Vegan
Italian
Buffet
Mediterranean
Salad bar
Beer/Wine
Delivery

Buffet turned vegan in 2013. Pile what you like onto a plate and pay by weight.
Note May 2020: confirmed reopened, but hours may vary (call ahead). Open Mon-Sun 12:30-15:30, Tue-Sun 19:00-22:00. Hours are for kitchen; venue remains open until 3:30pm on Mon and 11:30pm on other weekdays.


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293 Reviews

First Review by AlessandroPalmesi

MicciM

Points +1509

Vegan
03 Mar 2024

Fantastic!

A full Vegan restaurant with friendly and welcoming stuff. The food is simply great!

Vegan_Steph

Points +173

Vegan
18 Feb 2024

Rude Staff & So expensive!

We arrived at opening time excited to eat - The lady outside was very abrupt and rude, she said we weren't allowed to sit inside, which I found strange (I wish i questioned why as we watched several other walk into the restaurant after we sat down) - then was told to wait whilst we watch her lay every table outside, in the end I asked if we could sit at 1 of the made up tables as we'd been stood for 20 minutes at the point. She said yes but just wasn't happy about it and said "you do realise this is a all vegan restaurant" - like she was trying to put us off?
We sat down then again was left waiting- In the end I assumed maybe we just go up as she wasn't explaining anything & we were sat for another 10-15 mins. So we stood up to go & get our plates- she then said the food wasn't ready yet. We'd been there over 30 mins. It wouldn't of been so much of a issue if we were just told. She was just extremely rude - we should of walked out but we both get socially uncomfortable & embarrassed easily and were hungry.

Whilst waiting I went to the toilet - there was poo on the toilet seat - Baring in mind we were the first people in there so it should of been cleaned surely.

Eventually she said we could go in to get our food - we went and filled our plates with all the tasty looking food available. The food did look amazing & was obviously all fresh. We got to the counter and I could of died when we were told 66 euro for 2 plates. Lol. We went for a 3 course meal with a drink each for the same price the day before that was honestly 1 of the best meals I've ever had in my life. So this was a massive shock. We sat down to eat - some of the food was tasty but most was pretty bland & nothing I'm going to remember about.

The young staff member who served us also came out to have several cigarettes during our meal - she was in the doorway next to the entry to the restrains and close to where we were sat so we could smell the smoke. She was also talking on the phone really loudly and just dancing around and being silly. In the half hour we were eating she came out a times. I don't smoke and don't like the smell of smoke especially when eating.

The whole experience was dissapointing

Cons: Rude/unprofessional staff , Expensive , Mostly bland food

hannearts

Points +3632

Vegan
12 Feb 2024

Delicious!

Delicious, with a wide buffet selection at lunch time (open from 12:30 until about 16:00). Cost is €30 per kg and the selection includes filled pastas, mock meats, veggies, dips/sauces, etc

Pros: Great selection , Delicious , Reasonable prices

Si.mo.na.

Points +279

Vegan
03 Feb 2024

Vegan gastronomia self-service

Cibo buonissimo e la possibilità di assaggiare tutto ciò che si vuole (ci si serve in autonomia e si mette tutto su un grosso piatto che viene pesato alla fine).
Assolutamente da provare

Pros: Cibo, Formula, Locale

sachi

Points +112

Vegetarian
27 Jan 2024

Wonderful

A vegan and organic buffet in the heart of a big city like Rome felt like an absolute treat. Some dishes were better than others imo, but it still deserves 5 stars for the lovely food. The home-made ravioli and gnocchi were sensational. Seemed very popular at lunch time.

JulieLeoni

Points +36

Vegan
23 Jan 2024

OPS

The best Vegan restaurant ever, amazingly fresh, healthier than any other Vegan food yet excellent Vegan Italian cuisine always available! Mushroom Seitan , was delizioso!1

Shari174

Points +228

Vegan
11 Jan 2024

Massive selection

Was very surprised at the vast choice on offer for the buffet, definitely enough choice to suit all tastes. Also a good selection of cakes on offer

Pros: Choice, Price

lizmargarita

Points +195

Vegan
04 Jan 2024

A lot of variety and delicious food😄

Beautiful vegan restaurant with very tasty food. Everything we tried was well prepared, delicious and it wasn't expensive. I love the decoration, the quotes on the walls, the variety of food offered and the cafe was fantastic. Highly recommended.

Pros: Good variety , Everything was tasty , Restaurant decoration

AmenehAlcalá

Points +233

Vegan
05 Dec 2023

It was ok

I was expecting a buffet like an all you can eat kind of buffet but instead they charge you by weigh, so it was confusing. Although, it was quite nice, just more expensive than necessary.

Pros: Everything was vegan, Great flavor

Cons: It was not really a buffet haha

blinki

Points +920

Vegan
13 Nov 2023

Great but maybe a bit expensive for what it is

The range of options on the buffet it huge. The quality of food is good. Every dish I tried was nicely done. It is a bit expensive, maybe 20euro for a slightly generous but not huge plate. But overall, I really enjoyed such a good quality all vegan buffet.

stephenco

Points +328

Vegetarian
11 Nov 2023

Our first experience of a vegan buffet - we loved it!

Our first experience of a vegan buffet - we loved it!

