ÉCRU

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ÉCRU: Raw Food Bistro in Rome – Michelin Recommended

A Different Kind of Bistro

ÉCRU describes itself as a natural and raw food bistro, a place where color, nature, energy, simplicity, and beauty converge. In the heart of Rome, it operates as a raw food restaurant, cafeteria, and pastry shop all in one. The kitchen is a raw lab where only vegetable, organic, and biodynamic raw materials are used, and nothing is heated above 40 degrees Celsius. This commitment to preserving the nutritional and organoleptic properties of ingredients has earned ÉCRU a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026.

What to Eat and Drink

The menu is flexible, changing with the seasons and the team’s creativity. Expect salads, tartare, carpaccio, raw vegetables, legume hummus, soups, and sandwiches – all gluten-free and prepared fresh daily. For breakfast or a snack, there are cakes, tarts, mousses, puddings, brownies, and chocolates, alongside specialty coffee, cappuccino with vegetable milk, and yogurt. ÉCRU also maintains a small natural wine cellar, selecting bottles from independent producers who avoid pesticides, yeasts, enzymes, and added sugars. A market section offers crackers, dried fruit, muesli, granola, and vegetable chips for takeaway.

The Raw Philosophy

Rawism at ÉCRU is not just a cooking method; it is a practice of studying and experiencing food in its purest form. The team sources biological and biodynamic produce, and the cuisine is lactose-free and gluten-free. Beyond the restaurant, ÉCRU hosts raw cooking courses, meditation sessions, and conferences on health and nutrition. The atmosphere is convivial, designed for any occasion from breakfast to an evening glass of natural wine.