La Licata

Finally honest to goodness Gelato. Some places called themselves gelato but was actually just ice…read morecream perpetrating Gelato. We left pizza forum and walked right next door to Costanza, not very large place. Line was out the door but moved swiftly. I'm not big on sweets but when in Rome... u know the rest. One scoop or two is the same price so get two. I tried the coconut and another type that contained some alcohol in it don't recall the Italian name. It was very good highly recommend you try this place.

I want to start of by saying I'm in the minority of human beings and I'm not a huge gelato fan. But…read moreholy smokes does this place take the cake. Legitimately life altering quality in this little cup. I could have eaten this every single night if my jeans would have allowed me too. Could not recommend it highly enough.

Dark Chocolate Gelato

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Rifugio Romano

4.3(207 reviews)

1.3 km•Termini

I stumbled on this delicious vegan restaurant while wandering the streets of Rome. I would've never…read moreguessed that the dish was vegan had I not read the menu more closely. The cheese was creamy and delicious, and the vegan bacon was crunchy with the perfect texture - just like real bacon. The owner stated that it was made from pea protein, which I also would never have guessed. PRO TIP: The they close the kitchen between lunch and dinner (at 3:30) so be sure to get there earlier for full access to the menu. Even though I arrived late, the waiter asked the kitchen to make me carbonara, and I'm so glad they did! I will definitely be coming back here again to try their other vegan dishes. The bruschetta was also phenomenal. The tomatoes are so much sweeter and the olive oil so smooth, much better than in the U.S. And of course, I can't forget the noodles - perfectly al dente and fresh. I feel so spoiled when I eat pasta in Italy!

Rifugio Romano served the best vegan pizza I've ever eaten! Tbh, I haven't sampled too many other…read morevegan pies prior, however this one certainly beat them out, though they could also work on their technique and flavors a little more. Searching for a place to eat, this place caught my eye for its good reviews on Gmaps and optimistic take on Roman classics turned plant-based. On a Friday around 1pm, right after we sat down, the restaurant sudden filled up with additional customers to about three-quarters full. Approximately two dozen seats inside and another dozen street side tables outside. Inside it's got a mom and pop traditional restaurant feel--a handful of two and four tops, a drinks fridge/wine chiller, a small corner bar, with medium-toned wooden tables and chairs. We checked in with the staff inside and they gave us the option to sit in or outside, we chose outdoors. Menus are scanned via QR code and if I recall correctly they have mostly Italian with some English. We ordered: - seasonal artichoke and vegan bacon pizza €16: first of all, the scale isn't obvious from my photo--it was a 12 inch pizza, for an individual pie--HUGE! Glad I saw the table over receiving their pizza first so I didn't make the big mistake of ordering more than one. Flavor--the artichoke, cheese and crust were a great combo, and the plant-based cheese stood out as one of the most strikingly similar cheesy textures out there. The bacon was visually and texturally dissimilar to the real thing, it looked dry though wasn't, and it wasn't bad, but it wasn't bacon. At least they hit one out of two on this pizza. It was a satisfying pie. - ratatouille €6: which ended up being sautéed beans, peas and asparagus. If there is one thing I noticed eating at a few different Italian restaurants in Italy--they overcook their vegetables, and this was on trend, a tad over, though still edible. The flavor was good but needed to tone down the salt a notch. Food arrived in about 15 minutes, the pizza was hot and crisp at the crust. Staff was friendly and checked in once during the meal. Cash and card accepted. Bathroom available though I didn't use it to comment.

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Buddy

4.1(82 reviews)

1.4 km•Centro Storico

I came here twice when I was in Rome in 2024 and I liked the mushroom sausage pasta but not the…read morecarbonara or bacon ("speck") pizza. I came back again and got the mushroom sausage pasta again. There was a hair in the bottom of the pan, though!

