Lacto
Italian
Beer/Wine
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant with labeled vegan options including ravioli and spaghetti. Open Mon-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
-
98 Salem St, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 02113
-
Loading...
-
-
Last update on 01 Apr 2022 by condekedar
Update business info -
Are you the owner?
Claim this business -
Added by condekedar on 22 Dec 2018
-
-
43 Reviews
First Review by TiffanyCostello
AndrewMitchell71
Points +124
Good vegan choices - Edit
We had the gnocchi and the risotto, both prepared vegan. They were really good but not blow your hair back amazing. If I was able to give them 5 stars I would still stay at 4.
Read moreGuest
veghead007
Points +252
Cute Italian vegan friendly - Edit
Really lovely Italian spot. Had the gnocchi that was delicious. Love that they are so vegan friendly. I noticed they had vegan gelato but I didn't try it.
Read moreGuest
SaraNorlin
Points +3541
Charming - Edit
This is a quintessential North End Italian restaurant and the vegan ravioli was very good
Read moreGuest
NatalieCutter
Points +31
Cute little restaurant with a number of vegetarian options! - Edit
Small place with delicious food. Had an eggplant app with ricotta (not vegan) and spaghetti with plant-based meatballs. Even had vegan wine! A great option on the North End for vegetarians and vegans.
Read moreGuest
ClarkScholz
Points +52
Vegan ravioli so so good. - Edit
Vegan ravioli so so good. Very cozy.
Read moreGuest
MarkR-88
Points +19
Friendly, cosy restaurant - Edit
Good experience, super friendly host and good food/wine. We had the vegan meatballs as starter. Risotto and ravioli (made vegetarian) for main. And tiramisu for dessert. Excellent for vegetarians!
Read moreGuest
Jodell78
Points +588
Yummy vegan Italian food - Edit
Italian restaurant that is very vegan accommodating.
Read morePros: Bread and bean dip beyond amazing , Risotto, Potatoes
Cons: Didn’t love the spaghetti as the noodles are thick
Guest
OttoVanGuttman
Points +229
Vegan meatballs are awesome - Edit
Great place to go for vegan and non vegan to enjoy a meal together
Read morePros: Vegan meatballs
Guest
sesameandnutfree
Points +202
Amazing vegan food! - Edit
Some of my favorite vegan food I've ever had! We had mushroom gnocchi and mushroom risotto. I'm not even a huge fan of mushrooms, but these were both delicious! A great date night spot in the North End!
Read moreGuest
KateV
Points +54
Great vegan options - Edit
Marked vegan menu items from the bread to wine to entrees to vegan gelato. Only restaurant I’ve ever seen to list vegan wine on the menu.
Read morePros: Marked vegan menu items, Friendly, Great food
Cons: Very loud, Very hot
Guest
Brittany.nikki
Points +405
BEST VEGAN FOOD IN NORTH END - Edit
Omg, I just love this place! I go with my friends, my partner, my parents, and whoever else will go! It's delicious and the atmosphere is perfect.
Read moreWhen I go, I usually get the gnocchi, but I've tried a few different options and none have disappointed. It's literally so yummy and good! The only negative aspect is that if you don't have a reservation, there's a pretty high chance you'll wait a long time.
Pros: Amazing drinks, Great options
Cons: Long wait without reservation
Guest
MichelleHA
Points +177
Glad it’s there but not great - Edit
I’m happy that the restaurant has several vegan options including gnocchi, risotto and ravioli, but the overall experience felt rushed, and the food was overly salty.
Read morePros: Three vegan mains, Cozy restaurant , Good choice if dining with omnis
Cons: Dinner felt rushed, Too salty , No coffee or tea(they want you out!)
Guest
brandeexv
Points +576
Very expensive and not too impressive - Edit
I got the vegan ravioli and it didn’t come with much and it was like 27$. It was kind of disappointing it was okay but definitely not worth the price. I wouldn’t waste the money. The place was also very small, we were basically on top of the table next to us. We could hear there entire conversation and could barley even think because of how loud it was in there. The menu is also confusing as some things are labeled vegan but yet you have to take the cheese off. All around I will not be going back, I would save your money on a vegan restaurant. It’s not an awful option if you’re eating with non vegans though and are looking to spend a pretty penny on food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-30
Guest
EllyseDamiano
Points +72
Amazing food - Edit
I ordered the vegan ravioli and it was very good. Nice combination of Al dente vegetables. The bread and dipping sauce they served is also very good and also vegan. The mista salad I ordered without cheese and was very good. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Nice ambiance , Great food, Friendly staff
Guest
kale_queen
Points +474
A few options - Edit
What we got was really good I just wish they had a couple more vegan options.
Read moreGuest
Smolinski
Points +184
Good Italian Cuisine - Edit
We had vegan meatballs and salad as starters and the spaghetti with meatballs as well as the vegan ravioli as main. The restaurant is small and was crowded (reservation required). The vegan food was good but not outstanding, we particularly liked the meatballs.
Read morePros: Great vegan meatballs , Good Italian food
Cons: Pricey, Small location , Crowded
Guest
CarolShaw
Points +83
B+ for effort - Edit
Nice they have a few options. Cute place. Just OK food. The Risotto was good but def missing the Parm. The Ravioli was flavorful but also missing the Parm. Weird undercooked mix of veggies with it (green beans, asparagus and carrots) Asked for salt and it helped. Wished we'd brought our own Violife Parmesan!
