Vegan-friendly
Italian
Traditional Italian cuisine but with vegan options for pasta, tofu and vegetables, risotto. See labels on the menu. Became fully vegetarian September 2020. Open Wed-Sun 19:00-23:30, Fri-Sun 12:30-15:00.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 26 May 2025 by EleonoraAfOlograms
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104 Reviews
First Review by LaurenceFWI
sonia_ippo
Points +265
Tutto buonissimo - Edit
Abbiamo mangiato benissimo, tutto molto buono!
Read moreI bao buns con seitan tonnato davvero speciali e super buoni i cannoli do sedano rapa con cremoso di anacardi! Purtroppo non ho foto dei piatti ci ho
Pensato dopo.
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FrankJoy
Points +18
Vegano - Edit
Ravioli di seitan molto buoni
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Sylvia70
Points +377
Best place in town! - Edit
This is the place to be! Nice sitting outside, fine wine and tasty food! We’ve tried several places in Genua but as a vegan this is the best.
Read morePros: Nice taste, Sitting outside, Friendly
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JerryWdm
Points +1759
Bad aftertaste ... - Edit
I would have loved to give this restaurant a 5-star rating, if it wasn't for a small conflict we experienced with the service.
Read moreLooking for a place that served a vegan pasta pesto dish typical of Genova, we stumbled upon Soul Kitchen – a cosy and authentic-looking spot with traditional Italian dishes. My girlfriend instantly fell in love with the pasta carbonara, made with a delicious carrot cream sauce and incredibly good seitan “pancetta.”
“The best carbonara I’ve ever tried,” said my Milanese girlfriend. A dish worth coming back for.
I ordered what I came for: the vegan pasta pesto. After the first bite, I was blown away – a heavenly dish made from simple, fresh ingredients. However, a few bites in, I crunched down on what I immediately recognized as grains of sand – likely from unwashed basil or leafy greens. Being a plant-based chef myself, I’ve made that mistake before. I kindly informed the waiter, who offered to bring me a new plate. He suggested it might be from ground nuts used in the sauce. While nuts add creaminess, soft ones like cashews or pine nuts wouldn’t explain a gritty texture.
Unfortunately, the second plate had the same issue. I sent it back again. That’s when the atmosphere changed. My girlfriend overheard someone at the bar say, “It’s his problem, not ours. Who is this? I want to talk to him.” Soon after, the owner approached us. She insisted it was unlikely there was dirt due to hydroponic basil, and that they’d never had this complaint before. She even said she’d try the dish herself.
After tasting it, she admitted she experienced the same thing – but still blamed salt, nuts, or tempeh. I didn’t want to play the “I’m a chef too” card, so I let it go. But I knew what I tasted wasn’t salt – it didn’t dissolve. It wasn’t nuts or tempeh either.
Eventually, I got the gnocchi, which was fantastic. But the experience left a bitter aftertaste. Instead of staying professional and apologizing, pride got in the way. We got a discount, which was kind – but we left embarrassed.
Still, the food is worth trying. Hopefully the cook washes the vegetables before your visit
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ClareSquiggle
Points +24
Great carbonara! - Edit
Came here for dinner while on holiday and tried a few of the dishes. All lovely, but the carbonara in particular was a highlight! We wanted to return the following night but much of Genoa was closed for Ferragosto, unluckily for us! Recommended.
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Delicious food , Nice atmosphere
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erfernandes
Points +252
Amazing! - Edit
Great vegetarian restaurant. The majority of options are vegan or can become vegan. A bit more expensive than yhe average, but def. worth it! Staff are friendly.
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FrauVäse
Points +36
Tastiest vegan dinner in Genova - Edit
We had a three-course dinner and enjoyed such good food: pasta pesto, gnocchi, breaded seitan, stuffed zucchini and a snickers/twix-inspired cake. Service was perfect and spoke impeccable English. Thank you!
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan/veggie options , Lovely service, Well-seasoned dishes
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Merel12345
Points +41
Top! - Edit
Heerlijk vegan gegeten. De tagliatelle met seitan is een aanrader 👌🏼
Read morePros: Meerdere vegan opties , Vriendelijk personeel
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AleDan
Points +32
L'anima nei caruggi - Edit
Cucina ottima, saporita, non fa rimpiangere la cucina tradizionale anzi la rende innovativa. Porzioni abbondanti ad un ottimo prezzo.
Read moreLocale molto caratteristico e curato, personale affabile e attento
Pros: Locale molto interessante, Piatti ottimi e vari, Rivisitazione piatti della tradizione
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Ziguela
Points +26
Semplice ma meraviglioso - Edit
Locale piccolo, semplice ma dalla cucina studiata ed estremamente gustosa. Convince anche gli onnivori!
