• Il Centrale Stresa

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Lacto
Ovo
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant with clearly labeled vegan options, including a veggie burger, quinoa bowl, bruschetta, and some side dishes. NOTE: Reported September 2023 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Open Mon 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00, Tue-Fri 12:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 11:30-23:00.


11 Reviews

First Review by skyecoo

Maurice_Harvey

Points +70

Vegan
19 Nov 2025

Good pizza!

I asked for the burrata tomato-based pizza sans burrata (they didn't have a marinara on the menu) and they were totally fine with it and it was DELICIOUS. Also got a side salad no cheese. Good option in a town short of vegan options, especially in winter!

ReneeDanaKeaton

Points +26

Vegan
22 Oct 2024

Meh

They have 2 vegan options on their regular menu and 1 on their nightly special. It was just ok. Needed to add salt pepper and oil as the food is very bland. Wait staff was unwelcoming and somewhat curt.

Cons: Tiny wine pour, Bland food, Curt staff

Timelezz

Points +456

Vegan
18 Jun 2024

Not very welcoming, but decent food

The place is situated at a central square in this very touristic village. The place has many seats indoors and outdoors. While there were not that many guests and many empty tables, the staff seemed in a hurry. We felt like we needed to leave the table as soon as possible.

They have limited vegan options. Two options are well displayed as vegan (a quinoa salad and a burger). None of the pizzas are vegan by default. All pizzas are served with mozzarella or white cheese. The bruschetta classic is vegan (although not as mentioned on the menu). We only ordered the bruschetta which was decent but not the best we had in Italy.

The place could improve by updating their glass work. My glass was damaged at the top (a customer could open their lip to it) and other glasses were pretty worn out.

Pros: Vegan options are mentioned on the menu, Fast served

Cons: Staff is too hasty , Glassworks needs replacement

HethaRox

Points +416

Vegan
30 Sep 2023

Lovely place in the piazza centrale

I spoke to the staff and the vegan burger is made on site and contains no egg. They say it is 100% vegan. They list egg because, in the area where they make the burger, they also make things that contain egg and there is a possibility of contamination.
We both had pizzas and swapped the cheese for olives no problem. The staff were extremely kind. The bathroom is downstairs but there is a lift for people with mobility issues.

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-30

Pros: One of the few places that has actual vegan items , Excellent location, They speak some English

Cons: Kitchen only opens at 11:30, No vegan milk alternative

Sonnenschein☆

Points +37

Vegan
15 Sep 2023

Nice place, but no vegan burger!

The place of the restaurant is really nice. We wanted to eat the burger, but we noticed it isn't vegan! It contains egg. The green leflet on the menu is just a sign for vegetarian dishes. Nevertheless the quiona bowl and the bruschetta were quite good!
Possible to order pizza without cheese.

Pros: Good vegan quinoa bowl, Nice bruschetta

Cons: Sadly no vegan burger, Cost of drinks on the higher side

Babsied

Points +392

Vegan
17 Aug 2023

A bit unimaginative

I had the vegan burger, which tasted rather boring.

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-04

Pros: Options marked, Nice location with outdoor seating

Cons: A bit bland

Carolini

Points +46

Vegan
04 Aug 2023

Sehr lecker

Super netter Service, bruschetta super lecker, schöne Sitzplätze

Pros: VEG. Speisen in der Karte markiert, Netter, schneller Service, Schöne Terrasse

HannaVH

Points +46

Vegan
15 Jul 2023

Good service, food was okay

The menu has a clearly labaled section with two vegan dishes. One was a quinoa bowl with hazelnuts, soya and leek, the other was a vegetable burger with salad and chips/crisps. I don't like quinoa so I ordered the burger. However the burger itself was based on quinoa.
The bread was very good, freshly baked and still warm. The avocado cream added a great twist to the burger, but overall there was not very much between the bread. The salad was fresh, but not spectacular. I really enjoyed the homemade chips/crisps on the side.
The overall dish was nothing special but the taste was okay and everything was freshly baked or fried.
The service was great, the waiters spoke multiple languages and took there time.

Pros: Clearly labeled vegan section, Good portions, Friendly staff

Cons: Taste was not spectacular (not really a con)

Jaammeess77

Points +20

Vegan
05 Jul 2023

Lots of options

Great options and a hidden vegan pasta option too! Very clearly labelled menu with all allergens

Pros: Allergen info

Karenquilt

Points +44

Vegan
18 Jun 2023

Good service, good food

Loved that they actually had vegan options. I got the vegetable burger which came on a great, fresh homemade bun. Tomatoes and lettuce on the side. Freshly made potato chips!

Pros: Friendly staff, Nice vibe

Cons: Somewhat close to other diners

skyecoo

Points +273

Vegan
27 May 2023

Good option!

Good option in the center of Stresa. The menu was clearly labeled with vegan options and allergies were also clearly labeled. The veggie burger was good (I think it was a quinoa burger).

Pros: Good selection, Clearly labeled , Good location




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