- Arome – An urban flirty bistro (Amzei area) known for healthy brunches and vegetarian breakfast served all day. The bright decor and the vintage furniture create a relaxing ambience. The menu, seasonally changed, includes creative preparations based on local vegetables. Recommended preparation: Vegetarian eggs Benedict – served on baked pumpkin slices with fine Dutch sauce and fresh salad. Prices: ~ 30-50 lei / portion. At the Flame, each plate is coloured and appetizing – from soups flavoured creams to decadent vegan deserts. Customers praise the intimate atmosphere and homemade cakes: “Everything on the menu is good, so you’re gonna keep coming back here. Guaranteed!.” A place with soul, ideal for a light lunch or a coffee with sweet vegan.
- Sara Green – A local chain of 100% vegan bistos, Sara Green offers savory preparations without animal ingredients that satisfy even omnivorous. The welcoming space and modern design make the experience all the more enjoyable. Recommended preparation: Green Burger – vegan meatloaf made of chickpeas and mushrooms, served with sweet wedges potatoes and vegan aioli sauce. Prices: ~ 30-45 lei / kind. Sara Green excels in comfort food vegan: burgers, wraps, soups and consistent smoothies. One review mentions: “Tasty and fresh food, generous portions and always smiling staff.” The place is also appreciated for its desserts without refined sugar – try the raw cheesecake with berries. Sara Green proves that vegan cuisine can also be delicious, and satisfying, in a casual atmosphere, like the cafe.
- Rawdia – Pioneer of the raw-vegan cuisine in Bucharest, Rawdia (Dorobenti area) offers a creative menu of non-fire dishes, full of nutrients. The minimalist interior, with green accents, highlights the philosophy of healthy eating. Recommended preparation: Lasagna raw vegan – zucchini sheets and nuts, alternated with raw tomato sauce and caju cheese, an iconic kind of place. Prices: ~ 25-40 lei / portion. The menu does not lack cold cream soups, rich salads and raw desserts (famous rawdia chocolate cake is a musttry). Customers are pleased: “The food is at a top level, impeccable… there are no à la carte options, only 3 types of tasting menus, but each dish is an explosion of taste.” Rawdia offers an unique culinary experience, demonstrating how vegetables, seeds and fruits can shine through textures and flavors without thermal cooking.
- Sublimmas – A unique concept that combines vegan confectionery with the raw-vegan restaurant, located in the old center. The funky decor and the display full of spectacular cakes draw immediate attention. Recommended preparation: Vegan burger with seitan – served in artisanal bagel, together with vegan potatoes and mayonnaise – consistent and “impossible” delicious, though 100% herbal. Prices: ~ 30- 50 lei / main dish; 15- 25 lei / dessert. However, the sublimme resistance piece is raw-vegan cookies: from cheesecake with mango and coconut to raspberry chocolate cake – all sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, but absolutely divine. “Over 15 vegan raw cakes… sugar-free sweets, and incredibly good vegan burgers” exclaims a delighted visitor. The atmosphere is vivacious and artistic, making sublimme the perfect location for both a vegan lunch and a sweet guiltfree break.
- Coolinart – A centrally located vegetarian bistro-friendly (Calea Victoriei), Coolinart is distinguished by its varied menu, which includes numerous vegan and gluten-free options. The ambience is cozychic, with music in the deaf and the smell of fresh coffee. Recommended preparation: Shakshouka vegan – reinterpreted with marinated tofu instead of egg, served hot in a cast iron pan, along with hummus of lentils and fresh bread. Prices: ~ 30- 55 lei / main dish. The menu offers about 8 varieties of vegan burger, rich soups, creative salads with avocado and homemade desserts (cheesecake vegan with passion fruit, for example). “The menu has so many options for vegans – even the latte I could enjoy with soy milk!” Coolinart brings together under the same roof mixed groups of friends – vegans, vegetarians or omnivores – in a relaxed atmosphere where anyone can find something good to eat. Bonus: they also have a small terrace, perfect for summer evenings with a vegan bowl and a glass of lemonade.
This article is an English translation and adaptation of the original Romanian article on Lista Scurtă. Read the Romanian version.
