Vegan
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Family-owned vegan restaurant with roman style cuisine, seasonal dishes, and pizza. Dishes include carbonara, amatriciana, cacio e pepe, gricia, and veganized traditional desserts. Reservations required; book through the restaurant website. LGBTQ+ friendly. Note: Previously veg options only, but fully vegan since 1st March 2023. Open Tue-Sat 11:00-23:30, Sun 11:00-16:00, 18:30-23:30.
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950 Reviews
First Review by lotustummy
DennisC
Points +63
Our favorite in Rome!! - Edit
We loved our meals at Rifugio Romano - so much so that we went there twice for dinner during our 4 night stay in Rome!
Read moreVery cosy & bustling environment with food that tastes great!!
Highly recommended!! Make reservations!!!!
Pros: Food, Staff, Ambiance
Guest
PissyPossy
Points +26
5 Stelle non bastano - Edit
Sono vegana da anni, ma mai e dico mai ho mangiato cosi bene.
Read moreIl cibo era cosi simile ai reali sapori della cucina tradizionale che ero incredula, specialmente quando ho assaggiato la tagliata. Non ce davvero piu nessuna scusa per consumare prodotti animali, specialmente quando ci sono alternative cosi valide.
Un grazie di cuore a Rifugio Romano che si impegna a creare un mondo migliore 💚
Torneremo sicuramente nelle nostre prossime Vacanze Romane😍
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-24
Pros: Cibo, Vino, Servizio
Guest
CristinaPlebani
Points +49
Il miglior cibo vegano che io abbia mai mangiato - Edit
Personale super accogliente, simpatico e disponibile.
Read moreAbbiamo ordinato carbonara e lasagne alla zucca e salsiccia. Entrambe buonissime, ma la carbonara strepitosa. La vorrei mangiare tutti i giorni!
Come secondo abbiamo ordinato carne in 3d e seitan ai funghi porcini.
La carne in 3d così simile alla carne vera che quasi faceva impressione, quindi siamo state felici di provarla ma non so se la prenderemmo in futuro per una questione di somiglianza in sapore/odore/consistenza.
Seitan ai funghi porcini strepitoso!
Non vediamo l'ora di tornare a Roma per mangiare di nuovo al Rifugio ❤️
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canshnee
Points +564
Delicious and lovely - Edit
We spend a great time here. The waiter/waitress were friendly and welcoming. We had starters and first dishes and couldn’t believe how tasty it was. Gorgeous!
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Chudodejkin
Points +194
Top! - Edit
È una tappa obbligatoria se siete a Roma! Tutto buonissimo!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-22
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Monica&Swami
Points +848
Gusti indimenticabili, prezzo adeguato - Edit
Avrei voluto dare 5 per l'emozione nel vedere il menù e la delizia nel mangiare... Purtroppo, forse per la ressa, personale può migliorare il servizio e i primi li ho trovati troppo salati (seppur squisiti)
Read morePros: Gusto e tradizione, Prezzo, Scelta
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VegaNapoletano
Points +830
Good but not Best - Edit
We reserved for a sunday table during a trip.
Read moreAs starter we chose mixed plate for 2 people and it was good: Hummus with Raw Veggies, Suppli&Arancino, Marinated Tofu, Fried Pizza Dumpling, Mayo. Then pasta; Spaghetti alla Carbonara (with Crispy vegan bacon, Black Pepper and Vegan Cheese on Top) Tonnarelli Cacio & Pepe (with homemade cream cheese, vegan pecorino cheese and black pepper (allergens: gluten, nuts, celery, mustard): in my special not so special as expected. Then we tried Protein crepes with spinach and vegan stracchino 3D printed vegetable meat and roasted potatoes: same like before. Instead dessert was superb, we loved Vegan Tiramisu. Hope to come back soon and change my rate.
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veganeatsglobal
Points +460
Vegan Italian everything - Edit
They’ve got practically every traditional Italian dish you can think of made vegan! Amazingly creamy vegan carbonara! I highly recommend the arancini as well.
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Richards_E.C.
Points +568
Well done - Edit
Rifugio Romano ristorante pizzeria
Read moreReservation only dining.
Great and reasonably quick service.
Nice dining atmosphere.
Celebrates birthdays.
