Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Italian
Organic
Mediterranean

Upscale vegetarian dining with vegan options. Located on the rooftop of the hotel since 2016. Menu offers choices like mushroom risotto, spinach ravioli, lentil farinata, lasagna, tofu dishes, and amuse bouche, some of which may be vegan or could possibly be made vegan upon request. Has a vegan/raw cheese platter. Open Mon 12:00-22:30, Tue-Sun 10:00-22:30.


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47 Reviews

First Review by Plantpowerednomad

slinzi89

Points +127

Vegetarian
12 Oct 2024

Amazing dining experience

Really special dinner with stunning views over Rome.

We had primi and secondi courses which were super elaborate. Little taste explosions. Vegan bread, amuse bouche and sweets were offered.

We got a little spooked by negative reviews on here about the ambiance and service but we really couldn’t fault it.

Book directly via the Rafael hotel. The cancellation/modification policy via third parties is very strict

Pros: Elaborate dishes , Views over Rome, The staff were superb

Cons: An investment dinner…, Predominantly vegetarian but accommodates vegans

JimBoulter

Points +342

Vegan
21 Sep 2024

Fantastic rooftop, great food, lovely staff

Their staff were exceptionally good with adjusting the menu. What you expect for a 5 star meal. They got us a table short notice and made sure we had a wonderful meal. Highly recommend.

Pros: Great food, Helpful and friendly staff

Cons: Expensive, obviously

RadaBoneva

Points +408

Vegan
20 Aug 2024

Lovely experience

Chose this place to celebrate a special occasion. Even in January it was very romantic and nice to dine under the sky. Food was delicious, staff was nice. There were vegan cannoli!

Reservation is a must. Restaurant is located on the rooftop of Bio hotel Raphael, and there are some steps to climb - important information if you wear high heels,lol.

Pros: Sustainable, green star, Fine dining, Location

Danielagmzf

Points +145

Vegetarian
02 Jul 2024

Delicious plan based menu

All vegan tasting Menu with an amazing view

cougar

Points +49

Vegan
17 May 2024

Deliciously creative

Delicious food with very complex flavor. Predominantly lacto-ovo menu, but they take good care of vegans too.

Pros: Flavor, Service

crkamen

Points +16

Vegan
16 Mar 2024

Superb

Service superb. View superb. Food superb. Elegant dining.

VanniPaul

Points +801

Vegan
10 Dec 2023

Veg dinner with a stunning view

Beautiful rooftop with stunning views of Rome. Good food and impeccable service. Perfect location for a romantic dinner.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-10

ishtari

Points +38

Vegan
15 Nov 2023

Amazing!

Nice view, great staff and fantastic food! Pricey but worth it. The pasta with tomato sauce was the best I’ve ever had!😄

Lucy.ykk

Points +490

Vegan
26 Sep 2023

Nice fine dinning

I enjoyed the view, and the food was excellent. However, the staff was a bit slow and disorganized. For a Michelin restaurant, this behavior from the staff is not acceptable.

Pros: Nice view, Friendly stuff, Bio quality

Cons: Slow stuff, Unorganized stuff

suricatoavellana

Points +691

Vegan
31 Aug 2023

Nice but overpriced

I know this is a chic place but comparing to other upscale vegan restaurants I’ve been at, it is not the best and it is VERY expensive. Being a-la-càrte and not a degustation menu, it gets pricey! The food was of course good but overhyped and overpriced. The view is amazing and the staff was very nice.

SarikaLawrence

Points +28

Vegan
28 Aug 2023

Best location

Very nice location & creative kitchen, owner made us feel like our own home & he is truly amazing. Large selection of food & wine too.
(Thanks Roy for the suggestion to explore such a wonderful place)

Pros: Roof top amazing

PaolaD

Points +34

Vegan
27 Jul 2023

Un posto meraviglioso

Una esperienza bellissima !Piatti molto curati e ricercati .personale molto gentile e sorridente.
Torneremo sicuramente !

Salman

Points +91

Vegan
10 Mar 2023

Meal with a view

Amazing terrace restaurant. Good vegetarian meal with a view over some of Rome's iconic landmarks.

Danbeckham

Points +44

Vegan
18 Dec 2022

Best Roof top

Well presented & lots of choices for vegan

emthenomad

Points +131

Vegan
20 Oct 2022

Seriously one of the best experiences

After 3 hours of a beautiful view and truly incredibly unique flavours, I can say this was truly an experience to remember! We decided to go the 8 course tasting menu and we’re very happy. Even my partner who isn’t vegetarian was impressed.

Pros: Memorable experience, Colorful flavours , Beautiful views

Cons: Expensive , Somewhat slower service

Bettinaeszter

Points +127

Vegan
04 Oct 2022

Very Delicous

The food was very tasty and special. The staff is kind and attentive. with a beautiful view. They are in the Michelin Guide.

