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Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional Greek restaurant with several labelled vegan dishes including a pasta dish and a moussaka. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-12:00am.
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28 Karipi, Thessaloniki, Greece, 546 24
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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34 Reviews
First Review by JordanStoffel
Stefanini
Points +636
Great ‘vegan’ moussaka - Edit
I ordered the vegan moussaka. It was really nice. I am wondering if it really was vegan because my stomach got upset that night.
Read morePros: Taste of the moussaka
Cons: Expensive wine
Guest
nanajanaah
Points +284
taverna with vegan options - Edit
i always come back for the vegan moussaka! a real authentic taverna experience
Read morePros: vegan greek food, atmosphere
Cons: limited vegan options
Guest
Vege-Niki
Points +1587
Hmm naa - Edit
Mushrooms in a moussaka?
Read moreSuch a pity... the Greek salad should be flavourful just by choosing good oil and good produce. Well, it was almost tasteless. The vegan moussaka should NOT have mushrooms. How about soya mince? It's a total disgrace and it was Noooot tasty. The bechamel lacked seasoning.
Fava beans and fried zuccinies were good. #Veganuary
TurnipForPlants
That stinks. It looks good.
Read moreVege-Niki
It does!!! There is a place in Athens "Veganaki" that has the most amazing pastitsio and moussaka. I tried a vegan lassagna in Italy, Milan, and their standard on those two dishes were on par with Italian bechamel sooo. 😅
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KölscheJung
Points +203
Yummy vegan Moussaka - Edit
I liked the vegan moussaka and the rice noodle dish. Service is very friendly and we got a delicious desert on the house. The location is close to the waterfront.
Read morePros: Three vegan greek food options
Guest
die_erbse7
Points +232
Traditional Greek food - Edit
We had the vegan Moussaka as well as some grilled vegetables. Was very good.
Read moreThe atmosphere was great as well but quite noisy with the music and chatter.
Pros: Traditional
Guest
MirtillaLaResdòra
Points +1086
Vegan moussaka - Edit
I really appreciate that this place has a vegan moussaka, that was overall good, but the eggplants inside were very bitter. I also ordered fava that was amazing and an eggplant salad that was good. Great atmosphere, great service, cute location!
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CelinaBorko
Points +26
Moussaka amazing, Orzo bad - Edit
Went here yesterday (August 2024) and they had 3 vegan main dishes on the menu. We tried the moussaka, which was soo good and the Orzo, which was totally underwhelming and none of us liked at all. Def go for the moussaka!!
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MKorvesis
Points +2348
The best Vegan Moussaka I had in my life! - Edit
That was the best Vegan Moussaka I had in my life! Absolutely amazing! I will definitely come back for more! Congratulations to the chef!
Read morePros: Best Vegan Moussaka I had ever, Great service and live Greek music , Many vegan options
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JanneLempinen
Points +135
Very nice atmosphere and delicious food - Edit
There were three vegan main courses and many of the appetizers were vegan or could be made vegan. The staff was very knowledgeable, I didn’t need to explain myself or veganism. The orzo with veggies was really tasty, as were the salad and grilled mushrooms I shared with my non-vegan husband. It seems to get crowded at around 9 p.m., so I’d suggest to make a reservation for a later dinner.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan options, Knowledgeable staff, Outdoor seating
Cons: Getting and paying the check took time
Guest
frenci_gaspa
Points +144
Awesome vegan moussaka - Edit
They have clearly listed vegan menu and the staff is well aware of them
Read morePros: Vegan moussaka, Service
Cons: Portions way too big for one person
Guest
RobertaCalce
Points +3931
THE BEST RESTAURANT - Edit
I cannot get over that moussaka, it was beyond delicious!!
Read moreI also had the baked eggplant (on the menu it goes with feta, I asked it without) and it was also delicious. The restaurant is also super nice and well decorated. It is nice that they have a vegan section in the menu but do not forget to check the rest, there are so many traditional dishes that are vegan or that be easily become it by removing cheese
Guest
JimiBael
Points +44
Moussaka végane incroyable - Edit
Une moussaka végane qui met tout le monde d’accord. Service sympathique et coût très raisonnable.
Read morePros: Moussaka végane, Service , Prix
Guest
Stella:-)
Points +71
Schönes Lokal mit super Essen - Edit
Schöne Atmosphäre, sowohl Fleisch als auch Vegane Optionen. Der Moussaka war super lecker!
