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
VincentVegan
Points +1898
Good but overrated - Edit
We went here because of all the reviews claiming it to be the best restaurant ever. We arrived a bit ahead of our reservation but we're seated immediately. Unfortunately an outdoor table with the heater not working at 7 degrees temperature.
Read moreThe menu is huge and carries loads of amazing sounding options. We went with 2 starters first (deep fried potato dough with pizza sauce filing, breaded pumpkin flower with "mozzarella" filling), which both were good I taste but pretty small.
As mains, we had Carbonara and a pizza (can't remember the name). The pizza dough was amazing and so was the sauce. The other ingredients were, well, let's say a bit unconventional. Mayo and beyond sausage - didn't taste bad but probably wouldn't order on a pizza again. They use beyond sausage in a LOT of dishes, which I find sad as it has this very distinct taste that is stronger than most other flavors in a dish.
The Carbonara was a disappointment. While the pasta itself was good, the sauce was VERY starchy and rather bland - as if it was made with a lot of flour. Also, the "meat" on the carbonara was very chewy, partly too hard.
Not a bad experience, but in my opinion cannot hold up to the praise in some reviews. The prices are...well....Roman! 🙃
Expect around 25-30€ per person including tips.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-05
Pros: Fully vegan menu , Vast choice of dishes , Amazing pizza dough and sauce
Cons: Bland and starchy carbonara
Guest
NoshiEden
Points +44
Best meal of my life - Edit
Kitchen open late- I came at 22:00 and there was no problem. The pizza was perfect and I've never had better vegan cheese.
Read morePros: Pizza, Large portion, Penna cotta alla nutella (to die for)
Cons: Nothing
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NicklasG
Points +40
Best restaurant in Roma - Edit
The staff are really polite and their food is delicious. Their wine selection is really amazing. You should definitely try it out for yourself!
Read morePros: Staff, Food, Wine
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___lulix___
Points +359
delicious food! - Edit
Rifugio Romano is one of my favorite vegan restaurants in Rome.
Read moreHere you can discover the typical roman cuisine through a 100% vegan menu.
I ordered a supplì, a crocchetta di patate, a vegan carbonara and i can guarantee you that it was all delicious!
Plus, the restaurant is located near Termini station, so it’s easily accessible by public transport.
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VictoriaHemmings
Points +16
Exceptional Vegan Food in Romantic Rome - Edit
My husband & I visited this magnificent all vegan restaurant for my Birthday in October 2024. The food, hospitality & atmosphere was excellent, & I would highly recommend vegans & non vegans alike to book a table & experience it for yourself.
Read moreWe went for the vegan shrimp with a beautiful lemon tempura batter for starter. Followed by the vegan carbonara which was excellent too. We had to end with the vegan tiramisu and vegan caramel desserts. The vegan caramel was the best dessert I've ever eaten in my life.
We cannot wait to return when next in romantic Rome. Thank you for such a magical experience 💚✨🇮🇹
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-13
Pros: The vegan lemon shrimp was out of this world, The warm hospitality , The atmosphere
Cons: None
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CamelliaDarabi
Points +87
Incredible choice - Edit
I have spent the weekend in Rome and have been a little envious of my friends’ menu choices at other restaurants, wishing I could try more. So, I went to Rifugio and was so delighted to see the menu. I chose the mozzarella and potato croquettes and the Gorgonzola and porcini mushroom bruschetta. I can’t wait to return and try more!
