Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Bologna. including where to go and what to order.
Centro Storico
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.
TipWalk-in works for lunch; book three days ahead for dinner. The Saturday brunch fills after 11:00 with the cashew-burrata bowl.
Centro Storico
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.
TipWalk-in works; the cashew-mozzarella pizza is the order and the aperitivo crowd takes over after 18:30.
Mazzini
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.
TipWalk-in only; the lunch set is 12 euros and runs 12:00-15:00 weekdays. The vegan tortellini in brodo is the order to make.
Centro Storico
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.
TipWalk-in works for lunch; book three days ahead for dinner. The vegetarian-ragu lasagne is the order to make.
Universita
Il Banchetto Vegetariano in Bologna's University quarter is the daily-changing vegetarian canteen with the meat-free Bolognese carte and a long.
TipWalk-in only; the lunch sets run 10 to 14 euros and the lunch peak 12:30-14:00. Cash and card both fine.
Santo Stefano
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.
TipWalk-in only; the lunch sets run 12 euros and 16 euros and the weekday peak is 12:30-14:00.
Centro Storico
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.
TipWalk-in works; the lunch buffet runs 14 euros weekdays and the curry carte at dinner. Vegan options flagged on the menu.
Santo Stefano
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.
TipBook three weeks ahead online; flag gluten-free at booking and the kitchen runs the entire dietary-safe carte for the table.
Mazzini
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.
TipWalk-in works; the gluten-free tortellini in brodo and gluten-free tagliatelle al ragu are the order. AIC-certified.
Centro Storico
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.
TipWalk-in only; the gluten-free cornetti run from 07:30 and the daily lunch carte is 12 euros. AIC-certified kitchen.
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TableJourney's Bologna dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.