We came to Buddy's for our first dinner in Roma. My partner is vegan so we were happy to come find…read morethis restaurant. We had made reservations earlier in the day for the same night, but it didn't seem too busy either way. We looked at the menu via QR code scanning before the waiter came to take our orders. We ordered a focaccia to share. I got the carbonara and my partner got a truffle cream based pasta that I can't remember the name of. All items were vegan. As a non-vegan, I was very impressed by all the dishes! The sauce for the carbonara mimicked the creaminess and cheesiness. I wasn't the biggest fan of the "bacon" / "guanciale" - it was a bit too squishy and needed to be crisped up a bit more but that's a personal preference. Pay inside when you are done by informing the staff of your table number. This was one of our top 5 favorite places on a two week trip in Italy.

Restaurant (inside)

Lasagna

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Origano Trevi

3.9(91 reviews)

1.1 km•Centro Storico

Got hungry after visiting the Trevi Fountain? This place is just a stone throw away from the hustle…read moreand bustle. It's a small entrance down a cobblestone street but the outside is deceiving. Inside there's a bakery with all sorts of treats, and behind that, the restaurant opens up into a large dining area with big brick arches. It looks grand but is very casual. All the staff are super friendly and speak English. We tried a margherita pizza with mushrooms and prosciutto, tonnarlli cacio e Pepe with artichokes, and carbonara. Both pastas were fantastic with cheesy and creamy with a hint of spice from pepper. The pizza was awesome. If you enjoy thin crust or are carb sensitive this is for you. For dessert we tried maritozzo, basically a cream filled baguette which wasn't my favorite.

A cute little restaurant close to several tourist attractions with lots of vegetarian and vegan…read moreoptions! Service is friendly and quick here; our server spoke English, which was helpful. Overall, the food was quite good here and they had decent sized portions. Our favorite dish there was an artichoke carpaccio which came with shavings of pecorino, olive oil, arugula, and lemon juice -- surprisingly good! Pasta was thick and chewy, so it was quite filling, and it came with plenty of sauce. They have a decent selection of coffee, beer, and wine as well. The space is nicely decorated so it's fine if you're looking for something casual or for something a little nicer as well.

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Inside the restaurant, was nice and cool!

Olive Dolci

4.6(25 reviews)

1.6 km•Esquilino

Been meaning to post this from a long time ago, but I forgot to publish…read more Finally found the best gelato while touring Italy. I had been so disappointed until we stumbled upon the gem. The owner was passionate about his craft and was eager to share. I can't wait to come back again. Thank you for being so nice and friendly.

Fantastically delicious authentic ice cream and to top it off it's healthy! The best you'll ever…read morehave had :) Vegan! Also, coffee made with rice or soy milk. (Free WiFi and bathrooms)

All Green all natural

Vanilla and banana

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L'Archetto di Cavour

4.1(61 reviews)

0.2 km•Monti

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The service here is great! The waitress was very sweet and made sure we were taken care of…read more I enjoyed my seafood pasta very much. My hubs got the risotto - It was really creamy and delicious. We got a house white and it was pretty good. I think they mentioned it was a bit sparkley, which we didn't mind. Just plain good. :)

We passed by this restaurant on the way back to the hotel from the Colosseum. After checking that…read moreit had good reviews, we decided to have lunch here. My husband ordered the ravioli with a large pint of beer and I ordered the pasta with mushrooms. Service was a bit on the slower side but the pasta tasted fresh and yummy. These were our first pasta dishes during our visit in Italy. We were not disappointed.

0.2 km•Monti, Centro Storico

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Store front was very welcoming!

La Prezzemolina

4.8(68 reviews)

We had just finished a wonderful tour and our guide suggested this place! It was a win. WARNING…read moreit's tiny and they have no outdoor seating but it's worth it all the same! Very cute eclectic little spot! They have many choices including vegetarian! You choose; they cut in sizable squares heat it up n serve! Our faves were margarita; pepperoni (it has a lil kick to it) and the sausage. The crust was thin flaky and oh so crispy! I also enjoyed the hummus/sun dried tomato version as well! The staff was friendly and the place is abuzz with energy and obvious frequent fliers so to speak! I would say it was the best pizza we had while in Rome!

