Welcome! Let's get this started.
or
Finish logging in.
Vegan
Pizza
Italian
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Bakery
Vegan restaurant and bar offering Italian food like pasta, lasagne, and pizza plus burgers, salads, crepes, and cakes - since 2010. Has vegan cheese, beyond meat products. Reopened here 2019 after move from Via Faenza 107R. Reported closed, Jul 2020.
95 Reviews
First Review by Paddy
Leasy-lou
Points +54
Incredible - Edit
The most amazing vegan food I think I've ever had. I ordered the seitan ravioli with pesto sauce and my parter ordered the lasagna, about 8 euro each. Although we were first underwhelmed with the portion sizes, we were easily full after the meal. They totally nailed the texture, smell and taste of the fake meat and cheese (my boyfriend (non vegan) said it tasted like the real thing); it was great to be able enjoy authentic Italian food! They also gave us heaps of free wholegrain bread and mineral water. We had chocolate cake and croissant for dessert, which were so good we went back the next day for breakfast.
Read moreThe bakery was also awesome- I've never seen so many vegan cakes, pastries and biscuits in one place. Dolce Vegan is an absolute must for any vego or vegan visiting Florence- one of the most memorable food experience if my life!
Pros: Delicious , Bakery, Organic
Guest
AnaEatsPlants
Points +1675
Nice Vegan eating place in Florence - Edit
Visted Dolce Vegan this evening with my 11 year old son... it was a great hit! There is something for everyone here. The lady who owns the place was very helpful. You can eat in or take out one of the vast selection of cookies and desserts. The dishes are mainly Italian type i.e.raviolli, lasagne although there are other options. The desserts are mouthwateringly delicious. There is also a little health food store out the back. For a vegan in Florence (or anyone) it is a welcome addition.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday May 07, 2011
Pros: Friendly staff, Great food, ten minutes from town centre
Guest
fearless
Points +161
a vegan patisserie!!!! - Edit
Who would have thought you would be able to have an all vegan patisserie and have it all taste great! We tried two of their pasta dishes with both tasting fantastic. We are now working our way through a number of the breads and pastries that we ordered for take away - they are great too!
Read moreAs a testament to how much we enjoyed their pasta we are driving from San Gimignano back to Florence tomorrow to have another look at the city - and to eat more vegan pasta! yum yum!
Pros: awesome pasta, good prices, friendly
Cons: they are not open where we live!?
Guest
ali.seiter
Points +124
Room for Improvement - Edit
Dolce Vegan comforted me as one of the only restaurants in Florence where I didn't have to mutter the question "Che sono qui senza latte/formaggio?" (Is there anything here without milk/cheese?) My eating experience was not bad, though nothing special, either. I was pleased to find whole grain bread to munch on while waiting for my food (it did not follow the Tuscan tradition of no salt, which I've actually come to adore, however). My first course was a whole wheat tagliatelle with carrots, zucchini, and greens served with soy cheese on the side. Though a bit oily and salty (oily, of course, expected in Italy), the vegetables had good flavor and I'm always thrilled to find dark leafy greens served in restaurants. However, my second course salad proved a let-down, if not a bit insipid. Tomatoes, capers, raisins, baked tofu, and raw zucchini lay over a bed of lettuce with olive oil on the side. An odd combination of ingredients that did not work together well, plus I could have sworn that I had bought the very same prebaked packaged organic tofu at Naturasi (a health foods market), that very same week. Finally, I sampled a cookie made with spelt flour, sunflower oil, agave nectar, and coconut. Tiny, dry, and crumbly, I remembered why I gave up most baked goods. On the plus side, all the bakery is made with whole grains and no refined sugar. I'm reserving my final judgement for a later trip. Perhaps Dolce Vegan is one of those restaurants where they only do a few things well.
Read moreSee pictures and more restaurant reviews at my blog: http://farmersmarketvegan.wordpress.com/
Pros: Friendly staff., Plenty of whole grains., Varietal but not overwhelming menu.
