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

Plantbased1311

Points +336

Herbivore
26 Apr 2017

Fabulous!

Says Veg friendly but they could advertise vegan they have that many options! Very lovely staff and very cheap!

Pros: Cheap, Loads of Options , Friendly staff

Cons: Nothing!

m.p

Points +158

Vegan
22 Apr 2017

Amazing authentic cuisine

Best vegan food I've had in Italy, loads of options!

MichelleDaniela

Points +42

Vegan
21 Apr 2017

Comida Perfecta / Perfect Lunch

The best Italian place that I had ever been !! It is not too price and the food is delicious it was just perfect

Rosa veg

Points +2060

Vegan
21 Apr 2017

Excellent vegan options

This small and nice restaurant serves meat and fish but it has a huge selections of vegan food . From appetizers to desserts you can find for sure what you are looking for . Amazing pasta and cakes . Very nice staff and good price

Ulrika

Points +169

Vegan
14 Apr 2017

The best vegan food in town

I would give this place five stars if it was allowed! The waiters are extremely nice, they have a vegan menu with LOADS of options from pizza, pasta, gnocchi to burgers and salads, many vegan desserts and antipasti.

We visited this restaurant twice because it was just absolutely fantastic. We were seated outside, because the music playing inside wasn't really to our taste. Other than that, no complaints!

The vegan pizza we ate was probably the best pizza we've ever had. Capricciosa and Diavolo - five stars each. The vegan mozzarella they use tastes like the "real deal", although it isn't as stringy as animal-based stuff.

Pros: Friendly staff, Big portions, Delicious vegan pizza

Cons: Weird music - sit outside if possible!, They could be fully vegan

Sierk

Points +159

Vegetarian
05 Apr 2017

amazing

First of all, this should have 5/5. By far the best restaurant in Rome for vegans that I went to. The staff is super friendly and the food is so good; it has its own category. Really wow! The staff was also even friendlier when they realised we are vegan. Might be smart to reserve, because it is super busy and after 19:45 people had to wait to get a table.

Lovmesumvegan

Points +17

Vegetarian
30 Mar 2017

Blown Away

Spent 8 days in Rome recently and only 1 day my wife or I did not have a meal at Rifugio Romano. Everything from the pizza, to the pasta, to the chianti wine was superb. Portions were exceptional and for the price a true gem of a restaurant.

Family owned and you can see from the Mom and Dad down too brother and sisters how much they care for your dining experience. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a place in Rome to eat.

Pros: Portion, Price, Family owned

AndreaB.Arango

Points +40

Vegan
27 Mar 2017

Amazing

Went there with my meat-eating mom and sister while in Rome. I had an AMAZING arancina filled with peas and mushrooms + pretty much the best vegan lasagna I've ever had + a rockin' tiramisu. My family was also very happy with their dishes. I would HIGHLY recommend.

Pros: excellent food, good prices, friendly staff

NatashyaLalani

Points +18

Vegan
27 Mar 2017

Great vegan menu

We found this restaurant on Happy Cow, as I am vegan, but my husband isn't, and we needed a restaurant to suit both of us. This restaurant fit the bill perfectly. It is a traditional Italian restaurant (with all the typical types of dishes - pizza, pasta, grills, salads) along with a full vegan menu utilizing seitan, vegan cheese and tofu. It was great to be able to indulge in ravioli, lasanga, pizza and tiramisu as a vegan! We thought the foccacia bread appetizer was amazing -- the best we had anywhere in the city.

Pros: Many options, High quality, fresh ingredients, Friendly service

Cons: Not a huge fan of vegan cheese (in general)

food4ricky

Points +2047

Vegan
26 Mar 2017

Must go

Great gnocchi, great calzone, even better service. We ate here twice during our stay in Rome.

Pros: Service is very friendly, Service is fast, Vegan beers and wine

Selin_T.

Points +26

Vegan
10 Mar 2017

Everything perfect!

Best Restaurant with vegan options that I spoted - even better than the vegan onces in my opinion. I would rate 5 stars if possible, but this way 4/4! Everytime again!

Pros: wholegrain options for pizza, lots of vegan options, vegan meat possible

VeganPrairieGirl

Points +115

Vegan
02 Mar 2017

Calzone, you stole a pizza my heart

Found this little restaurant just a few doors down from my hostel ( and they said Vegan in Italy would be hard). My boyfriend (omnivore) and myself (herbivore) each got a calzone for 9€, a reasonable price for eating out at a decent place, and the servings were huge. The meal was very filling but perfect if you've been walking all over the city for two days non-stop such as our selves (Tourists). I would definitely recommend it, especially if travelling with the vegan-adverse because there are plenty of options for anyone, and honestly the vegan options hold their own on the menu, no fear of eating "less". They also serve Vegan gelato and a dessert of the day, 5 out of 5 if only they didn't serve animals!

Pros: Delicious, Authentic/Traditional Italian Cuisine- home-cooked, Reasonable price

Cons: Serves Meat

Molllly

Points +296

Vegan
28 Feb 2017

Vegan heaven in Rome

Let me preface this by saying that I made an account just to review this place. The restaurant is the best of both worlds for vegans and non-vegans who are looking for authentic Italian food. Whole vegan menu that includes vegan cheeses and vegan meats. Simply delicious !!! Highly recommend to anyone visiting Rome. Our waitress was vegan and spoke great English. I splurged and ordered an appetizer, entree, and dessert just because the menu looked so good !!

Updated from previous review on 2016-10-10

Pros: Great Vegan and non-vegan food, Very friendly staff

myosotisarvencis

28 Feb 2017

I think you gave the restaurant 1 star by accident :)

MarthaKatex

Points +18

Vegan
23 Feb 2017

Wonderful!

