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At the thought of Italy, we think of eating well. A long multi-course dinner chatting with good company and enjoying a robust bottle of wine. Although typically, the main course selection is divided into two categories, meat or fish. For the health-conscious travellers, eating vegetarian may seem nearly impossible. However, there is always the famous caprese salad of buffalo mozzarella, tomato, and basil or perhaps a variety of vegetable sandwhiches, called panini, or vegetable topped pizza. Although when the selection of vegetable panini and pizza has been exhausted and a craving for one of those notorious long sit-down italian dinners arises, not to worry, there are plenty of modern vegetarian restaurants popping up all over Rome. For a general list of some vegetarian restaurants click here A few favorites are listed below.

One vegetarian restaurant, Il Margutta RistorArte, was born in 1979 where the quality of life and respect for nature and animals was put together with the appreciation of art. This harminous blend offers a wonderful array of colorful vegetarian dishes in a brilliantly artistic ambient. The walls are covered in art while live music plays frequently. This local restaurant truly provides a full dinning experience. The restaurant is between the metro stop Piazza di Spagna and Flaminio on Via Margutta 118, approxiamately a 20 minute excursion from the elegantly decorated Yes Hotel.

Another popular spot called ‘Arancia Blu’ is found in San Lorenzo, the neighborhood near the University where the students stroll the streets discussing their recents subjects of study. ‘Arancia Blu’ has an abundant selection of wines to coordinate with your favorite vegetarian dish. They also teach cooking classes, wine courses, and cuisine education. In addition, musical performances may be seen during weekend evenings; call ahead to confirm +39 4454105. The address is Via Dei Latini 65, which is merely a 15 minute walk from My Hotel.

For those travellers who are on a budget, a visit to Rome staying at Hostel Des Artistes may enjoy the economically priced Taverna Vegetariana where one may find a menu offering the typical Italian dishes made for the vegetarian appetite as well as a large selection of fresh salads. This fun casual restaurant is near the Vatican on Via Trionfale 94.