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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1209 Reviews

First Review by lotustummy

Rainelda

Points +14

Vegan
03 May 2018

Amazing choices and quality

For a restaurant that is not even vegan, they have the most extensive vegan menu. Great food, but not the best choice if you are looking for something low-fat and healthy. Very greasy, but tasty food.

Pros: big variety, fast service

Cons: not cheap, fatty food

bvanwassenhove

Points +148

Vegan
30 Apr 2018

Don’t miss this!

This place, while not vegan, has an extensive vegan menu. If you want to eat vegan versions of traditional Italian dishes rather than just international vegan food, this is is the place to be. I would give five stars if Happy Cow allowed me. The restaurant is also open on Monday, unlike what the Happy Cow listing says.

TaylorPakulla

Points +317

Vegan
29 Apr 2018

MUST TRY

They have a complete vegan menu from pizza to pasta to desserts. This place is incredible and they even have vegan alcohol . I will try this place many more times before I leave Rome

Pros: food, incredible vegan options, customer service

Nino

Points +45

Vegan
27 Apr 2018

Woooooooooooooooooooow!!

The vegan cheese you just can’t believe it’s really vegan.
Vegan ravioli very tasty.
Don’t get me started on the tiramisu and panna cotta.
Coming back here.

Pros: Very friendly staff

Rainyday25

Points +24

Vegan
27 Apr 2018

Super friendly

Extremely friendly wait staff - that was much appreciated!
The choices were so numerous it was really hard to choose. Everything was clearly marked. They also had plenty for my non-vegan boyfriend.
The food was good. Fun to try classic dishes made vegan while in Rome.

Pros: Friendly staff, Numerous choices

MaxSievers

Points +192

Vegan
27 Apr 2018

A good vegan option in Rome

We had nice starters and two vegan pasta dishes. The Spaghetti alla carbonara were the best I have ever tried. All the dishes were seasoned well but a bit too well. Especially the pasta with brokkoli was too salty. The waiter was attentive. You may want to sit inside as on the outside you are on the street and others probably will smoke.

Pros: Many vegan options. Quick and not too expensive.

Cons: Too salty in general and depending on the items.

ksharp

Points +60

Vegan
25 Apr 2018

great menu options and delicious food

The selection of vegan options is stellar and clearly indicated. Servers graciously spoke English and the prices were more than fair. We shared bruschetta pomodoro, spaghetti carbonara and a sausage and mushroom pizza. Everything was wonderful. Lots of flavor and very fresh. They also have a nice wine list :)

marreika

Points +127

Vegan
22 Apr 2018

Vegan italian paradise

Several pages of vegan options on the menu, all italian food could be done vegan basically:pasta, pizza etc. but also non italian vegan food ; such as chickpea omelett . Really good price level. Many vegan dessert options available as well. Just lovely 👍🇮🇹

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Cheap

LisaSandblom

Points +79

Vegan
22 Apr 2018

Super tasty vegan menu

Went here with both vegans and non-vegans and everyone really enjoyed the food. Also great wine list. Me and my vegan company had bruschetta, pizzas, pannacotta and tiramisu (first one in years, and it was awesome!). Would rate this 5 stars (not possible at a non-veg restaurant..).

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great desserts, Friendly staff

Cons: None

josierose

Points +411

Vegan
16 Apr 2018

Must visit if in Rome

I went tonight and had the gnocchi with tomato sauce, basil, oregano and vegan cheese. This was one of my favourite meals as a kid long before I was vegan so to be able to order it again tonight was amazing. The gnocchi was so fresh and it was a decent sized serving, they also put on a good amount of vegan cheese which is always appreciated. I also tried some of the gnocchi with the walnut sauce and can also vouch for its amazingness. If your in Rome you must visit and get yourself some true Italian food. I sure hope to go back before leaving Rome.

Pros: Fresh pasta, Veggie menu, Lots of options

mikeybutt

Points +184

Vegan
15 Apr 2018

would do 5 stars if possible

this is the best italian food i have ever had. they have a HUGE vegan menu. it is a family run restaurant and a few of the family members went vegan causing the shift and thank god. I can’t wait to go back.

ruby1991

Points +21

Vegan
15 Apr 2018

delicious and suitable for non vegan friends

Awesome vegan menu with a huge array of choices... a huge variety of vegan 'cheeses' and 'meats'

A good choice for dining with non-veg/vegan friends as a huge menu for them too. Antipasti was a bit disappointing as the items were all very similar but everything else was great!

Pros: variety and choice

Rabmania

Points +32

Vegan
07 Apr 2018

delightful

cheerful welcome from the (vegan- she told us when she asked if I was) waitress, and the menu was wide-ranging, reasonably priced and interesting.
I had the antipasto, followed by risotto with smoky seitan, and finished off with the panna cotta vegana with caramel and nuts. Everything about this meal was, as per the title of of my review, delightful. A couple of minutes' walk from Termini. Go. But you might want to book, this place is popular!

Pros: Great food, Smiling, helpful staff, Handy location

Mathoulechien

Points +48

Vegan
06 Apr 2018

Meilleure expérience culinaire à Rome

J'ai tout adoré dans ce restaurant! La carte végétalienne est immense, j'ai eu bcp de mal à choisir. Finalement j'ai pris une escalope de seitan aux champignons qui était délicieuse.
La serveuse était vraiment super.

Je recommande totalement!

AndreaMM

Points +86

Vegan
29 Mar 2018

Do many choices!

Astounding menu! I struggled to order as there was so many options!

