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ZEM Vegan Bistrot

Bolognese Pasta, Vegan Tortellini

Worth ordering: #2 Tortellini in Bologna

Try the tortellini in broth, a frequently recommended local specialty.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Allow extra time at busy periods; one diner reported a 45-minute wait, and another waited about 25 minutes.
  • Reserve ahead if you want indoor seating; the dining area is very small.
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  • The chickpea nuggets have been singled out as especially tasty.

People mention

Pasta, chickpea nuggets and cookie.

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Also grandmother's cake, pastry, seasonal tart, spaghetti, tagliatelle with spelt sausage and lasagne.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for beautiful interior, affordable and friendly service.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

ZEM serves vegan versions of Bolognese specialties, including tortellini in broth, lasagne, and tigelle with vegan sausage. The bistro is notably small, with limited indoor seating and some outdoor tables; reviews praise the friendly service and traditional dishes, though several describe pasta as bland or portions as modest.

Vegan menu

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ZEM Vegan Bistrot · dine-in · 51 dishes

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Via Mascarella, 76a, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Tuesday
12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Wednesday
12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Thursday
12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Friday
12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00
Saturday
11:30–15:30, 18:00–23:00
Sunday
11:30–15:30, 18:00–22:30

the food

3.8 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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Everything on the menu is vegan.

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