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Organic gelateria, since 1999; previously at Via San Vitale 37/a, Offers several gelato made with rice milk along with frozen fruit sorbet flavors that are vegan. Companion animal friendly. Watch the Cow's interview with the owner, Stefano: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNPOI5BCR2A Open Mon-Fri 13:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-22:00.
35 Reviews
First Review by Alessandro
keep_it_tdy
Points +13467
It’s What Flavour?! - Edit
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry. These are probably the standard when it comes ice cream flavours and probably what would come to mind first. How about wasabi? Or better yet, curry? Yes, that right curry flavoured gelato was on offer here and that is exactly what I got, and you know what? It was bloody fantastic! I paired it with the rather more conservative scoops of gianduja and mint chocolate and these were equally brilliant in their own classic way. I may have also sampled the cherry chocolate and the almond & hazelnut, but only for your benefit of course, and I can tell you that these too were excellent in both taste and texture. The cones weren’t half bad, too. That aforementioned wasabi will is in my sights, I will update accordingly.
Read moreUPDATE: No wasabi upon my return, but the chocolate chilli provided a nice alternative with a real kick of heat. The almond too was lovely and the matcha was potentially my favourite one from here.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-07
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Aldona💫
Points +1128
Organic with lots of options - Edit
Lots of vegan options, including more weird combinations.
Read moreI appreciate them using organic ingredients.
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Evil_Overlord
Points +128
Great vegan ice cream - Edit
I've been on the lookout for vegan pistachio ice cream for 10 years now. I found it today at Stefino, in their oddly named Mediterraneo Veg (pistachio and almond flavor), which I had along with Gianduia (chcoloate/hazelnut). both rice-milk based. The cones are apparently all vegan as well, though I decided not to fight through my rusty Italian for one (they were very polite about it, and probably spoke fluent English). In any case, very friendly, great flavors.
Read morePros: Great flavor, Friendly, Lots of vegan choices
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GiorgiaFussi
Points +18
Fantastico - Edit
Maggioranza di opzioni vegane molto particolari e interessanti
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JuliaTs
Points +311
Consigliatissimo - Edit
Gelateria molto buona con moltissime opzioni vegani (anche torte) e sapori insoliti (matcha, curcuma, wasabi, ecc.).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-06
Pros: Hanno rubinetto per l’acqua potabile , Hanno più opzioni vegane che non , Personale gentile
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something unique
Points +1171
Great ice cream! - Edit
Very friendly place with great ice cream. The vegan varieties also included - when I went there - a curry-themed flavour, which was certainly unusual, and I also had a vegan chocolate, which was also great. Generally speaking, a large number of vegan varieties.
Read morePros: Great vegan flavours
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melitzana
Points +57
excellent vegan gelato - Edit
amazing gelato with a good range of vegan options
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biancafurii
Points +1991
Excellent Vegan Ice-cream - Edit
I love this place. I used to came also before I went vegan. Now that I'm vegan they have lots of option. Not only the same fruit but also pistachio, chocolate. They change location and now they are near to the station. They have also vegan ice-cream cake
Read morePros: Good vegan option , Nice staff, Nice location
Cons: Expensive
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IreneFustini
Points +194
Il miglior gelato - Edit
Non c’è paragone con nessun’altra gelateria. Molti miei amici non vegan hanno amato questo gelato!
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Plant316
Points +108
Tasty ice cream - Edit
Good ice cream and decent variety of vegan options
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Willex
Points +36
Great ice cream - Edit
Most options are vegan, clearly marked out on the menu. All gluten free for those who need.
Read moreAs of writing the adress is wrong as they moved, new one is:
Via Luigi Serra 3
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Olympia
Points +72
Wrong address - Edit
The actualy address right now is: Via Luigi Serra, 3, 40129 Bologna BO
Read moreNothing special for me here. Some vegan options but nothing impressive.
Pros: A couple of vegan flavors
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ANN!KA
Points +66
Divine! - Edit
Such a big selection of vegan options. Staff was very friendly. We went there four times in to days to taste every sort. The ice cream tastes so so good! I could take a bath in it. Just divine!
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Friendly staff
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_bettins
Points +22
Vegan's are welcome! - Edit
Beautiful gelateria not far from the centre of Bologna. Vegan (bio and gluten free) ice cream cones and biodegradable cups (and spoons). Has a wide choice of vegan flavors. Whipped cream is free, but made from cow-milk, of course.
Read morePros: Has vegan hot chocolate!
