LINFA-Best Plant Based Restaurant in Italy 2025

In the heart of Milan, Linfa - Milano Eats Different stands as a beacon for plant-based culinary excellence. Recognised as the best plant-based restaurant in Italy by the prestigious 50 Top Italy ranking in 2025, Linfa offers a dining experience that harmoniously blends flavor, health, and sustainability. They have two locations and I've been to Linfa - at Visionnaire.

A Culinary Philosophy Rooted in Sustainability

Linfa's mission is to demonstrate that plant-based cuisine can be both surprising and satisfying, challenging traditional stereotypes. The restaurant emphasizes sustainability, flavor, and health, crafting dishes that are 100% plant-based and gluten-free. By utilizing local and seasonal ingredients, Linfa ensures that each creation is both eco-friendly and nutritionally balanced.

Signature Dishes: A Symphony of Flavors

• Vegan Sushi: Linfa has pioneered plant-based sushi in Italy, offering a sustainable and entirely gluten-free menu. Their innovative approach transforms traditional sushi into a plant-based delight, providing a unique and flavorful experience. I tried following:

  AVOCADO NIGIRI

  Linfa teriyaki sauce, Macadamia nut

  SALMON NIGIRI

  Red seaweed caviar, Chives

  PAK-CHOI GUNKAN

  Marinated, Hass avocado, Agave dressing, Jerusalem artichoke chips

  AVO NO SALMON URAMAKI

  Avocado, Salmon, Black and white sesame, Slightly spicy mayonnaise, Linfa’s teriyaki sauce

  SAVE A CRAB URAMAKI

  Marinated palm heart, Avocado, Aarinated cucumber, Black and white sesame, Chilli pepper

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  SEASIDE URAMAKI

  Hokkaido pumpkin in tempura, Hass avocado, Wakame seaweed, Tomato mayonnaise, Puffed rice

• Meatballs: The restaurant's plant-based meatballs are a testament to their culinary creativity. Crafted from high-quality, locally sourced ingredients they come along with a rustic San Marzano sauce, dressing and basil oil, these meatballs offer a satisfying texture and rich flavor, redefining a classic dish in a vegan context. ​

• Pasta: Linfa's chefs have masterfully reimagined iconic Italian pasta dishes, ensuring they are both plant-based and gluten-free. Each pasta dish is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, delivering authentic Italian flavors with a modern twist. ​I've tried RAGU', comes with slow-cooked shiitake mushrooms, artisanal garganelli pasta and extra virgin olive oil infused with basil.

• Dessert: Desserts at Linfa are crafted with the same dedication to flavor and sustainability. Guests can indulge in a variety of plant-based sweets that are both delicious and mindful of dietary preferences. ​I've tried GOURMET GLASS: Sicilian almond crumble, lemon chantilly cream, berries in sauce and fresh.

  
  

A Dining Experience Beyond the Plate

Beyond its exquisite menu, Linfa offers a dining environment that reflects its commitment to sustainability and well-being. The ambiance is modern and inviting, providing a perfect setting for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings.The staff's dedication to customer care ensures that each guest enjoys a memorable and personalized experience. ​

For those seeking a dining experience that combines culinary excellence with a commitment to health and the environment, Linfa - Milano Eats Different is a destination not to be missed.​

Kisses!

PetraG