Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Florence. including where to go and what to order.

Vegan in Florence

Brac ★ 4.4

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Brac in Florence's Santa Croce district is the bookshop-and-cafe with a fully vegetarian-and-vegan kitchen, with a daily-changing plant-based pasta carte and the central garden seats inside the courtyard.

Tip: Open daily 12:00 to midnight. Book the courtyard a fortnight ahead for weekend dinner.

Universo Vegano ★ 4.1

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Universo Vegano in Florence's Centro Storico is the Italian vegan-fast-food chain's Florence outpost, with a 100% plant-based carte of pizza, burgers, pasta and salads, open daily until 23:30.

Tip: Open daily 12:00 to 23:30. Counter format; the seated room is open until 22:00.

Vegan Frog ★ 4.3

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Vegan Frog in Florence's Santa Croce district is a small-room dedicated vegan kitchen, with a daily plant-based carte of pasta, burgers, salads and the weekend brunch, open daily for lunch and dinner.

Tip: Open daily 12:30 to 22:30. The 20-seat room books a week ahead for weekend dinner.

Vegetarian in Florence

Brac ★ 4.5

santa-croce

Brac in Florence's Santa Croce is the bookshop-cafe with a fully vegetarian kitchen since 2009, with a daily-changing pasta carte, a garden courtyard and a wine list focused on Tuscan small producers.

Tip: Open daily 12:00 to midnight. The courtyard seats 25; book a fortnight ahead.

Vegan Frog ★ 4.3

santa-croce

Vegan Frog in Florence's Santa Croce district runs a plant-based kitchen with a vegan and vegetarian-friendly carte, no animal products, with daily pasta, burgers and the weekend brunch programme.

Tip: Open daily 12:30 to 22:30. The 20-seat room books a week ahead for weekend.

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Dietary in Florence, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Florence?

Peak food season in Florence is year-round.

What time do people eat in Florence?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Florence?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Florence?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Florence rewards trust.

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