Cons: A little more expensive than normal ice-cream shop
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hokusai77
Points +13612
Wonderful choice of vegan flavours - Edit
Stefano is my favourite gelateria in Bologna, they’ve been offering great vegan flavours for years. Today I’ve tried Mediterraneo Veg (almond and pistachio), gianduia, and matcha. Don’t miss it if you go to
Read moreBologna.
Pros: Large choice of vegan flavours , Great taste
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LucianaMassi
Points +92
Amazing! - Edit
Best vegan ice cream ever! The flavors are so present you can fell each fruit, spice and nut. Really great place to meet when visiting Bologna.
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SuzyGale
Points +198
Amazing vegan ice creams - Edit
The non vegans all agreed that the vegan ice creams here were just as nice as the non-vegan ones elsewhere. Lovely service. Highly recommend!
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hiha
Points +212
Magnifico - Edit
Such good icecream! Chocolate-mint, nougat and many more are vegan.
Read moreIf you like Vego-bars (who doesn't) you might like Gianduia (chocolate hazelnot, with pieces of hazelnuts in it.😁
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CaseyK
Points +438
Best gelato I've had in Italy! - Edit
I loved the gelato here and was happy to find some unique flavor options! I got the "Cuba" flavor (dark chocolate with sour cherries) and the "Curcuma" flavor (turmeric with cinnamon and black pepper) and both were delicious! They also made a great combination. I almost went back to try more since I was curious about their other vegan flavors. English menu with clear labels. Slightly more pricey than basic gelato places, but worth it and included vegan cone.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-04-29
Pros: Unique flavor options, Clear labels, English menu
Cons: Slightly pricier than normal
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Pugbug
Points +64
Favorite ice cream place - Edit
They have vegan cones which is pretty seldom and a huge variety of uncommon ice cream flavors and not only the basic sorbet/dark chocolate stuff.
Read morePros: Vegan cones, Huge variety
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HappyCarrot
Points +30
Stefino e le sue delizie - Edit
In un locale della zona universitaria, di arredamento essenziale, troviamo di nuovo le delizie sobrie biologiche e solidali di Stefino, uno storico maestro artigiano della gelateria bolognese
Read morePros: Molte opzioni vegane
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Pekrova
Points +937
BEST VEGAN ICE CREAM - Edit
We were in Bologna for a family wedding in May and I had done my research about where to go for gelato. Our expectation were completely exceeded! We tried loads of flavours including Mediterranean veg, wasabi, green tea, chocolate and curry and a chocolate and rum. Wow, the best gelato ever. Service really welcoming. My Italian cousin confessed before we left that she spent years getting gelato from here so there’s the real rating from an Italian!
Read morePros: Amazing flavours, Organic, Really Friendly service
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KorneliaSochanova
Points +318
healthy icecreaam - Edit
This store offers really tasty icecream which is vegan friendly, bio, lactose free & gluten free. I chose nougat and chocolate one with ginger and black pepper, so yummy!
Read morePros: tasty, nice service, many flavors
Cons: nothing
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RaisaKettunen
Points +48
Amazing ricecream and sorbet - Edit
Great English speaking staff, amazing vegan ice cream. Many flavors to choose from.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, cheap, easy to find
Cons: plastic cups and spoons
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jennyc32
Points +4022
Exciting flavours - Edit
Some really exciting flavours here, like lemon and basil, or chocolate and curry. I had two flavours that I hadn't spotten veganised anywhere else on my holiday: coconut, and mint choc chip. They were both really delicious. Service was friendly, and there are a few seats too.
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SABAREGINA
Points +30
Good ice cream but I expected more - Edit
The atmosphere in the shop was a bit cold, due to the neon light and lack of customers when I entered the shop at 6.30 pm. The street was a bit dark, not as colourful as others and there were no customers.
Read moreThe staff was very friendly and explained me the symbols on the flavours (green = vegan).
I expected more flavours but I was satisfied with what I got. Due to a misunderstanding, I got 3 different kinds of ice cream in a little cup. I could try the different flavours but I wish, I had got more ;)
Be sure to choose a big cup if you want more ice cream.
The ice cream didn't melt too quickly and tasted good, especially 'gianduia'.
Pros: Some chairs would be nice., A warm light to give the place a welcoming atmosph, More fruit based kinds of flavours.
Cons: Some chairs to sit would be nice., A warm light to give the place a welcoming atmosph, More fruit based kinds of flavours. Coconut milk w
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SylwiaMisiewicz
Points +190
Amazing - Edit
I was shocked by the amount of vegan flavours, I think that 90% were vegan. I tried pistacchio and chocolate, both amazing, tasted like real Italian gelato. Service very nice. I totally recommend it!!
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