Angiepiz

Points +131

Vegan
30 Oct 2023

Un posto bellissimo dove tornare ogni volta che si può

Sempre tutto buonissimo e staff cordiale. Adoro questo posto

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-07

Pros: Lasagna , Torta rustica di ceci

FriedrMorandell

Points +25

Vegetarian
22 Oct 2023

Ottima formula a buffet

Buffet con tanti piatti prelibati. Si paga a peso.
Personale gentilissimo

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-22

ClareBear1234

Points +308

Vegan
25 Sep 2023

Lovely - wines are not vegan though

The food was good! I thought a little expensive for what it was, but it was was a novelty to be able to try a little bit of everything. Everything I tried was good. The desert was good - not amazing.

One server was a little rude and impatient, but everyone else was lovely and it was a good meal.

SabrinaMelanieWegner

Points +46

Vegan
20 Sep 2023

Sehr viel Auswahl, geschmacklich und preislich nicht das Beste

Wir waren um 19 Uhr da, als es geöffnet hatte und gegen 19:30 Uhr gab es das volle Buffett. Davor gab es die ganze Salattheke & die Kuchen zur Auswahl.
Es gab wirklich sehr viel Auswahl, aber leider waren wir von keinem Essen so richtig begeistert. Es ist nicht schlecht, aber insgesamt etwas fad. Wir hatten zusammen 3 Teller mit eher wenig Essen darauf und nur Wasser getrunken. Trotzdem war die Rechnung bei stolze 35€.
Es gibt freies Wifi.

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-20

dancart3r

Points +382

Vegan
16 Sep 2023

A must visit

Usually I am not a huge fan of these style buffet restaurants, so I was a little skeptical, but oh boy was I wrong. This place is fantastic. I must have tried over 10 different dishes and there wasn’t a single bad thing there. All the dishes and flavours were really unique but so delicious. Would absolutely recommend and come back again.

JorgeNav

Points +24

Vegan
12 Aug 2023

Amazing!

Great food, great service and lots of options. This has been a highlight of my holiday to Italy. Highly recommend! 🌱😀💪🏽

walter.f

Points +216

Vegan
03 Aug 2023

Premium Italian Cuisine Buffet-Style Resto

This is a buffet restaurant, but not like most similar places: here the food is top quality and is not as cheap as other buffets. The risotto, the sushi, and the veggie meats were excellent. I guess this is just how a true Italian vegan risotto should taste like. The best was, by far, the tiramisù. My new inspiration for my future attempts to recreate this Italian classic. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. They explained clearly how the place works, as soon as I got in. One of my favorite places in Rome.

Pros: Typical Italian dishes in vegan versions, Buffet-style, Best tiramisú ever!

Cons: A bit pricey for a buffet-style restaurant

BelindaS

Points +1947

Vegan
16 Jul 2023

Vegan buffet heaven

Huge buffet with fresh and tasty dishes to try. Love the concept that you can pick from the huge variety and pay per weight.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-16

Pros: Variety, Freshness

FacileRandagia

Points +122

Vegan
14 Jul 2023

Senza pretese

Premetto che non amo particolarmente i self-service ma riconosco che per un pranzo veloce siano un'ottima alternativa al panino.
Di quello che ho preso per comporre il mio piatto alcune cose erano molto buone tempeh marinato, ravioli, quadratini fritti tipo panelle), altre cose senza infamia e senza lode (funghi in salsa, verdure cotte), altre decisamente meno buone (tempura molto unto, gnocchi di patate duri, sfilaccettitroppo pannosi).
L'uso massiccio di panna tende a uniforme e appiattire tutte le pietanze rendendole alla fine molto stucchevoli.
Decisamente scorretto far pesare il pane insieme alle pietanze e farlo quindi pagare 30 € al chilo.

Pros: Grande scelta di pietanze con cui comporre il piat, Servizio veloce

Cons: Far pesare il pane con le altre pietanze, La non disponibilità di acqua del rubinetto

dbr22

Points +43

Vegan
25 Jun 2023

Ottimo

Buffet vario e ottimo. Costo al peso

TravelingThroughLife1

Points +3192

Vegan
10 Jun 2023

Just ok

Glad to find a fully vegan restaurant. It is a buffet where you pay by weight. However, it was kind of expensive and all of our food was cold after the weighing process

ManuaeEvans

Points +70

Vegan
16 May 2023

So Good

Came for lunch, and staff were friendly and helpful. They explained how it works, and let us know how we could tell when the buffet was ready (we came slightly early before opening time). Food was so good! And such a great price for everything I piled on. Ravioli, Lasagna etc were superb. Highly reccomend.

Pros: Friendly staff, Great price, Delicious food

Carolf.

Points +64

Vegan
13 May 2023

Highly recommended

My favourite vegan restaurant in Rome. Love the fact that you can eat according to you hungry and not set portions, as it's a restaurant by weight.

The desserts are delicious.

AlasdairR

Points +411

Vegan
05 May 2023

Absolutely excellent - a classy vegan buffet

Very nice place, friendly and helpful staff, wonderful choice of vegan food - hot and cold. Will be back as impossible to taste everything in one go….

Pros: Great choice of vegan options, Nice decor, Staff are friendly

xDIABOx

Points +98

Vegan
24 Apr 2023

Great!

Excelent amount of choices and delicious food

Updated from previous review on 2015-12-14

Pros: Lots of choices, Great taste, Nice environment

Cons: Small, needs booking

Jadey_Chov

Points +164

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

100% vegan buffet!

Absolutely unbelievable 100% VEGAN BUFFET!! It cost me €30 for my full plate because it’s charged by weight, which I obviously piled up HIGH! 😻 it was so so tasty and so many options! Also a really lovely atmosphere and outside seating area! Can’t wait to come back to Roma just to come here! 💜😬




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