Outstanding mother and daughter run vegan restaurant. Make reservations. Pay attention to their operating hours. It will be worth it. Went in for dinner with reservations. They needed a little extra help this night as I think there was only one server. There was also a private party in the back. Wine selections are mostly organic (if not all). Reasonable prices too. We ordered a bread plate, cheese plate, seitan steak, and pizza (not shown). When we sat down, we were told there was no vegan mozzarella. This changed a few dishes for sure. The pizza would have been much better with it, but was still very good. The cheese platter and seitan steak were stand outs for us. The vegan cheeses made by the owner would make any omnivore go vegan. In fact, we came back the next day to purchase cheese and dessert to go. Soooo worth it. I wish they shipped to the US. Had we stayed longer, we would have eaten here every other day. We will definitely be back. This is the best vegan Italian restaurant in Milan! read more

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Good all-vegan spot that offers a small lunch menu and a more extravagant dinner menu. We showed up for lunch and each ordered their bowl of the day (€16; comes with a bottle of water; +€1.50 service charge per person). The bowl was healthy, tasty and well-designed, coming with nicely seasoned tofu, black beans, quinoa, white rice, sautéed cabbage, and raw green leaves. Very nice, simple, tasty, healthy bowl. Good service and great environment. Recommended. read more

La Colubrina - Lunch bowl - Pizza Near Me - Milan, Michigan

I try to support vegan restaurants whenever possible, wherever I am! I heard about La Colubrina through Yelp, and made the effort to trek out to Centrale to dine here on a Wednesday night. Most of their menu is vegan, and there is quite a variety. I went with a friend without making a reservation, but I learned that they prefer you make a reservation in advance. Still, we were able to stay as long as we left before 9, haha no problem for me! The pricing is okay, compared to other "fine dining" establishments. I got one dish, the "gnochetti" which was a "cold" dish. The gnochetti was vegan, even though it low-key looked like worms!! The texture was like a savory shortbread, in that it was dense and not soft like cooked pasta. My friend got the beetroot blueberry risotto that was a nice purple color. Portions are smaller than expected, so I for sure had to grab dessert to-go. I got a plum cake slice that reminded me of an oatmeal raisin cookie in texture and flavor. Overall, it was a nice experience and decent vegan food. I would definitely come back again to try different dishes and desserts! read more

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I was in Milan for five days and ate at La Colubrina twice. Once for lunch and once for dinner. I would have come daily if my short term rental wasn't a mile away. It is that charming, that delicious, that healthy and that lovely inside! When you're vegan, normally you spend time perusing menu for the one menu item that is plant-based... or you anxiously scan for dishes that can be veganized. At La Colubrina, everything is vegan (there are even delectable options for raw vegans) with the exception of a brief traditional pizza menu that uses mozzarella cheese. I took so much time trying to decide on that first visit because everything looked so delicious. Plate after plate of healthy, vibrant food passed our table and I knew I was in for so much greatness. I wasn't wrong. On my first visit, I started with a plate of polpettine di ceci (chickpea fritters). These may be the best chickpea fritters I have EVER had! They are absolutely delicious, salty and spicy and a pleasure to devour. They come with an aioli dipping sauce that is perfection. Next, the exquisitely named Cinderella pizza, which instead of a tomato sauce features a fairytalesque pumpkin cream. The crust is super crispy and it's also topped with freshly sauteed spinach, hazelnuts, truffle and olive oil. Try as hard as I could to eat only half, I failed. This meant I had no room for dessert and I knew I had to return (and show some restraint next time!) It happened. Two nights later, I brought some friends after we went to the ballet. As much as I wanted to, I didn't order an app so that I had room for the utterly divine tiramisu. But I'll get to that in a moment. Because the main dish that I ordered deserves a paragraph of its own. The Saltimbocca! I've never had the traditional preparation because in my entire life, I've consumed veal one time and that was when my mother snuck it on my plate, pretending it was something else (I was 9 and took one bite and refused to finish. Instinctively I knew that it was wrong to eat it and I wouldn't become vegan for another 10 years!) La Colubrina takes juicy celery root and deep fries it. Sandwiched between two slices is more of that beautiful spinach, lentil-based cheese and artichokes. I've never had anything like it and loved every bit of it. Not to mention the smashed oven roasted potatoes that are also some of the best I've ever had. Yes, a humble potato brought to greatness! About that tiramisu! It belongs in a vegan dessert hall of fame for sure, but it also holds its own alongside traditional tiramisu made with animal products. Decadent while not too heavy, sweet without being overly so, just the right hint of coffee and creaminess. I believe their desserts change daily but if they have it when you visit, it's an absolute must try. Service here is top notch. The sweetest women work front and back of the house (you'll get to meet the chef owner who is so so nice!). I love the story behind this restaurant. Sounds like they are true pioneers in the vegan Milan dining scene as they made a brave choice years ago to focus on a vegan section of their menu and then became fully focused on providing creative and delicious plant-based Milanese offerings to the local community. You can say that I'm a fan! read more