Read morePros: Servizio rapido, Posti esteticamente molto curati, Hanno vino dealcolizzato!!!!!!
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ente.106
Points +63
Good carbonara - Edit
I liked the carbonara it was pretty good. Nice hidden restaurant with friendly staff. Good quality but not enough to fill my stomach.
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meteyou
Points +96
Besser geht es nicht! - Edit
So gut haben wir schon lange nicht mehr gegessen. Würden jederzeit wieder hingehen. Super freundliches Personal und stimmiges Ambiente.
Read morePros: Super freundliches Personal, Total leckeres Essen, Passendes Ambiente
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VickyVega
Points +103
Amazing, imaginative, and flavourful - Edit
This restaurant really creates cool flavour combinations. The food is rich in flavour, colours, and layers. Like a miso, caramel chocolate tartlet.
Read moreA delight to eat here. We'll definitely come back here!
Only vegan or vegetarian options and very flavourful!
Nice, and accommodating staff. Overal a very positive experience!
Nice plus, the cappuccino is only served with oat milk!
Nicely done, people
Pros: Delicious food, Kind staff, Only oat milk in cappuccino
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JaninaRusanen
Points +190
Best vegan pasta so far - Edit
Went with the vegan tagliatelle, not sure what all the ingredients were but it was sooo tasty! There was some kind of vegan cheesy sauce and crispy seitan pieces. I’m so sad we stayed in Genoa so short time, and couldn’t go back the day, because I would have 😂 highly recommend this!!
Read morePros: Vegan cheese, Tastiest pasta ever
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EmiliaLouers
Points +1267
A very good meal. - Edit
Very good restaurant, the desserts were particularly delicious.
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Ily
Points +2917
Amazing pesto pasta - Edit
I had the cashew cheese with vegetables and pasta with pesto in vegan version. The pesto was amazing. Highly recommend when in genova
Read morePros: Amazing pesto
Cons: A bit pricey
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FlaviaTerraneo
Points +23
Top - Edit
Ristorante preferito! È tutto sempre buono e si rinnova con cose di stagione buonissime
Read morePros: Tuttooo
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giuseppe63
Points +41
Un tesoro di bontà - Edit
Piatti ben cucinati e presentati, materie prime eccellenti, servizio attento e professionale. Un luogo dove sedersi e gustare ogni singolo piatto. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Carta molto variegata , Eccellente il servizio , Locale pochissimo rumoroso
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SarahAlice
Points +369
Amazing vegan food - Edit
Really good vegan menue. Everything was so delicious and the Cappuccino was great, too. Highly recommend!
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JochenMallants
Points +251
Fantastic restaurant! - Edit
Very nice service, fully vegetarian with a lot of vegan options.
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JoshuaE
Points +18
Gleich nochmals reserviert - Edit
Das Essen war wirklich sehr lecker. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich und das Lokal ist sehr gemütlich. Wir haben gleich zwei mal dort gegessen und beide male sehr genossen.
Read morePros: Essen, Ambiente, Personal
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imogenharper
Points +56
A must go when in Genoa! - Edit
We had the Aubergine starter, the ravioli and the courgette spaghetti. The food was amazing, and definitely worth the price of €13.
Read moreThe setting was also stunning.
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geenavantopinambur
Points +13
Super - Edit
Chef preparatissimi e fantasiosi. Vado frequentemente a pranzo o a cena e il menù è sempre aggiornato in base alla stagione e ricco di piatti mai scontati. Finora non ho mai trovato un ristorante che offra sempre opzioni vegetariane, vegane e raw, dall'antipasto al dessert. Imperdibile
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LauraAJ
Points +110
Excellent vegan and gluten-free options - Edit
I went there with a non-vegan friend. We both loved the food! Absolutely delicious!!! Super friendly staff! And dog friendly.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Gluten-free options , Pet friendly
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AnnButbul
Points +80
Amazing pasta and dessert! - Edit
Vegan ravioli and vegan gnocchi were incredible, best vegan lunch in Italy!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-09
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miriam_bg
Points +2220
Soul Kitchen - Edit
La atención fue muy buena y el local muy bonito y acogedor. La verdad es que todos los platos estaban muy buenos (se nota la pasta que es casera) y el postre increíble!
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The service was very good and the place was very nice and cozy. The truth is that all the dishes were very good (you can tell the pasta is homemade) and the dessert was amazing!
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-25
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marionjde2017
Points +63
Genova old town - Edit
Very good food. I had the Ravioli and Tiramisu. I loved it ! We eat outside in traditional Italien atmosphere . No American size portions.
Read morePros: Good healthy vegan food , Fast service , Ambiance
Cons: Uneven floor with shaky table
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