Read morePros: Menu choice, Gorgonzola bruschetta
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ViktorijaGor
Points +279
Delicious food right in the city center - Edit
Honestly it was an an interesting experience as we have taken a number of meals since we felt adventurous. Some of the dishes were extraordinary (fx. Moscardini snack or scacciatora di seitan, they were just amazing!), but some were very disappointing and we sent them back (caccio e peppe was unedible and starchy… and the snitzel was so-so). So in the end I have difficulties evaluating the experience. But hey - if you want amazing dinner, I advise you get scacciatora of seitan and get yourself a panna cotta dessert with caramel sauce. These were very good😄
Read morePros: Normal prices, Some dishes were very delicious, Freshly made
Cons: Some dishes were simply not properly made , Full of people, a bit crowded
Guest
hayls04
Points +452
Favourite Italian Eats - Edit
If giving this restaurant 5 stars was an option, I would have done it. This restaurant has an EXTENSIVE vegan menu... in fact I think they might have more clearly marked and separated vegan options then other items on the menu. I ate here THREE times on my two week trip to Italy which was every day that I was in Rome. I actually made a special trip before heading to the airport and stopped with my luggage. The ravioli was amazing and I actually had to ask if they were sure it was vegan. I also had the vegan gnocchi, again very convincing. My non-vegan father tried all of my meals as well and was incredibly impressed with the place. The real reason we went back three times was actually for the vegan desserts. The vegan tiramisu was... INCREDIBLE. Do yourself a favour and order this, you will not be let down.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-09-26
Pros: Extensive vegan menu labelled, Amazing dessert, Perfect restaurant to visit with non-veg friends
Cons: Not fully vegan, Can be busy depending on time of day
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jamborambo
Points +163
Best pizza in Italy - Edit
I ate here twice during a 4 day trip to Rome. My friend, who lives in Italy and is non-vegan, said it was the best pizza he ever had (quite high praise). Close to termini station, so easy to have before or after your travel connections #Veganuary
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RachelRoberts
Points +37
Fantastic! - Edit
I chose this restaurant for my partner's birthday and we were not disappointed! The vegan section of the menu is huge, we had 4 courses and all our dishes were phenomenal. I would go back in a heart beat.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-07-16
Pros: Lots of choice, helpful staff and amazing food.
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debmandaa2107
Points +23
Ristorante vicino stazione termini - Edit
Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo #Veganuary
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AlessandraA
Points +51
Tasty and Hearty Food - Edit
I love this place.
Read moreIt looks like a traditional roman restaurant and it surprises you with all the vegan alternatives of the typical roman food.
It's a bit heavy, true, but so it's the traditional counterpart.
There's pizza, pasta and a lot of super tasty seitan dishes.
The desserts are amazing too.
Perfect place if you are Italian and miss some of the traditional food.
Pros: Super tasty and hearty, Big portions
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unruly_traveller
Points +575
Really good food! - Edit
A trusted vegan friend recommended this place to me and I’m glad I tried it. It didn’t blow me away, but it was good. We got a pizza along side “Cannelloni Vegan” with rosemary and olive oil bread. The bread was great and actually one of my favorite parts of the meal. I would give this place a second try!
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lisamariaschreiber
Points +4353
Amazing Italian spot. - Edit
We’ve been here twice and I loved the appetizer which imitates sea food and the tiramisu the most. Other food was also good. But to be honest I did not like the carbonara at all. It was too heavy and the sauce too thick for me. But that’s my personal opinion.
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-Simone-
Points +305
Great place! - Edit
Amazing place, 100% vegan. Also dog/pet friendly in case you were wondering
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Freddie96
Points +299
Emozionante - Edit
Erano mesi che desideravo venirci. Sono rimasto a dir poco entusiasta... (Quasi) Tutto davvero eccellente e impressionante. I sapori, le consistenze... È stata una gioia. Da migliorare forse i saltimbocca che non tenevano la forma, per il resto che capolavoro! I moscardini, le bruschette, i vari sughi e formaggi wow!!
Read morePros: Il servizio cortesissimo , Tutto davvero impressionantemente buono, Tutto autentico, locale e piatti
Cons: Il bagno aveva la porta difettosa (?), Il menù è solo digitale, non per tutte le età
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ShilaNajibi
Points +73
Unfortunately not so good - Edit
A very nice menu, with lots of options. The staf was kind.
Read moreUnfortunately the food was not good.. I wouldnt recommend at all.. The carbonara had a very strong fake egg flavor and was very thick. We never had real carbonara, but this didnt taste good..
The cannelloni was bland. We couldnt finish our plates.