La Colubrina - Cinderella pizza - Pizza Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Holy vegan Italian food, batman! This place was such a great find during our very short stay in Milan. The menu here is almost 100% plant-based except for a couple of pizzas that have real cheese (and one with anchovies). The fare here is primarily scratch-made and very inventive, but recreating some local/traditional favorites. We sampled the local greens with a light umeboshi vinaigrette, the sampler of house-made cashew cheeses, and the chickpea fritters with house-made mayo as starters. All three were excellent with the chickpea fritters being a real stand out. The home-made mayo was a real hit, and the flavoring in the fritters was on point. Absurdly good. For mains, we enjoyed some pastas - a cacio e pepe variant with fresh truffle and annelli with house-made meatballs, eggplant and red sauce. Both fantastic. Smaller portions but that is proper for what really is a primi dish, not a main. They do have real mains beyond pastas, but we overloaded on appetizers so we stopped at the primi piatti. The mains we saw being delivered to others looked great, and the dessert case was very enticing. Alcohol offerings include spritzes, wine and beers. They also of course have digestivi, tea, coffee, and soft beverages. The people working here were so sweet. Which really is gthe sugar on top. Can't recommend highly enough for those seeking a plant-based meal in Milan! read more

Our first day in Milan and we decided to step into La Colubrina seeing that they serve vegan dishes and also meat based dishes for non-vegans. Our waitress was very kind and spoke English (we're from the US & don't speak very well Italian) so we felt at ease. Everything on the menu sounded delicious but because I have a small stomach I decided just to order a pasta that was cashew based (I should've written it down darn!) and my fiancé ordered a pasta with seafood. Both of our dishes were amazing!, we cleaned our plates dry. At the end of our meal we had a beer and some limoncello and our waitress gifted us with a vegan pastry (I think it was a biscotti) which was so good as well. The entire ambiance was very warm and welcoming. I would recommend this place to all walks of life who want good Italian food. Next time I am in Milan I will definitely return! read more

La Colubrina - Cashew based pasta, can't recall the name - Pizza Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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Really friendly staff and great food. The dessert and cream of zucchini soup was super impressive

Not just amazing vegan and gluten free restaurant, but also great service! Everything was delicious, come hungry and eat everything! O

Restaurant staff was very friendly! We only speak English, but they were very accommodating and helpful. We had a few appetizers and entrees and they were all vegan, and we absolutely loved them. We'll definitely be back when we're back to Milan! read more

I wish I could give this restaurant 10 stars! It is truly a blessing to have people like this in the world. We had an awful day in Milan. Our bags were stolen and had to stay the night to get a temporary passport the next day. So I looked for the closest vegan restaurant and stumbled upon this place. When we arrived they were closing but still took us in, which was so kind. The server was very helpful and recommended her favorite dishes and what she thought we would enjoy. She was on point! Everything we ate was absolutely phenomenal! All the wine is organic and vegan which is rare to find. When the food came the chef brought us her cheese plate that was 100% vegan and described in detail the ingredients and how much many month each cheese was cured. That was just the beginning. Each dish was so delicious, I wanted to eat everything on the menu. Unfortunately, we couldn't fit it all lol. We got our deserts to go so they could finish closing and I witnessed the chef spend time with every guest talking to them and making everyone feel at home. She did the same with us as we left. Her and the server welcomed us to come back and chanted "vegan strong" I literally walked away with tears in my eyes with gratitude and appreciation! It was truly a culinary healing experience. It was exactly what we needed after the horrible day we had. I wish I could go back everyday and support them! We need more people like this in the world! read more

La Colubrina - Vegan cheese plate :) - Pizza Near Me - Milan, Michigan

A very excellent and amazing experience! It's a mother and daughter making all the food, which is fresh and each dish is made individually. It can be a bit of a wait but well worth it!!! I personally had the vegan spaghetti and it was fantastic! read more

A M A Z I N G !!!! Being plant based is difficult enough at home but when you travel It's almost impossible. La Colubrina has made my life so much easier. I ate there 2 Days in a row and would have been back today if they were not closed on Monday's. The great thing about this place (same location since 1983 ) they have a "regular carnivores " menu but several years ago brought a heavy vegan influence to the menu. Female vegan chef supported by a full female crew. Great job ladies. The desserts are all vegan. The wine list is impressive as well. Go for the Barolo you won't be disappointed. The soup was delicious. The puff pastry with vegetables fantastic and the gnocchi full of flavor. The husband enjoyed his carnivore dishes so much so he's bringing work colleagues for a meal. He raced about the citrus salad with prawns and the veal. He also said the lasagna was tops. Can't rave enough about this place. So much so I'm planning on heading there tomorrow one more time before I head home. read more

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Excellent food! I had the pasta (vegan), roasted potatoes, and bruschetta, my non vegan spouse was able to get a cheese pizza w real cheese! The food is a++ read more

Wow amazing Italian food, both traditional and vegan, in Milan! The food was pretty cheap (less than 10 euros for a whole pizza or a pasta dish, and they had a 25 euro set menu that included a first course, main dish, dessert and 250mL of wine) and delicious. The veal knot was thick and juicy, surrounded by lots of roasted potatoes. If you order the veal cutlet, it's pretty thin, but breaded well, pretty crispy and also surrounded by roasted potatoes. The risotto is great and slightly buttery, and comes with ample Parmesan. I ordered a tagliatelle dish that came with tofu meatballs -- the meatballs were kind of small (there were many) but this dish is great nonetheless. I couldn't tell the dish was vegan! Our server was accommodating and courteous. I would definitely come here again for affordable and amazing food! read more

The Pasta that I ordered tasted so fresh and full of flavor. Best of all they have a Vegan and a Vegetarian menu read more

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Fabulous place !!!! We spent two weeks in Italy in August and this place was one of the highlights of my trip! So many choices for those who are vegetarian or vegans. That , to me, is priceless. The owners were so nice and kind. I miss them. read more