Read morePros: Essen , Ambiente, Lage
Guest
WendySmetanova
Points +953
Really good Mousaka - Edit
I had Mousaka and it was very tasty! It was a very big portion. Nice atmosphere.
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_Anni._.m_
Points +536
Very good - Edit
I had the grilled veggies as an appetizer and the vegan mousaka. Both was very delicious and the portion sizes were generous. I would come back.
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anacoluto
Points +500
Good veg moussaka - Edit
I tried the famous veg moussaka and it was good!! Also, I really like the atmosphere, with music and many people around. It’s one of the few traditional Greek restaurants that offers a veg alternative to a main dish!!
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hamshawty
Points +56
Not as good as the reviews - Edit
I was swayed to try the mousaka due to all the reviews and it wasn’t my cup of tea. We had the “different mushroom” starter though which was amazing!
Read morePros: Great starter
Cons: Busy, Not many vegan options
Guest
elina_
Points +763
The best vegan mousaka - Edit
Big portions, helpful staff, a bit expensive
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-16
Guest
Jaquelineloh
Points +252
Mousakka - Edit
Just stopped by here to try their Mousakka after reading all the rave about it - i wasn't disappointed!
Read moreNot the most classic/authentic mousakka but delicious none the less. It costs 7, 90€ and is a fairly big portion.
The restaurant is on a quiet little street with loads of seating both indoor and outdoors, although it is surely recommended to reserve a table as it seems like a popular place (we were lucky to get the only non reserved table of that evening). The place has a super cosy atmosphere, especially at dinner time.
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TamaraSchmitt
Points +1982
Kleine aber feine Auswahl - Edit
Urige Atmosphäre in einer Gasse abseits des Trubels. Gute Küche und freundliches Personal.
Read morePros: Gute Küche , Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Cons: Kleine Auswahl
Guest
WhenHelenCooks
Points +492
Lots of vegan options - Edit
This tavern is an excellent choice for everyone searching for a traditional place to eat vegan delicacies. There are many options, and the food is delicious. Highly recommended if you visit the town!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Tasty Food, Nice Place
Guest
MaryEmmaFrancis
Points +188
5 star if i could - Edit
Honestly the veggie moussaka i had was the best vegan dinner i have ever had
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miriamE
Points +46
Need more options - Edit
Great food, great atmosphere. The vegan menu could have been longer. They have apetizers that are vegan but who are not marked as that. Try the grilled mushrooms!
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thefan
Points +175
Tasty food, would love more options - Edit
Tried the rice stuffed vine leaves ("dolmadakia" or "ntolmadakia") and the mushroom moussaka (the gluten version with the béchamel sauce) and they were delicious!
Read moreHowever keep in mind that the stuffed vine leaves are served with yogurt by default, so you need to notify the staff not to include it. Moreover, one of the other vegan-listed dishes contains parmesan - which also is not vegan as of June 2022 - and should be excluded as well.
After the meal, we were served very, VERY, delicious spooned sweets (carrot and fig) - free of charge - but not sure if it is the norm or just a one time "welcome" thing.
The manager (or owner) herself answered all of our questions regarding the ingredients and she seemed to be aware of what vegans do or don't eat, therefore please do ask if in doubt!
The prices are reasonable, but do expect to pay for the bread (1 small round bread per person) and the bottled water (they just bring the water on the table; kindly ask them for tap water and refuse to accept the bottle if you don't want it). To be fair, the water cost might be written on the menu, but usually Greeks do not notice or not expect it.
Overall, we enjoyed the food and the service and we're definitely going back. Vegan moussaka is rarely found and in my opinion it's worth a try!
Pros: Value for money, Friendly staff, Knowledge of ingredients
Guest
reikiandrew
Points +60
Best vegan mousaka in town - Edit
I loved the food
Read morePros: Great food , Affordable , Knew about vegan ingredients
Guest
samsoncharles
Points +146
Would give five stars - Edit
Amazing meal at The Rouga. Attentive and kind staff, good prices for food and drink, delicious food. Sat there for a long time enjoying the vibes and the live music!
Read moreDefinitely try the oyster mushrooms, so delicious.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-12
Pros: Good vegan options, Really nice atmosphere, Good prices
Guest
Sushinina
Points +2541
Moussaka - Edit
Cute little tavern. We were lucky to get a table, you should probably make reservations. The food and service were excellent.
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