Worth ordering: #3 Gelato
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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Bologna
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Bologna
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Vegan Bakery, Vegan Cakes, Cinnamon Rolls
$$$
Gelato, Vegan Flavors, Ice Cream Shop
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
Organic Gelato, Vegan Sorbets
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
Gelato Shop, Vegan Flavors, Natural
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Worth ordering: #5 Gelato
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Sushi, Vegan Menu, Tempura
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The vibe: good for groups
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Vegan Cheese, Piadina, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Piadina
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Poké Bowls, Vegan Menu, Pancakes
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Middle Eastern Vegan Dishes, Takeout
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The vibe: good for groups
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Italian Piadina, Vegan Piadina
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Worth ordering: #1 Piadina
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Middle Eastern Shawarma, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Ethiopian Vegan-Friendly, Vegetarian Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
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Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Italian Pizza, Vegan Menu, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for dates
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Italian Piadina, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #4 Piadina
3 signature dishes
What Bologna cooks best
The dishes Bologna's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best gelato in Bologna
Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #1 Gelato
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors, Wheelchair Accessible
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Worth ordering: #2 Gelato
- Number 3. Maritozzi e Gelato di Barbara e Renato Listed above as essential 01
Gelato Shop, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #4 Gelato
- Number 5. Cremeria Supernatural Listed above as essential 05
8 more
Gelato Shop, Vegan Cones, Sorbets
$$
The vibe: good for families
Gelato Shop, Vegan Flavors, Takeout
$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
Gelato Shop, Vegan Sorbets
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Flavors, Gluten-Free Cones
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The vibe: good for families
Ice Cream, Vegan Sorbet
$$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Line
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The vibe: good for groups
Italian Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Gelato, Vegan Sorbet
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The vibe: good for relaxing
signature #2
Best piadina in Bologna
- Number 1. Sfarinà Listed above as essential 10
- Number 2. Le Delizie del Caseificio Vegano Listed above as essential 07
Italian Vegetarian, Vegan Pastry, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #3 Piadina
- Number 4. Dal Piadinaro Listed above as essential 15
Piadina, Vegan Menu, Cassoni
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Worth ordering: #5 Piadina
2 more
Piadina Flatbread, Vegan Options
$
The vibe: good for groups
Piadina, Vegan Base, Fast Food
$
The vibe: good for relaxing
signature #3
Best tortellini in Bologna
Italian Pasta, Vegan Pasta
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Worth ordering: #1 Tortellini
Italian Pasta, Fully Vegan, Burgers
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Worth ordering: #2 Tortellini
Italian Vegan, Vegan Menu, Tigelle
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Worth ordering: #3 Tortellini
Crescentine, Vegan Menu, Italian
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Worth ordering: #4 Tortellini
Italian Pasta, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #5 Tortellini
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
6 places
Fully vegan in Bologna
- Number 1. La Bottega di Mirtilla Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Le Delizie del Caseificio Vegano Listed above as essential 07
Italian Bistro, Fully Vegan, Organic
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Italian Vegan Restaurant, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Omni standouts in Bologna
- Number 1. Maritozzi e Gelato di Barbara e Renato Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Sushiman Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. Delizioso Food Listed above as essential 11
- Number 4. Gelateria Stefino Listed above as essential 04
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Hidden gems · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats
8 places
Breakfast spots in Bologna
Italian Cafe, Vegan Brioche, Plant Milk
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The vibe: good for work & study
Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Coffee
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Coffee
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Croissants, Vegan Pastry
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Worth ordering: #1 CoffeeWorth ordering: #4 Croissant+1
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Bologna
- Number 1. Sapori di Aleppo Borgo Panigale Listed above as essential 09
- Number 2. Sushiman Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. Habesha Restaurant Listed above as essential 12
- Number 4. Dal Piadinaro Listed above as essential 15
6 places
Dinner destinations in Bologna
- Number 1. Ristorante Il Rovescio Listed above as essential 14
- Number 2. Botanica Lab Cucina Listed above as fully vegan 04
- Number 3. Habesha Restaurant Listed above as essential 12
- Number 4. FRAM BISTROT BIO VEG Listed above as fully vegan 03
5 places
Worth the occasion in Bologna
- Number 1. Botanica Lab Cucina Listed above as fully vegan 04
Ramen, Vegan Menu, Inclusive
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Italian Bistro, Vegan Menu, Organic
