Vegan-friendly
Italian
Organic
Fast food

Veggie restaurant housed in a center for yoga and other activities. Cafeteria style self-service dining, many tables. Usually there is an English speaker to help you. All organic food. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-15:00.


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37 Reviews

First Review by nancydong

Manuela

Points +89

Vegan
17 Jan 2014

An ingenious idea in the heart of Bologna

A vegetarian canteen in the heart of Bologna, with a considerable choice of vegan dishes. Food is nice, but I think it is a little too expensive, with respect to the portions and the environment. Not saying the meal was not nice, but I spent for lunch more here than in a restaurant, eating considerably less. All in all, it is very handy, fast, and reassuring to know that such a place exist. The first time ever I see a vegetarian canteen and I really enjoyed the idea. I will sure get back, hoping to find a vegan budino!

Pros: Variety of veg options, A lot of space to sit

Cons: A little too expensive

Sarayna

Points +212

Vegetarian
16 Sep 2013

Expensive for what it is

This is a cafeteria style affair where the food is pre-prepared and you choose 1, 2 or 3 dishes from the trays behind the counter. We went on a Saturday night and found the prices exp. for what you get: 7.50 for 1 item, 12.50 for 2 items and 15 for 3 items. I think it's cheaper on weekdays though. The food was cold, although they did re-heat it when we went back to complain. Was quite complicated with it unclear what was included and what wasn't, and contradictory pricing on the wall. Seemed to be quite a popular place though.

Pros: Generous portions

Cons: Food was cold, Expensive for what you get

eli vegan

Points +66

Vegan
14 Sep 2013

Good Wholesome Food

Vegan me and my vegetarian partner had a midweek dinner here. There were maybe 8-10 options, at least half of which were vegan consisting of soups, stews (with tofu or seitan) and grains. Very wholesome which was a nice break after eating out for a few days. There were vegan desserts as well, but we opted vegan ice-cream at Stefino-Bio nearby instead.

Pros: Wholesome food, Yummy vegan options

Alessandro

Points +518

Vegan
09 Sep 2013

Good place

I often go there for lunch and I like this restaurant for the ample choice of specialties and excellent quality of the ingredients. There's always plenty of vegan options.
Updated from previous review on Sunday July 04, 2010

Pros: quality and choice, location

peadarog

Points +58

Vegan
12 Aug 2013

Lots of Choice for Vegans

This is a great place with lots of choices for vegans, including desserts. You'll have to queue up, then, you decide whether you'll be having two items on your plate or three. The price varies accordingly, but it is excellent value.

As for the food, it is absolutely delicious, as well as healthy and varied.

Recommended.

Pros: Lots of choices, healthy, good value

Cons: cafeteria style eating, it's hidden inside a health centre

emilysbread

Points +45

Vegan
20 Oct 2011

Simple and healthy.

Simple, delicious, healthy (all is steamed or baked, nothing is fried) food. Stewed red beans with vegetables are delicious.

Nathan

Points +2089

Vegan
01 Aug 2011

Tasty, fresh food

Ate here August 1st, 2011/ Fresh, flavorful & appetizing, cafeteria style restaurant serving %98 vegan food. My only critic would be the lack of fresh greens and atmosphere (due to it's cafeteria style setting).

Note: They close down every August for 2 weeks, so be sure to check their website before going. This year it was August 6th to the 21st.

Pros: Open Sundays for brunch, Fresh ingredients

Cons: Lack of fresh greens, Lack of cozy atmosphere, Closed for two weeks in August

Muuuuu

Points +3230

Vegan
12 Sep 2010

delicious

Near the city center; I went there twice in the same week; they had plenty of choice and more vegan dishes than non vegan! They offer a formula to try two or tree dishes.
cafeteria style but very friendly atmosphere

Pros: delicious, vegan friendly, location

guppiebugs

Points +60

Vegan
04 Dec 2009

lots of choice

Great place, often go here for lunch. It is usually very busy around lunch time but there are lots of tables. You can make a choice from several dishes, vegan too.

Pros: choice, quality, price

Cons: not always an english speaker available

nancydong

Points +53

Vegan
08 Jun 2007

Cafeteria style, good food & reasonable

centrally located, it is a great stop when in the historical center. Food is varied depending on season, ample quantity, but they have this "subscription" fee that is added to the bill each time you go- unless you purchase a 6 months pass. it shares the building with a wellness center. Staff not the friendliest, ambiance a bit collegiate, but one eats well for the price.

Pros: centrally located, reasonable price, varied menu

Cons: staff not the warmest, location a bit hidden, ambiance collegiate




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