Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan-friendly Italian restaurant featuring a modern take on classic Venetian dishes. Offers a separate vegan menu complete with appetizers, wine, main courses, and dessert. Example of savory foods include stuffed artichoke, lasagna with potato cream, corn tagliatelle, orecciete with sun-dried tomato and olives, pesto linguine, For dessert try the chocolate cake with cherry gelato on top, apple tart tartin with ice cream, or almond cake with coconut. Fine dining trattoria setting near Rialto, established since 1960. Open Tue-Sat 12:30-14:30, 19:30-22:30.
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138 Reviews
First Review by mc1481
SoniaGivray
Points +1593
Sabroso, nos encanto! - Edit
Fui diré con luego de encontrarlo en esta app. Fue un acierto, mi marido no es ni vegetariano, así que ambos disfrutamos de nuestra comida, el servicio perfecto, el local ideal. Es un restaurante elegante y renovado. La focaccia gourmet estab de muerte, deliciosa, el postre after 8 increíble, bravo amigos por añadir el menu Vegano.
Read morePros: Ambiente, Menu separado vegano
Cons: Elevado al ser un restaurante fino.
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SusanBaxter
Points +528
Delicious! - Edit
I had booked online before getting to venice and was glad I had as was busy. The front is very unimpressive and I thought I had made a big mistake, but the rear courtyard is lovely and the whole experience delightful. A few vegan options, I had ravioli which was delicious. I googled the organic wines on the menu and found a vegan one. The service was great, complimentary limoncello at the end.
Read morePros: Food fresh and delicious, found a vegan wine, A bit off the tourist track.
Cons: No view, but walk across bridge after was special.
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Pat_
Points +633
Really worth it! - Edit
It is one of the best meal we had in Venice! The gourmet foccacia was super tasty and it was a good surprise to taste vegan bressaola (which is a traditional italian cold meat, so not vegan at all), the mix was perfect.
Read moreEven if it is not the cheapest place, we were very happy to eat here, the staff was also charming.
Pros: Several labelled vegan options, Two vegan deserts, Beautiful presented and tasty dishes
Cons: A bit expensive but worth it
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alicejosirose
Points +82
Great place and great food - Edit
One of the very few restaurants with a dedicated vegan menu. Food was delicious, original and well-presented. Not cheap but absolutely worth it. Also staff was charming and they have an extensive wine menu.
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T_uckers
Points +429
Good vegan selection for Venice - Edit
Only place in Venice I saw with a dedicated vegan section, including desserts. I had a lovely aubergine pasta which although small was tasty and the 'after eight' ice spaghetti which was very rich. Friendly staff and nice setting.
Read moreA meal for two with wine was around 90euro which for Venice isn't unusual but the portions were quite small.
Pros: Separate vegan menu
Cons: In the pricey side.
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edroffey
Points +98
Our one meal out - Edit
Eating vegan in Venice is a real task, there are so so few options when it comes to eating out, this was our one trip out to eat. The staff were great and really accommodating of vegans. You wouldn’t know it if you didn’t go in but this is a completely authentic Italian restaurant with a WHOLE VEGAN MENU. I was blown away by their progressiveness, it was delicious, a memory forever.
Read morePros: A whole vegan menu from starters to desserts , Great staff, Amazing experience
Cons: Expensive
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HenrikAlpers
Points +22
Classic italian restaurant with vegan menu - Edit
Traditional venezian restaurant, with indoor and outdoor seating. Cozy backyard, shaded most of the day. Vegan section as part of the menu, which is rather thorough.
Read moreCons: Somewhat expencive
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Nikki.Zamboni
Points +66
Amazing place - Edit
They have few vegan options but they are absolutely amazing. Very unique and very very delicious. If you come to Venice it’s a must to come to this restaurant for at least one meal. The staff are also extremely kind and joyful.
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xxemkyxx
Points +310
Enjoyable experience for special occasions - Edit
Really friendly staff and quality food. Having the vegan menu seperate is great but i was a little disappointed with the small portions given the price. The non vegan food had high reviews. They did bring out a mini starter for me however instead of the cheese they originally brought. Dessert was amazing. There is a service charge 12% as standard but felt uncomfortable being hinted at for a tip also.
