Vegan
International
Italian
Raw
Fusion

Opened late-2014 this bistro serves vegan and raw-vegan dishes (from 8pm) inspired by local and international cuisines. Diners eat in the company of six cats who wander around the tables. Cozy atmosphere. Reservations are required for dinner, usually 5+ days in advance. Kitchen is open 10AM-11:30AM (breakfast) / 1PM-2:30PM (lunch) / 4PM-6:30PM (afternoon snack) / 8PM-10:30PM (dinner). Open Tue-Sun 10:00-12:30, 13:00-19:30, 20:00-23:00. Closed Mon.


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Featured Review

tirnanog

Points +180

Vegan
26 Oct 2023

Great food, cute cats

Romeow was by far the best cat cafe we have ever been to, both in relation to the food and the care for the cats. The place is tastefully decorated, the cats are relaxed and several groups of locals seemed to genuinely to come just for the food.
The bistro is completely vegan. We got starters, two mains and dessert and everything tasted great.

Romeow

26 Oct 2023

Thank You so much!

We are really happy that you had a wonderful experience with us!
Happy holidays and we hope to see you again soon ✨🌱


248 Reviews

First Review by MauradelGusto

Starlet2931

Points +430

Vegan
16 Apr 2022

Cake, coffee, and cats!

We stopped by Romeow for an afternoon coffee and snack. I had a cappuccino with hazelnut milk and the raw cake. The cats are so cute and may come to say hello, or just sleep cozily. Make sure you pay close attention to their opening hours on the website. Reservations are required for lunch and dinner, and breakfast and snack times are quite specific.

Pros: All vegan, Adorable cats, Delicious cakes

Cons: Complicated hours

harveygej

Points +93

Vegan
14 Apr 2022

Purrfect food and great service

We ate a la carte and the food was fantastic. Good value but high quality food. Wine list modestly priced but good too. Don’t know what the issues with service are that have been reported but everyone was wonderful. Make the trip and get away from the tourists for a great vegan meal.

Updated from previous review on 2022-04-14

Veggieboom1

Points +224

Vegan
13 Apr 2022

Cozy place

Very fine vegan food, good service. The deserts are so tasty.
And the cats were so cute.
Highly recommend.

Pros: Good vegan food, Good desert, Cute cats

ShaiLiran

Points +18

Vegan
01 Apr 2022

Must in Rome

Amazing food and cute cats! What else a person needs.

Pros: Great vegan food, Amazing deserts, Good service

Prufrock

Points +574

Vegan
01 Apr 2022

Not too well impressed

Had to modify my review coming here two years after the first time.
The venue hasn't changed but the menu yes. A list of over-elaborated and expensive stuff, a good way to allure turists, but nothing really impressed me.
I felt like having a dish for a quick lunch, but you are required to get a minimum of two!!
Staff not very kind and obsessed with checking your health pass (if you are Italian, It doesn't apply to tourists...ridiculous)

Updated from previous review on 2022-04-01

Pros: cats in the venue

Cons: Expensive, One needs to keep an eye on the opening hours

giuliacocozza

Points +66

Vegan
17 Mar 2022

Semplicemente perfetto

Ho amato fin da quando sono entrata questo ristorante dove si viene accolti da gatti meravigliosi e dolcissimi.
Lo staff cortese e preparato.
Il menù è vario ed è tutto veramente BUONISSIMO !!!!!
Consiglio a tutti di provare questa esperienza . Ci tornerò sicuramente !!

Pros: Vegan 🌱

Cons: Qualità prezzo in linea

zillie

Points +228

Vegan
12 Mar 2022

Absolutely lovely

We went there as a party of five (including a three year old child) for lunch and were very pleased with everything. The staff was exceptionally friendly (already when we made the reservation), the atmosphere of the place was really nice, the cats were cute and chill and the food was absolutely delicious! Finally an all vegan place to have a full meal (not just your usual vegan burger or pizza without cheese) that is not even that expensive. Our total bill was under 150€ which is absolutely okay for Rome. I didn't have any wine, but my friends said it was really good too. The place is really worth a visit!

Pros: All vegan, very tasty , Very friendly staff, Cats (obviously)

ValentinaCarlino

Points +58

Vegan
25 Feb 2022

Non si può sbagliare

Tutto buonissimo. Vino biodinamico ottimo. Bella idea e sempre gradito ricevere una piccola entrée a sorpresa! Tornerò sicuramente!

