Dish ranking
Best vegetarian dishes in Rome
7 vegetarian dishes from 2 restaurants, ranked by 9 community votes.
Meat-free doesn't have to mean the least-loved item on the menu. These vegetarian dishes are the ones diners vote for on their own merits.
In Rome the community's current pick is Puntarelle alla Romana at Reserva Restaurante y Cocteles, with 2 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
The ranking
- 1Puntarelle alla RomanaReserva Restaurante y CoctelesCrisp Roman chicory sprouts dressed with a vibrant anchovy, garlic, and red wine vinegar dressing. A refreshing and iconic local salad.2 votes
- 2Cacio e Pepe al TartufoReserva Restaurante y CoctelesA Roman classic elevated with fresh black truffle shavings. Creamy Pecorino Romano and black pepper sauce clings to perfectly al dente tonnarelli.2 votes
- 3Maritozzi con la PannaAngie’s RestaurantSweet, fluffy buns slit open and generously filled with freshly whipped cream, a delightful Roman pastry.2 votes
- 4Cacio e PepeAngie’s RestaurantA Roman classic redefined. Fresh al dente pasta tossed in a creamy sauce made with Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.1 votes
- 5Carciofi alla RomanaAngie’s RestaurantTender Roman artichokes braised with garlic, mint, and parsley until melt-in-your-mouth soft.1 votes
- 6Supplì al TelefonoAngie’s RestaurantCrispy fried rice balls with a savory filling of tomato sauce, rice, and a surprise molten mozzarella center.1 votes
- 7Fiori di Zucca Fritti con MozzarellaReserva Restaurante y CoctelesDelicate zucchini flowers lightly fried in a crisp batter, filled with molten mozzarella and a hint of anchovy. A quintessential Roman appetizer.0 votes
How to order vegetarian dishes well
- Check whether cheeses use animal rennet if that matters to you — Parmigiano and many aged cheeses do.
- Mezze, thali and tapas formats let you build a full vegetarian meal from several small plates.
- The dish a kitchen is proudest of is often vegetable-led — ask what the chef would order.
Vegetarian dishes in Rome: common questions
- What are the best vegetarian dishes in Rome?
- Right now diners rank Puntarelle alla Romana at Reserva Restaurante y Cocteles first, with 2 votes. The full ranking above covers 7 vegetarian dishes across 2 Rome restaurants and updates every time someone votes.
- How is this Rome ranking decided?
- Each dish is voted on individually by DishVote members, so the order reflects the specific plates people say are worth ordering — not an overall star rating for the restaurant.
- Can I add a vegetarian dish that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking as soon as it gets its first vote.