There aren't many restaurants around Rome that cater to the vegetarian or vegan diner. Let alone aperitivo buffets or spreads that offer everything veggie-based. However, one aperitivo/dinner buffet that's going strong and popular with the locals is at the Beehive Hotel and Cafè near Termini train station. 

An Alternative Veggie Buffet — Photo courtesy of Lablascovegmenu

This trendy little budget, eco-conscious hotel was founded by an American couple in 1999 in search of the dolce vita in Rome. Passionate about the environment and social issues, Linda and Steve (the owners) decided to incorporate a friendly vegetarian café into their hotel, offering travelers an alternative and green way of eating. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the Beehive Hotel & Café serves up a fantastic aperitivo buffet open to everyone, not just guests that stay at their hotel. The hotel uses Zeitgusto -A Movable Vegan Restaurant, that believes in the slow and sustainable food movement and an innovative vegan way of cooking.

Indulge in the Beehive's Vegan Buffet — Photo courtesy of LablascovegmenuThe Beehive puts on this fantastic veggie spread for just €8 a person; one can chow down on a hearty plate of wonderfully whipped up organic vegan dishes, such as homemade hummus, beesan cheela, grilled veggies, wine and artisan beer. The aperitivo takes place in the Beehive's homey little garden on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7-9:30pm. Make sure to bring your appetite because everything here is buonoooo!