Popular tips: "Try the vegan pinsa, praised for being light and flavorful"
"Try the vegan pinsa, praised for being light and flavorful"
"Order vegan desserts like chocolate amaretto cake and baked ice cream"
"Make a reservation due to the small size of the venue"
"Parking space on-site is limited; larger parking available nearby but unpaved"
"Expect lightly seasoned dishes, as they use little salt by choice"
Must-try: pizza, pinsa, risotto
pizza — popular (×10)
pinsa — popular (×8)
risotto — popular (×3)
gelato al forno — popular (×2)
gelato — popular (×2)
Praised for: friendly staff, affordable, many vegan options
friendly staff ×10
affordable ×2
many vegan options
large portions
homemade
Taverna dell'Ortica is a cozy traditional Italian restaurant in the countryside near Novara, acclaimed for its strong vegan menu including excellent vegan pinsa and homemade desserts. The venue is casual with both indoor and veranda seating, attentive and friendly staff, and affordable prices. Reviews highlight the quality and authenticity of the food, especially the plant-based dishes like vegan cheeses and pinsa, though the parking space is limited and seasoning is intentionally light.