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Fully vegan gastronomy restaurant offering a wide choice of food inspired by Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. Customers choose how to compose a tray and then pay by weight. Dishes include veggies, legumes and cereals prepared in a variety of ways, cous cous, falafel, polenta with seitan ragù, oven baked pumpkin, samosa, scrambled tofu with veggies, and seitan stew with onions and potatoes. House made cakes are also available. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00, 19:00-22:30.
123 Reviews
First Review by artilibere
sglcklch
Points +3779
Great food and value, but cash only (!) - Edit
This is yet another weight-based buffet restaurant. They seem to like this style in Europe, which I'm weary of because most of the time they are overpriced to begin with and you won't know how much your plate costs up until you bring it on the scale, which very often turns into a shocking revelation... Well, at least for me anyway. Personally I'd much rather pay more for all-you-can-eat.
Read moreThat being said, this place was a fairly decent value at €19/kg. A bit more for desserts (€30/kg) but we didn't see any throughout our meal. Food was very good. The preparations and seasonings were exotically distinctive - heavily African-inspired I could only assume given the ethnic background of the whole team. We got in early and they were still setting up, so we just sat nibbling at the homemade bread while waiting. I loved that bread a lot; it was very unique - dark brown in color, savory, spiced and redolent of cinnamon. I probably ate much more of it than I should have.
We started with sambusas and hummus, which were both excellent. Then we had our our main plates full of various kinds of veggies, rice, beans, tofu, tempeh, seitan, etc. All delicious. The lasagna was the only one dish that I wasn’t too crazy about. It was greasy, had very little filling and thereby structure… pretty much just pasta sheets in some oily gunk. Skip it. Another thing about this place that kind of bugged me was that I didn’t get to spoon my own food, but rather, they had to do it for me. I'd like to control the portions myself because usually I would get a small spoonful of everything first, then go for seconds on the good stuff. However, the staff here somehow insisted on piling up my plate even though I kept telling them otherwise. This was the only reason I rated this place a 4 instead of 5.
Pros: good value, tasty food
Cons: can’t personally spoon food
Guest
XiangyuCao
Points +29
Guru of Milan veggie eateries - Edit
It's a very demanded restaurant. When we arrived at 7:30pm (opening hour for evening), there was already a queue and all the tables indoor were booked. I guess this is quite common, especially for a Saturday night. We were proposed to eat in until 8:30. Despite the time constraint, the staff were kind and efficient. Ps: Whole bread & hummus served for free for eat-in.
Read moreFor food, there were no less than 15 salty dishes sold at 19 euros/kilo. We've got a variety of seasoned veggies, beans, seiten and samoussa. The flavors were rich and sometimes pronounced (even for an Indian food loving Chinese that we were). Special mention to their lasagne and tiramisu, just sinful :)
Regrettably, they were closed Sunday, so we could not go there 2 days in a row. I guess Alhambra is the guru of Milan veggie eateries and perhaps has the best food. Yet it's maybe not the top choice if you look for somewhere quiet and intimate where the staff have time for a nice talk.
Guest
Swishyskirt
Points +95
Fantastic vegan restaurant in Milan! - Edit
Went here for dinner on a trip to Milan. Excellent food. You order it deli style, pointing at whatever looks good (read: everything!), they warm it up for you and serve it to you, you pay by the kilo. We had a fantastic mix of delicious dishes -- seitan, tofu, veggies, noodles, pasta. Really great place, great atmosphere and wonderful vegan food! Tip: After dinner, head around the corner to their cafe for tea and dessert!
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VenusVegan
Points +190
Carino! - Edit
E' una gastronomia che vende a peso. Il cibo è saporito e gustoso, ma viene scaldato.
Read moreIl personale è confusionario e indaffarato, il locale piccolo con troppi posti a sedere, l'ambiente non risulta gradevole.
Ma per un pranzo veloce è ottimo, buona anche la soluzione dell'asporto.
Pros: good value , tasty food
Cons: Tables are too close to each other , Food is reheated, little space
Guest
cyberlp23
Points +205
Excellent restaurant végétarien au kilo - Edit
L'Alhambra, à mi chemin entre la gare centrale et la porta Venezia, est un excellent restaurant végétarien comme on aimerait en voir davantage en France :
Read more- système de prix au kilo (19€/kg quand j'y étais, prix identique le soir, ce qui est déjà suffisamment rare en soi)
- si le prix ne vous dit pas grand chose, sachez qu'une grande assiette variée (cf. Photo uploadée ici même) coûte de 8 à 11€
- pain brun à la cannelle et hummus offert en entrée
- pas de mauvaise surprise puisque le service est inclus
- grande variété de légumes, légumineuses, et plats à base de protéines végétales (protéines de soja, tofu en sauce, seitan à la tomate...), falafels.
- quand j'y suis allé, il n'y avait malheureusement pas soupes, et un choix limité de desserts.
Le service est basique mais sympathique. Le lieu est agréable, notamment pour sa terrasse, et une musique de fond légère (ce qui change des trattoria diffusant de la soupe FM à grands renforts de décibels), mais ne vous attendez pas à un endroit particulièrement confortable ou trendy : c'est assez basique, et l'on se bouscule un peu pour faire la queue et choisir son plat.
