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Hotel with onsite vegan restaurant that's open to the public for breakfast, lunch, and five course vegan dinners upon reservation. Menu includes soup made in-house, wild herbal salads, sage dumplings, risotto, and desserts. The hotel is specialized adults-only with age limit of 14 years for staying guests. Also hosts daily yoga classes in the wellness age. Email info@lavimea.com for reservations. Book at least 24 hours in advance. CIN: IT021056A1J4HHYSU4. Open Mon-Sun 08:00-21:30.
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74 Reviews
First Review by AMKNL
TheEthicalFoodie
Points +827
Amazing food! - Edit
Actually amazing is an understatement but I lack words to properly describe the food at La Vimea. It's our second time here and the chef never ceases to impress us with his creations. This is gourmet food made with a lot of care and love. Food not only for the body but also for the soul. If you have the possibility also stay at the hotel. Great vibes, comfort and the owner and the staff are all wonderful people. Can I give it 6 stars? :)
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Ann-KathrinBiber
Points +2581
Best food we’ve ever had - Edit
The dinner courses are just perfect. We loved our 4 day stay here so much. ❤️
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Sjeng
Points +722
Out of this world - Edit
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4-night stay at this wonderful vegan hotel. The minute we set foot inside La Vimea we just felt that this place is magical. Everything was just perfect. The staff is very welcoming and friendly, the food is exquisite and the rooms are spacious, super clean and just overall great. There is a lovely wellness and pool area and even a small gym. Also the environment is beautiful and the village of Naturno has a lot of sunny days. We went mid October and still had the most wonderful weather.
Read moreThe 5-course dinner changes every night and the chef (Luca) is just a great chef. It's so impressive to come up with a different menu every night. Every single course was outright delicious and beautifully presented. The first course is always a light salad with a dressing paired with a small glass of homemade kombucha. The kombucha changes every night as well, which is awesome. We really liked starting the 5-course dinner with the salad, which was actually a decent sized portion for a first course and a salad. The soups (3rd course) were all amazing as well. Long story short, every course was to die for.
The breakfast buffet was also impressive. Both savoury and sweet options. All delicious and beautifully presented as well.
We also had a slice of cake (hazelnut) which was one of the best cakes we've had in our lives. Be aware, it's a 8 euro slice of cake but it's massive. We shared it between the two of us and both felt as if we had eaten a slice of our own.
If I had to say one thing that was less impressive, it would have to be the coffee. It's not bad coffee by any means, but it's not really up to the standard that I'm used to in Italy.
We will most definitely be back. If you're in doubt whether it's worth the money, trust me, it is.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-18
Pros: Great 5-course dinner and breakfast buffet, Wonderful wellness area , Great staff, great rooms
Cons: Nitpicking here but the coffee could be better, Missing a small fridge in the room
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FeliceHoward
Points +54
Beautiful gourmet meal - Edit
Original, delicious, beautiful
Read morePros: Tasted heavenly, Mix of colors and textures, Excellent service
Cons: Pricey, Opened at 19:00 for dinner, so a late meal
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bdorrestein
Points +60
Fantastisch 🤩 - Edit
Super fijne atmosfeer, vriendelijke bediening, hele ruime kamers en een super mooi uitzicht. Maar het eten, dat is echt voortreffelijk 😍 Kleurrijk, volle smaken, verfijnd. Een regenboog op je bord. En alles biologisch en plantaardig. Zowel het 5 gangen vaste menu (meer dan genoeg!) als het uitgebreide ontbijtbuffet 🫶🏻
Read morePros: Gastronomie, Ruime kamers , Omgeving en wellness
Cons: Echt nog niks gevonden
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Eisbach
Points +174
Excellent and Creative Food - Edit
Very delicious Food. Really Creative dishes.
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Sarah90
Points +90
Fine Dining - Edit
The 5 course menu in the evening is awesome. The menu changes and surprises with a new taste every day.
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MichelleBuyck
Points +227
Excellent - Edit
The food was amazing. My husband and I stayed here for 5 days and it was too short to taste all the good food. Chef Luca Sordi is an amazing chef who makes art that tastes like heaven.
