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Family-run vegan restaurant, serving traditional Italian dishes prepared with all fresh ingredients. Offerings include carbonara pasta, seitan cooked in Chianti red wine, pizza with vegan cheese, legumes and creamy soups, tiramisù, tofu "cheese" cake, Italian craft beer and classic Tuscany wines. Gluten-free options for intolerants (not celiacs) available. Companion animal friendly. Open Tue-Sun 12:00-14:30, 19:00-23:00. Hours reported to be irregular - call ahead.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 03 Jun 2025 by _the_kangaroo_
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Added by feorag on 24 May 2017
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375 Reviews
First Review by ReneeG
smileykylie
Points +362
Good food, *mostly* vegan - Edit
I say mostly vegan because they do have items that may contain milk on their menu, but they clearly label allergens on eat food item. The staff was very patient with us as we know very limited Italian, but they have English menu is available if needed. They have quite an extensive menu and the staff were very friendly. The restaurant itself had a beautiful atmosphere. We got the pasta parcels for an appetizer, which was very good but had what appeared to be a “deconstructed” presentation, so we were not quite sure how to properly eat it (this is our own fault for not asking as we had never heard of this before. I’m sure our server would have happily helped us but we were stubbornly trying to figure it out on our own). For our main course we got the ravioli and truffle carbonara. The portions were on the smaller side but the food was filling. The ravioli was pretty good but the sauce was a bit lack-luster for me. They use vegan prosociano cheese which added a nice flavor. I definitely recommend the truffle carbonara! It was so creamy and delicious! We got three desserts: the vanilla pudding, chocolate-pear cake, and laddu. The pudding had a strong but lovely vanilla flavor. The chocolate-pear cake had a nice moist texture and came warm which made it even more decadent. We were not familiar with laddu prior to this, but it was very good! Our server told us they make it using chickpeas and cocoa. It was the consistency of fudge, had a light chocolate flavor and not too sweet. The pudding and the laddu are quite small portions, so if you are splitting dessert with a companion I recommend getting two items.
Read morePros: Clearly labeled allergens on menu, Extensive menu, Friendly staff
Cons: Smaller portions
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MeggsWelt
Points +255
Very good! - Edit
We where there for lunch. As a starter we had the Calabrese salad. It was good, even than the cheese was grated.
Read moreThen we tried spaghetti carbonara (so delicious!) and ravioli, also very good, but for us too small portion.
As a dessert we had a chocolate-pear cake. Could be maybe a little more creamy.
The stuff was very friendly.
When we stayed there many seats in the big room where free, so it was not that cozy.
On menu there is a symbol for non vegan dishes, but we couldn't find it on a dish, so we would say this place is completely vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-16
Pros: Very tasty, Great options
Cons: Not so cozy, Larger potions
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my_first_username
Points +95
Food was great; service was not - Edit
Note: They're not 100% Vegan. They have dairy on the menu for drinks!
Read moreRefused to provide me with tap-water (bottle only) and they still wanted to charge me for the cover-charge.
The gnocci however was delicious.
Pros: Good food
Cons: Didn't provide tapwater. Would only provide bottle
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batveggie
Points +1729
Una piacevolissima scoperta - Edit
Quanto sono contenta di essere andata in questo posto! Tutto quello che ho provato era buonissimo, porzioni abbondanti e prezzi onesti. La carbonara è strepitosa, così come il seitan che ho provato in 3 versioni diverse. Anche i dolci molto buoni! Super approvato anche dagli onnivori, non vedo l’ora di tornarci.
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BrianDove
Points +296
Great Food - Edit
The Primi and Secondi courses were excellent, but the bread was a bit dry. Good wine and delicious desert.
Read morePros: All Vegan Cuisine (almost), Good food, Affordable
Cons: Slow service
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ScubaTropics
Points +385
Great Vegan food in convenient Florence location - Edit
We went with a party of seven. Everyone loved their food. We ordered apps, first course, second course, desserts, wine, beer, and side dishes. Bigger portions than we expected, although we ate everything. Especially great was eggplant, meatballs, and Italian beer.
