Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Bologna.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Bologna. including where to go and what to order.
Botanica Lab in Bologna's Centro Storico is the 100 percent vegan kitchen on Via Battibecco with the daily-changing plant-based carte, the burrata-of-cashew and the brunch carte on weekends.
Tip: Walk-in works for lunch; book three days ahead for dinner. The Saturday brunch fills after 11:00 with the cashew-burrata bowl.
Universo Vegano in Bologna's Centro Storico is the 100 percent plant-based bistro from the Italian chain, with the vegan Bolognese ragu, the seitan cotoletta and a daily-changing carte.
Tip: Walk-in works for lunch; the vegan ragu lasagne is the order and the seitan cotoletta runs at dinner. Open daily.
VegaMore in Bologna's San Felice quarter is the plant-based bistro with a vegan-and-vegetarian carte, the cashew-mozzarella pizza and the long aperitivo crowd from 18:00.
Tip: Walk-in works; the cashew-mozzarella pizza is the order and the aperitivo crowd takes over after 18:30.
Naturalmente Vegan in Bologna's Mazzini quarter is the 100 percent plant-based canteen with the daily lunch sets, the vegan tortellini in brodo and a brunch carte on Sunday.
Tip: Walk-in only; the lunch set is 12 euros and runs 12:00 to 15:00 weekdays. The vegan tortellini in brodo is the order to make.
Le Rose Cucina Vegetariana in Bologna's Centro Storico is the meat-free trattoria from the Pierfederica Bonechi family, with a vegetarian-and-vegan carte rooted in the Emilian pasta tradition.
Tip: Walk-in works for lunch; book three days ahead for dinner. The vegetarian-ragu lasagne is the order to make.
Il Banchetto Vegetariano in Bologna's University quarter is the daily-changing vegetarian canteen with the meat-free Bolognese carte and a long student-and-academic lunch trade.
Tip: Walk-in only; the lunch sets run 10 to 14 euros and the lunch peak 12:30 to 14:00. Cash and card both fine.
Clorofilla in Bologna's Santo Stefano is the long-running vegetarian canteen with the daily-changing meat-free carte, the vegan options flagged and the long weekday-lunch crowd from 12:00.
Tip: Walk-in only; the lunch sets run 12 euros and 16 euros and the weekday peak is 12:30 to 14:00.
Namaste in Bologna's San Felice is the vegetarian Indian kitchen with a long meat-free curry carte, daily dal, masala dosa and a strong vegan-options flag across the menu.
Tip: Walk-in works; the lunch buffet runs 14 euros weekdays and the curry carte at dinner. Vegan options flagged on the menu.
Ahime in Bologna near Via San Vitale is the natural-wine bistro from Lorenzo Vecchia with a dedicated gluten-free carte, daily-changing fermentation plates and a celiac-friendly kitchen.
Tip: Book three weeks ahead online; flag gluten-free at booking and the kitchen runs the entire dietary-safe carte for the table.
Buca Niba in Bologna's Mazzini is the 100 percent gluten-free pizzeria-and-trattoria with the gluten-free Bolognese pasta carte, gluten-free pizza and a celiac-certified kitchen.
Tip: Walk-in works; the gluten-free tortellini in brodo and gluten-free tagliatelle al ragu are the order. AIC-certified.
Be Gluten Free in Bologna's San Felice is the dedicated gluten-free bakery and cafe with a celiac-certified kitchen, daily-baked gluten-free bread, cornetti and a Bolognese pasta carte.
Tip: Walk-in only; the gluten-free cornetti run from 07:30 and the daily lunch carte is 12 euros. AIC-certified kitchen.
Peak food season in Bologna is year-round.
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Bologna rewards trust.