Lacto
Beer/Wine
Fusion
African
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. African fusion restaurant with dishes from Ethiopia, Egypt, Congo, Marocco, Guinea, Ghana, and other African countries. Offers vegan soups with lentils or chickpeas, rice with lentils, vegetable dishes, falafel, eggplant, hummus and more. Open Mon-Sun 11:30-23:30.
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Calle Lunga San Barnaba, 2722 (at Campo S.Barnaba), Venice, Italy, 30123
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Added by katify on 07 Oct 2019
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25 Reviews
First Review by katify
Mrlmbs
Points +24
Nice vegan options - Edit
After almost 2 weeks with only Italian food I was thrilled to find vegan african food.
Read moreThe food was one of the best meals I’ve ever had.
I wish I could give five stars but that’s not possible because the restaurant is not fully vegan or vegetarian.
The only thing I didn’t like was that the waitress told me that I can’t get couscous as my side dish because she thought that it wouldn’t fit my main dish. Maybe she was right but it would’ve been nice to have the choice.
Pros: Nice interior, One of the best foods I’ve ever had, No touristy area
Cons: The staff doesn’t speak English
Guest
EmilNolan
Points +778
Great range of food - Edit
Lovely to switch up what you eat and not just have Italian food on the Venice trip. Africa experience is a great place to do this, great value, tasty food, good portion sizes
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champoun
Points +1567
Good simple vegan African food - Edit
This place is located in a more quiet area of town.
Read moreIt’s a fusion restaurant of Italian and African food. They have some vegan options but definitely ask the staff because it’s not clearly marked on the menu.
Food was simple and tasty and not expensive .
Friendly and fast service. Limited tables inside .
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-25
Pros: Good vegan options, Fairly priced , Friendly and fast service
Cons: Staff doesn’t speak English that well
Guest
Mesonyx
Points +52
very nice food - Edit
We had vegan antipasti and vegan main dishes, all was very nicely spiced and looked colourful.
Read morePros: very nice host, tasty vegan dishes
Guest
JME0507
Points +28
Tasty Vegan Ethiopian Lunch - Edit
The restaurant has Italian and African food. Others had a vegetarian artichoke lasagna that looked good. I had their daily set lunch menu, which was vegan Ethiopian. I also ordered injera - it was made fresh for me. I've never experienced that. Vegan Ethiopian was a welcome break from Italian, even though I could eat pasta every day. If you ask for vegan, I think they would go out of way to accommodate you. The street is off the beaten path, with small interesting shops. This place is small too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-06
Guest
Bimblemouse
Points +16
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Really friendly restaurant with a good range of vegan options. Great value for money.
Read morePros: Very welcoming, Delicious appetiser plate - just ask for vegan
Guest
xBerniexx
Points +110
Nice vegan options - Edit
Was happy to find something simple and vegan in Venice.
Read moreThe waitress was friendly and explained me what was vegan.
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arkdavis
Points +40
Tasty vegetarian food - Edit
I loved this place. The ambiance is very pleasing with great decor and peppy music from all over Africa. It was a long walk from our apartment near San Marco but we enjoyed discovering new neighborhoods along the way. The food was delicious. We started with an antipasti for two and then two main course dishes: one with okra and a side of rice and lentils and the other cabbage and lentils on top of enjara bread. I wish I could have finished it but we ordered tooooo much.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegetarian options to choose from, Very friendly service given by the sweet owner , Delicious ethnic food
Guest
AF93
Points +24
No - Edit
Locale carino, ma sporco. Poche opzioni vegane mediocri. Si salva lo stufato di verdure. La signora che ci ha servito molto gentile. Il signore con il cappello, forse il proprietario, non ci ha mai rivolto la parola, cosa che invece ha fatto con altri commensali.
Read morePros: Qualche opzione vegana, Costo nella media
Cons: Preparazioni da rivedere
Guest
The.Ory
Points +289
You can eat well in Venice! - Edit
Finally you can eat some pretty good and tasty food even in a place like Venice!
Read moreThe premises are very cozy and atmospheric.
The staff friendly and cheerful.
The food tasty and delicious!
The prices are totally in line with Venice pricing, probably lower than most!
Pros: Cozy atmosphere, Good food, Friendly staff
Cons: Few tables, Few options
Guest
schalketto
Points +450
Excellent Vegan & Vegetarian options - Edit
Great menu options for vegans - little courtyard at the back
Read morePros: Great options , Good service , Lovely ambience
Guest
moccymoccy
Points +5486
Cucina africana vegan friendly - Edit
Vari piatti vegani molto gustosi
Read morePros: Molte opzioni vegane, Buoni prezzi
Guest
Phoenjx
Points +360
Not enough food - Edit
Taking a vegan main course (the veggie stew) I was left rather hungry. I only got a handfull of rice and a little bit of veggies. I had to take another course.