Pros: Interamente vegano, Entrée deliziosa offerta dalla casa, Ambiente confortevole

Cons: Non va bene per chi è allergico al pelo dei gatti

FernandaOliveira

Points +1218

Vegan
16 Jan 2022

lovely experience

the food is to tasty and different from most stuff you’ll find in rome! the atmosphere is great and the fact that you can study in there during the week is a big plus.

the cats are the cutest and they are so used to people, which means they are really relaxed, it’s so nice to see them while you eat

it is a bit pricy tho

DalyaShingiti

Points +556

Vegan
07 Jan 2022

Vegan food and cats, worth a visit.

Definitely worth a visit for cat loving vegans.

Pros: All vegan restaurant , Cats cats cats , Ambiance and decoration

Cons: Taste is not mindblowing, The menu is confusing, Staff can be more helpful to 1st time customers

ElenaThod

Points +20

Vegan
01 Jan 2022

Super cute Cat Bistrot

I loved all the cats sleeping or asking for cuddles and their chocolate raw cake! OMG that cake was the best! #Veganuary

Lee_A

Points +992

Vegan
15 Dec 2021

31/07/17

We came here en-route to a festival and even though it was slightly out of the way, it was well worth the visit. Even if you're not a cat-lover (I like cats, some of us are just dog-guys) this place is wonderful. The animals were all super healthy and in a spacious environment with plenty of sunny windows! Most importantly, the food was great, even though for the life of me I can't remember what I ate. Another great vegan find by my friend.

Edit: review lifted from old account.

Updated from previous review on 2021-12-14

Pros: Cats, Cats, Cats

Cons: No dogs, Slightly out of the way from central Roma

PenelopeF

Points +646

Vegan
11 Dec 2021

Ok. Something different.

I got the green option. It was €14 for pancakes and a smoothie. The serving sizes aren't generous. But, what they made was good quality. The cats were a bonus. Chill vibe. Good seating.

AmyHD

Points +175

Vegan
22 Nov 2021

Disappointing restaurant Excellent cats

Based on all their reviews I am going to assume we visited at a bad time on a bad day.

From the moment we arrived the staff were disinterested and borderline rude. We struggled to get anybody’s attention to order throughout our visit. We were not given a separate drink list and ordered soft drinks, which are the only drinks listed on the food menu, only to see another table get wine later on.

The starter was beautifully presented, delicious and enjoyable - seitan ‘cutlets’ with broccoli, capers and almonds.

The main courses were served within 1 minute of our starter being cleared and looked to have been sat on the pass under a heat lamp for some time.
I had the seitan saltimbocca and it felt like half a dish - it had a huge quantity of overly rich and creamy porcini sauce which felt as though it needed some vegetables or potatoes on the side. My partner had an Indonesian tempeh dish which was tasty but similarly was lacking - all the textures were very soft, and once the tempeh had been eaten there was still half a plate of a variety of sauces. Perhaps we were supposed to order side dishes of vegetable with our mains - there was a section on the menu - but this advice wasn’t on the menu or offered by the staff.

For dessert we shared the ‘white cake’ cheesecake which tasted nice but was more than half frozen and was a disappointing way to finish a disappointing meal.

However, the venue was lovely and stylish. The cat walkways, beds and other paraphernalia were tasteful and in keeping with the overall decor and ambience.
The cats (all 6 of them) made various appearances and, whilst not especially interested in human interactions did patrol around and added some gentle entertainment.

Overall we felt like a burden to the waiting staff and didn’t enjoy the majority of our food, most likely because we didn’t realise the mains needed side dishes, the dessert hadn’t been fully defrosted and the staff didn’t engage with us to improve our visit.
Why didn’t they upsell their menu and drinks to us? We wanted a special meal and would have gladly spent more money!

Pros: Cats, Vegan menu, Cats

Cons: Disinterested staff, No wine list offered, Disappointing food - needed side dishes

Romeow

23 Nov 2021

Hi, I am very sorry that you have not been well with us. I can assure you that no dish remains under the lamp to be heated, it is all freshly made and made.
Even the white cake is not frozen ...
We defrost it at room temperature and until we manage to cut it we don't serve it. As for the wines, I'm sorry the kids forgot to bring you the wine list.
Unfortunately, sometimes in a hurry it can happen, but it was enough to ask and we would have immediately satisfied you. I am really sorry that the experience with us was not the way we want it to be.
We hope to have another chance to get to know each other better. : )

ElisaGesu

Points +26

Vegan
21 Nov 2021

So happy

The finest vegan italian cuisine, with also a lot of gluten free options.
And of course - this makes all perfect - cats.
What else?