Omg this is where I ate the best pizza in Rome. We stubbed upon this pizza shop on our first day…read morethere. We had just gotten off the plane and headed to our Vatican tour. It was a long walk from our hotel and I was hungry tired and jet lagged. Their mushroom pizza hit the spot. It was so good. Tons of mushrooms and cheeses. I would definitely recommend trying this place , great for lunch or a quick bite.

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Madre Terra

4.7(3 reviews)

2.5 km•Nomentano

BEST, by far, pizza in all of Italy! I'm completely serious. I wish I could rate this restaurant an…read more8 out of 5 because the food was so incredible and surpasses what a 5 is. Every dish was mouth-wateringly delicious. The pizza sauces were delectable, with a perfect balance of every flavor. If only my tongue could talk; I can't describe how each bite was a symphony. The people here truly care about their food and making it wonderful. They are also so friendly! They usually have an English-speaking server on hand but if they don't you can point at absolutely ANYTHING and you will be quite pleased! (Really, I ended up trying all of the pizzas during our stay in Roma; they were all to die for.) ALL of the pizzas are gluten-free and each of the three varieties of crusts were spectacular. Definitely not one to miss!

Vegan restaurant. Spaghetti Carbonara was excellent. Pizza was terrible. For some weird reason,…read moreeven though they have a wood fired oven, they ONLY offer gluten free pizza. It was gross.

Too delicious to wait for a picture!

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La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali

4.1(207 reviews)

0.2 km•Monti

Nice ambience, great staff! Papperdelle was to die for!!…read morePriced well given quality! We did wait a while for our main courses (however typically for Italian culture) You will definitely need a reservation to get in.

Came with a group of 7 during my family trip to Rome. We were seated very quickly and the service…read morewas excellent. I ordered the carbonara which proceeded the be the best pasta I've ever had in my life. Highly recommend.

Inside the restaurant

Cacio e pepe with truffle

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Alley where the restaurant is located

Origano Campo de' Fiori

4.3(63 reviews)

1.4 km•Centro Storico

A restaurant featuring very vegan friendly versions of Roman cuisine…read more Vegan friendly is not that common in Rome. They offer carnivorous versions as well for the people who are not thrilled about the prospects of soy cheese and tofu. My non-dairy-eating wife marveled at the huge selection of offerings she could have. She never could have gotten these Italian offerings at most other trattorias. * * * The actual pizza she got was no great thrills. She had not found El Dorado. But she had found lunch. There had been choice on the menu. * * * i ordered Gnocchi Sorrentina in a meat version. It would have been no better and no worse in a vegan version. Each individual gnocchi was like bubble gum. I chewed and I chewed and I chewed and I chewed. The sauce did not make endless chewing a gastronomic delight. * * * I would have gotten out of Origano like a bat out of hell. My wife strolled out of Origano like a fire elemental leaving hell. For her, the flames were not all that interesting. But they were not unpleasant either.

I've been vegano for 13 years and this is my favorite restaurant globally. For context I live in…read moreLos Angeles California, land of vegan food and vegan restaurants there should take notes. I am sitting at Campo de Fiori as I write this for the second time in two days. There are plenty of other options but I can't bring myself to go anywhere else. All the pasta dish's are amazing. The pizza is heaven. I personally love the Roman artichoke and suppli. Additionally, the owner Steffi is just the sweetest person in the world. I cannot wait to com back here.

Gorgonzola pizza

Spaghetti alla Carbonara Vegani - Vegan Carbonara

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Beanca N.

7 years ago

Cozy breakfast spot with a lovely atmosphere and amazing coffee coffee and the freshest pastries and sandwiches. Staff are very friendly. This has been our go to spot for coffee and Nutella croissants read more

Dalyan K.

9 years ago

Super friendly staff and the paninis are great! The omelettes are on the small side, but they are still delicious.

R R.

8 years ago

Great selection of breakfast foods. Great for locals and tourists. Outstanding service and fresh, tasty food.

Lucyll C.

7 years ago

One of the best places in Rome to have cocktails and appetizers. Best Moscow Mule in Rome!

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