BlisterBlue

Points +1300

Vegan
30 Sep 2022

Beautiful rooftop view with super nice food

We had dîner there and unfortunately when we arrived it was already dark and we couldn't enjoy the view 😩 so make sure to book a table when you'd be able to enjoy it!
Food was super good although I was expecting a little bit more from a Relais Château restaurant.
Plenty of vegan options on the menu, even vegan wines were available.
Portions were OK as well.
Staff was super friendly and used to welcoming vegan customers so very aware of our needs

Pros: Fresh ingredients , Super friendly staff , Location + view

Cons: Price, although OK for a Relais Château

SentirVegan

Points +65

Vegan
23 Sep 2022

Michelin Star Vegan and Vegetarian restaurant

Delightful full vegan testing menu. Eight different plates including two desserts. The food was the best part but it also has an incredible terrace and view. The service was perfect. The staff were really really nice and friendly.

I’d come to thins place again of I get to go back to Rome. Don’t miss it. Every bite is an explosion of flavors.

HannahT96

30 Nov 2022

Looks amazing! How much did the vegan tasting menu cost?

vegancatlady77

Points +775

Vegan
30 Jun 2022

Another amazing dinner

My husband and I visited about 5 years ago and everything from the food to the service to the view was amazing. I was hesitant to visit again during this trip because of the recent bad reviews, but we went ahead anyway and Im glad we did! The service was top notch. Everyone was super accommodating and made sure to tell us whenever they brought a dish out that it was in fact vegan (we didnt even have to ask!) The food was incredible as always. This place is very pricey, but honestly its worth it if you can afford to splurge for a nice night out 🙂

Pros: Vegan options, Staff is super accommodating, The view!

Cons: Expensive , but a nice treat

CravingSalt

Points +100

Vegan
09 Apr 2022

Good food, but lacking wine knowledge

The food is very well made, and there are several vegan options with some gluten-free options. We did have to remind them for a couple of the dishes outside of the menu like petit fours etc that we were vegan as some of these will be served and are only vegetarian. They have a very good wine list, but they were missing several of the wines they normally serve by the glass without swapping them for something else. We had a very good dining experience in the evening, but a slightly more disappointing experience for drinks in the afternoon. We had to order three different wines until they found one they actually had, and it was also served in the wrong glass. I expect more at Michelin-stared restaurants, and would hope that there is a Sommelier there that can shape up how they serve and present wine as that was relatively disappointing.

Alexramirezw

Points +256

Vegan
16 Jan 2022

I remember this place being really good

The gnocchi 🤌🏼 I remember this place being really good and also the views from the rooftop are amazing. #Veganuary

SaraDivisi

Points +37

Vegan
09 Jan 2022

Serata vegana tra i tetti di Roma

Piatti vegani al top, servizio impeccabile. Pane meraviglioso fatto in casa. Il risotto ‘ombelico del mondo’ è imperdibile. Specificare di essere vegani perché i piatti sono vegetariani. Il personale è attentissimo e veramente cortese. Visto che eravamo indecisi ci sono stati proposti degli assaggi. #Veganuary

Pros: Attenzione nel servizio, Qualità degli ingredienti

CarrotJax

Points +118

Vegan
04 Jan 2022

Upscale

Beautiful spot at top of a hotel. Mostly vegetarian with enough vegan options. Good if you are looking for a fancy place but I think it lacked some creativity.

Pros: Nice view and presentation

Cons: Mostly Vegetarian , Slightly boring

EdNun

Points +38

Vegan
01 Nov 2019

Bad service and expensive

We had high expectations because of past reviews. The service is the worst, prices high and not good vegan options. Don't even bother.

Alihky

Points +416

Vegan
14 Oct 2019

Tasty artistic food

Vegan and vegetarian Elegant restaurant with romantic atmosphere and a good view. The food was tasty and so artistic , professional and nice staff, prices are a little expensive.

AprileVegan

Points +43

Vegan
27 Jul 2019

Vegan Heaven

I don’t have words to describe my experience, but if you’re looking for vegan fine dining this is some of the best vegan food I’ve had (vegan 10 years). So many interesting flavors and creative dishes. Rooftop dining was in one of the most beautiful settings. Between the food and ambiance you feel like you’re wrapped in a warm blanket. Worth every penny!

Pros: Fancy, Delicious, Creative Dishes , Ambiance + Friendly Staff, Loved learning history of the chef

MrSteeps

Points +155

Vegan
24 Feb 2019

A touch disappointing.

Service, venue and wine were fantastic. Sadly the food did not live up to expectations at all. Really sorry but I probably would not return, especially for €200 for 2 of us.

Pros: Service, Wine, Location

Cons: Food




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