Cons: Mediocre salads., So-so cookies., Staff doesn't speak English.
TofuCelt
I couldn't agree with Jonathan more. I was only here a few days ago. It is a dreadful place, with tiny proportions, and bland tasting food. Horrible place.
Read moreJonathan Smith
I reviewed this not long after it first opened and it was good. However, something has changed. The last couple of times I've been (Sept & Nov) I was shocked to get tiny portions of not very flavoursome food on (recyclable)plastic plates and wth plastic forks. It was also not terribly friendly. It's the same people as the first time I went, but something has changed.
Read moreGuest
j.lee
Points +119
GO. MULTIPLE TIMES. - Edit
This was probably our favorite dining experience in Florence. We must've stopped by here three times just to pick up baked goods for the mornings, and the sit-down menu was outstanding as well. Hopefully we didn't annoy the staff too much with our pathetic attempts at Italian!
Read morePros: Vegan, Pastries, Relatively Inexpensive
Guest
bobbyarroyo
Points +108
It's a hit or miss - Edit
I'm always happy to see vegan restaurants when traveling, and even more so when they have vegan desserts. But I found the food to be a bit insipid and under-achieving.
Read moreMy girlfriend and I were excited to see all the desserts on display. The desserts were good, but they weren't amazing. I found the chocolate-caramel cake to be a little dry. My pasta seitan with tomato sauce was great tasting and the vegan cheese topping was delicious.
One thing that stood out in this restaurant was the biodegradable eating utensils. I think it's a stupid idea to have them for guests eating at the tables. It would be a great idea for take-out, but I see no need for throwaway products while eating inside.
Overall, it's a lovely little place and I probably would go again to try out more of the meals.
Updated from previous review on Tuesday August 30, 2011
Pros: Friendly & helpful staff
Cons: Small Portions, Plastic eating utensils
Guest
Beckle
Points +67
Love IT ;) - Edit
Fab little bakery using biodegradable plates and cutlery - even their hand soap in the bathrooms is vegan.
Read moreI had the tagliatelli and my partner had the ravioli - was great to find typical Italian food veganised. It is simple but traditional Italian food is! The only feedback I would offer is to maybe add Zucchini to the tagliatelli as it would go perfectly :)
We also purchased some biscotti, croissant, doughnut, fruit pastry and some biscuits - LOVED them all. Devine baking - you cannot go here and not have the lovely love heart biscuits and some baked goods YUMMO
Service was fantastic and the owner is very friendly. Must visit this place when in florence. Some may think it is a bit of a walk but it is so nice to get away from the touristy area for great food and fab service.
When we were there a couple had returned for the second day in a row for their sandwich slice things so they must be good - sadly I didnt have the opportunity to try them as not there long enough.
Pros: Pastries, Stock for sale, clean and quick
Guest
Joyatri
Points +600
A must for vegans - Edit
We admire the commitment and courage of the owner to open an all-vegan restaurant/bakery in Florence. According to the owner, most people who dine there are not vegan. But, there are plenty of vegan outreach materials (including the placemats!) so hopefully, some will be persuaded towards cruelty-free eating.
Read moreMy boyfriend and I had the ravioli with pesto and the eggplant "parmesan" (in photos above). They were both tasty. Whole wheat bread was served as well. Portion sizes weren't huge, so they there was plenty of room for dessert. Cakes come with soy whipped cream, so be sure to ask for it on the side or not at all if you're not a fan of it (I'm not). The fig cake was a little dry but the blueberry cheesecake was tangy and rich. We got four types of cookies to go as well. The one with jam topping was the best.
We liked the fact that the cutlery, plates, glasses were all bio-degradable.
Pros: commitment to veganism, vegan "Italian" food, vegan pastry
Cons: a bit pricey, smoke comes in open front door, cookies hit or miss
Guest
aadams1217
Points +134
Great place - Edit
Traditional Italian fare veganized. Don't expect to find the obscure ingredients vegan restaurants use in the U.S. Those ingredients don't exist here (ie. nutritional yeast, chia seeds, etc.).