$$$
The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. ZEM Vegan Bistrot Listed above as tortellini 02
10 places
Coffee masters in Bologna
Italian Cafe, Vegan Croissants
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Worth ordering: #2 Croissant
Italian Pasta, Vegan Menu, Pastry
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The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Pastries, Vegan Menu
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 Bread
- Number 4. Doppio Civico Listed above as breakfast spots 04
10 places
Sweet treats in Bologna
- Number 1. Cremeria Supernatural Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. Gelateria Stefino Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Maritozzi e Gelato di Barbara e Renato Listed above as essential 01
Artisanal Gelato, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Bologna
- Number 1. Uno Caffé Olistico Listed above as coffee masters 02
Italian Restaurant, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
African Restaurant, Vegan Salads
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The vibe: good for groups
Turkish Bakery, Vegan Sweets
$$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
7 places
Work-friendly cafes in Bologna
- Number 1. Toffee Art Cafe Listed above as breakfast spots 01
Brunch Cafe, Vegan Menu, Bagels
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The vibe: good for families
- Number 3. Mister Coffee Bistrò Listed above as coffee masters 01
Coffee, Vegan Croissants
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The vibe: good for groups
7 places
Group night out in Bologna
- Number 1. Ristorante Il Rovescio Listed above as essential 14
- Number 2. Habesha Restaurant Listed above as essential 12
- Number 3. Botanica Lab Cucina Listed above as fully vegan 04
- Number 4. RAMEN SHIFU BOLOGNA Listed above as worth the occasion 02
10 places
Budget eats in Bologna
- Number 1. Delizioso Food Listed above as essential 11
- Number 2. Ristorante Il Rovescio Listed above as essential 14
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors
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The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 4. Habesha Restaurant Listed above as essential 12
By dish
6 lists Best pastry · Best pizza · Best ice cream · Best coffee · Best croissant · Best bread
26 places
Best pastry in Bologna
Croissants, Vegan Pastry, Cafe
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Worth ordering: #1 CroissantWorth ordering: #1 Pastry
Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #2 PastryWorth ordering: #3 Croissant
Pastries & Coffee, Vegan Salad
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 Pastry
Bakery, Vegan Brioche, Takeout
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Worth ordering: #4 Pastry
19 places
Best pizza in Bologna
Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Takeout
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Marinara, Customizable
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Small Pizza, Vegan Pizzettas
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Gourmet
$$
Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
15 places
Best ice cream in Bologna
Gelato, Vegan Ice Cream, Many Flavors
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
- Number 2. Gelateria Stefino Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Cremeria Cavour Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Sablè Gelato Listed above as sweet treats 04
11 places
Best coffee in Bologna
- Number 1. Doppio Civico Listed above as breakfast spots 04
Bakery Cafe, Vegan Croissants, Soy Cappuccino
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
Cafe, Plant Milk, Vegan Pastry
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Focaccia
$$$
Worth ordering: #5 Bread
6 places
Best croissant in Bologna
- Number 1. Pappare' Bologna Listed above as pastry 01
- Number 2. Mister Coffee Bistrò Listed above as coffee masters 01
- Number 3. Antico Caffe Scaletto Listed above as pastry 02
- Number 4. Doppio Civico Listed above as breakfast spots 04
5 places
Best bread in Bologna
Bakery, Vegan Baked Goods
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Worth ordering: #1 Bread
Tigelle, Vegan Fast Food
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Worth ordering: #2 Bread
Bakery, Vegan Breads, Cookies
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 Bread
- Number 4. Forno Brisa Spaccio e Lab Listed above as coffee masters 03
By cuisine
2 lists Italian · Japanese
10 places
Italian in Bologna
- Number 1. Ristorante Il Rovescio Listed above as essential 14
- Number 2. La Bottega di Mirtilla Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Melée Café Listed above as breakfast spots 02
- Number 4. Maritozzi e Gelato di Barbara e Renato Listed above as essential 01
10 places
Japanese in Bologna
- Number 1. Nippon Ramen Listed above as essential 13
- Number 2. Sushiman Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. RAMEN SHIFU BOLOGNA Listed above as worth the occasion 02
Japanese-Brazilian Fusion, Vegan Sushi
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The vibe: good for dates
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Questions about eating vegan in Bologna
Are there vegan restaurants in Bologna?
Yes — Bologna has 242 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Maritozzi e Gelato di Barbara e Renato, La Bottega di Mirtilla, Cremeria Cavour. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Bologna good for vegans?
Bologna scores 59.9/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 47 vegan-friendly venues and 63 high-quality restaurants out of 242 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Bologna?
Bologna has 10 fully vegan restaurants and 19 vegetarian restaurants. 47 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Bologna known for?
Bologna's top signature dishes for vegans are gelato, piadina, tortellini, and the city also does cake and sushi well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Bologna?
The vegan scene in Bologna leans Italian, Japanese. Italian is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Bologna?
Maritozzi e Gelato di Barbara e Renato is ranked #1 in Bologna by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.