Pros: Lots of vegan options

CorkVegans

Points +83

Vegan
23 Mar 2018

Amazing!

I see this place doesn't need any more positive reviews, they already have 100+!
We actually know some relatives of theirs that have another restaurant in Cork, called Marcello's, in Douglas! It was crazy to go there out of recommendation and then realise the connection after tasting their wonderful lasagna! We knew that kind of lasagna from Cork :D

Great place, go and get yourself a meal.

Get the combination of vegan starters. You won't regret it.

Pros: Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!

WhitneyDeck

Points +24

Vegan
23 Mar 2018

BEST PLACE IN ROME

Absolutely loved this place ! Came back twice ! Best full extensive vegan menu that tasted incredible. Lovely vibe and staff, highly highly recommend !

Pros: huge vegan options, delicious, good location, grea

Cons: nothing !

kpw

Points +30

Vegan
21 Mar 2018

amazing for vegans

Amazing, extensive vegan menu with starters, pasta, gnocchi, risotto, arancini and about 20 different pizzas (and vegan desserts too). Perfect to eat at with my omni friend who won’t touch vegan food as it caters for all. Asked for vegan hawaiian pizza (which wasn’t on the menu) and they made one up for me! Only thing is the vegan tiramisu, which I was very excited about ,wasn’t great - kinda crumbly dry cake rather than moist and no taste of either coffee or booze :(

NickyWoods

Points +20

Vegan
19 Mar 2018

Amazing vegan options in Central Rome!

Located about a 5 - 10 minute walk from the central train station, lovely restaurant with loads of vegan options, including pizza, pasta and dessert! Really great meat, cheese and gelato substitutes. Even labelled vegan wine! Very friendly staff who speak English well. Gets busy though so book ahead or expect a wait. Carbonara is amazing!!

jennyc32

Points +4389

Vegan
17 Mar 2018

Amazing vegan menu

This place has an extensive vegan menu of starters, pasta/pizza/mains, and desserts - they also label their vegan wine. It was really difficult to decide what to order, there was so much choice! We had arancini to start, which were very good indeed. My partner got a seitan and buccatini dish which he loved, though I was a little underwhelmed by my 4 cheese gnocchi (not as cheesy as I was hoping for). The desserts were incredible - he tried the vegan tiramisu, and I had the little dumplings with vegan nutella, which was definitely the right size for sharing- it was a huge portion! Service was great, and we were very satisfied customers.

MartinaA.

Points +100

Vegan
16 Mar 2018

Mega-lecker!

Sehr nettes, englisch sprechendes Personal, eine große vegane Karte, auch vegane Desserts. Alles sehr lecker!!!

Pros: Viele vegane Angebote

Athina

Points +1099

Vegan
09 Mar 2018

tolle Auswahl!

unser absolutes essenshighlight in rom! eine 4-seitige vegane Karte mit tollen Wahlmöglichkeiten- man konnte sich kaum entscheiden. die Preise sind völlig in Ordnung

Pros: viele Optionen , leckerer Veganer Käse

ivaateri

Points +28

Vegan
06 Mar 2018

Paradise for a true foodie

... Especially if you used to love everything non-vegan and miss the taste but not the cruelty and how it makes you feel sick.

Loved every bite. Veggie menu was separate from the ”normal” menu, vegan drinks and friendly service. Gluten free options as well, staff knew of celiacs disease, we were asked if contamination (like food being fried in the same oil) is a no-no.

I recommend with all my heart. Nice family business just a few steps away from Termini. Even on a normal weekday a reservation is definitely helpful.

Pros: Warm environment , Small business, Delicious food

MichalDovzhik

Points +34

Vegan
04 Mar 2018

amazing food

Best vegan meal I have had in rome! I had a fried rice ball, Ravioli and the cake of the day and everything was amazing. This place is a must!

_hael

Points +269

Vegan
27 Feb 2018

EXCELLENT Vegan Italian Food

I stopped by for a meal here twice during my time in Rome. The service was great and the food was so so good.

I had the tofu & spinach ravioli, Broccoli, potato & seitan pizza, the vegan carbonara, and the vegamisu (veganized tiramisu). All of it exceeded expectations and made my time in Rome much more enjoyable.

I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an authentic Italian meal that is veganized.

Pros: High Quality Food, Many Vegan Options, Friendly & Accommodating Service

Shivvymac

Points +137

Vegan
14 Feb 2018

delish

There were so so many vegan options ( 4 pages daily specials). Went with my omni friend who was worried it would only be vegan available but she was happy with the choices and even said she wants to go back! It was packed because it was Valentine's day but we were given a table in 10 mins. Staff looked under pressure (because it was manic) but they still managed to smile and be nice! Definitely going back! feel like this is a place for everyone. Food was good but desert..... would go back for that alone. Probably the best vegan desert I've had to date!

Pros: Lots of options for both Vegans and non-vegans

Cons: smaller restaurant - bit more compact. Still very

Lottie309

Points +52

Vegan
12 Feb 2018

Best vegan food in Rome!

I cannot stress enough how amazing the food and service was here! The menu is very extensive, with lots of non-vegan as well as vegan options! They are clearly labeled and include starters, pasta dishes, pizzas and even 5 desserts! Went there for 4 days straight and enjoyed it every night, I can highly recommend the vegan margarita and the vegan cream with crushed strawberry biscuits. The staff is very very very friendly as well and the restaurant is not too big, just nice and cosy. I seriously recommend this to everyone, go give it a try!! IF I COULD, I'D GIVE IT 5 STARS!

Pros: not expensive, lots of choice, very good food




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