Egg in the undergrowth, the opening course of the Origins vegetarian tasting menu at L'Officina

    Plant-Based Cuisine

    Vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Perugia

    In the historic centre, a tasting menu that is entirely plant-based. Not a side dish: a menu that stands on its own.

    Vegetables as the main course

    In most restaurants the vegetarian request arrives at the end of the order and is solved by subtraction: take the meat away and hope the dish still holds. At L'Officina we took the opposite road. Origins was conceived as a menu in its own right, built from the start around the garden, the woods and the season: six courses with their own progression, their own rhythm and their own ending.

    It is the same approach we bring to the rest of the menu: ingredients from the Umbrian territory, contemporary technique, no shortcuts. The ingredient changes, the ambition does not.

    Origins, the vegetarian tasting menu

    The menu follows the season: the courses below are the ones we are serving now.

    6 courses • Vegetarian

    Origins

    €45per person

    We are all pro tempore custodians of a territory.

    1. 01Egg in the undergrowth
    2. 02Mock artichoke
    3. 03Pennoni pasta with asparagus of the season
    4. 04Beetroot Spaghetti, castelmagno, tapioca and lime
    5. 05Mushrooms and potatoes (Fall)
    6. 06Portokalopita (The Remembrance)

    *Drinks not included

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    Where you eat

    The art wall at L'Officina, with a laid table
    The library corner at L'Officina, between art books and laid tables
    A candlelit table in the dining room of L'Officina in Perugia

    Borgo XX Giugno 56, in the historic centre of Perugia: a dining room that is also an art gallery and a library.

    The vegan path

    Origins is vegetarian: some courses use eggs or cheese. The vegan path is built by the chef on request, on the same idea and the same produce, replacing the courses that are not vegan.

    Please mention it when you book, so the kitchen has time to design it rather than improvise it: just add it to the notes of your reservation, or tell us on the phone.

    Allergies and intolerances

    If you have allergies or intolerances, let us know when booking: the chef will prepare a dedicated path. This works alongside the vegetarian menu or the vegan path too.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do you have a full vegetarian menu, or just a few dishes?
    We have a fully vegetarian tasting menu, Origins: six courses at €45 per person, with its own progression from the opening to dessert. It is not a selection of side dishes, it is a menu in its own right. Alternatively, you can put together a vegetarian meal from the à la carte menu.
    Do you offer a vegan menu?
    Yes, on request. The chef builds the vegan path starting from Origins and replacing the courses that contain eggs or dairy. Please mention it when you book.
    Do I need to book for the vegetarian menu?
    For the vegetarian menu it is not required, but it is recommended. For the vegan path it is: it needs to be arranged in advance, because it is prepared specifically for you.
    Where are you and when are you open?
    We are at Borgo XX Giugno 56, in the historic centre of Perugia, a short walk from the Giardini Carducci. Open Tuesday to Saturday 12:30-14:30 and 19:30-23:00, Sunday lunch only 12:30-14:30. Closed on Monday.

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    The vegetarian menu is always available. For the vegan path, please mention it in the notes of your reservation.

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