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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Last update on 08 Aug 2025 by ValaBeneath
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1209 Reviews
First Review by lotustummy
billysuggit
Points +378
Best place in Rome - Edit
Food was incredible and staff were amazing!!
Read moreWe both loved it that much we went back the next night!!😄
Pros: Amazing food, Great customer service, Fully vegan
Cons: To many options to choose from!!😋
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YzzyGrace
Points +230
Amazing - Edit
We ordered Arancini balls to start, which were crunchy and delicious. Then I had the tonnarello pasta with asparagus, hazelnuts, and lemon sauce, which was unique, fresh, and flavoursome. We also had a side of green beans which was tangy and protein packed after days of pizza! The star of the show was definitely the chocolate pistachio cake, which I am still thinking about today as it was that good. All reasonably priced, tasty and served by friendly staff. 100% go if you get the chance!
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BrookeWilliamsx
Points +224
Great range - Edit
Lots of authentic Italian options 😋
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VittoriaN
Points +162
Third time didnt meet the expectations as the other two - Edit
This was my third time at Rifiugio Romano over 5 years and I am so sad to say the level of food has decreased! The tiramisu wasnt really a tiramisu not sure how they changed the recipe. The pistachio cake instead was 5/5!
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frenci_gaspa
Points +183
Ottimo molta scelta - Edit
Piatti abbondanti e prezzi onesti per una zona centrale di Roma. Molto comodo da Roma Termini. Meglio prenotare anche a pranzo, il locale è piccolo
Read morePros: Varietà dei piatti, Rapporto qualità prezzo
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rpgazder
Points +37
Authentic, hidden gem, non-touristy - Edit
We finally found a place with unique authenticity and a very well crafted menu. The location is excellent, it is just 2 minutes away from Rome Termini station. There are no tourists here, only locals. Menu items were far from the usual expectations of a typical Italian restaurant and we were delighted with the variety of dishes.
Read morePros: Fast service , Unique local menu , Great location, very convenient
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AelaHerbert
Points +113
Just a good base - Edit
If you go before 6:30pm you’re not able to order pasta and most of the menu as the chef is on break…
Read moreOtherwise, I got the margarita pizza and the dough was great but the “cheese” tasted like nothing.
Pros: All vegan, Decent pizza crust, Manageable prices
Cons: Tasteless cheese, Not great service, Can’t order pasta before 6:30pm…
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evasoukup
Points +39
Amazing pizza and lasagna🌟 - Edit
Our first restaurant in Rome and we were amazingly surprised💥
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_thebookishcat
Points +187
Vegan Roman Cuisine - Edit
I eat here every time I am in Rome- delicious Roman typical food in vegan! I love the moscardini and the vegan gricia 🫶🏻
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AmenehAlcalá
Points +333
Meraviglioso - Edit
Se 10 volte vengo a Roma 10 volte mangio qui.
Read moreNon posso venire a Roma senza venire qui.
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-22
Pros: Tutto vegan, Buon prezzo, Gentilissimi
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valeriamotta
Points +1056
Traditional roman food, but vegan - Edit
I ordered the supplì and the carbonara, and both were perfect. I was also looking at other people's dishes, and I was sad I couldn't try their food too cause every dish looked awesome! and I am sure it tased awesome as well. I will definitely come back to try more of their dishes!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Staff, Fair prices
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monschter
Points +70
bestes italienisches Essen - Edit
Es ist das beste vegane italienische Essen, dass ich hatte. Ein super grosses und vielfältiges Angebot. War bereits zwei mal da und werde sicher wieder gehen.
Read morePros: lecker, Angebot, traditionell italienisch
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NaNa.Lng
Points +358
Authentic vegan Italian food - Edit
The restaurant was quite full and I was lucky I got a table without a reservation. However it was an outside table (at 9°C), but they had a heater so it was okay even for a person getting cold as quickly as I do.
