The best vegan food in Verona, Italy (in 2026)

I’ve been consistently surprised by the vegan food offering in Italy. Florence really took me by surprise, with a little over five fully vegan restaurants and cafes. So despite Verona being a smaller city and a limited selection of vegan places showing on Happy Cow, I had my hopes!

And whilst I wouldn’t claim it to be a vegan haven, it is certainly better than you’d imagine. I did some digging and discovered a variety of vegan and vegan-friendly spots, including a hidden gem of a coffee shop and some of my favourite spots from Florence.

I was actually in the city as a stopover before heading over to the nearby Lake Garda to stay in the beautiful vegan hotel, Il Mansio (which you really must check out!)

But with all these fantastic things to do in Verona, plus all the delicious vegan food I discovered, I would say that it is well worth a standalone visit.

Ammazza Caffé

• Diet: Vegan
• Location: Vicolo Volto Cittadella, 12/A, 37122 Verona

My search for a decent flat white led me to Ammazza Caffé, located just outside the old city walls. I noticed they only served oat milk and had a sneaky suspicion that all their food might be vegan too. Yet they weren’t mentioned anywhere like HappyCow.

When I arrived, they confirmed that everything is vegan. The milk, the cakes, the toasts, all of it. It’s one of those ‘sneaky vegan’ places that doesn’t shout about it, which I love. It just helps to normalise plant-based food.

The flat white was one of the best I’ve had. They are super nerdy about their beans, opting for fruitier brews, and honestly, they were delicious. They also do filter coffee and tonics, and their toasts are filling and flavourful.

Once I discovered this place, I kept returning for the coffee – nothing else in Verona compares.

Terracotta

• Diet: Vegetarian
• Location: Via Gaetano Trezza, 32, 37129 Verona

Terracotta is a very cute little veggie deli located across the river from the main old town. They have a variety of sweet and savoury dishes, and the majority are vegan. On the day I visited, only two or three things weren’t.

I opted for a focaccia sandwich stuffed with vegan mayo, veggies and a chickpea patty (farinata). It was delicious and fresh, packed full of flavour, and really nice to get some proper plant protein in.

The couple who run it are super friendly and helpful, which always makes a place feel that bit more special. You can also pick up some of their deli items to take away if you’re self-catering.

Ristorante Flora

• Diet: Vegan
• Location: Stradone Scipione Maffei, 8c, 37121 Verona

Ristorante Flora is a fully vegan buffet restaurant with a great variety of dishes. It’s pay by weight, and they serve it for you.

I always really struggle at buffets because my eyes are way bigger than my belly. But everything just looked too tasty, so it was a risk I was willing to take. I’m so glad I did. The food was packed full of flavour, healthy and wholesome, with lots of veggies and wholefoods plus protein from chickpeas and lentils.

It’s a great place to try a variety of Italian dishes done vegan, like risotto, pasta and farinata. They also have desserts if you aren’t already too full.

Flower Burger

• Diet: Vegan
• Location: Corso Porta Nuova, 87, 37122 Verona

I’m not normally one to go to burger places anymore. They’ve all become a bit much of a muchness. But Flower Burger was well worth it.

The burgers are well-flavoured, super fun, colourful and not over-complicated. I also really enjoyed the sauces and the chicken nuggets on the side.

The burger buns are all brightly coloured, which is great fun to look at. I do find coloured bread slightly less enjoyable than plain white, but honestly, with the fillings being as tasty as they were, it didn’t really matter.

They also have locations in other cities across Italy, including Rome, Florence and Milan.

Gelateria GóGó

• Diet: Vegan-friendly
• Location: Via Nizza, 7, 37121 Verona

Deliciously creamy gelato. I went for peanut and caramel, which is my ideal flavour combo, and it did not disappoint. They also had sorbets like mango and dark chocolate. Heaven in a cup.

It’s close to the river too, so a great spot for enjoying your gelato in the sun. There are actually quite a few gelaterias with vegan options dotted across the city, like Gelateria Verona, so you won’t struggle to find a refreshing scoop wherever you are.