Price: awesome
Order review:
Potato croquettes stuffed with mozzarella
(Simply good)
Bruschettone with Gorgonzola pumpkin and bacon
(Really nice appetizer)
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1st course:
-Ravioli with Gorgonzola and walnuts on carrot cream
(Not really worth 14 dollars to us, had a hard part/piece in one)
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2nd course:
-Cordon blue of seitan stuffed with barb chips
(Looks realistic, tastes pretty good, got more bread in most bites- mayo was good. Fries were iffy and a preferred taste to me.)
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Drinks:
-Sparkling water x2
-Coca Cola
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-Pizza broccolona vegan
(Best of the bunch, similar to a vegan pizzeria in hawaii but the crust has an Italian sweetness to it that you would have to be there to know)
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Sides:
-French fries
(Good good)
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Desert:
-tiramisu (never had tiramisu before but I enjoyed it)
-Nutella crepe (excellent, very tasty)
Price: 78,00
Final rating:
4/5 the high points were very good, but there can definitely be room for improvement. If it were me, I’d recommend a thinner crust on the cordon blue, rework the fries that came with that, maybe add more raviolis and/or ensure no hard parts and/or it could come with a side probably. Otherwise- great price for plenty of good food in the end. Very very good!
Pros: Service, Taste, Price
Cons: Hard piece on ravioli, Quality of cordon blue
Guest
deepananwani
Points +931
Delicious pasta, but pizzas could be better - Edit
We ate at Rifugio Romano twice during our time in Rome and both times the pastas were amazing while the pizzas were okay. Would absolutely go back for their pastas and dessert though and we’re thrilled to see an all vegan restaurant do so well (it was packed on a Tuesday night and they had to turn away people who didn’t have reservations)
Read morePros: Great pastas, Amazing dessert
Cons: Pizzas were okay/ good but not amazing
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Niefie
Points +72
Nothing special - Edit
We came without an reservation in the afternoon and got easily a table. The food was ok but really not special. The carbonara (Primi, 12€) was pretty bland and the margherita (11€) wasn’t typical Italian but still tasted good.
Read moreStaff greeted us with the words „do you have a reservation? Do you know that this is a vegan restaurant?“… so we didn’t felt really welcomed.
So all in all a bit disappointing and no „wow-Moment“. I wouldn’t recommend it.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-16
Pros: Nice atmosphere , Big selection of food
Cons: Nothing special, A Bit pricey
Guest
EstherRP
Points +361
Delicious - Edit
Delicious food in relaxed setting. Nice to have vegan versions of traditional Italian dishes like cannelloni, ravioli etc. with everything done really well. Not cheap but reasonably priced for the quality of the food. The portion sizes did seem to vary quite a bit, with some pasta dishes being typical Italian primi sizes, and some being a larger main course portion. Lots of fake meat dishes for secondi which personally aren't my cup of tea but enough other options that we could avoid these. My favourite was the pumpkin and walnut ravioli.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-13
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blinki
Points +930
Good food but not the nicest place to sit - Edit
Everything I had was good but the ravioli was excellent.
Read moreThe portion sizes were a bit erratic- eg some primi pasta dishes were quite small and some very large- which makes it a little hard to know how much to order. The secondi menu is impressive in that it has the traditional meat focus but with a wider range of substitute than I’ve seen in any other Italian restaurant. I’m not that into mock meats but if you are then you should make sure to come here.
The service was friendly and the food came quick. The restaurant is very popular and it feels like they’ve squeezed in as many tables as possible to accommodate which makes it a bit unpleasant to sit in.
Overall, I’d happily go back but it wouldn’t be a priority.
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JenniferCrisafulli
Points +41
Cibo top! - Edit
Sono rimasta soddisfatta! Da ritornarci
Read morePros: Piatti abbondanti , Gusto eccezionale , Servizio cordiale
Cons: Tavoli troppo vicini, non c'è intimità
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Xariki
Points +363
Many different options, Traditionall dishes in vegan - Edit
We had the carbonara, seems to be the signature dish. Was very Good! Also had a pizza, was also very good! We enjoyed!
