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Firenze ristorante vegetariano. Vegetarian restaurant est. since 1981. Menu offers a variety of choices, and a case is filled with the day's cakes and desserts. Uses tofu and seitan, legumes, rice, and vegetables in the dishes. In the city center and with a courtyard. Open Mon-Fri 12:30-14:30, Tue-Sun 19:30-22:30, Sun 12:30-14:30. Closes August month.
87 Reviews
First Review by arnevet
Filbf89
Points +78
Classic Veg Restaurant in Florence - Edit
This cosy restaurant in the center of Florence offers some nice wholesome dishes and some superb desserts.
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan options, Amazing vegan desserts, Nice place
Cons: Price is a bit high for value
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Steph_Rizzo
Points +13
Excellent food, friendly staff - Edit
Excellent meals, we thoroughly enjoyed everything. There is a lovely little covered garden at the back which was delightful to relax in while we enjoyed our meal. The staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely return!
Read morePros: Excellent food and good wine, Helpful staff, Lovely garden dining area
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Valerio.T
Points +49
Nice place and good quality, but... - Edit
Place with no frills, cozy atmosphere. Food was tasty and of good quality, but was served not hot enough. (perhaps due to a too short reheating).
Read moreTo conclude, I agree with a previous review: the prices seemed to me a little high for the general value (also considering that the restaurant is not full-service). However it deserves another visit.
Pros: Several vegan options, also for desserts., Generous portions!
Cons: Bill was a bit too high, Cover charge (considering it wasn't full-service)
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jb2000
Points +20
Really good, wholesome food. Nice menu options. Inexpensive. - Edit
Had dinner here. Portions are large. Food is very tasty. Vegetarian and vegan options. Wine and other drinks served as well.
Read moreGuest
vinks
Points +470
A peculiar experience, but one I enjoyed - Edit
A popular place with locals, with staff and customers seeming to know each other well and little English is spoken. Often has a few people waiting outside as the restaurant hasnt opened on time, and we had to knock! 10 mins later they opened.
Read moreDespite language barrier, staff were friendly and accommodating, and tried to translate.
The place gets full easily so you may wish to make a reservation. The menu may also change regularly; there were 4 primo and 4 secondi options when I went. Primo and secondi courses ranged between €8 and €12 from memory. €1 cover charge.
You have to sit down, order, pay and then get served. I ordered a mushroom lasagne which was incredible. The pumpkin and spinach strudel (like a calzone) was not good. Portion size is good here.
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NiccoloGallio
Points +127
A classic in Florence but quite low value - Edit
My low stars review is because the food is devent but the price is too high for tge value. Nothing is cooked to order but everything is already cooked and re-heated (microwave?) before serving.
Read morePrice isnot objectively high but it should definitely be lower.
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Socalapt
Points +199
Generous portions - Edit
Popular with locals in the evening especially at weekends, this place is worth a visit. Go through to the back and you will find a blackboard with vegan items marked with a green star. Bag yourself a table, choose what you want, pay at the desk next to the menu, and it will be brought to you. You’ll need to grab a glass and some cutlery from the cabinet to the right of the till. We went twice- once for lunch and once for evening meal - enjoyed both. Casual, bohemian- type vibe .
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan choice. , Generous portions ., Long established veggie restaurant
Cons: No English menu but staff will help.
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esther.een
Points +36
Yummy and cosy restaurant - Edit
Many vegan and vegiterian dishes. Very friendly staff. Very delicious and fresh dishes. Great for people who love animals and don‘t eat them.
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Very delicious, Friendly staff
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Toñete
Points +103
Standar - Edit
La comida esta rica, pero nada especial. Hacer mal una pasta ya es dificil.El problema que veo yo es en el precio, ya que yo pague 17,50 por dos platos y un agua, que eran dos platos tipicos de un menu de dia de 10 euros.Eran raciones cortadas de una placa grande, no se hizo al momento individualmente, con lo cual creo que el precio deberia ser menor.
Read morePros: Primer vegetariano de la ciudad
Cons: Caro para lo que dan
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Beatrice77
Points +76
Sempre top - Edit
Grazie à tutti, sempre la stessa qualita da anni, il dessert vegan alla ciocolata con frutti di boschi era favoloso. Sempre un piacere di sapere Che à Firenze abbiamo quest'ottimo ristorante. Succo di mirtillo con la stevia da assaggiare !
Read morePros: Excellent food and desserts , Excellent juices, Staff on top
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MaxInterrobang
Points +21
Off the beaten path - Edit
Recommended for 1st day in Firenze but only if you speak Italian; DEF recommended after a day or two of soaking up Italian and the customs of Florence. Lemme help you out - wander thru the establishment past the counters (a register w/the menu behind it on your right and what looks like an all-purpose bar/desert & salad bar) and cross your fingers/eyes/toes that there is seating in the back courtyard. Drop off an article of clothing at your prized table, head back toward the counter that upon a few secs of introspection seems like a place where your one would place an order, browse the multi-option menu, order, pay, grab a tray and utensils and wait for the ample portions of a very interesting and very good vegetarian/vegan Florentine restaurant.