Read morePros: A few vegan options if you remove the cheese, A few options at least
Cons: No vegan parm! , Limited vegan options
Guest
ALR14
Points +433
Enjoyable Italian meal - Edit
I wanted a good, hearty Italian meal while visiting the North End with an omni, and this place had great options for both of us. Cute seating (indoor and outdoor), tasty food, albeit a tad pricey. Waiter knew vegan and even asked to make sure!
Read morePros: Good vegan options , Great location, Good service
Cons: Expensive but it’s the North End, No parking
Guest
KarenBunceSheff
Points +96
Loved all the vegan and gluten-free options! - Edit
My soup, salad, meatballs, and gf penne with red sauce were all wonderful. My husband had the vegan ravioli and it was awesome as well! Gabriel took good care of us and we enjoyed the vegan strawberry 🍓 gelato for dessert! Thank you for having vegan and gluten-free options!
Read morePros: Delicious , Lots of vegan and gf options, Authentic
Guest
JuliCrompe
Points +84
Vegan options and knowledgeable staff! - Edit
Was this the best vegan Italian meal I’ve ever had? No. But, being able to go into a restaurant where the server knows that there is a salad dressing with honey and asks if that’s OK, and then being able to order spaghetti and meatballs, was pretty great! I thought the meatballs were a little tough but there were multiple vegan options, and that was fantastic. I only wish they had a vegan dessert.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-28
Guest
jennnnn
Points +372
Just ok - Edit
We’ve been to May Italian restaurants and though they have vegan and GF options, they are limited and the sauce was just okay, considering the price. I wouldn’t go back.
Read morePros: A few vegan options , One gluten free pasta, Great service
Cons: Expensive
Guest
ErinJenkins
Points +39
Decent vegan options. Some true vegan dishes, others can be made vegan. - Edit
Cute lil Italian restaurant in the north end. Has a decent amount of vegan plates, and some that can be made vegan.
Read morePros: Actual vegan options , Many dishes can be made vegan
Guest
eatyourvegetables!
Points +507
great vegan pasta - Edit
I’ve had vegan pasta, ravioli and risotto, and it’s all been delicious. the staff is so kind and helpful!
Read morePros: great vegan options , vegan bread and desert
Guest
veggiegurll
Points +499
always a vegan option - Edit
i’ve had some great ravioli, pasta, and vegan risotto heee! the staff is so kind and helpful!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, great food, great staff
Cons: small, busy
Guest
amitsch
Points +141
Super tasty and wide vegan selection - Edit
We loved the food! There are lots of vegan options and also GF ones. The food is great and the service was excellent.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Tasty , Great service
Guest
Fruityveg
Points +74
Lots of vegan options in the Norrh End - Edit
The menu had (v) designations that sometimes listed cheese but the servers are very conversational and will offer to remove it and assure you that the food is vegan. They even had vegan spaghetti and meatballs, I was shocked! The appetizers and entrees were great and the non vegetarian diners were also very happy. We are definitely going back. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Lots of vegan and vegetarian options, North End ambiance, Very friendly staff
Cons: None
Guest
AshleyKolodziej
Points +78
Love the vegan options, but needs a little salt - Edit
I love that there are several vegan options available for order! The menu is a bit confusing about the difference between vegetarian and vegan - for example, some items marked with a V had Parmesan in them - for example, the gnocchi, which I ordered, had Parmesan. I think the intention is to let you know what items can be ordered vegan, not necessarily whether they are vegan by default. I ordered it, but just made sure to ask for it vegan, and sure enough, the Parmesan was not on the dish. Basically, assume all cheese here is real cheese, not plant based, as you’re ordering. Otherwise, I was thrilled to see several thoughtful vegan-possible dishes on the menu.
Read moreI tried the meatballs with polenta (VERY convincing - I had to really think back on my memories of real meatballs to make sure this was on the up and up) and the gnocchi. The meatballs and polenta were very tasty, and the polenta does a good job of giving the creamy mouthfeel and texture you’d normally get with ricotta. It was clear with the gnocchi, though, that the Parmesan was important to bring a salty component to the dish. With a bit more salt to compensate for the Parmesan being removed, this would have been a top quality dinner. The gnocchi was fluffy and pillowy, and mushrooms were plentiful. Just wish it had some more salt - I added it to the leftovers when I got home and it was perfect.
Definitely order a side veg to go with dinner. One side veg can be split with two people. I also really liked the olives, but you will get a TON - way more than you can eat by yourself! Get ready to take some home if you’re the only olive fan at the table.
I think there is room for improvement from the vegan perspective here, but I truly appreciate having a nice, vegan-friendly Italian restaurant on hand, even with a few things to watch for as I order. With some minor improvements to the experience - clearer marking of vegetarian vs. vegan on the menu, letting the cooks know how to compensate for seasoning when salty cheeses are left out of a dish, maybe one more thoughtful vegan starter - this would get the highest possible rating for a not fully vegetarian or vegan restaurant (4 star) from me. I’ll return for a nice date night again.
Pros: Thoughtful vegan options, Cute atmosphere, Friendly service
Cons: Vegan vs. vegetarian dishes a bit unclear on menu, Vegan options may need additional salt, Could use one more non-salad vegan appetizer
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 8503 times.