Read moreAs mentioned before, the food is a bit oily and kept warm. At least my stew was tasty. My boyfriend took the chefs choice for 15 euro (vegan on request) and was happy with it.
Pros: tasty, friendly waiter
Cons: not enough food, not labeled, rather expensive for what you get
Guest
scrat.ch
Points +30
Multiple vegan options, friendly staff - Edit
I had the "chef's choice" (which could be made vegan without issue), highly recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-29
Phoenjx
Unfortunately most options without a source of protein.
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50shadesofgrain
Points +108
Pretty mid but a good option for hungry vegans - Edit
Africa Experience is a little "African-fusion" restaurant tucked away in Dorsoduro, away from the biggest crowds in Venice. The service was good, although the atmosphere inside the restaurant is very "relaxed" and sort of chaotic at times. The food is nothing special and the portions are not particularly generous considering how cheap the ingredients were (rice, legumes, veggies), but everything is seasoned correctly. As vegans we were super happy to find some healthy fare during our Venice day trip, so all in all I'd recommend it.
Read moreP.S. The artichoke lasagna is NOT vegan. The waitress confirmed it had milk in it.
Pros: A few vegan options, Price in line with expectations
Cons: Food is mid
Guest
Maxverm
Points +1216
Might not be what most tourists come for but Mi piace molto - Edit
Nice african food. I was happy to find something different then the expensive tourist restaurants with okay italian food. The prices are good too. I would come back. The music is kinda not restauranty but I enjoyed it, nothing unpleasant. And I really enjoyed my hibiscus pineapple drink.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-20
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alienvegan
Points +4972
A bit oily - Edit
I got the eggplant dish which was a bit too oily for me. It’s an interesting concept: Italian- African fusion.
Read moreThere are more dishes suitable for vegetarians than vegans.
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-07
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VaclavHaken
Points +111
Stumbled upon, had great lunch - Edit
Great service, explained the few vegan options, and we liked it a lot so added to my favourites for Venice- where it is surprisingly hard to stay vegan
Read morePros: Number of options for vegans, Service
Cons: No desserts yet 😁
Guest
mare12
Points +69
delicious food - Edit
I had the artichoke lasagna which was very very good.
Read moreStaff was friendly and confirmed which options where vegan.
I went there alone and the menu I received (maybe they have a separate menu for groups to share food) had only 3 vegan options but all of them seemed to be very nice.
Guest
Schifi09
Points +1210
Tasty - Edit
Tasty food, very quick. Many vegan options.
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alicejosirose
Points +82
Cool discovery - Edit
With an entire section of the menu dedicated to vegetables, not much could go wrong. Staff was helpful in confirming which options were vegan. Plates were huge and super tasteful. Also the antipasti from the table next to ours looked incredible.
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megskifatface
Points +160
Lots of choice, friendly - Edit
A lovely relaxed atmosphere with cheerful service. Varied options, with allergems labelled. Starter vegan plate was great. Mains not so flavoursome, my artichoke lasagne was pretty strange.
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LauraWood
Points +58
Nice food, good price - Edit
Food was nice and service quick. Lots of vegan choices.
Read moreCons: Served water in plastic bottles, not glass
Guest
an_geli_cab
Points +37
Good variety - Edit
Very nice variation from italian cuisine (always pasta pomodoro) in venice. Prices are fair and service was friendly and fast. We weren’t that hungry but managed to eat three courses nevertheless. All very good. Sadly they aren’t on Instagram and also a bit hard to find in the small alley. But it’s worth the effort. Would eat here again.
Read morePros: Starters and many vegan dishes on the menu, Reasonable prices (for venice), Quick and friendly service
Cons: Wobbly chairs, Decorated with animal skins
Guest
katify
Points +177
Something different in Italy for a vegan - Edit
Africa Experience has knowledgeable and friendly staff. The vegan appetizers plate is excellent (I asked for hummus instead of the yogurt sauce, the only substitution needed).
Read moreAnother evening I had the chef's choice vegan plate but found some of the offerings a bit oily (my only complaint). I have dined there 4 times. Their ginger herbal tea is excellent. The one waiter was working the whole place (full on a Saturday night) with patience, a laugh, and expert timing. Excellent service, food, ambiance, and value for the money.
Pros: Plenty of vegan options., Reasonably priced, Authentic and varied dishes
Cons: Too much oil in some dishes (for my tastes)
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