Rome, the Italian capital is starting to have a tradition in vegan cuisine.
Vegetarian and vegan cuisines are increasingly successful not only because they are good for health and are alternatives for those who do not want to eat food from animal sources, but also because they have caught the attention of great chefs, who see this type of cuisine as a good innovation.
Therefore, the travel apartment rental platform “Wimdu"made a list of the favorite European cities for vegan food lovers based on the number of times the hashtag was used." #veggie is used by Instagram users in each location.
5st place – a vegan Rome
Rome Italy – Between pasta with “guanciale” (a type of unsmoked bacon), oxtail, ossobuco and saltimbocca alla Romana (fried veal escalopes coated in flour, sage and ham), the Italian capital is also starting to have a tradition in vegan cuisine.
In fact, Italian cuisine relates very well to a vegetarian diet thanks to the pasta and vegetables found on restaurant menus.
However, those who really want to follow this way of eating can find the La Capra Campa bistro a great choice.
On site, in addition to tasting delicious veggie dishes, it is also possible to participate in “green” gastronomy courses.
4st place
Brussels, Belgium – The city of Brussels is not only the center of European politics and bureaucracy, but a destination concerned with ecology and sustainability, including when it comes to cuisine.
For the inhabitants of the Belgian capital, one of the best vegan restaurants is La Tsampa, an establishment located behind an organic products store.
The cuisine is simple, but effective as it combines flavor and health in the same dish.
3st place
Berlin, Germany – Third place on the list goes to Berlin, a city recently nominated as “Vegetarian Capital of the World” by the famous gastronomy magazine “Saveur”.
In this case, there are countless restaurants and bars dedicated to vegetarian and vegan cuisine, but one of them deserves to be highlighted. Samâdhi, an establishment run by former Vietnamese refugees that specializes in Southeast Asian food.
2st place
Paris, France – With a typical cuisine based on meat, foi gras and cheeses, Paris does not seem to be a city that has any tradition in vegan gastronomy.
However, times are changing and several bistros and restaurants on the famous Champs-Élysées avenue now serve veggie dishes accompanied by good glasses of wine.
In this case, among the best addresses is the Sol Semilla restaurant, which has a high-quality menu created by renowned chef Alain Ducasse.
1st place
London, United Kingdom – London is one of the most cutting-edge cities of all, also in terms of gastronomy.
Therefore, the mix of different cultures in the English capital also reflects the recipes of its restaurants, largely focused on vegetarian cuisine.
The sheer number of these establishments is enormous, but if you're choosing one related to music, another highlight of the city, the best choice is Green Note, a place that serves vegan food and features live performances by singers and bands.
Big names have already appeared on the bar stage, such as Amy Winehouse, Leonard Cohen and Ed Sheeran. (HANDLE)
