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Vegan restaurant in support and respect for the planet and the living beings that populate it. Serves both cooked and as raw plant-based cuisine as well as offering desserts like chocolate mousse and raw mini cakes. Est. 2015 previously at Via San Rocco 16 and moved here in 2016. Open Tue-Sun 12:30-15:00, 19:30-22:00. Closed Mon.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 14 Aug 2022 by j.causley11
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Added by Alessandro on 20 Jul 2015
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201 Reviews
First Review by Vegan_Saxman
Vamilla
Points +63
Good food and nice atmosphere - Edit
A friend of mine and I enjoyed nice and authentic Italian pasta and - a gnocchi dish. The dishes are very tasty - creamy vegan pasta sauce and home made pasta! It is true that the portions are quite small, but not smaller than in non-vegan restaurants. For me, it was filling for lunch!
Read moreWe also enjoyed dessert. We tried the cheesecake (they serve chocolate or red fruit) and the chocolate-avocado pudding. Both was very (!) delicious, but the pudding was truly amazing :)
The coffee is really delicious, too!
Pros: Entirely vegan, Central location , Fresh and home made pasta
Cons: Tables quite small, Portions a bit small
Guest
zielone.love
Points +629
What a nice place - Edit
I havent eaten here but i passed by as this place was very full just in the center of Bologna. Did look amaizng from the outside and i really can image the food is even better(:
Read more@podrozowanie_na_weganie (vegan travelling with HappyCow)
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Updated from previous review on 2019-01-20
Pros: Atmosphere, Location, Flowers outside
Cons: Price
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Nablies
Points +56
Small portions and expensive - Edit
This is a very nice restaurant, but wasn't really to our taste. It's very much 'gourmet' style vegan food with very small portions and a fairly hefty price tag. We ordered the 'squares' as a main course and it was essentially some slivers of vegetables (similar to crisps I suppose) with some cream / foam and a small amount of salad. It was certainly not filling and I wouldn't personally describe it as suitable to be a main course.
Read moreHowever the staff are lovely and the wines and beers are very nice. The location is also good, its tucked away off the main square (that might go some way to explaining the higher prices).
For a special occasion or if you want to experience fine dining done vegan style then this is probably right up your street, but if you're on a budget or have a decent appetite I'd give it a miss.
Pros: Nice staff, Lovely interior, Good location
Cons: The smallest portions I've ever seen, Expensive
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ElnazElie
Points +106
Awsome place with nice ambience & Prices are really good - Edit
Food is delicious & tasty , ( their white Vegan pizza is awsome ) , special drinks
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere,fantastic food
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Su22
Points +268
Impecable. - Edit
Comida deliciosa, porciones generosas, local encantador, zona tranquila... Top.
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hokusai77
Points +13612
Kitchen theatre - Edit
What I really liked about this place, apart from the exceptionally nice food and nice interior, is the open kitchen where you can see what the chefs are doing.
Read moreI started with a complimentary lentil and corvette soup, then I had a nice buckwheat tart with caramelised onions and plums, on a bed of lentil cream. The next dish was delicate and balanced, made up with chickpea flour crepes with parsnip cream and topped with crunchy kale.
As a dessert I went for a three-layered raw cheesecake, with a base of crushed pistachios, a layer of chocolate cream and topped with frozen pear purée. Maybe a bit too cold on the first bite, but the taste improved as long as I ate it and my palate got used to the three different textures.
Portions were okay, neither too big nor too small. Knowledgeable staff and quick service were a plus. Highly recommended.
Update 19th October 2019
Everything delicious as always and great service! Always recommended.
Pros: quick service, very nice food , nice interior
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AnaTimofi
Points +218
Best Vegan food in Bologna - Edit
I had dinner at this place. Amazing atmosphere, even better food! Service is very good, staff very friendly. Beautiful spot just behind the main square. Food beautifully presented, prices are reasonable for this quality.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious , Beautifully presented
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ValaBeneath
Points +1318
The best in Bologna - Edit
In the centre, in a nice location. Good taste, good presentation of the dishes and lots of raw options. I definitely recommend this place.