Read moreI wanted to have authentic vegan Italian food and I was not disappointed: I had a Bruschetta with artichokes and a Risotto. The Risotto was good but the Bruschetta was incredible. I could eat it every day!
Pros: Authentic Italian cuisine veganized
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DinaVKourda
Points +80
Delicious and in Demand - Edit
The lunch was excellent. We ordered purple gnocchi, pasta carbonara, and tiramisu. It is comparable to Pura Vita WeHo. We took a couple of panna cottas to go: salted caramel and Nutella for after dinner. They were both great. But the salted caramel panna cotta is literally the best dessert I’ve ever had. Omg.
Read moreI could only give 4 stars because there was no printed/posted menu, we were forced to use a QR code which in practice I try to avoid. I couldn’t easily connect and had to use their WiFi. I also want to minimize taking my phone out in public as much as possible due to pickpocketing. Finally, I’m on vacation and want to reduce my screen time as much as possible and would have preferred a printed menu over my phone.
During our lunch an Italian family of 5 seated next to us complained they were caught off guard because they felt duped their meal was vegan. They finished almost all of it and called the owner out to loudly complain they didn’t like the vegan food. Note: the server explicitly tells everyone the food is vegan and it’s written all over the menu. The owner dropped the check in half. Not the restaurant’s fault but it makes me think this is not the mother’s first time trying to scam a free family meal.
Pros: Food, Service, Salted Caramel Panna Cotta (omg)
Cons: Inaccessible printed menu (phone only), Rude family dining in
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C.Dia
Points +59
Great! Will be back if I'm Rome again - Edit
I had the chickpea gnocchi, the 3D-printed tagliata, and the tiramisú. Everything was delicious! If I had to be picky, I wasn’t completely sold on the flavour combination of the tagliata with carrot cream and balsamic vinegar, but that’s probably just a matter of personal taste.
Read moreIt’s a shame I could only go once, but I’ll definitely return if I’m in Rome again to try more dishes from the menu.
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MilicaS.
Points +110
Will go 3rd time as well! - Edit
Went there two times in 3 days, will go again tomorrow. Definitely one of the top vegan restaurants for me. Lasagna was amazing! Appetisers as well, especially the "seafood" one. Ensalada vegana has tofu marinated in some garlic marinade. Delicious!
Read moreThr place is rather small, so make sure to make a reservation as it gets really crowded. And rightfully so! ❤️
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Sanran
Points +549
Mamma mia - Edit
I tried the tagliata di seitan ai fungi porcini and it was incredible. I don't have the words to explain this. Must try...
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SašoM.
Points +118
Great food in a small semi-crowded place - Edit
Food selection, awesome. Taste, great. Price, very decent for what you get. Ambient is lacking, especially if you book late and get seated next to the toilet, but even with that in mind, of visit again. Staff is great and veeeery educated on an things vegan. Go try
Read morePros: Taste, Great selection, Informed staff
Cons: A bit crowded inside
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ElianeV
Points +20
Excellent food - Edit
All the dishes we had were equally delicious. The vegan cheese in/on top was some of the very best. We also had the 3D printed meat which had great flavor and texture.
Read morePros: Excellent taste, Good value, Big selection of dishes
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cavolfiore
Points +30
Si merita la sua fama - Edit
Staff gentile e piatti ottimi!
Read moreIn due abbiamo preso tre antipasti e un secondo ed è stato più che sufficiente. Tutti super originali mantenendo comunque i sapori cardine della tradizione romana. Senz’altro una tappa fondamentale ogni volta che si passa a Roma.
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laura_e_vegan
Points +1928
Amazing food - Edit
Extensive fully vegan menu, and what my friend and I ordered was phenomenal. The tonnarelli cacio e pepe especially and the arancini were really nice. The broccoli and the cicoria were also amazing. Would fully recommend if you’re in the area!!
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TrudiBruges
Points +27715
Nice food, but unfrienfly staff, dirty toilet - Edit
Had made a reservation, and that's absolutely necessary, as the place soon filled, and we saw people being turned away.
