. Super close to Roma Termini as well.

SerenaC.

Points +153

Vegan
01 Oct 2018

sapori di casa,simpatia e orgoglio per la propria cucina

Trovare un intero menu vegano in un ristorante tradizionale è sempre una sorpresa. In questo caso il merito va alla simpaticissima figlia dei proprietari che è vegana e promuove con orgoglio le scelte di ingredienti genuini e le ottime ricette vegane proposte. Cucina casereccia,porzioni abbondanti e personale simpatico. Il posto ideale dove un vegano può cenare in compagnia di onnivori che potranno invece scegliete i piatti della tradizione romana. Consigliato.

Pros: un intero menù vegano,personale molto simpatico

DP+SM

Points +60

Vegan
17 Sep 2018

BEST PASTA OF MY LYF

I would give this 5 stars if happy cow would let me. I came twice to eat here while in Rome. I got two different gluten free pastas and both were amazing! They have a seperate vegan menu. I tried a lot of starters and some pizza and everything was yummy.

Pros: A whole vegan menu , Super friendly and helpful staff, Cute atmosphere

andrearaujo

Points +166

Vegan
11 Sep 2018

Vegan paradise

The place to be pour un vegan en quête de choix. Au bout d'y retourner le lendemain pour goûter de nouvelles saveurs. Malgré des possibilités de cadavres sur la carte, plus de 4 pages du menu sont consacrées au veganisme, plus une carte de desserts importants. Bruschetta au top, calzone tres appreciable, une carbonara excellente. Mention spéciale au tiramisu, peut être le meilleur dessert vegan mangé actuellement, pour ma part. Et le personnel est génial. Réserver avant de venir, le lieu est plein, une queue assez longue devant le restaurant.

Pros: Énormément de vegan option, Personnel excellent, Prix raisonnable

Cons: Bruyants

AnnaTiefenbacher

Points +42

Vegan
11 Sep 2018

One of the best pizza ever 😍

They have sooo many vegan food and it's soooooo delicious😍 The Service is also very kind and funny 😁 and the price is very normal 😁

Pros: a lots of vegan options, price normal

livsranz

Points +73

Vegan
10 Sep 2018

Senza parole! Best vegan food I’ve ever tasted!!

seriously I can’t believe this place actually exists. It’s pure heaven! I had the vegan supplì and arancino, a vegan carbonara and an amazing pistachio dessert. Everything was tasty and unreal, I actually had some trust issues with the vegan carbonara lol... The staff is also super friendly and the owner told me about her history as a vegan and it was delightful




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