Read morePros: Affordable for the quality & size , You feel like you discovered a secret, Taste
Cons: Only drawbacks are related to unfamiliarity, with how to order and seating
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EliseBlack
Points +374
very disappointing - Edit
Very small menu, everything came out cold/luke warm. Meals were nothing special, could easily make them at home.
Read morePros: healthy options
Cons: plain food , little choice , food was cold
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Belpha
Points +20
Great restaurant in the centre of Florence - Edit
The oldest vegetarian restaurant in the city. Very nice "old style" ambience, friendly crew and lovely dishes! High quality food and good portions, with average prices.
Read moreVegan options are well marked and they are bout the 25% of the menu.
You have to pay before, that you go to the kitchen's desk, wait for your food and take a sit.
Updated from previous review on 2018-05-22
Pros: food quality, service
Cons: no reservations, need more vegan options
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SaraVeganClimber
Points +48
squisito!! - Edit
Ristorante davvero ottimo! Il menù vegano ha scelta ampia e i piatti sono veramente squisiti. Quando vengo a Firenze è una tappa fissa!
Read moreRapporto qualità prezzo eccellente
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FedericaN
Points +46
Tappa fissa! - Edit
Storico ristorante vegetariano di Firenze, ormai nel loro menù sono sempre presenti diverse proposte vegane e variano secondo la stagione. Bisogna trovare il posto al tavolo senza poter prenotare, ma l'attesa spesso vale una buona cena! I piatti sono decisamente abbondanti, tutti artigianali e con buone materie prime; arredamento classico, tipo trattoria, ma assolutamente non "fuori moda" e sia la sala che la corte sul retro si presentano in ordine.
Read moreStaff cordiale e pronto ad ascoltare il cliente.
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geminibec17
Points +198
Loved it! - Edit
This felt like a little secret society when we walked in. There is no wait staff you just ask for what you want at the counter and the chef gives it to you. I had the Indian Dahl which was to die for and a vegan pear and fig crumble. Yum!
Read moreGuest
lotustummy
Points +1233
wonderful! - Edit
We were so happy to find this place - a bit of a walk from the duomo. We stumbled with the ordering but got amazing soup (zucca), baked penne and vegan chocolate tart. The atmosphere was lively and local. We got to sit at a long table with some neighbourhood diners. Was a lovely evening - would go back in a heartbeat! Good food good vibes
Read morePros: atmosphere was local and lively, good portions for price, fresh and yummy food
Cons: no English (which was fine for us), not a romantic or cozy choice , somewhat of a walk from "downtown"
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veganamanda
Points +251
Family restaurant - Edit
We had a nice dinner here. The vegan options were clearly labeled on the menu, the food was good. Some of the portions were small - especially the lasagna my boyfriend got. He had to share my meal, which was larger (the seitan). You might need to order two entrees or an appetizer/entree to be full. You pay one person, bring your order to the kitchen, and then choose a seat. You pick up your meal when its ready. It's a little different than most places, but it worked out well. The menu is in Italian and they didn't speak English well - so we had to use Google translate to figure out the menu. Come prepared for that!
Read moreI did notice that they labeled desserts with honey as "vegan" - so if you don't consider honey vegan, you might want to double-check about the ingredients in the desserts.
Pros: Clearly labeled vegan items
Cons: Small portions
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baruchadam
Points +426
excellent vege spot - Edit
No table service, but the food is quite excellent! Near museum and synagogue. Hip atmosphere. Have to ask cashier to translate menu into English.
Read moreGuest
Nibs
Points +597
Festive and fun vibe, good food - Edit
Il Vegetariano is a long-time favorite for vegetarians and vegans in Florence. Seating is communal (some smaller tables available as well) and staff are friendly. In fact, it's possible that Jerry Garcia is alive and that he works here / may own the place (or perhaps that's just Jerry's Italian cousin). This is a great place to go with omnis, as there's a lot on the menu and they always come away amazed with the food. I wish there were more vegan options, but there's always something good on the menu for me. The salad bar is also great, you can create more or less exactly what you want, and the vegan tofu dressing is delicious. You don't need a reservation (they don't take reservations, actually), so ok to rock up with as many as you can get to join your plant-based party. The outdoor seating is fun if you're seeking a chilled vibe for group discussion (heat is available outside in winter, and it's fairly cool outside in summer). Overall this is an awesome place and is highly recommended. You and your guests will enjoy good food and have a great time here.