Read moreThe menu is quite extensive, and its good that there are photos included, although still hard to choose.
The food was ok-ish. Traditional Italian/Roman dishes. Fair price, but also rather small portions.
We had
- arachino 3€
- bruschetta with gorgonzola and mushrooms 8€
- crepes with spinach and potatoes 14€
- calzone campagnole 13€
Desserts:
Panna cotta with caramel 6€
Cheese cake with figs 7€
What killed it was the unfriendly service.
The waiter didnt say hello or anything, just a sort of nod in our direction, and after I said our reservation name, he checked on his screen, and then just pointed at at a table. No welcome, no 'have a nice meal', grumpy looking, no asking how the food was, very difficult to grab their attention to order etc (they dont seem to look around).
After the mains we waited to check whether at least someone would come and ask if we wanted any dessert. After 20 minutes it was clear they wouldn't, so then it took another 10 min before we could grab one's attention to order dessert (by in the end both waving our arms up high!! 🙈).
Tables also VERY close together, you can practically eat from the plate on the table next to you. Small tables, cramped sitting.
No relaxed atmosphere.
One toilet. Which needs a good wash. Toilet seat was very dirty (this was not from one day, but clearly had not been washed in a while, like - with a sponge!). Eek.
Not accessible, step to get in. No room to manoeuver inside.
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Visit in October 2024
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-19
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HelenaRaposo
Points +38
Very Nice menu - Edit
Very nice vegan restaurant near stationi Termini.
Read morePros: Near statione Termini, Vegan , Nice Spot
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Margelaurie
Points +229
Cucina tipica romana tutta vegana - Edit
I piatti tipici romani del tutto vegetali e i prezzi normali.
Read moreHo provato il supplì e la cacio e pepe, identici a quelli con derivati animali.
Pros: Piatti esclusivamente vegani, Prezzi normali, Vicinanza alla stazione Termini
Cons: Non ti portano il pane per la scarpetta
Guest
shepherdDE
Points +197
Eines der besten veganen Restaurants - Edit
Das Rifugio Romano tritt laut den Angaben auf ihrer Website seit 2023 als vollständig veganes Restaurant auf. Die Karte ist recht umfangreich, die Auswahl fällt dadurch nicht leicht, wir empfehlen deshalb mehrere Besuche. Die vegane Carbonara war sehr gut und auch die Kürbislasagne. Das Tiramisu ist die Krönung des ganzen.
Read morePros: Sehr gute Küche, Zentral gelegen
Cons: Reservierung erforderlich, Karte ist etwas zu umfangreich
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ultra*runner
Points +284
Absolutely horrible! - Edit
Arrived promptly when they opened. Acted super sketchy. Asked if we knew it was vegan? Yes, we know. Cue weird looks. Went inside to check something. Came out and said we could sit for 25 mins. Just got an overall ick and left.
Read moreCons: Weird behavior, Rude
shepherdDE
On the website, customers are informed that a reservation is mandatory. From my point of view, this reflects that a very popular restaurant is also very good.
Read moreultra*runner
It was empty. Not a soul in sight.
Read moreValaBeneath
We’re sorry for the bad experience but if you see that the restaurant is empty it doesn’t mean that it will be for long time. We need reservations, I’m sure that the waiter told you that you could have just 25 minutes because you came in the weekend and the time slot for lunch starts at 12:30, it was all fully booked at that time. That’s the reason. The reviews for a vegan restaurant are really important and I think it’s not fair to make a bad review because you didn’t book for lunch. If you did it, you could have the chance toto read online all the time slots info. The restaurant is too small to come without reservations, sorry for that. :(
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AshleyLenihan
Points +68
Absolutely epic - Edit
The best vegan grub in Rome with so many vegan options for every course. Definitely make the effort to visit here if you're in Rome, even if you're not in the area.
Read morePros: Vegan options , Friendly service, Decent prices
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