Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Italian
Organic
Juice bar

This spot is a library, cafe and restaurant with vegan menu as well. Uses organic vegetable. Reservation suggested for Friday and Saturday nights. NOTE: Reported to be unreliable with bookings. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00, Mon-Sun 19:00-00:00.


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258 Reviews

First Review by Vesanto

kshrts

Points +78

Vegan
17 Sep 2022

Cool place with delicious food

Cool place since it’s also a bookshop and very cozy inside. They have multiple vegan options, including a few pastas. I had the seitan masala which was very good, though it was not a big portion. It’s a popular place so best to make a reservation in advance.

Updated from previous review on 2022-09-17

Pros: Cool place , Good food , Friendly staff

dutchvegan9

Points +59

Vegan
26 Aug 2022

Fun & tasty

We ordered a three-parts-meal that they served at once on a single plate and I loved it. It was very tasty.

It was a fun environment, as it was an artistic bookshop and there was nice music.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly/enthousiastic crew, Delicious

Cons: Small, so make a reservation beforehand, Drinks are not on the menu (prices unclear)

jigglypuff

Points +121

Vegetarian
22 Aug 2022

Tasty veg pasta

Came here for lunch without a reservation. My partner and I both got pasta since it was nice to be able to have veg pasta in Italy. Loved both of our dishes. Staff was very friendly and even gave us some other veg recommendations in Italy. Also it’s open on Sundays whereas many other veg options in Florence are not.

Pros: Nice atmosphere , Lots of creative options , Open on Sundays

tantantan

Points +1092

Vegan
21 Aug 2022

Lovely bistro

This bistro is inside a library full of alternative and artistic books. Such a calm space and good vibes. The food is very creative and was pretty good! Some items felt a bit over priced due to the small portions, but overall I recommend it for an alternative, local dining experience in Florence!

Pros: Beautiful space , Eclectic food, Nice staff

Cons: Some portions are a bit small

timiale

Points +56

Vegan
14 Aug 2022

Locale molto bello e personale gentile

Il locale è molto carino e ben curato.
Al contrario di come ho letto in altre recensioni, la cameriera con noi è stata gentilissima e super disponibile. Sono presenti, inoltre, anche diverse opzioni vegane.
Forse l'unica cosa che non ci ha convinte sono le porzioni, perché da una parte il mio piatto (chitarra di pomodori secchi) era molto abbondante, quello della mia amica(tortelloni ripieni) era meno rispetto al mio.
Però la qualità del cibo era comunque molto buona, e i piatti ci hanno soddisfatto.
Abbiamo provato poi un dolce, il crumble di mele, che però non ci è piaciuto molto.

MadeleinePaulsson

Points +33

Mostly Veg
10 Aug 2022

No flavors, bad combos

No flavors in the food, good wine tho. Wierd combos and a meny That is hard to understand. I guess we swedish people have come further in the vegan department with flavors

Pros: Good wine

Cons: No flavors

umiriamu

Points +40

Vegan
08 Aug 2022

delizioso

beautiful bookshop and absolutely delicious vegan dishes as well as desserts! Had the best apple crumble 😌 the staff is a bit unfriendly but the place is super nice, with a small garden and a cafe 🌻

ejtrittonhalls

Points +295

Vegan
08 Aug 2022

Nice spot

Cool place with a courtyard and bookshop. Food reasonably priced, pretty good but not amazing. Staff quite unfriendly.

Hordearii

Points +56

Vegan
07 Aug 2022

Une vraie perle cachée !

On sort des sentiers battus avec ce restaurant végétarien caché derrière une belle librairie. A l’abri du tourisme de masse, on a le droit à une ambiance intimiste et des plats excellents à prix raisonnable. L’offre vegan est très variée.

FlorianG

Points +182

Vegan
07 Aug 2022

Rivals Michelin star food

We had an amazing dinner here, starting with a shared salad, enjoying two mains and sharing a cake for dessert. These people really know how to cook vegan food. Not only was the atmosphere and presentation on point, the dishes were creative and super flavorful. We recently had a vegan menu prepared at an Italian Michelin rated place and this totally matched or even surpassed that experience (for less than half the price). We did not take advantage of their extensive wine selection, but the two glasses of Sicilian red were also much above average. Best food in Florence!

Pros: Creative and flavorful dishes for fair prices, Friendly service, Beautiful presentation and atmosphere

Cons: Once it got very busy service was quite slow

JTav1

Points +76

Vegan
05 Aug 2022

Brilliant

This was first class food, wine, ambiance and staff. Well done indeed. Big portions, so consider having the smaller portions if wanting two courses.

Pros: Small but good range of choices , Excellent presentation , Quality first class at sensible prices

Cons: Nothing

Cayetana

Points +882

Vegan
27 Jul 2022

Especial

Es un espacio con mucho encanto. Es una librería y un restaurante amplio.

Pros: El ambiente, Carta breve pero exquisita

Happysoiboi

Points +1049

Vegan
25 Jul 2022

10/10

Best food I’ve had in all of europe so far. 10/10 insane flavours. So so so good!!!! 🙌🏻🥳

Luchi

Points +757

Vegan
19 Jul 2022

Beautiful spot

Delicious and cool place to eat, good food and wine selection. Service is slow but the staff is so friendly!

PaolaRallo

Points +46

Vegan
18 Jul 2022

Terrific food!