Read morePros: All Vegan , Great Prices, Great Service
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athenanicole
Points +58
delicious - Edit
good menu, lots of choices and a very cute atmosphere ! the waiter was very sweet and attentive and the food was absolutely delicious
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-04
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LV-1986
Points +52
A lovely funky place. - Edit
Was served by an older couple who were lovely and could accommodate my broken Italian with their limited English. I had the truffle pasta which was very delicious. Also had the seitan steak with the gravy and enjoyed that less. It was a bit sour but the potatoes were lovely!
Read moreEverything seemed vegan
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Nice service
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AntonelloDentoni
Points +24
Very good - Edit
Ottimo il thali. Piatto unico
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ReSantiago
Points +63
Delicious italian food! - Edit
This restaurant is beautiful, clean and the food is delicious. I highly recommend the carbonara and the ravioli. The sauces had lots of flavor and the pasta was really fresh. The tiramisu was small but tasty. This was the best vegan Italian food we had throughout all of Italy!!
Read morePros: Delicious italian food
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henna.kalliokoski
Points +85
Italian/Indian vegan food and wine - Edit
We had dinner with 6 people and loved the food.
Read morePros: Lots of options , tasty, not too expensive
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TonyWristen
Points +22
Wow ! What a fab place to enjoy some refreshing twists on vegan food .. - Edit
A completely plant based venue …. Charming waiters and a great twist on Italian cuisine we had five dishes and desserts .. all amazing !
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-22
Pros: Varied, Friendly staff , Not expensive
Cons: Away from main drag of restaurants
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azuki_monster
Points +1056
Many options - Edit
We had the pasta parcels and two seitan dishes.
Read moreWe did not overly enjoy the dishes. They were not bad, but also not really to our taste. Maybe we should have ordered something from the prima piati as well. They definitely had lots of vegan options. I am not sure if the whole restaurant is vegan though, the menu said that non-vegan items would be marked specifically.
It was a little pricey.
The restaurant had a very relaxing atmosphere.
Pros: Extensive vegan menu
Cons: Quite pricey
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hollyontheroad
Points +165
The best Tiramisu - Edit
What a special place! I had the carbonara, a tiramisu and soy cappuccino. All of it was really good. I am just now learning that the Tiramisu tastes so different depending on where you go. This one has no coffee or alcohol taste to it, and I found it so delicious. I would visit again! Super nice service as well.
Read morePros: Plenty of options to chose from, Inside and outside seating
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Kristoff
Points +18
Very good - Edit
Friendly stuff, they server very good traditional Italian food
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff, Realistic prices
Cons: None
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LemonsandLuggage
Points +2208
Very friendly, not sure if vegan - Edit
This is a really nice, down-to-earth place with lovely staff.
Read moreAccording to the menu the dishes are vegan, but it's not clear if they mean vegetarian maybe. Both me and my non-vegan but latose intolerant friend had severe stomach cramps after our dinner which was otherwise delicious.
Pros: Cozy atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: Potentially not vegan
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twelve_peas
Points +1061
Very delicious - Edit
The restaurant has a kinda indian touch with the design and the name, but it offers mainly italian dishes. It was very clean and calm and the staff was very nice. The food was delicious and we liked especially the seitan which was amazingly tender almost melting in your mouth.
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Maxfaso
Points +47
Amazing - Edit
We ate there at lunch last week.
Read moreFew tables on the outside but a lot inside.
Lot of choices, we ordered a veg carbonara (amazing) and a Fiorentina (extraordinary also this one). Quality/price rateo amazing.
Pros: Best veg carbonara ever, All vegan, Lot of seats
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koneko
Points +1932
Seitan in red wine dish was fab - Edit
Red wine Seitan was delicious, beautifully done potatoes and a nice balances salad, soft seitan and lovely sauce, cannot fault it.
Read moreThe tofu escalope was alright, nothing special.
Spicy seitan dish was like a slightly spicy passata sauce, it was ok.
The veg carbonara was misleading, no veggies to be seen but the carbonara itself was fantastic.
