Vegan in Rome

When you’re traveling, it’s always a question if you can find enough vegan food. This week, I spent 5 days in Rome. And I must say: Italy is not bad for vegans!

Almost all restaurants in Rome are Italian (I saw only a few Japanese and one Chinese restaurant). I didn’t see vegetarian sushi on the menu, so I have just visited Italian restaurants. But they have enough choice for vegans. Of course there’s different kinds of pasta. If you’re vegan, you can choose from a few sauces: pomodori (tomato sauce), arrabiata (tomato, spanish pepper and garlic sauce) or genovese (basil, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil). Ask the waiter to prepare the dish senza formaggio (without cheese).

Italy is also famous for its pizzas. Look at the menu for the ingredients of the pizzas a restaurant serves. Choose the pizza vegetariana or another pizza without meat or fish, and order the pizza senza formaggio (without cheese).

Another possibility is to eat vegetables. Most restaurants serve vegetarian anti pasti or grilled vegetables. Usually you get grilled slices of egg plant, zucchini and bell peppers. Of course you can also order a big salad. Have your grilled vegetables or your salad with french fries.

There can be other vegan dishes like vegetable soup and risotto. Look at the menu of the restaurant for ingredients or ask the waiter.

For dessert, you can order a fruit salad. It’s fresh and has a lot of vitamines. Or go to a gelateria italy’s famous ice cream. Try to find one where they have home made ice cream and ask for gelato senza latte (ice cream without milk). One of the best in town is gelateria ‘Ara Coeli’ at Piazza Ara Coeli 9/10 (near Piazza Venezia) where almost all fruit flavoured ice cream is made without milk. Their website is only in Italian.

Have a nice time if you’re in Italy and enjoy the Italian cuisine!

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