Original location and nice atmosphere. We took the "piatto unico" where you get 3 things on the menu in one plate. I highly recommend the seitan, it was so tasty!

hagi

Points +611

Vegan
13 Jul 2022

Wonderful

Went there twice (dinner and lunch) and the food was amazing both times. Call to make a reservation before going.

contentfrog

Points +45

Vegan
28 Jun 2022

Phenomenal dinner

They squeezed us in for a reservation. Incredible food - such amazing flavors. Note that the full menu is vegetarian and about half of it is marked as vegan. We recommend getting the plate where you sample a salad, rice/pasta and special, so you can taste and try more things. Dinner was fast, 90 minutes, as tables were in demand.

Pros: Amazing flavors, Great artsy vibes, Food was fast

Cons: No outdoor seating for full menu, Reservations fill up fast

Jez

Points +485

Vegan
24 Jun 2022

Standout meal in Florence

Definitely our favourite meal and dining experience. The staff were super friendly and really took care of us with two tired kids. The food was so tasty and the chef came and spoke with us for a while too. Really recommend to anyone visiting Florence.

KarenAllen

Points +26

Vegan
24 Jun 2022

Best vegan food in Florence

Such a great choice for vegans, but also vegetarians. Best food I've had in a while!

Pros: Delicious food at an affordable price, Great choices for both vegans and vegetarians, Food fresh and cooked to order.

ann4470

Points +16

Vegan
19 Jun 2022

Terrific!

Best vegan food I had.

Pros: Excellent food, Great service , Large portions in one plate w 3 courses - 18 euros

Jelmer67

Points +338

Vegan
12 Jun 2022

The best vegan restaurant in Florance!

Super choice of Vegan options. Great friendly staff. Nice decorated and super tasteful.

Pros: Tastefully , Value for money , Great wines

Cons: All at one plate

MicaelaLW

Points +48

Vegan
12 Jun 2022

Best vegan food of our Italy trip

The food here wowed us - we were in Italy for 3 weeks and we found some incredible vegan food, but this was our favorite. We went 2 nights in a row because it was so delicious. Italian food with some Indian fusion. We will dream of the food here for years to come and hope to return to Europe soon - we would add a Florence stop just to eat here!

Pros: Incredible vegan food, Lots of vegan options, all vegetarian, Charming unique atmosphere

Cons: None

Rebecca25

Points +112

Vegan
01 Jun 2022

INCREDIBLE you have to visit

Honestly I would go back to Florence just to eat here again. We ordered about 5 main dishes (because my bf eats a lot) and I’m so glad we did because each one was insanely good.

The whole menu looked so good and we would have loved to have tried it all.

They also do this great thing where you can try 2/3 dishes as one main split into three which is just great. Portions are massive, food is beyond impressive, staff are lovely and the prices are totally reasonable.

Do not miss this place. Best vegan Italian food I’ve ever eaten and my Italian bf said the same which is high praise!

Pros: Everything. Do not miss this place.

Cons: Nothing

TasviShah

Points +135

Vegan
29 May 2022

Delicious high quality tasty food

Delicious vegan veggie restaurant in Florence. Super cute courtyard and good for lunch vibes I’d say. We went for dinner which was still nice.

I recommend the trio of dishes where you choose three out of each course. I got the seitan curry, pesto potato salad thing and the ginger potato tortellini. All were lovely. Really delicious tasty unique foods and high quality. My partner got the spinach vegetarian lasagne which he really enjoyed

Great service too. Thank you!

Pros: Tasty, Service , Selection

VeronikaSivka

Points +25

Vegetarian
15 May 2022

Delicious

Probably our favourite place in Florence! The food was absolutely delicious, the staff was super friendly and the whole place is nice. Even my bf who is not vegan loved it. Meals are made of a lot of vegetables and fresh products.

Pros: Delicious food, Nice staff, Fresh food

VisitorM

Points +52

Vegan
11 May 2022

Our ‘go to’ place while visiting Florence

Our hotel in Florence was a few minutes walk from Brac and we visited five times in all during our four-day stay! We walked right past it the first time as there is absolutely no sign to indicate that it’s a restaurant. Look for the doorway with foliage around the top, and possibly twinkly lights switched on, and the bookshop window next to that. You’ve found the right place!
We were hoping for lunch on the day of our arrival but the kitchen was already closed. However they have a takeaway counter in the corner of the bookshop and we were able to sit at a small table there and choose from a selection of paninis, which were more like rustic rolls. They will heat these up in a small oven at the counter. The fillings were inventive and tasty and all but one of them were vegan. Fresh juice, smoothies and wine are available to drink and there are a few desserts on the counter too. We found it ideal for a light lunch and returned on a couple more occasions.
We had also booked a table for dinner later in our stay and we enjoyed the excellent food. Most dishes cost around 9-10 euros but they also have an unusual mixed plate priced at €18. At first we didn’t understand how this worked, but from observing other diners we realised that you were able to order a starter, a pasta dish and a ‘special’ from across the a la carte menu and you would be served smaller portions of each of these dishes on one plate. Once we tried it we thought this was a great idea and excellent value.
Each course has several vegan options available and there were some really interesting flavours. There is a small selection of desserts, of which one or two are vegan. We enjoyed our first dinner there so much that we returned on our final night as well.

Pros: Several vegan options, Tasty ‘paninis’ at takeaway counter

Cons: Small, gets booked up quickly. , No sign outside -easily missed

Tucker333

Points +513

Vegan
10 May 2022

Super good

Brac is probably one of the best veg restaurants I have visited in Florence. Definitely make a reservation. It’s a super cute little bookstore/café and the restaurant is in the back. I recommend it for a nicer dinner. I got the seitan and it was the best I’ve ever had!




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