Read moreThe staff there is really great, they are also vegan so we shared some mutual interests.
The rooms als spacious and have everything you need.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-29
Pros: Staff, Food, Pools
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Mr.Roland
Points +297
Hervorragend - Edit
Absolut empfehlenswert. Das Essen ist hervorragend, die Anlage wunderschön und das gesamte Konzept sehr durchdacht.
Read morePros: Essen, Ambiente
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ViennaVegan
Points +1578
A M A Z I N G -- needs to be an annual event - Edit
We stayed at the La Vimea hotel three nights, which included a breakfast buffet each day along with a five course vegan dinner. Check out the photos from our dining experience. The room we stayed in, hotel, and staff were all delightful. We also stayed three nights at the sister hotel about 90 minutes away called the Paradiso in the Dolomites. Both are worth a return trip.
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silas_fh
Points +24
excellent lunch - Edit
Very friendly staff and excellent lunch
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-14
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TobiasLeenaert
Points +490
Amazing food - Edit
Stayed here for six nights and every night the five course vegan menu was just perfect
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Shareen
Points +314
Perfect in every way! - Edit
Just returned from our third visit to this amazing hotel which really is the best, we love it! The food is incredible and they always cater really well for my husband's gluten free requirements too. The chef is a magician with such a natural ability to combine flavours and textures to create the very best food we've ever experienced. The staff are all friendly and helpful, the ethos is admirable, the location is perfect! We even had free transport cards from the hotel so that we could explore the area by train or bus.
Read moreWe know we're so lucky to have stayed here three times now and are already trying to work out when we can re-visit! Perfect in every way.
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VegandeliciousPat
Points +193
Amazing experience 😍 - Edit
This place is vegan heaven. The food exceeded our expectations. Such tasteful, delicious and creative dishes - we were trilled. An absolute must- try for vegans 🌱
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-22
Pros: Amazing, delicious food, Top service & friendly staff, Nice location
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cellyb89
Points +73
Cena 5 portare da 5 stelle - Edit
Abbiamo mangiato divinamente. I piatti sono curati nell’aspetto e nel gusto. Le porzioni, che possono sembrare piccole, sono sazianti! Servizio al top con personale molto cortese
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Stefan-M
Points +82
so far the best vegan restaurant (and fully vegan hotel) - Edit
In spring 2024 wey stayed here for 4 nights. The breakfast buffy was so far the best vegan one I had and also the 5 course menu every evening was outstanding. Also the wines choices - which of course were also vegan - was great.
Read morePros: Breakfast and Dinner outstanding, nice rooms and SPA, nice area
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superlundi
Points +25
Amazing food - Edit
We spent 4 nights at this great place. We very much enjoyed the spa, the nice garden and lovely outdoor natural pool. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely amazing: very creative, tasty, of altogether high quality and extremely fresh ingredients.
Read moreThe food itself would definitely be 5 stars.
There are some things that could be imoroved: drinks are quite expensive (e.g. small beer € 4,50), and wine / sparkling wine could be of better quality.
Altogether, the house seems to be rather bady soundproofed. In our room, we could hear the various sounds of other guests quite clearly.
What's missing is a cosy area to meet during evenings. The existing room attached to the bar provides a rather cold and unappealing atmosphere.
Pros: creative, high-quality food, garden and outdoor pool, friendly staff
Cons: rather highly priced,
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Floyd’sDad
Points +95
Beyond expectations - Edit
Location is perfect, loved the town and proximity to the Dolomites. All the food was fantastic…with a strong emphasis on the breakfast. Highly recommend all around.
Read morePros: Location , Food , Staff
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lisasays73
Points +515
A gourmet dinner to remember - Edit
I visited for dinner as an external guest and had an amazing time. The food was delicious, so tasty and well presented, every dish had a story to tell. The service was friendly, quick and friendly. Lovely atmosphere. I hope I will be able to enjoy the hotel, too, in the future.
Read morePros: An exceptional gourmet experience , Friendly service , Lovely atmosphere
Cons: It's quite pricey (but worth it!)