Au final, une excellente cantine veggie, offrant un très bon rapport qualité prix, et un système intelligent de nourriture au kilo.
Pros: Tasty, Cheap, Nourriture au kilo
Guest
unusualmagic
Points +35
Cheap and Very Good - Edit
This place is definetely one of the best vegan reataurant you can find in Milan. You can have a lot of variety food for 10-13 euro. The owners are really gentle and friendly.
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TheHolyV
Points +258
Good food but, almost all reheated. - Edit
Like the previous reviewer, when I visited in October 2013 I was also asked to leave the table and it was the same experience with most tables around me, in a fairly busy evening. To be noted that we had booked a table and we were hoped to be treated a bit more kindly.
Read moreAnyway, the venue does not look like much as the space has been taken over from a previous restaurant and the decor has not changed. Yet, the atmosphere was warm, although tables were so close to each other it was easy to listen to others' conversations.
However, I enjoyed the food: you are presented with a large choice, you pick what you want to eat and the food you have chosen gets weighted and you pay by weight. The food is mostly pre-cooked and it just get reheated at the last minute but this did not detract from the taste. Everything was presented nicely on a plate and I enjoyed it all until I was asked to go.
They definitely take too many bookings: in a coldish evening, they had a lot of people who were dining outside...
If they stopped being greedy with their tables, this could become a good vegan restaurant.
Pros: Good food, Decent location
Cons: We were asked to leave the table, Tables are too close to each other, Food is reheated
Guest
Sarayna
Points +209
Bit rude.... - Edit
I don't want to be negative about a vegetarian restaurant as I really want to support them...but we really were quite upset by how we were treated at this restaurant.
Read moreIt was very busy and when we tried to order a hot drink after the meal we were told we couldn't have it and that we would have to leave because they needed the table :-(
We had eaten so much of the very yummy food it was quite unpleasant to have to get up and walk miles home straight away. Suppose it's a good thing that a vege restaurant is so popular though....So would definitely recommend it for a quick lunch, but not for a sociable dinner perhaps.
Pros: Amazing food
Cons: Rushed, Too busy
Guest
devu
Points +247
Wow - Edit
I've heard about Alhambra for months from vegan friends and I had never been able to try it. Until today.
Read moreIt's a small and very crowded (reservation is almost necessary, especially during week end) buffet restaurant. As Mens@Sana you compose your dish by choosing between 20-30 available food types: cereals, veggies, legumes, seitan, tofu etc. and pay by weight of the plate. The thing is that food is freshly made just before each lunch and dinner, not the day before as other popular chains, and the difference is enormous.
Plus, the owner and waitress are infinitely gentle and warm-hearted it will be a pleasure to eat at their place. Strongly suggested!
Pros: Fresh cooked food, Kindness of the owner, Soo good!
Cons: Small and crowded, reserve your table!
Guest
Jalebi Boy
Points +495
Good Meal near Central Station - Edit
Lots of good tasty choices at this buffet pay-by-weight restaurant. We had a few hours between trains and so were happy to have lunch here, about 15 minutes' walk from Central Train Station. Each big meal cost about 11 euros [we were hungry]. There is a gelato place next door for dessert.
Read morePros: Tasty, friendly, helpful staff, outdoor tables on the sidewalk
Cons: Didn't open until 1230 Saturday, not expensive but not inexpensive either
Guest
dbm
Points +21
Excellent vegan restaurant in Milano - Edit
Excellent food, very helpful staff. Was quite busy at lunch time and so we sat outside but even though this was a "self service" operation, the staff insisted on helping set up our table and bring out our food. Food was very good.
Read morePros: Good vegan food, Super helpful staff
Cons: Can be crowded at lunchtime
Guest
L_Almo_Clelarco
Points +880
Great lunch break - Edit
I am lucky enough to work quite near to Alhambra.
Read moreWhen I get the chance I go and have lunch break there. It is a pay per weight place, where food is prepared by the owners in a very tasty way.
There's not much space and word is spreading they offer great food, so it's often packed.
I love their food, and the owner Salvatore is so caring and kind.
I would definitely advice giving it a try. Be early, otherwise food may end.
Pros: Great food, Reasonable price, Kind owner and people
Cons: Often packed: little space, You don't have to be in a rush
Guest
AndyColquitt
Points +53
Great Little Restaurant - Edit
Visited this place a number of times on my visit to Milan and enjoyed it on every occasion. Fabulous vegan food served by very attentive and friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit!! I even proposed to my girlfriend here so will always have happy memories of the place.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly staff, Good value for money
Guest
veg.dan
Points +124
good option in Milan. - Edit
Partner and I ate here as it was reasonably close to our hostel. We had the option of selecting a big portion of one dish or selection of all of the dishes and went with the latter. The food was good, some dishes a bit oily but nice range esp the watermelon at the end which was good considering the humidity. Staff were nice and price was okay. Could do with a few more drink options.
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artilibere
Points +24
Friendly and colourful - Edit
What can an ethiopean friendly guy open a vegan gastronomy just near Milano Central Station?
Read moreFriendship, good cooking and a good time assured.
Pros: friendly staff, great cakes, excelent food
Guest
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