Read morePros: Only vegan, Good taste and particular kitchen, Good location
Cons: A bit pricey
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Suboptimant
Points +152
Excellent but overpriced - Edit
Choose this restaurant if you want to explore the possibilities of the vegan kitchen. The dishes are excellent, with interesting components, and arranged creatively. A great place for a celebration.
Read moreThe downside is the price, really. Sure, I do understand that quality and setting won't come for free, but this seems overpriced, thus one star less. 14 Euro for what actually is a starter is way too much. I've spent 40 Euro only for myself, and I left still a little hungry. But everything was both interesting and tasty! 😊
Pros: Excellent food, Celebrate here!
Cons: Very, very expensive
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mustavaris
Points +188
Beautiful place - Edit
The interior of the restaurant is nice and the food was good and eclectic. For the price I was expecting a bit more, though.
Read morePros: Fast service, Good location, Creative menu
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EmmaS
Points +47
Delicious - Edit
I had lunch here and had tempeh with jerusalem artichoke cream and toasted nuts, and chocolate avocado mousse. Both were absolutely delicious. I would definitely come back if I went to Bologna again!
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Magrm87
Points +241
Good desserts - Edit
Went for coffee and cake. Super yummy and lots of options. I went for dinner too, the Buddha bowl was really tasty but quite small and they sell a 1/2 sandwich for €4 (the normal sliced bread ones) which is quite pricey. Tasty food nonetheless
Read morePros: Lots of dessert options, Beautiful decor
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ChloéSchwizgebel
Points +1211
Decadent vegan Bolognese café - Edit
An amazing vegan place to enjoy healthy and (very) decadent cuisine. The Buddha Bowl and the Insalata Botanica that we shared with my friend were colorful and very tasty. They also have a whole range of italian inspired (vegan) and sweet and wonderful desserts and bites to enjoy. The menu evolves depending upon the team's experiments and therefore is always improved. The team is really friendly and eager to share its passion for vegan cuisine.
Read morePros: Fresh produces, Originality, Peaceful atmosphere
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JackSidnell
Points +110
Amazing - Edit
Lovely, busy vegan place. The pasta triangles with red sauce were perfectly cooked and delicious.
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LemonsandLuggage
Points +2171
Best Vegan Restaurant in Italy? - Edit
There was an award showing that this restaurant was voted to be the best vegan restaurant in Italy in 2017.
Read moreI expected a bit much because of this and ended up being slightly disappointed.
The atmosphere here was wonderful, and it's such a busy place for lunch with lots of businessmen coming here for burgers!
I guess we should have paid attention to what they were ordering instead of getting the salad and the gnocchi. The salad was quite boring for the price, and the gnocchi were good but nothing out of the ordinary. The dessert, however, was delicious. I had the raspberry chocolate cheesecake and it was all that I expected from a vegan dessert in Bologna!
I think you should give this place a try but order the more popular dishes that they seem to have perfected there. That way, the money will be well worth spent.
Pros: Wonderful atmosphere, Professional staff, Excellent presentation
Cons: Expensive, More about presentation than taste
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geoguing
Points +11
Vegan lunch in center bologna - Edit
The restaurant has available seat outside in a small walking street. The waitress where super nice (bonus : one speak french😄)
Read moreThe food i ordered (pasta of the day and a dessert like a mousse made of avocado and chocolate) were delicious. I really appreciated this place.
Pros: Vegan, Raw options
Cons: A bit expensive
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Italian.vegan
Points +308
Hidden, all vegan gem - Edit
In a quiet street just off the main Piazza, this place was a great find for lunch. I had the tagliatelle with tomato sauce and the chocolate pudding (more like a mousse) for dessert. The whole menu is vegan, and the waitress says it changes quite often.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: A bit expensive
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PlantBasedTraveller
Points +66
Great lunch on a quiet street - Edit
We had a delicious lunch here. Varied choices on the lunch menu which is all vegan. We didn’t have room for dessert but they sounded amazing too. Friendly staff who speak good English.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Nice outside seating , Varied and tasty menu
Cons: Bir expensive, Slow-ish service
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KarenAndac
Points +44
Very disappointing - Edit
I was in Bologna this lunchtime and felt I had to try this restaurant. I saw that it had mixed reviews but decided to go anyway....I walked in quite humid conditions for just under 20 minutes from my hotel near the train station. When I arrived I was told to choose a table, but was then asked to move. The food really lacked flavour and I added everything possible to bring this out. I decided not to order dessert as thought it might lead to further disappointment plus they charge for filtered water and there’s a cover charge. I found the cashier so abrupt. So disappointed and would definitely not recommend.