Apple pie was good, same with the pear and chocolate pie - very delicately moist and with chunks of fruits - recommend the apple pie more. Could do with either custard or ice cream with the pies as it is quite dry.
Restaurant is very zen and bless the waiter who tried his best explaining the menu to us - he is deserving of 5 stars alone.
Pros: Good value for money
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themountainvegan
Points +20
5 Pearls!!! this is a gem in Florence! - Edit
The best of the best best-If you are in Florence vegan or not you must try Silvana‘s vegan carbonara.
Read morePros: all vegan , clearly marked gf, phenomenal
Cons: non
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KeirOvington
Points +67
Fantastic - Edit
Really interesting a delicious food, and reasonably priced. Served as a first (pasta) and second ('meat') plate, good deserts with a tofu cheese cake.
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vegangameguy
Points +90
Fantastic food, Quirky gem - Edit
Fantastic food: almost fully Italian, with an Indian touch to the menu (...an Italian Thali or an Indian waffle anyone?) Try the truffle tagliatelle for a treat.
Read moreThe people are friendly, and the service is good and quick, if a little quirky, which added to the charm, for the most part... The one negative: Waiter #1 said the tisana came cold, but it arrived scalding hot after they made it fresh. Waiter #2 said they didn't have ice they could give me, so I bought cold water to cool it down. Odd, but... fine😄 **
The bugs were intense outside. Very hot inside in late August.
**EDIT: I spoke with the chef and she said tisana (which is an herbal infusion) always comes hot in Italy, so I probably just misheard the first waiter.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-30
Pros: Mostly vegan, Wonderful people, Great taste (try the truffle!)
Cons: Lots of bugs outside, No A/C in late August, No ice
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Jinnystray
Points +16
Tutto buonissimo - Edit
Da quando hanno aperto vado spesso a mangiare al Nirvana. Ci porto sempre persone non vegane che apprezzano molto tutti i piatti che assaggiano
Read morePros: Primi insuperabili, Gentilezza , Accoglienti
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VeganDamian
Points +496
Great Italian Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Varied selection, great atmosphere. Friendly staff, beautiful wine, and delicious food.
Read moreOn the menu, it has a marking against all non-vegan (vegetarian items), however, there are none, and when asked they said ENTIRE menu is vegan.
Pros: Varied menu, Very italian, Friendly staff
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Stefano59
Points +16
The best vegan - Edit
Read moreIt is always a pleasure to return to the VEGAN and VEGetarian Nirvana Restaurant in Florence, Via il Prato 4/b (Porta al prato area). Every time, excellent welcome, always with a smile in every need. Tasty dishes and impeccably presented. If you are around Florence, I recommend going there; it is run by knowledgeable and friendly staff who have been cooking for over 40 years (factual experience). And since life gives us little satisfaction eating at their place is sublimely satisfying. Before the entrance two beautiful Magnolia plants and in between cool tables. You enter and immediately feel a very intimate and relaxing atmosphere. Very clean premises. Then the staff has the ability to put tasty dishes on the table not the usual trivial things, all excellent. From the vegan carbonara (sublime), seitan made by the house, tender and delicious, fresh and tasty salad, meatballs that are a love. You will not be disappointed. Located within walking distance of downtown. What more can I say, for me every time it is a thrill even of gluttony, because the portions, whatever you ask for are not samples but really good portions. And in the event that you find anything that you don't like, let them know because they humbly are happy to improve more and more for them, for you and all their loyal customers. So before you put only 1 star or 2/3/4/5, write a review. Dear Nirvana Veg you will never stop missing me because I will often be there.
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Jana87!
Points +16
The best Vegan in Florence - Edit
The best Truffle in the world!!!! I love Nirvana
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NaLG
Points +148
Comida italiana auténtica vegana - Edit
Sitio con mucho encanto tanto para comer dentro como en la calle. Le ponen mucho cariño a lo que hacen y son súper amables.
Read morePros: Comida casera italiana, Platos típicos de Toscanay del resto de Italia, Camareros muy amables y simpáticos
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