Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Bologna. including where to go and what to order.

Vegan in Bologna

Botanica Lab ★ 4.3

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.

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 ★ 4.2

centro-storico

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.

Tip: Walk-in works for lunch; the vegan ragu lasagne is the order and the seitan cotoletta runs at dinner. Open daily.

VegaMore ★ 4.1

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.

Tip: Walk-in works; the cashew-mozzarella pizza is the order and the aperitivo crowd takes over after 18:30.

Naturalmente Vegan ★ 4.0

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.

Tip: Walk-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.

Vegetarian in Bologna

Le Rose Cucina Vegetariana ★ 4.2

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.

Tip: Walk-in works for lunch; book three days ahead for dinner. The vegetarian-ragu lasagne is the order to make.

Il Banchetto Vegetariano ★ 4.1

universita

Il Banchetto Vegetariano in Bologna's University quarter is the daily-changing vegetarian canteen with the meat-free Bolognese carte and a long.

Tip: Walk-in only; the lunch sets run 10 to 14 euros and the lunch peak 12:30-14:00. Cash and card both fine.

Clorofilla ★ 4.1

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.

Tip: Walk-in only; the lunch sets run 12 euros and 16 euros and the weekday peak is 12:30-14:00.

Namaste ★ 4.2

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.

Tip: Walk-in works; the lunch buffet runs 14 euros weekdays and the curry carte at dinner. Vegan options flagged on the menu.

Gluten Free in Bologna

Ahime ★ 4.5

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.

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 ★ 4.3

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.

Tip: Walk-in works; the gluten-free tortellini in brodo and gluten-free tagliatelle al ragu are the order. AIC-certified.

Be Gluten Free ★ 4.2

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.

Tip: Walk-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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Dietary in Bologna, FAQ

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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.

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