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Italian
Beer/Wine
Restaurant specializing in soups with several vegan items. May close earlier, check ahead. Reported fully vegetarian October 2023. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-16:00, 19:00-23:00.
30 Reviews
First Review by Claudi
huawhenua
Points +2769
Lovely place in the heart of Lucca - Edit
I enjoyed my healthy meal at this small eatery in the centre of Lucca's old town. The dishes may vary day to day, so you'll have to see what's on offer when you arrive there. It's got good vibes and nice staff.
Read morePros: Nice healthy food, good vibes, friendly
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SimonWallis
Points +159
Fresh & Delicous - Edit
Freshly made, and very tasty. Blackboard of 5 or so options. I had Buddha Bowl and soup. So good.
Read morePros: Friendly, attentive service, Home made , Very tasty
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JJJJ19
Points +649
A small pearl in Lucca' old town - Edit
Small fully vegetarian & vegan restaurant (serves no meat) in the historical centre of Lucca, on the lovely San Giusto square. Squeezed between a bistro/bar and another restaurant. Menu consists only of vegetarian and vegan items and in part changes daily. During our visit the had 4 vegan items (see photos), all were very good. Staff is friendly, service is fast. In- and outdoor seating.
Read morePros: Tasty fresh vegan options, Nice location, Friendly staff
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Dustysdad
Points +49
Quick vegan option - Edit
Small vegan cafe. Would recommend to eat outside as inside you sit on tall stools. Friendly if rather eccentric service. No menu or prices to look at - you are told what is being served and have to take a bit of pot luck as to what you get ! The food we had was absolutely delicious- we had a huge Buddha bowl which was very good, and a hearty soup. Not fancy but very good. Would recommend for lunch or a quick supper.
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Food was very tasty, Large portion sizes
Cons: No written menu or prices, Inside seating a bit uncomfortable
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An.ne
Points +117
Good stop for lunch. - Edit
We stopped here for lunch and had a good soup and the Buddha bowl. They only have a small menu but very different things.
Read moreThe place was very crowded at lunch time, so it took some time to order and get the food.
The place is more a bistro than a restaurant.
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Si.mo.na.
Points +570
Ottima zuppa - Edit
Buonissima e abbondate zuppa al curry e legumi
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Siem
Points +445
Food simple but ok - Edit
Food simple but ok nothing extraordinary. Ask for pricing before because they don't have a menu with prices.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-17
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FacileRandagia
Points +132
Un buon posto per un pranzo veloce - Edit
Locale carino e informale nel centro di Lucca. Ideale per un pranzo veloce, consumando un piatto unico e completo. Abbiamo preso un Buddha bowl e un burger. Ottimo il primo, con ingredienti freschi e cucinati dal cuoco del locale, buono il secondo. Peccato che gli hamburger non siano preparati freschi ma confezionati. Comunque un buon posto.
Read morePros: Centralità del locale , Cortesia del personale
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shoetwo
Points +144
Good, Hearty Food - Edit
This is a small shop. The menu consists of a few items, most vegan, and will be shared orally. I had the Buddha bowl, which seems like a popular item. It was very tasty and filling.
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MirkoBj
Points +20
Piatti vegani - Edit
Ottimo per mangiare velocemente in centro, ingredienti di qualità e freschi
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Stephen098
Points +95
A bit dodgy - Edit
Food was great but no menus or pricing. They just told you what was available and made up a price at the end. The owner seems a bit shifty too!
Read moreBeware if you’re visiting to check pricing before as apparently “card reader was broken” despite us seeing people paying with card before.
DanieleZioIncerpi
Ci scusiamo, ma abbiamo avuto un problema con i collegamenti
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Icebabe
Points +112
Delicious - Edit
i had the buddha bowl and it was really delicious. They had only the option of one soup and this buddha bowl. Not many options but i didn’t care because this food was like heaven.
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Legami
Points +579
Excellent food - Edit
This was one of the most delicious healthy dishes in a very long time. The menu changes daily and offers a variety of different options lole soups, stews and mixed plates. That day, they offered 2 vegan soups and a mixed plate. It was both delicious, fresh and filling. What an amazing meal.
Read morePros: Very delicious , Healthy meals
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Gordon63
Points +99
Fantastic - Edit
Mostly vegan today including dessert, the rest vegetarian.
Read moreQuite small place with a few tables outside.
Buddha bowl had sprouts and pease pudding. Fabulous. Generous portions.