Read moreHearty dishes that are savory. And the vegan cheesecake...yum.
Pros: food, staff, dessert
Guest
earthdave
Points +133
Good to find Vegan - Edit
We were so happy to find a place that is fully vegan and so committed to offering a wide range of foods, drinks and products in their grocery section.
Read moreBreakfast of sweet treats and coffee was great.
Our dinner was OK, but not spectacular. Our ravioli filled with 'cheese' and topped with pesto sauce was a bit bland. Sort of one-dimensional flavouring. More depth is needed on the recipes. With a little inventiveness, they would be packed like the vegetarian place a couple blocks away.
Pros: fully vegan so everything is safe, Soy caffe lattes!, great pastries and biscotti
Cons: dinner dishes not so exciting
Guest
nancydong
Points +53
Happiest Vegan day in Italy! - Edit
a small and serene space for desserts and a daily special meal- managed by mother and daughter team. Food was traditional italian veganized. Delicious and tasty (albiet for my taste just a tad salty). We tried 6 half portions between the 3 of us- Tortelli with pumpkin, roasted seitan with potato, tortellini with veggies, lasagna with besciamell sauce. Only the stracetti di soya (fried vegan burger in sticks-way salty) didn't rock my world.
Read moreDessert was a dream come true! the chocolate cake and the coconut cake, the hazelnut cake, the spongecake with chantilly..OMG, i can't tell you how happy i was!!!
they also sell whole cakes to go, menu changes daily. I was so impressed i went back to say thank you to the chef, a jovial man who beamed when i told him how i enjoyed the food. The ONLY vegan restaurant in firenze. Worth a visit for vegans and non vegans alike. I'm putting both of my thumbs up on this place.
they use disposable plates/utensils..all biodegradable.
Pros: serene environment, wonderful owners, changing menu
Cons: slightly salty, address 92 is not a resto. it's 92R, too far from my house.
Guest
thecholl
Points +117
Sweet! - Edit
Went there last night with my partner as we were a little stuck for choices open on a Sunday night. We weren't disappointed! My partner had a crepe like dish with fake cheese and pesto (which I had a taste of and thought was lovely) and I had seitan with veg. As a huge lover of seitan and also that I had high expectation given the other reviews, I know they would do it justice and they did! The staff are very friendly and polite (spoke a some English). I had a chocolate cake for dessert (generous portion) and my partner had a lemony cake (also generous portion) and thought it was good. We also purchased some of their biscuits (there's loads to choose from!) which I can't wait to eat. For our brief trip to Florence (and indeed, Italy) I'm expecting this will have been the favourite meal.
Read morePros: Good value, Nice staff, Nice food
Cons: None, None, None
Guest
Jonathan Smith
Points +170
Fantastic!! - Edit
Open for only four months (at the time of writing) this is one of the best vegan places I've visited anywhere. The display of vegan cakes & biscuits would not look out of place in a classy Vienna pattisserie! We had a light lunch of wholemeal focaccia topped with slices of roast potato and rosemary. Such delicious herby savouriness required a sweet antidote which was provided by a generous portion of chocolate 'cheesecake' that rivals my own! All swilled down with a cup of organic fair trade black tea. You can either choose from the display of sweets and savouries or from the blackboard for heartier meals. Simple elegant dining room with a little vegan shop through the back. Very friendly and welcoming and very long hours too. I want to visit again to try their salads. Lunch for two came to €16 which is excellent value for a Florence eatery.
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Feast for the eyes, Stylish dining room
Guest
Paddy
Points +16
A vegan's paradise! - Edit
I had been living in Florence for over 2 months before I found this little gem. Totally vegan, organic & fair trade. Their menu is small (daily specials mostly)....but everything was delicious & they have incredible fresh vegan goodies everyday. They also carry soy cheeses for sale as well as other hard to find vegan goods. I can't recommend this place enough. Inexpensive, friendly, and a god send in a town that is hard to find vegan food without worries. Support these great folx!
Read moreGuest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business
See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 0 times.