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Il Vegetariano 
 based on 10 member reviews
Via delle Ruote, 30 r, Florence
+39-055-475030
Type: Ovo, Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out
Info: Ristorante vegetariano. Rome vegetarian restaurant where there are no waiters, you are served by the chef and seat yourself. Cozy atmosphere but limited seating. Closed Monday, and closed for most of August. Cash only. Price: Moderate.
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| "Nice but chaotic"
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Posted on: Sunday, September 27, 2009 |
Review: We found out about this place from the tourist office (big surprise!) and went there twice. First time was alright because there was an English-speaking woman on staff who explained all the dishes on the blackboard menu. Second time was hard as it's all in Italian and often unfamiliar dishes. Salads were very nice - got by with pointing to what we wanted. The system of ordering and collecting food (it's cafeteria-style setup) is quite chaotic and space allocated for this is inadequate.
Pros: Food * Friendly staff * Value for money
Cons: Chaotic ordering * Italian language only * |
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| "Great place for a good inexpensive healthy meal"
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My Rating |
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2 |
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Posted on: Sunday, July 05, 2009 |
Review: I am writing this review after eating there once. I had a simple pasta, but I saw the variaty items on the menu and it seems that there is a lot to choose from. Prices are reasonable, and it is self service: you choose your meal and take it from the kitchen and find yourself a place to sit. On the table you have bread and olive oil. I also tasted some interesting things such as: BIO COLA. This place is great for Vegans and Vegetarians who look for good food in Florence!
Pros: Price * Healthy Food * Vegan
Cons: Location * * |
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| "One of the Best"
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My Rating |
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21 |
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Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 |
Review: My wife and I just got back from dinner here. It is away from the Center, but only a 10 min walk from the station and very easy to find. I was pleasantly surprised with the interiors and the food. I was expecting more of a hostel or canteen type of place. But, even though it is primarily a self service place, it has the look and feel of a more upscale place, but with very reasonable prices. We had three first courses between us (all substantial portions), a 1/4l carfe of wine and a soda, all for 20 Euros. You cannot beat this in Florence, for food that was very flavorful.
Pros: Flavorful * Value *
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| "Such a great Veggie hub of Florence!"
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My Rating |
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Posted on: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 |
Review: This review pretty much says it all "You go in grab a table by putting down your jacket. Go to the front grab a note pad and write down the selections from the in Italian menu. Pay at the table. Grab a tray and wait in line for your food. Everything we tried was good - even when we were guessing."
All the vegan items are clearly marked. The one thing we learned is ONE item from the first or second WILL MAKE YOU FULL. We ordered 2 each and were STUFFED after the first! The cool thing about this place is that its a free for all. People are waiting outside for them to open the door at 7:30 and rush to the counter and fill out their orders. Community tables so you can just grab any open chair at any table and converse with everyone. Such a great experience!!!! You MUST GO!
Pros: vegan clearly marked * community tables * great food & liquor
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• hi! I am from Florence and totally agree with your review about "Il vegetariano". It's one of my fave veg restayrant in florence, yes, it's informal and weird the way your pick your food and share tables, but that's one thing I love about it. It's so nice to have some chat with veg people now and then, plus, the food is good and genuine.. response by bettycarbuncle
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| "Hard to find"
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My Rating |
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Posted on: Monday, November 24, 2008 |
Review: You need to know how to find the restaurant,as it has no visible house number.When my daughter and I went in October,about 20 people were waiting in front of the restaurant and they opened 20 minutes after their posted opening time,only after one of the waiting guests rang the bell and complained.We liked the atmosphere,there was plenty of room for everybody to sit.It was a little bit overwhelming to look at the menu(in Italian).Everybody had to order at the counter and pay right away.So if you could not decide on dessert you had to come back later.The food was overly salted and for our taste a little too over cooked.But on the other side,everything was ready after you ordered as they prepared everything in advance.Nice crowd of people and very nice owner.While we were eating the chef was standing in the doorway smoking,but you'll have to understand it's Italy.My daughter went back a couple weeks later and she liked the food a lot.They have a varying menu.Make sure you ask about the great dessert they are offering.
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| "Good - but avoid the rush"
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Posted on: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 |
Review: This excellent cafe is hidden away on one of the back streets of the city - a vegetarian refuge from the hustle of the heaving streets of Florence. However, if you arrive at a busy time - such as opening time - you are likely to be bruised and battered in the rush to the front of the queue. And then you'll be crushed as hungry diners crowd around the menu board and then order at the counter.
On the plus side, this is a very friendly and cosy place. The food is really enjoyable and it's good value - though they serve all your hot food at the same time so it'll go cold unless you wolf it down. If you've not been here before then the unusual ordering system will be explained to you by the staff or one of the happy-to-oblige regulars.
Pros: Good value * Good food * Vegan options
Cons: Sometimes like a rugby scrum * * |
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| "Great Find"
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12 |
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Posted on: Monday, July 07, 2008 |
Review: Vegetarian but vegan friendly. Desserts are ovo-veg with several vegan option. Manager speaks English and is very friendly. Great food, seitan, scallop potatoes, salad bar.
We didn't see that it was takeout =(
Pros: Yummy * *
Cons: * * |
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| "Student Staple"
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Posted on: Friday, April 04, 2008 |
Review: As one of the many (MANY) American students in Florence, I recommend Il Vegetariano as a place for a delicious meal that won't break the bank. A primo piatto and a dessert is enough for a full meal (which will run around 10 euro), although the desserts are worth the trip in and of themselves. Everyone I've brought here, both vegetarian and not, has been pleased with the food and the ambience and leaves absolutely stuffed. Plus, the fact that it's packed with Italians every time I go indicates its popularity among Florentines, i.e. not a touristy place.
Pros: desserts * variety * good value
Cons: crowded at opening * * |
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| "Good, simple cuisine."
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5 |
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Posted on: Friday, March 07, 2008 |
Review: The self-serve restaurant has very simple, healthy cuisine. Vegan choices are marked as such. A couple of vegan dessert choices. Worth stopping in, but I wouldn't prioritize it over other vegetarian restaurants (Il Sedano Allegro, for example).
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| "Only for take away"
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My Rating |
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Posted on: Saturday, April 28, 2007 |
Review: The food is OK, but not more than that. small variety and no pasta. The atmosphere is not that of a restaurant at all, and is not welcoming to sit there.
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