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vegandesi.res
Points +861
absolutely lovely - Edit
Been there 2019 and absolutely loved it. Lovely hotel with comfy rooms. Great food creations and a nice wellness/spa area. Staff was very friendly and helpful and we also loved the area around. So much nature, mountains for hiking and more. Ans also Merano isn’t far. We’ll definitely come back😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-06
Pros: great food, all vegan, nice hotel and friendly staff
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sebranger
Points +16
A Vegan Oasis in the Italian Alps! - Edit
About five years ago, my wife and I discovered La Vimea, a vegan hotel tucked away in the Italian Alps. It turned out to be just what we were looking for—a mix of stunning views, a welcoming atmosphere, and excellent vegan accommodations.
Read moreOur visits to La Vimea were really enjoyable. The rooms had a comforting scent of pine, creating a cozy atmosphere. The balconies with mountain views were perfect for relaxing, whether having a glass of prosecco or simply enjoying the crisp mountain air. The common areas had a peaceful vibe, great for unwinding.
Now, let's talk about the food! La Vimea's culinary offerings are top-notch. Every meal is a delight, with creative dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. It's more than just vegan; it's a culinary experience that goes beyond labels.
As the owner of World Vegan Travel, I've brought two groups to La Vimea, and both experiences were fantastic. The La Vimea team knows how to make our group feel at home. Their commitment to service and seamless coordination keep us coming back.
Jump to our recent trip with another large group—La Vimea lived up to expectations. The food, service, and overall ambiance felt like returning to a place that understands us.
If you're looking for a slice of vegan paradise in the Italian Alps, this is it. Big shoutout to the incredible team at La Vimea—we'll be back for more mountain moments and plant-based perfection!
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WorldVeganTravel
Points +191
My FIFTH stay here! - Edit
Four of us spent 3 nights here in two rooms in October 2021. We were so excited to come here since we had heard of a beautiful vegan hotel in the North of Italy more than two years ago. The thing that attracted us to stay here as opposed to other hotels was honestly because it was a vegan hotel. We loved the idea that we would be able to stay in the mountains (usually a meat and dairy stronghold) and eat deliciously well and that the rooms would be free of animal products too.
Read moreWe absolutely loved this hotel. The location of the hotel is in Naturns, a small town in the valley which is charming itself, but the views from both sides of the hotel are really very lovely. Not only that, each room has a large balcony so you can do yoga, enjoy the view with a glass of prosecco, or just enjoy that incredible mountain air. The rooms themselves are charming. As you enter the room, you are greeted with a lovely scent of pine from the furniture, the beds are incredibly comfortable and I personally love the open storage space by the door. You can keep all your bags and clothes out of sight so you can enjoy the warm minimalism of the rooms. My only complaint (and it is a small one) is that there are no electrical outlets close to the bed. I imagine this might be a tactic from the creators of La Vimea to get us away from our devices, but it was a tiny bit inconvenient especially if you are there on business like we were. There were plenty of other outlets around.
The shared areas were simply lovely. While I did not participate in any yoga, I did take a look around and I saw many spaces which would be great for meditation or retreats.
The food was simply delicious. I have attached a few photos to give you an idea but think creative, locally sourced ingredients that were varied, different, and cleverly put together. It felt like the food was created with lots of love and passion.
All in all, we ADORED our stay here and not just for the hotel. There is so much to see and do in the area. We WILL be coming back!
PS: Please do not think that this is only a hotel for vegans. We firmly believe that pretty much everyone will love the food and not miss the animal products!
Update June 22 2022... We came back here with a group of 26 people, vegans and non vegans and everything was as perfect as it was the first time. Thank you to everyone at la Vimea for being a joy to work with!
Update Nov 2023... We came back here in 2023 again with a large group and it was amazing.
Pros: It's a vegan hotel! What's not to LOVE?, Luca (chef) always gets a standing ovation., Lovely rooms - the birds in the morning.
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davide.bono
Points +82
Too expensive, fixed menu, good but not extraordinary - Edit
They have a fixed menu with 3 starters, One First plate and a dessert, and you cannot know what you are going to eat till you are seated. So we get a salad (!!), A pepper cream (i hate pepper), a very good Jerusalem artichoke cream with mushrooms, gnocchi with pesto good but not extraordinary and a very good dessert with chestnut. The service Is included (!) in the 75€ per person, water Is of the source (great), a bottle of very good bio wine, Two coffee and you are at 200€ for a couple. We would have avoided two starters and saved 50€ or taken a second plate if It was given a choice.