Read morePros: Great service , Authentic family feel
Cons: Would have liked a little more choice for starters, Expensive. 100 for 2 mains 2 dessert and 2 drinks
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LauraWood
Points +58
Amazing food, great service - Edit
Clearly marked vegan options, including desserts. Staff very friendly and attentive. Expensive meal, approx €150 incl service charge for a three course meal plus drinks for two BUT definitely worth it!
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suzyseraphina
Points +210
A taste of Italian joy - Edit
Our first trip here did not disappoint, on previous visits to Venice finding vegan options was arduous but the fact that you have a separate menu & well informed, efficient staff means you are not left feeling like an awkward dinner guest. When I explained we couldn’t eat the small dish they presented before our meal they quickly changed it for a vegan version, without fuss.
Read moreWe had a starter & main course, the courgette tempura, couscous with vegetables & tagliatelle were all full of beautiful flavours & freshly cooked.
This is not a restaurant if your on a budget, Venice is not known for cheap food but well worth a visit if your looking for fresh food served with love & a great atmosphere.
Pros: Lots of fab vegan options, Great staff, Lovely atmosphere
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wynsiop
Points +24
Wow Wow Wow! Loved every crumb of our 3course vegan meal. - Edit
This place is superb! Not cheap, but you only go to Venice for special occasions! Vegan page on the menu. Could be best vegan food I’ve had!
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West Side Vegan
Points +97
Seek this place out! - Edit
I absolutely love this place! It might have been the highlight of our trip to Venice. They offer a separate vegan menu, and everything is seasonal, fresh and delicious! A huge shout out to the chef, Paulo! You can taste the love he puts into the food. The only reason I am not leaving a 5 star review is because happy cow will not let you leave 5 star reviews for non-vegan restaurants, but this place is so incredible! My friend was able to eat her meat and I had an amazing tagliatelle dish with mushrooms and creamy truffle sauce and red currants. It was so delicious! Our server was fantastic and taught us all about how food and beverage pairing works and the art and science behind it. I don’t drink, but he gave my friend tastes of different liquors and wine and taught her how and when to drink it and when to take a bite of food, what each type of alcohol does to the taste buds and how it works as a digestive. It was super interesting and he was so lovely. I wish we had gotten his name as well. We met the owner and of course our chef. I could not have been happier with our meal. My only regret is that we didn’t make it back for dinner! If I ever visit Venice again, this restaurant will be top on my list of places to eat. Make it a part of yours as well! It’s wonderful to be able to go to a restaurant that can perfectly accommodate everyone.
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bosslady
Points +55
Great food! - Edit
Nice small vegan menu - excellent food and service!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-10-11
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karennuke
Points +16
10 stars !!! - Edit
Wonderful experience!!
Read morePros: Excellent!!
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Seamusmack
Points +191
5 stars if If I could. Not pure vegan yet certainly well oriented. Venice gem. - Edit
We followed the reviews and the visit and meal have been a pure treat.
Read morePros: Strong vegan menu for entree and desserts, Knowledgeable and patient staff, 3 blocks from Rialto
Cons: ...I’ll say none
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Estelle11
Points +185
Tasty - Edit
Higher scale restaurant with a separate vegan menu which is great. The pesto spaghetti was great. The outdoor setting was nice.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, High class food
Cons: Expensive
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hannieannie
Points +69
Great find! - Edit
Lovely place tucked away near Ponte de Riolto. Outdoor seating very cute
Read morePros: Full Vegan Menu, Friendly Staff, Very tasty food!
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JohnFalstaff
Points +189
Delightful splurge - Edit
Had a really delightful evening meal here. Not a restaurant you’d expect up front to have a vegan menu but they do and it’s great. Very inventive and tasty offerings.
Read moreIt’s not cheap by any means though I don’t think prices were out of line with other similar Venice restaurants. Not an every night kind of place.
Only negative and it’s a mild one but I found the music being played for background to be some odd choices and not in keeping with the atmosphere otherwise. Did not detract from the dining experience overall but definitely did not add to it.
Pros: Dedicated vegan menu with great choices, Good and friendly service, Great place for a splurge meal
Cons: Expensive
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meghanlaurabutler
Points +57
Good vegan food - Edit
We enjoyed this place and the food was good but the other vegan restaurants in Venice had better more exciting food. This food was good but somewhat bland. We had the avocado and zucchini app, tempura veg with jam which were both good but not worth the price point. I had the ravioli (with a mashed potato centre) which was okay - could be a little more inventive there. My husband had the spaghetti with blank bean sauce which was better but lacked flavour as well. The desserts were really good though!!!! If you are looking for a good vegan meal you will certainly find it here just not anything to write home about.
