LAO 老

Veg Options Chinese, Vegan Options, Outdoor Seating

★ 4.2 · $$$ · Hours

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Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

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lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan Dan Dan Mian for rich umami flavor" "Try the vegan Dan Dan Mian for rich umami flavor"
"Arrive early to avoid long waits and no reservations accepted"
"Enjoy the aubergines and mapo tofu as standout vegan dishes"
"Be prepared for small portion sizes, especially for dumplings and noodles"
"Outdoor seating is available and wheelchair accessible"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  dan dan noodles, aubergines, dan dan mian dan dan noodles — popular (×4)
aubergines — popular (×3)
dan dan mian — popular (×3)
ravioli — popular (×2)
mapo tofu — popular (×2)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, many vegan options, nice atmosphere friendly staff ×9
many vegan options ×8
nice atmosphere ×3
good value ×2
fast service ×2
 

LAO 老 is a Chinese restaurant in Italy known for a notable range of vegan and veganizable dishes clearly marked on the menu. The venue offers a cozy, intimate atmosphere with outdoor seating and wheelchair access, drawing steady crowds especially on weekends. While some guests praise the authentic flavors and well-prepared vegan dishes like Dan Dan Mian and mapo tofu, a few found the portions small and flavor inconsistent.