Pros: Sprouts, Generous portions, A vegan pudding
Cons: None
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albergonx
Points +846
Platos completos y sabrosos - Edit
Platos muy completos y sabrosos, prácticamente todo era vegano cuando fuimos nosotros. El personal muy amable.
Read morePros: Comida muy buena, Grandes raciones, Buen precio
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tainagm
Points +105
Amazing Buddha bowl!! - Edit
The Buddha Bowl was amazing! Very healthy, natural ingredients only, delicious and fresh. Great customer service as well!
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DanieleZioIncerpi
Points +15
Meraviglioso - Edit
Splendido ristorante vegetariano/vegano
Read morePros: Molto accogliente
Cons: Niente
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SteveBishop
Points +45
Vegan options - Edit
Buddha bowl a welcome alternative to pasta dishes but only hot drink option was espresso
Read morePros: Good vegan options, Central location, Quick service
Cons: Limited hot drinks
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Sam_Jones
Points +1163
Nothing special - Edit
We had the Buddha Bowl and the vegan burger and it was ok but not more than that. The vegetables were overcooked and the burger was quite neutral.
Read moreThe service from the owners on the other hand was kind and responsive.
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timcate123
Points +49
Fabulous vegan/veggie healthy food! - Edit
Amazing Buddha bowl of scrumptious goodies that were all vegan. A few veggie options as well. No milk served at all so black coffee or booze or soft drinks. Lovely chef and front of house, very friendly. Delicious, healthy and very reasonable price: what’s not to like!
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Ines_000
Points +79
great lunch option - Edit
we stumbled upon this restaurant in Lucca. we had a delicious lunch. we were lucky to get a table. i had the buddha bowl (vegan), my bf the burger (veg), some vegan milkbread as desert. would go there again.
Read morePros: great staff, good prices , fresh food
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VeggieLondoners
Points +50
Great Vegetarian Place - Edit
Friendly owners and tasty dishes for a light dinner or a filling lunch. If you fancy a picnic on the wall you can also get a take away.
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lulas
Points +17
Niente asporto, non ne hanno voglia - Edit
Abbiamo richiesto l’asporto e la cameriera ci ha rimbalzato in modo frettoloso al ragazzo dietro il bancone che ha cercato di farci arrendere su questa richiesta dicendo che c’erano almeno 40 minuti da aspettare, noi abbiamo risposto che non vi era problema, non avevamo fretta, che potevamo ordinare, pagare e poi tornare a ritirare ma ha tirato fuori altre scuse in modo brusco e si intuiva che questo asporto non aveva voglia di prepararlo, seppur con il bancone pieno di cibo. alla fine abbiamo rinunciato purtrooppo #Veganuary
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Mayaibuki
Points +65
misguiding labeling - Edit
this is not vegan or vegetarian
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itsmichaeldiego
Points +1888
Avoid!! False advertising!! Not vegetarian, lier and aggressive, read below! - Edit
They sell meat under the counter although they labeled themselves as “vegetarian / vegan”. When I entered the shop I asked if it was vegetarian which he agreed, then I saw some people eating sausages and asked the owner if they were beyond meat because they looked very realistic. After trying to avoid the topic he admitted those were “real” sausages made of pork. I asked some locals and they said this shop was rebranded as vegetarian / vegan but never stopped selling meat to previous clients. They clearly just doing it for the money.
Read moreThere are other vegan / veggie shops around, I would recommend to avoid putting money in their pocket as I did.
UPDATE: I left this exact comment in Tripadvisor and Facebook where he called vegans “vegetable nazis“ and a “moron”, he thinks vegetarians and vegans are extremists and he just does it for the money.
After that I checked on his previous bad reviews on TripAdvisor and he is clearly xenophobic and super aggressive towards people who give him bad reviews.
I had a buddha bowl which was ok, the food itself was not bad but after finding out what they're doing it doesn't really matter. As I said there’re other options in town.
Cons: Calls vegans “nazis”, False advertising, sells meat, Aggressive and xenophobic
katify
I have been a vegan since 1985. I popped into this shop (since I live in Lucca) and got such a negative vibe and interaction, that I never went back, never ate there.
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FrolleinM
Points +1523
Simple - simply delicious - Edit
Sweet little place in the town's center with only three dishes on the menu.
Read moreBuddah Bowl: 8?9?€
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WFPB4evah
Points +144
Quick lunch - Edit
Buddha bowl and meatballs w rice were nice dishes to enjoy for a quick lunch as we passed through Lucca. Nice man providing service, small outdoor are to sit and dine
Read morePros: A small menu, Good location , Nice service
Cons: Not too much seating, groups should take away
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