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M.M
Points +56
Disappointing - Edit
I knew it was going to be expensive but the starter was extremely disappointing for €19! 4 slices of vegan bresaola filled with cream... the main was ok but overrated. I would not recommend this place.
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zrudd19
Points +27
5/5 stars - Edit
Great vegan options and stupendous service. Half the menu is basically vegan, at well as half of the desserts. All of the food was very good and the mood was very fancy and romantic. 10/10 would eat again.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious food, Romantic setting
Cons: A little expensive
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RobertShea
Points +17
Character restaurant with an intriguing vegan menu - Edit
We selected this restaurant because of their intriguing vegan menu, which had 4 starters and 4 main courses, all a bit pricey yet each one was extremely delicious and even more fulfilling than the plate size would led us to believe. We had a reasonably priced organic Pinot Grigio from Trentino, which was also excellent and a good match for the food. The service was friendly, appreciative and quick. Depending on the other vegetarian options in Venice, we might come back as those other items on the menu sounded so good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-04-20
Pros: multiple choices on the vegan menu, friendly service
Cons: bad music
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DaisyM
Points +58
Slow service , noisy, overhyped and expensive - Edit
Waited 15 minutes for someone to take our order. 40 more minutes to receive the first course which was cubed zucchini and avocado with some jam on top, sprinkled with goji berries. After 40 more minutes of waiting, our main course still hasn’t arrived, so we left. The rather large room is so crammed with tables that it feels like your neighbor is eating on your lap. It’s incredibly noisy, we had to shout to be able to hear ourselves. How this place is full is beyond my comprehension. Absolutely awful.
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Flore64
Points +80
Chaleureux et bon - Edit
Le cadre est typique d'un restaurant italien. Très chaleureux. Les serveurs sont très sympathiques et connaissent bien la carte (et leur métier !). En ce qui concerne le menu, une carte vegane est proposée ce qui est toujours très appréciable ; 4 entrée, 4 plats, 4 desserts. On a craqué sur une très (très) bonne bouteille de blanc suave. Tout est frais et préparé à la demande. Leur pasta (al dente) a l'arabiata (ail tomates et piment) sont délicieuses. Une très bonne adresse à Venise.
Read morePros: le menu vegan, les choix proposés
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Nightdances
Points +146
fabulous and imaginative vegan food - Edit
I can’t rate this restaurant highly enough. I wish I could give it five stars! After a frustrating hour long walk around Venice looking for somewhere that might have a vegan option other that pizza without cheese my partner and I stumbled upon Mario Alla Fava. They have a separate vegan menu with starters, mains and desserts. Lots of the options are also gluten free. It’s always wonderful to find that a restaurant caters to vegan and gluten free diets, but Mario Alla Fava really went above and beyond. As soon as we let them know that we were vegan they brought us a vegan amuse-bouche and bread basket and couldn’t have been more gracious and helpful as hosts.
Read moreWe had a starter, main and dessert each and were really floored by all the food. It was so imaginative and full of flavour. The only time I’ve had vegan food made so creatively and to such a high standard was at a Michelin starred restaurant in the Aolian Islands.
We in fact loved it so much that we went again the second night. The After Eight dessert is the best dessert I’ve ever had vegan or not. I can’t of course vouch for the vegetarian options on the menu but everything I saw looked really good. We were sitting next to where they make the desserts and the millefeuille looked phenomenal.
We had a really special experience at Mario Alla Fava and will definitely return the next time we are in Venice.It’s important to note that the restaurant isn’t inexpensive but it’s most definitely value for money. A real experience, thank you.
Pros: Imaginative vegan menu , Brilliant and friendly service , Location
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vegoutvictoria
Points +823
Really wanted to like this more - Edit
It was nice to find a vegan-friendly finer dining spot but the food underwhelmed. We were sat outside under a blue light I assume was to kill flies which really destroyed the atmosphere and ability to see and enjoy the presentation of the food. Staff were friendly and helpful but we weren’t all that impressed with the food. After a few nights in Venice we went to another place.
Read morePros: Vegan options on menu, Service
Cons: Down busy narrow alleyway near main tourist strip
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