Amazing variety, never seen such a huge vegan menu from a restaurant that is not solely vegan. All homemade handcrafted family recipes! And incredible desserts!

Pros: Staff, Variety, Homemade

arielle.kav

Points +70

Vegan
21 Feb 2017

really yum

Really yum and heaps of vegan options! And vegan tiramisu!!!!

Rah

Points +121

Vegan
09 Feb 2017

fantastic vegan menu of traditional Roman food

The food here is beautiful and enough options for gluten intolerant vegans. Fantastic to find a good range of traditional dishes. The staff were very friendly.

Pros: friendly staff fluent in English , variety of options for gluten intolerant , great vegan menu

Britishvegan

Points +22

Vegan
05 Feb 2017

vegan food is worth 5 stars

the vegan menu here is so extensive, all of it amazing, even the desserts were just perfect, pistachio ice cream was just sublime! there was vegan tirimisu and various cakes, we came here every night of our holiday in Rome, the lovely people running the restaurant were the kindest people.

Pros: extensive vegan menu, all tastes amazing , non vegan menu for families who aren't

Cons: they aren't in the UK... :(

Cafisher9

Points +128

Vegan
13 Nov 2016

wonderful

Met the owner who was very friendly. We arrived a little early and they opened up just to make sure we had a seat. I went with my family - I was the only vegan in the group - but everyone agreed the food was superb! I had the gnocchi, and I highly recommend it.

Pros: excellent food, lots of vegan options, friendly staff

Puma

Points +37

Vegan
03 Nov 2016

AMAZING

When you travel it's hard to find a veganised version of the country's delicacy.
But alas this restaurant does provide Italian cuisines which was delicious!!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND !! ??

Nathansfca

Points +66

Vegan
10 Oct 2016

Delicious and lots of vegan options

Although not a vegan restaurant, there are so many vegan options that it felt like one! Great place to go with friends/family that aren't vegan as everyone will be happy. The food was excellent. We went twice - dinner one night, lunch another day, and everything we ordered was delicious. (would give 5 stars if Happy Cow allowed for non-vegan restaurants)

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Convenient location

TeriBeckman

Points +22

Vegan
07 Oct 2016

Great vegan food in the heart of Roma

We finally made our way here on our last day in Rome. So wish we had found it sooner! Separate amazing totally vegan menu created by the beautiful Italian family who owns the restaurant. Half of the family is vegan and they have done a magnificent job at creating authentic Italian vegan dishes. We had luscious creamy risotto, an amazing calzone and a beautiful omelette made from chic pea flour. Omelette was fluffy - melt in your mouth good filled with local greens and veggies. We strongly considered pizza - very creative toppings. It was so hard to decide. If you are vegan, strongly recommend you make time to come at least twice. Good prices, very much worth the cost. Finished the meal with vegan tiaramisu and pannacotta - things we have not been able to eat in a decade! Hope you go and enjoy as much as we did.

Pros: convenient location near the main train station Te, huge vegan selection , great use of vegan proteins including tofu, tempeh

Cons: none!

sophie.oaky

Points +18

Vegan
28 Sep 2016

Delicious and authentic italian cuisine - just vegan!

We had a wonderful experience at Rifugio Romano today! We ordered the vegan Lasagna with Bolognese and the vegan Pizza with mushrooms, vegan cheese, tomatoes and a vegan meat alternative. Those two were heavenly already! As a desert we had the vegan Tiramisu which was very thick and creamy, just delicious! The waitress was very friendly and helpful and even gave us two Limoncelli (lemon flavored liquor shots) for free! We would go back in a heartbeat and highly recommend this place and the dishes we had.

Pros: vegan Pizza and Lasagna, vegan Tiramisu, very friendly staff

CaitlinAdler

Points +37

Vegan
21 Sep 2016

tasty with a large range of vegan options

Ordered a pizza, pasta, grappa, drinks, and dessert (tiramisu) and it came too €56 so not too bad for two people. Food is tasty but not of high quality so go expecting something tasty but not outstanding. LOTS of vegan options.

Pros: lots of options, affordable

Cons: food is alright but not great

Teapig

Points +33

Vegetarian
20 Sep 2016

brilliant

Food was really nice with a great selection of vegan options. I travel with my boyfriend who isn't a vegetarian and he found his meal amazing also.
Great price for the food we got, the menu had vegan food, vegetarian food and vegan wine, all marked clearly with a v. Would definitely recommend!

veganexpat

Points +25

Vegan
17 Sep 2016

Try it!

My family of five (all vegan, teens to grown-ups) had a fabulous meal this afternoon. Valentina made excellent suggestions, from a fried pizza balls with house made marinara to calzone and seitan steak-- all excellent. The vegan desserts were also great-- tiramisu, orange cream cake and caramel panna cotta! Three full pages of vegan options. We'll definitely go back!

Pros: Vegan staff, Friendly, Seating inside and out

Cons: Can be pricey, but a wide range of items

indi182

Points +26

Vegan
11 Sep 2016

so happy to find this place

I'm so glad to have found this place, unfortunately it was at the end of our trip. I went with a meat eater friend and it was really nice for us to be able to sit down and eat together. The battered rice balls with tomato sauce have changed my life and the margarita pizza was amazing. I couldn't finish it all and had to bag up 1/3 of the pizza

ashsnowdon

Points +105

Vegan
07 Sep 2016

for me, 5 stars

It's a shame this place also does meat and therefore can't be awarded that 5* status because their vegan pizzas are completely worth it. They have a good number of vegan pastas and pizzas and even starters to choose from. The pizzas have vegan cheese and fake meats too, it feels very authentic! The service was great, and they have a lovely outdoor sitting area. If you're a vegan hoping to try a lovely pizza in Rome, this is your place!




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