Pros: Portion size (if the food was good)
Cons: Taste was bland or bad, Fruit flies
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Eva2001
Points +26
Très bon mais oppressant - Edit
Les plats sont vraiment très bons. Néanmoins, nous avons passé une soirée mitigée. Nous avions à peine entamé l'apéritif qu'on déposait déjà les entrées sur la table. Pas le temps de sortir vapoter 2 minutes : à peine l'entrée retirée, le plat arrive. En 1h, l'entrée, le plat et le dessert étaient servis et mangés. Ce n'est pas vraiment ce que nous espérions de notre soirée, nous nous sommes sentis "poussés à faire vite" et oppressés, bref stressés. Pour un lunch, cette rapidité n'est peut-être pas gênante mais pour un dîner en amoureux, elle l'est. Le personnel est poli mais pas vraiment aimable.
Read morePros: Les plats sont bons
Cons: Service expéditif , Personnel expéditif , Ambiance oppressante, endroit exigu
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bertgerritsen
Points +838
Amazing - Edit
Rifugio Romano was recommended to us by many vegans, and it absolutely lived up to the expectations. Amazing food, friendly staff, and a nice looking restaurant. It’s hard to decide because everything looked delicious. I was surprised that it wasn’t expensive. Definitely worth a visit!
Read morePros: Great food, Price/quality, Lovely staff
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Smitty1931
Points +464
Best Pasta I Have Ever Had! - Edit
Easily among the best vegan restaurants I’ve ever eaten at. So many amazing options available and really affordable with super nice servers. Don’t forget to make a reservation before coming!
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Annegoesvegi
Points +242
Exquisite vegan Restaurant - Edit
We had to ask the staff if it was really vegan Carbonara as the taste was so authentic! Cannelloni were also really great! Would definitely come back once travelling to Rome again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-20
Pros: Delicious taste, Many authentic Italian Dishes
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BohoRiders
Points +227
Mindblown - Edit
Joint that nails traditional roman dishes and the vibe of a casual place with hearty food.
Read moreStaff super friendly.
The only way to fully appreciate the food here is to try it. Enough said!
Pros: Food, Vibe and people
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floralucia
Points +1041
Delicious pasta - Edit
I was amazed that this place exists. The menu is looking marvellous it was hard to choose. I had the canelloni and sure to say did not regret it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-08
Guest
G8G
Points +56
Undescribably awesome. - Edit
Eating at Rifugio Romano is a true experience.
Read moreNever ever had such an amazing and delicious Vegan lunch in my entire life.
My forever reason to come back to Rome.
Rifugio Romano is a family runned restaurant. The place is a bit tiny but the quality and taste of its food is undescribable.
I got to know this place because I follow the Owners daughter, Fabiola who's a food creator but to me she's also an incredible and super creative Chef, just like her husband, Davide.
To sum it up Vegan cooking is in this Family veins.
My lunch started with some Moscardini, which, I swear tasted like "real" Moscardini (a type of tiny Octopuses), Olive Ascolane and two Bruschette then I asked for their famous Gricia and I took a bite of Carbonara from the person I was with.
You cannot understand the deliciousness and I have no words to describe it.
We then had a Tiramisù, best one I've ever eaten. It absolutely beats the original non-Vegan one, hands down.
The whole lunch was extraordinary, still craving all of the dishes I've tried. The portions were very generous, for sure you won't stand up hungry.
They deserve a larger space to be able to host more customers.
The price is really worth the experience.
You must pit stop there if you're planning to go visit Rome.
Pros: Food, Staff
Cons: The place is tiny, they deserve a larger space.
Guest
Fraaveg
Points +176
Tutto ottimo - Edit
Tutto perfetto, i moscardini sono qualcosa di fenomenale.. non vedo l'ora di tornare e assaggiare altre cose
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-05
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LunaUrio
Points +102
Sublime - Edit
Probabilmente uno dei migliori ristoranti vegani mai provati!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-04
Pros: La scelta ampissima del menu, La qualità della materia prima, La genuinità dei piatti
Cons: Locale un po’ rumoroso
Guest
mouser1
Points +166
Okay food, fruit flies, rudeness - Edit
The salads were good. The pizza and canzone were good. There were fruit flies buzzing around our heads the whole time. The staff was not friendly at all. Before he would let us in the door, a man who worked there demanded to know if we were vegans or not.
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