Read morePros: Many options, Vegan only, Good taste
Cons: A bit small, only with reservation
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PaddyÉire
Points +147
Tasty - Edit
Tasty fully vegan restaurant. Booking advised
Read morePros: Food , All vegan
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KurtHermansen
Points +156
Ambitious menu 100% Vegan - Edit
Rifugio caters to local and international vegans alike. They turn away lots of tourists with: “do you have a reservation? This is a vegan restaurant.” Ask your server for recommendations based on what you like to eat (e.g., healthy versus fried). Some dishes are good and others are prepared in advance and heated to serve. The sautéed chicory was good if you like bitter greens. The homemade pasta with pesto was perfect. Vegan Nutella crepes are good to split for dessert. The salads are wonderful. The bruschetta was bad.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-05
Pros: The homemade pasta special was fresh and delicious, Indoor and outside seating , Attentive servers
Cons: Menu should focus on the excellent items, Bruschetta was on cold, stale, thick bread
Guest
AMYLSCOTT
Points +24
Amazing carbonara! - Edit
I had the vegan carbonara which was delicious, full of flavour and well presented with a glass of chianti. I also had the Arancini to start which was lovely, I ate that too quickly to take a picture!
Read moreThe staff were friendly and very accommodating, we were very pleased to find such great vegan food in Rome centre. We will definitely return and recommend to friends travelling there! Thank you.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-27
Pros: Varied menu, lovely food and vegan wine.
Cons: No
Guest
HCJA
Points +95
Needs some work on recipes - Edit
My family and I had three of their pasta dishes and three salads. Unfortunately there was not one dish any of us found to be good enough to eat more than half of (also the fresh ingredients in the salad were not ‘fresh’ in any way). We asked for a side of vegan cheese for my 6 year old to sprinkle on his salad to make it taste better, but the server looked at us like we were crazy to ask this question.
Read moreNone of us ended up finishing our plates and we sought another place to eat thereafter.. this was an expensive night.
Pros: The restaurant is fully vegan, Although reluctantly, the server brought cheese
Cons: Not good food, Some staff members were not accommodating, Pricey for quality & service received
Guest
Mathies
Points +46
Really disappointing - Edit
Will start with the service. The staff was friendly although they forgot that they I had ordered something afterwards and we had waited 10 minutes to have to remind them again.
Read moreNow for the food. It was overall disappointing. I had brought two omni friends and.. well, the experience left with a bad view of vegan food. We had ordered the carbonara, cacio e pepe, seitan, and a pizza. The cacio was actually decent, the carbonara was ok, the seitan was disappointing, the pizza was terrible. I could probably make all of them better at home. However, I did enjoy the tiramisu for dessert.
I wouldn’t worry about skipping the restaurant if it doesn’t fit in your itinerary.
Pros: Tiramisu
Guest
LucyKnott
Points +26
Great place! - Edit
Delicious food and friendly staff. I had a vegan cannoli filled with soy mince and vegan cheese. Wine was clearly labelled vegan too.
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stariter1
Points +50
Wonderful food and service. Best vegan pizza I have ever had - Edit
The service was incredible. I felt at home.
Read morePros: Service , Excellent food, Fair prices
Cons: A bit crowded, but for a good reason
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seven&seven
Points +54
Go and indulge!! - Edit
Really great place for amazing food - make sure you have reservations.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-23
Pros: The food is beyond delicious, Extremely reasonable , Tons of dessert options
Cons: Service is a bit chaotic, but very nice wait staff, Small and cramped
Guest
dancart3r
Points +382
Busy for a reason - Edit
Great, traditional Italian food, but 100% vegan. Everything was delicious. The star of the show was the Maritozzo for dessert that had the whole restaurant looking and asking what it was so they could order it too. A must try if you’re in Rome. Just make sure to reserve a table or you won’t get in!
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MariaGraziaMargiotta
Points +30
Qualità e cortesia - Edit
Piatti buonissimi dall’ antipasto al dolce, attenzione e cura del cliente meticolosa. Personale preparato, gentile e sorridente (aspetto da non sottovalutare)
Read moreMenzione particolare per il signor Benedetto, il proprietario, vive il suo lavoro come una missione. Veramente un’esperienza bellissima, sicuramente da ripetere le prossime volta che tornerò a Roma.
Pros: Cibo, Personale gentile, Cura del cliente
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AngelicaRobimarga
Points +98
Eccellente - Edit
Piatti della tradizione e non, scelta ampia, tutto vegano, gustoso, saporito e originale.
Read morePersonale gentile e disponibile
Pros: Tutto vegano , Personale gentilissimo , Piatti eccezionali
Cons: Prenotazione praticamente obbligatoria , Locale piccolino
Guest
LauraAureli
Points +18
Paradiso - Edit
Mi chiedete cosa mi è piaciuto....TUTTO !!! La pizza è di una bontà imbarazzante 😅 ...i primi...i secondi...i dolci...non ci sono difetti! Buonissimo!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-23
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