The 8 Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Bologna
Let’s be honest: Bologna is the perfect destination for meat-lovers. Why? The typical foods of the town are lasagne (a local pasta cooked in an oven and made with meat), piadina with ham, mortadella, tortellini (made with meat). But don’t panic; it is possible to find excellent vegetarian and vegan restaurants in a town that won’t disappoint you.
Botanica Lab
Restaurant, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan
Fram Cafè Bistrot Bio Veg
Bistro, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
This Nordic-style bistrot is one of the coolest addresses in Bologna. Fram Cafè Bistrot Bio Veg offers a great selection of food, fruits, vegetables, vegan croissants, fabulous cakes and soy cappuccinos in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Fram Cafè serves also lunch and dinner, but is the perfect place to start your day with a healthy breakfast prepared with local bio products.
Clorofilla
Restaurant, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
Clorofilla is the first vegan restaurant in Bologna. It opened in 1984 and has one of the largest selections of veganized Bolognese delicacies in town, including pasta, salads, seitan dishes, panini and vegan pastries. Here, you can also find a fantastic selection of organic teas. All the ingredients are organic and chosen personally by the chef from the local markets. We strongly recommend you to book a table in advance because Clorofilla is often busy.
Centro Natura
Restaurant, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian, Italian
La Pistinega
Cafe, Juice Bar, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian, Healthy
One of the best spots to spend some time in relaxation between visits is La Pistinega, a lovely juice bar and café, which also offers lunch. It is just perfect on warm days, when you can taste their delicious smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables.
Berbere
Pizzeria, Mediterranean, Italian, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
To be honest, not everything is veggie or vegan at Berbere, but everything is surely organic and excellent. This modern pizzeria offers plenty of options, included vegan-crafted pizza made with natural products and flour made of ancient and organic grains. If you are looking for a good pizza in town, there is no better place than Berbere. It also has a shop selling organic and artisanal products.
Zazie
Bar, Vegan, Vegetarian, Healthy
Alchemilla
Restaurant, Mediterranean, Fusion, Vegan, Vegetarian
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