BatKat

Points +579

Vegan
15 Nov 2021

Such a cute place

Loved having a coffee and cake and hanging out with the rescue cats. A must see in Rome !

Pros: Cute !!, Yummy coffee and cake, Cats !!!!

lucimasss

Points +213

Vegetarian
25 Oct 2021

É una esperienza !

Ti senti coccolato , ti danno un mini antipasto e ogni piatto è finemente curato , e BUONISSIMO !

Pros: Cibo ottimo , Qualità prezzo , Gatti non danno fastidio !

Cons: Non ne ho trovati di difetti

MarinaZago

Points +393

Vegan
03 Oct 2021

Wonderful cats and extraordinary food

Whatever you are in Rome, Romeow Cat Bistrot deserves a visit. The menù changes seasonally, because all the dishes are prepared with fresh vegetables. Original receipts, wonderful colours and delicious flavours, to taste with the company of typical roman cats. The best food experience you can have!

jenso

Points +421

Vegan
15 Sep 2021

Underwhelming and expensive

Pasta was overcooked, a bit too creative and very expensive (16euro). Apparently the place is famous for their cakes, so I would recommend going for that rather than an actual lunch.

Cute place though

Pros: the place, the cats, apparently the cakes (but i didnt try)

Cons: price, pasta (overcooked and not great)

miliberlin

Points +659

Vegan
13 Sep 2021

Creative food and cute cats!

This was an unexpectedly great place! It’s not a regular cat cafe but rather restaurant quality creative dishes in a cozy atmosphere. Cats were mostly sleeping or walking around, but seemed relaxed and not bothered by the people. They seem to be well taken care of and have plenty of hiding spaces if they don’t want to be near people. Food was more on the expensive side but it was definitely worth it! Service was also very nice and welcoming.

Pros: Innovative dishes, High quality, Cute cats

Cons: Expensive

kentia

Points +571

Vegan
12 Sep 2021

Good place

Charming place. The cats are absolutely wonderful (the ones that weren't sleeping and were seen). Quality food but a bit expensive. A sandwich, a juice and a dessert € 21.50 per person.

Pros: The cats, Very good food

Cons: Expensive

Giovanni_beton

Points +644

Vegan
12 Sep 2021

Cozy and great food

Cute and cozy cat cafe that actually serves fine dining food, fully vegan, good ingredients, nicely plated. Good service, too. Cats are a nice bonus. On the expensive side (ranging 8/15 € per dish), but the quality is high.

Pros: Fully vegan interesting dishes , Cats, Cozy

Cons: A bit expensive

AleDeceVeg

Points +2880

Vegan
21 Aug 2021

Pranzo Vegan in compagnia dei mici

Il fatto che sia 100% Vegan è già 🔝Aggiungi la presenza di sei (?) gattoni sornioni (che non danno alcun fastidio ai commensali), buon cibo a volte anche molto ricercato come ingredienti e accostamenti, e il giudizio non può che essere: non vedo l’ora di tornarci!!

Updated from previous review on 2021-08-21

Pros: 💯Vegan , Gatti 🐱

Cons: Un po’ caro

Chirisi

Points +92

Vegan
21 Aug 2021

Essen und Katzen Perfekt

Als Katzenliebhaber war es ein Traum

vegan.goddammit

Points +929

Vegetarian
16 Aug 2021

Unfriendly waitress

We came here and wanted a small snack. We wanted to share 1 menu for 2 people. According to the waitress that was not possible, because every person has to choose 1 "mood". Our mood suddenly became "annoyed" and we left the place.

BriggitteJ

Points +3002

Vegan
12 Aug 2021

Adorable concept, mediocre food.

The perfect place to go if you are a cat lover, it’s honestly beautiful inside. The food was not very good if I’m being honest (we couldn’t even eat one of the pastas because it tasted so bad and I never do that). The one dish we both really liked was the twisted pesto breadsticks with ricotta dip, so definitely try that. I would recommend getting an appetizer, dessert and drinks instead of ordering a full meal. They still get a high rating because it’s a great concept and I don’t think people are going for the food anyways.

Romeow

Points +107

Vegan
Owner
11 Jul 2021

Ricerca continua e passione ✨

Meraviglioso!
Ricerca continua e passione.
Cibo curato nei dettagli e nei sapori mai banali.
Dietro c’è passione e amore per il proprio lavoro!

Pros: elegante, gatti

Cons: nessuno, c, c




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