Read morePros: Whole-food vegan option available, friendly place, customers in good mood, no reservations needed
Cons: Wish there were more vegan options
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Monika Gi
Points +42
Homemade tasty food - Edit
Good place to eat if you're really hungry :)
Read morePros: Big portions, tasty, fair prices, friendly people
Cons: If you're first time a bit confusing to order, tab
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theexternvoid
Points +523
Florence's Best Restaurant - Edit
Short summary: Tasty healthy food at a good price, large portions, but a little complicated to figure out if you are used to American restaurants. No cover charge (coperto)! Menu changes daily, making it a good place to eat every day. My favorite place in Florence.
Read moreLong review:
The dish I ordered was two things. One one half was a mix of just random stuff: grapes, eggplant, black rice, red cabbage, etc. This tasted about like you'd expect: healthy, but not very exciting unless basic veggies get you excited. The other have was a seitan mixed with some sort of veggie patty-like mix, not sure what it was. That part was fabulous.
This is like school cafeteria. Go to the counter at the rear of the restaurant. If there is a line (all tables taken) then a waitress will assign you a table when one clears, but you don't site down yet. Order your food at the rear counter. Vegan items are clearly marked. You pay in advance. Pick up a tray and bring your order ticket to the food counter. Then they give you your food. Also don't forget to find the silverware tray to grab a fork a knife. Bring your tray to your table and enjoy!
Bring an Italian dictionary with you. This is not a tourist trap where everyone speaks fluent English. They know some English, but not perfectly. Menus is *NOT* written in English. But even if you can't read the menu, you could just point to some random item labeled "vegano" and see what you get.
Pros: Healthy food at good portions., Good prices, no coperto., New menu daily.
Cons: Confusing setup for an American., Bring some basic Italian skills.
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Kwan Yin
Points +75
Just lovely - Edit
What a nice place, with delicious food, traditionally italian in style but vegetarian/vegan.
Read moreThe menu is written at a blackboard, with vegan and gluten free items marked by signs.
Everything I had was tasty, including the carafa of wine and Latte macchiato with soy milk, and I was extremely happy to find vegan desserts.
Adding to this, the place has a charming atmosphere, it feels more like being in a club or among friends than being in a restaurant.
Whenever in Florence, I'll be sure to try to come there again.
Pros: Tasty and inexpensive food, Nice atmosphere, Friendly staff and guests
Cons: More vegan food on the menu, please!
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natasha vegan
Points +184
A super find - Edit
Look out for the opening times. We arrived at 7.35 & people were running for seats. You share tables. The menu is written in Italian on a board, the chef translates. then pay cash at a side table & take chitty to the serving area. The food was great & the style is simple. Everyone was friendly. Good value. The puddings were yummy & vegan. Recommend this but may have to wait for a table. We had a lovely bottle of chianti, but half carafes were available. We had a cosy corner table.
Read morePros: cheap, vegan options, 15 mins from centre
Cons: busy, menu not in english
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dkinjer
Points +305
food not special,limited vegan, but great desserts - Edit
If I end up eating rice with some veggies (seaweed too), then I can't rave about a restaurant. I eat rice and veggies at home all the time. When I go out to a restaurant, I'd like something more interesting and creative. But the vegan options were limited. My spouse had a lasagna, but that was not whole grain pasta, which is why I opted for the brown rice.
Read moreThe desserts, however, were excellent. I had a chocolate pie and my spouse a chocolate-coconut cake, both excellent, and other desserts (both vegan and not) looked really good.
I had a nice pot of tea.
The atmosphere is vary casual - serve yourself and bus yourself.
Pros: reasonable prices, great desserts, casual lively atmosphere
Cons: limited vegan options, not if you want to be served
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GiuliaDesco
Points +6
Ambiente carino - Edit
Il Vegetariano è un posto "storico" per i fiorentini perchè da molti anni è un punto di riferimento per vegetariani o per coloro che amano cibo sano. Ci sono andata un paio di volte la prima con amici e la seconda con il mio compagno, vegetariano da sempre perchè lo sono tutti in famiglia! Ci è piaciuto l'ambiente, accogliente e famigliare i prezzi sono piuttosto bassi e i piatti discreti. Ci piace l'idea di interagire quindi ok self service e carina la lavagna dove si scoprono le offerte del giorno, i vini e le birre (noi abbiamo preso un buon sidro).Purtroppo i piatti sono già pronti e quindi i primi precotti, noi amiamo molto la cucina espressa e magari un po' di creatività in più non guasterebbe...ma certo i prezzi salirebbero un po'!
Read morePros: Atmosfera Informale, Prezzi abbordabili, i piatto sono gustosi
Cons: cucina non espressa, verdure NON bio, molta confusione
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Harp
Points +1560
Good option - Edit
I enjoyed dinner at this place. The place was crowded and the food was very good, with several vegan options in the menu.
Read moreI agree with the other users, the rules of ordering are a little bit chaotic.
Pros: Food
Cons: Ordering
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