• Caffe Vergnano 1882 - Rialto

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Serves meat, vegan options available. This cafe next to the Grand Canal offers a separate vegan menu with dishes including basmati rice with zucchini, plum, and curry; couscous with vegetables; chickpea omelette and vegetables; seitan with tomato; dahl with basmati rice; seitan with curry and couscous; scrambled tofu with vegetables. NOTE: Jul 2019 reported limited vegan options - please send updates.


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18 Reviews

First Review by VeganFamilyTravels

eco123

Points +288

Vegan
01 Nov 2025

Small selection but great staff

We went when the kitchen was closed so only managed a sort of vegan meatball/ arancini. However when the kitchen is open there is also falafel, quinoa and couscous.

Extra star for the staff. As a drunken group in the restraunt over was being mean to a seagull and grabbed it and the waiter stepped in and saved it.

Nice view of Venice if you sit outside.

TammyTofu

Points +151

Vegan
01 Jan 2024

Disappointing

Only one vegan option was what we heared,we got a polpette and that was it.
It was good,but not enough as lunch.
Disappointing

Pros: Nice small place

Cons: Not much options , Small portion

Vctordriguez

Points +566

Vegan
09 Feb 2023

Buen chocolate

Si lo pides te hacen el chocolate caliente con leche de soja.

BettySlutsky

Points +1055

Vegan
20 Aug 2022

Lunch!

Three vegan things on the menu, clearly marked: quinoa with veg, cous cous with veg, and falafel with veg. Mom and I got the falafel. It was fine, but the portions were a bit small.

Pros: Clearly marked , Great service, Scenic outdoor seating

Cons: Small portions

TierneyMurray

Points +259

Vegan
22 Apr 2022

Food not amazing but decent choice of vegan options

Struggled to find a vegan food in Venice, found Caffe Vergnano through happy cow and decided to give it a shot! The vegan options were: cous cous, falafel, quinoa, gnocchi pomodoro and insalata Brasiliana. Not a great deal at first glance but better than anywhere else we’d seen! We ordered the gnocchi and falafel, food was nice enough but not amazing (gnocchi was slightly mushy, possibly a bit over cooked, falafel was nice) but I appreciated the number of options, and the staff were very knowledgeable and happy to help. Very nice views and location. Reasonably priced for Rialto/grand canal views as well

Pros: Friendly staff, Good wine, 5 vegan options (a lot for Venice!)

Cons: Not the best food I’d had there

Kensie_the_Chihuahua

Points +171

Vegan
19 Jul 2021

Limited Options

Nice outdoor seating by the canal. Unfortunately, the selection was minimal, and the quality of the food was underwhelming. The only options were falafel and couscous.

hokusai77

Points +13599

Vegan
27 Jun 2019

They used to be better

I must admit I have mixed feelings about this place. Apart from its picturesque location besides the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge, they once used to have very good vegan dishes, made on the spot, while they have now replaced them with microwaved ready stuff. I know the chef has changed (the previous cook was vegan), but I do hope they can get back to their previous standards.

Pros: decent selection of vegan dishes , great location

Cons: poor quality

oorkris

Points +478

Vegan
23 Jun 2019

Lovely spot by the Grand Canal

Had a beautiful meal outdoors here this evening watching the world go by on the Grand Canal. Had the falafel dish as the vegan lasagne had run out - it didn’t look like much when it first arrived, but tasted amazing and was very filling. Lovely spot to sit with a glass of vino. The menu is omni which meant my partner could indulge in Italian classics while I enjoyed a vegan dish.

Pros: Beautiful location , Tasty food

Cons: Small range (good choice, though)

Mr.Vegaggio

Points +38

Vegan
07 Jun 2019

Vegane Option für zwischendurch

Lokal besticht durch die geile Aussicht auf den Canal Grande. Auf Nachfrage hat die Kellnerin sogar einen veganen Kuchen aufgetrieben, Soja-Cappucino sowieso obligat (Venedig hat hier stark zugelegt, besser schon als Wien). Lt Karte auch einige vegane Gerichte

VloveV

Points +261

Vegan
26 Apr 2019

Could be better could be worse

Nice, small cafe with quite some vegan options.

Pros: Vegan options

Cons: Expensive

BethanyWatts

Points +44

Vegan
25 Jun 2017

Vegan, but not so great

I ordered the vegan lasagne, the pasta was overcooked. It was bland, mushy, and overall a bad dish. The non-vegans with me did not like their dishes either.

geminibec17

Points +198

Vegan
22 Jun 2017

Really delicious

This restaurant has a clear vegan section of the menu. I ordered the falafals with hummus and veggies and my husband had the vegan lasagna. Both dishes were delicious and reasonably priced.

CourtneyYost

Points +34

Vegan
10 Jun 2017

good vegan lasagna

I was pleased with the lasagna. It was nice to not have to worry if it was vegan or not. The waitress informed me that there is a vegetarian and vegan lasagna option, so make sure you select the vegan one.

Pros: nice patio, clearly labeled vegan menu, good vegan food

Cons: wait staff wasn't the best, but not the worst in V

jspizz

Points +77

Vegan
02 Jan 2017

meh

it's really great that they have a separate vegan menu but our food was a bit plain and it was mainly rice. Too dry too.

Pros: a few vegan dishes to choose from

Cons: not much variety and not much flavour

LauraQ98

Points +574

Vegan
01 Nov 2016

Beautiful view

Once we found it, we were thrilled. The view is beautiful (outdoor seating on the canal!), the food is tasty and the staff is friendly. The adults did leave a bit hungry, as the portions are not quite large enough, but they did have bread baskets with oil & vinegar.

For a tasty vegan meal in Venice, I do recommend!

Nathansfca

Points +66

Vegan
03 Oct 2016

Separate vegan menu and view of Grand Canal

We had lunch one day and dinner another. Menu options were tasty. They have a vegan croissant, but we're already sold out both times we were there.

theexternvoid

Points +513

Herbivore
29 Sep 2016

Delicious

Very tasty and unique food for Venice. Separate vegan menu. Pricey (like everything in Venice), but you get a fabulous view of the Grand Canal.

Pros: Great view of the Grand Canal.

Cons: Pricey.

VeganFamilyTravels

Points +2254

Vegan
18 Aug 2016

Great to find a vegan menu

This friendly cafe has a separate vegan menu. We ate there twice and tried four dishes all of which were delicious. The staff are very friendly and it is nicely situated right next to the Grand Canal at the Rialto. Would definitely recommend.

Pros: Vegan menu, Friendly staff, Nice location




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