GeLANTEria In Roma

28/09/2025: It was a bit tricky communicating with the staff about vegan options. The waiter was kind, but the manager and chef, who seemed to be there, were a bit less so. It's 2025 and we still don't have a clear understanding of what veganism is; I find it absurd, especially if you work in the restaurant business. There's a preconception that being vegan is complicated and perhaps "inconvenient" (?). I asked what was on the menu and if there were any twists so my friend wouldn't have to eat the usual pasta with tomato sauce. It took a lot of patience, but after a good 20 minutes of "negotiation," we managed to create an excellent mix of bruschetta (chicory, tomatoes, grilled eggplant and zucchini), a red pizza, and some appetizers. Was it that difficult? There was also a little girl at the table, and they charged us €14 for a pasta dish with a little parmesan on the side (as if it were a carbonara). Disappointing. The waiter was very open-minded in helping me find vegan options for my friend, but the rest of the team seemed a bit annoyed (which seems to be a constant in Rome). The bill was a bit steep. I would suggest that those working in the restaurant industry be more open-minded about their customers' dietary choices and perhaps charge the price for a simple pasta dish for children that's truly worth it.

14/09/2025: The food is good, with an excellent quality/price ratio, but the atmosphere (a windowless basement) is really sad and distressing. What a shame.