Read morePros: Bio, Great hotel with a bio-lake
Cons: Fixed menu, Too expensive
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celeriee
Points +641
Noch nie so gut gegessen! - Edit
Wow, das Hotel ist wirklich nur zu empfehlen. Wir haben 1 mal dort gegessen und ich habe wircklich noch nie so einen guten Salat gegessen. Die Zutaten waren wirklich sehr frisch. Sehr freundliches personal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-04
Cons: Etwas teuer
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TrudiBruges
Points +23575
Amazing hotel and experience! - Edit
We were here for 4 nights in June 2023.
Read moreIt was absolutely fantastic! The room, the dinners, the breakfast buffet (don't expect any sausages or vegan bacon here. The focus is really on WFPB foods, also for breakfast), the swimming pool, the staff, the location.
Really relaxed atmosphere and great food.
Although it's located in a residential neighbourhood, there's a big private parking just next to the hotel, and there's also a secure garage for storing your bicycles.
The 5-course dinner was each time different and exquisite. And most of the times swift service.
It comes at a price (which is - all things considered - in line with other hotels of this level).
Would love to go back one day😄
So the following points are just being picky, but here are some details how it could be even better:
- no fridge in room, a pity
- the natural pond is beautiful, but I didn't fancy swimming in it. Still standing water (no fountain or such, no circulation?) and the water colour didn't invite swimming (ps: I'm used to swimming in natural ponds so really can tell the difference). We did go swimming in the inside pool.
- On the first night, we were shown our table for dinner on the outdoor terrace and told 'and this is your table for your whole stay'. Well that was a bit disappointing, as it was on the 'second row', and we wanted to also enjoy the view at the garden at least once from the first row of the terrace. So we mentionned this, and later dinners we did get a table on the first row - always the same one. Why not just do it 1st come 1st choice? So we can get a different view every time? Especially for guests who stay multiple nights.
One does get to choose a table for breakfast.
- breakfast buffet is awesome, but I would have loved to see some (homemade?) vegan fermented cheezes (like camemberti, roqueforti etc).
- One can only book with the 5 course dinner included. So staying there 4 nights meant 4 times a 5 course dinner in a row, which was a bit much. Maybe give the option to book at least one night of the stay without the 5-course dinner.
PS: about accessibility: entrance and hotel/dining rooms/terrace is accessible. Accessible toilet on -1 level and garden and deck/pond can be reached via -1
There is also an accessible bath room on upper floor - opposite to a room for guests using a wheelchair.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-27
Marianne1967
Wow! This is an amazing review with good constructive criticism. Hope the hotel will read it. Thinking of going there too!
Read moreTrudiBruges
Thanks Marianne😄
Read moreAfterwards we went to vegan hotel I Pini in San Gimignano - I also wrote a review
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hanny102
Points +95
Best vacation on Earth - Edit
We stayed for 5 nights. The five course dinner each night was artistic and delicious. The breakfast buffet was also fantastic. Service is top notch. It’s elegant but down to Earth. The location is magical with birds singing and green mountains everywhere.
Read morePros: Food, Natural beauty , Service
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Senza_Speck
Points +77
sehr schönes Boutique Hotel mit ausgezeichnetem Restaurant - auch für… - Edit
Super gepflegtes, wundervoll angelegtes Hotel mit traumhaften Garten und 1A Restaurant - auch für nicht Hotelgäste.
Read moreWir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen - reizende Mitarbeiter, sehr schöne und großzügige Zimmer, traum Ausblick, perfekte Lage, sehr ruhig.
Ich mags nicht ganz so cremig - daher hätte ich mich über eine Menü-Auswahl gefreut.
Wir kommen sicher wieder.
…und sie sind sehr hundefreundlich. ❤️
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-01
Pros: Hervorragendes 5 - Gänge Menue, sehr schönes Hotel, super Frühstück
Cons: kein a la card
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