Read morePros: All of the dishes were vegan, Beautiful decor, Seating outside
Cons: Expensive, Abrupt staff who didn’t smile, Tasteless food
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luiso1979
Points +66
Simply spectacular! - Edit
This is a Gourmet plant-based restaurant in Bologna center. The courses are exquisite, balanced, beautifully presented and abundant enough. The menu changes depending on the fresh ingredients of the day. The technique is precise in both obtaining an exceptional flavour and an incredible texture. This is one of those restaurants that make you say: "Who the hell needs animal products". The photos attached to this review talk for themselves, the beetroot entree decorated with dried onions, the Portobello funghi, the pumpkin cream served on red radish with dried orange and ginger, the beetroot with a barbecue sauce on cream of beans and quinoa accompanied with a salty quinoa flat bread. Finally the desserts were a very particular strudel filled with a delicious cream and a blackberry cheesecake. This is a must, for every vegan and not.
Read morePros: all vegan, all excellent
Cons: a little pricy but it is fair
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AndreaKwiatkowski
Points +20
Yummy lunch - Edit
Had fab lunch ,friendly staff juices were great and food looked and tasted great !
Read morePros: Vegan yummy , Two menus lunch and dinner , Good price
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Anirac
Points +3090
Great dinner experience - Edit
I visited with my boyfriend do we had a lovely evening. The food was great, the interior really beautiful and the service excellent. I would recommend it anytime!
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CharlotteLD
Points +152
Beautiful restaurant, fancy food! - Edit
The restaurant aesthetics are lovely and they have lots of outdoor seating. The menu looked delicious, but a little expensive. I had the tempeh dish which was very tasty but quite small. I think it's probably one of Bologna's more upmarket vegan eateries.
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Sofia Vieira
Points +24
Tasty food,good enviorement - Edit
I tried one of the raw dishes. There were a pumpkin raviolis with dried vegetable leaves. Very tasty and satisfying.
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nunomalvim
Points +62
Very delicious food, carefully crafted - Edit
Found this cozy and beautiful restaurant while visiting Bologna. The staff was nice and the food is quite delicious and exquisite.
Read moreThe dessert was amazing. We had the raw cheesecake.
Pros: Very delicious plates, Nice staff, Beautiful space
Cons: Somewhat expensive
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MargheritaCervantes
Points +18
The best vegan food I have ever tasted - Edit
I am Italian . I cook. I have been omnivore for 39 years . I know what good food is. I have been vegan for 2 years and a half. I always say that this is because I do not live in Italy anymore. Well, if I lived in Bologna, i’d be happily vegan thanks to botanica lab. Preparing tortelloni with the right texture with no egg? Having them tasteful with no cheese?
Read moreThey can’t fool a local. The food is worth every penny. It is not fast food it is in the heart of an historical city in Italy. None can say it is expendive, for italian standards.
Pros: Subtleties in the preparation of dishes, Kindness of the waitress, Good wine
Cons: None
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JulienSteff
Points +40
Le meilleur - Edit
Les springs rolls à la cacahuète est delicieux, une explosion de saveurs!
Read moreLe cheesecake au chocolat est le meilleur que j'ai goûté!
Mon ami s'est regalé avec le Quinoa burger!
Toute est super sympa dans ce restaurant, ambiance super conviviale, comme en famille! J'ai meme pu terminer l'assiette de ma voisine de table!
Merci pour ces instants magiques! I love you!
Pros: Tout
Cons: Rien
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