L’Evangelista

• Diet: Vegan-friendly
• Location: Via Dietro Listone, 19/D, 37121 Verona

I’ll be honest, this restaurant wasn’t on my original list when researching vegan food in Verona. I stumbled across it by chance and spotted their vegan tasting menu proudly displayed outside. I knew I had to go.

I was talked into a glass of local sparkling wine, which was fresh and delicious. The perfect way to start the meal.

Each course was packed full of flavour. I loved the freshness, from the vegan tartare made with red peppers to the fresh pasta with fava bean sauce, which for me was the star of the show. The cauliflower main course was a little underwhelming, but the flavours were still good.

Elk Bakery

• Diet: Vegan-friendly
• Location: Via Cappello, 39, 37121 Verona and Via IV Novembre, 1A, 37126 Verona

Elk Bakery is a popular café with two locations. The one I visited was just a minute away from Juliet’s balcony. They’re open pretty much all day, from 7 am to 11.45 pm, and their menu is geared towards brunch, with toast, juices, coffee and cocktails.

A great spot for breakfast, but the vegan options aren’t extensive. You’re looking at avocado toast, a variety of porridge and a few sides.

They also have lots of juices and smoothies with the option to add vegan protein, plus oat milk for coffee. Sadly, though, no flat whites.

Pizzium

• Diet: Vegan-friendly
• Location: Via S. Rocchetto, 7, 37121 Verona

Pizzium was one of my favourite vegan-friendly pizza places in Florence. So when I saw they had a branch in Verona, I knew I had to give it a go.

It’s a lovely spot on a side street near all the bustle of Piazza Erbe, with great outdoor seating and a strong Aperol spritz that made me a little tiddly at lunch.

The vegan cheese wasn’t as good or as generous as it was in Florence. But the dough and flavourful tomato sauce more than made up for it. Chewy and tasty.

The Morning Club

• Diet: Vegan-friendly
• Location: Corso Cavour, 14, 37121 Verona

I always prefer to promote vegan and veggie places, but there aren’t a huge number of breakfast options in Verona. So places like The Morning Club are really useful. It’s a small coffee shop with pastries, and importantly, two vegan ones: a croissant and a pain au chocolat. They also have oat milk for coffee.

The pain au chocolat was a beast. One of the best I’ve had, with great sweetness, flaky pastry and tasty chocolate.

The coffee was decent, not amazing but better than others I’d had in the city. They have oat, almond, coconut and soy milk. The oat flat white was creamy, though maybe a bit too much so. More like a cappuccino.

Just a shame they don’t have vegan savoury options for their focaccia sandwiches and the like.

Vica Juice Bar

• Diet: Vegan-friendly
• Location: Via S. Salvatore Corte Regia, 9B, 37121 Verona

Vica Juice Bar is a small takeaway juice and salad bar with some seating inside, though it can get busy. The nearby square with benches is very handy for that.

They have a selection of fresh juices which were particularly tasty and refreshing in the heat, plus salad bowls where you can pick your own ingredients, and an avocado toast (though served on gluten-free bread).

They also have matcha, iced drinks with oat and almond milk, protein shakes, an acai bowl, porridge and healthy sweet treats. You may need to double-check which items are vegan, but it’s a great spot for a healthy breakfast.

More vegan food

If you’re still hungry, here are a few more spots you can try:

• VerdePisello and Brunch Republic are good options for breakfast
• Cruncheria is handy if you’re after a quick pizza slice on the go
• Impasti is worth popping into for bread

I also want to mention La Lanterna, which is actually one of the few fully vegan restaurants in Verona. I wanted to love it, but I found the food a little bland. It’s still worth knowing about if you’re looking for a fully vegan sit-down meal, and you may well have a better experience than I did. Do let me know in the comments below, if so!

Where to stay in Verona

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay, I’d recommend Relais Balcone di Giulietta. It’s a beautiful design hotel with large rooms, and mine even had a jacuzzi bath. There’s no breakfast, but the in-room minibar is completely free, stocked with snacks, drinks and even prosecco, which more than made up for it.

The location is perfect for sightseeing, especially if you want to check out Juliet’s balcony before the crowds arrive. That is also the slight downside though. You are right in the thick of the tourist bustle during the day, so it’s something to be prepared for.