{"id":21501,"date":"2022-03-18T23:50:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T23:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=21501"},"modified":"2025-07-10T13:09:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T13:09:38","slug":"vegan-restaurants-florence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/vegan-restaurants-florence\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Vegan Restaurants in Florence (& What to Order)"},"content":{"rendered":"
You certainly know that Florence is renowned for its Florentine steak. So, it may come to as a surprise to you that Florence is also one of the most vegan-friendly big cities in Italy! <\/span> <\/span> Okay, we’ll give you a second to recover from the shock. But now, let’s move on! We’re so excited to help you discover the best vegan restaurants in Florence.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> Let’s start from the very beginning: how to tell someone that you’re vegan in Italian. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> Try saying <\/span>sono vegano<\/span><\/i> (I’m vegan). Pronounce it like this: “soh-no Veh-gawn-oh.”<\/span> <\/span><\/p> And to make sure that every Italian-speaking server will understand you, just remember this basic vocabulary to communicate other dietary restrictions.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> Or, to be more specific, you can say “<\/span>Io non mangio…<\/span><\/i>” (I don’t eat) followed by:<\/span> <\/span><\/p> Let’s say that you don’t have time to explain to a clueless waiter that you’re vegan. How can you avoid dairy and meat?<\/span> <\/span><\/p> With a little help from your friends (that’s us)!<\/span> <\/span><\/p> Florentine culinary tradition has origins<\/span><\/a> in poverty. Why should you care? Because it means that you can find a lot of dishes that are <\/span>naturally<\/span><\/i> vegan! Meat was a thing for rich merchants back in the Renaissance days, after all.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> So, when the menu arrives, you can look for some of the following Tuscan dishes that are already vegan:<\/span> <\/span><\/p> However, keep in mind that every cook adds their own twist to the traditional recipes—so it’s always safe to ask.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> In any case, remember that restaurants are upping their game. Now, you can often find a little symbol on the menu to make the vegan options stand out. You won’t have any trouble in finding your perfect vegan dish.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> The table is set to feast! Now that you know the best tricks, you’re ready to explore the best vegan restaurants in Florence. Here are our top options.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p> Even if it does mix vegan and vegetarian dishes, this place certainly has a special spot in every Florentine vegan’s heart. <\/span>Brac<\/span><\/a> is not only a restaurant: it’s a contemporary art library, a cultural center, a place to see and be seen. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> You definitely have to fill your glass with Giulia’s selection of biodynamic wines and eat Francesca’s marvelous avocado <\/span>carpaccio<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p> Did someone say “vegan <\/span>street food<\/span><\/a>“?! <\/span> <\/span><\/p> Santo Falafel (Via Sant’Agostino, 28r<\/em>) will surely satisfy your craving. It’s a small place with no tables in the heart of Florence, next to Piazza Santo Spirito. You can go for a walk and stop there to eat.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> Order your wrap to go and experience some fabulous Middle Eastern cuisine. This is the place that will make you shout out “I believe in hummus!”.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> #Raw (<\/span>Via Sant’Agostino, 11R<\/span><\/i>) is a 100 percent natural restaurant. As the name may suggest, it’s perfect if you follow a vegan and raw food diet.<\/span> <\/span>They have a huge variety of sweets, and their smoothies are just incredible. And sometimes, they have some funny colors too!<\/span> <\/span><\/p> Sometimes, friendship is compromise. Here’s our selection of the best restaurants in Florence that happen to have excellent options for vegans.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>
Basic Vocabulary for Eating Vegan in Florence<\/span><\/h2>
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How to Go Naturally Vegan in Florence<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>

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Best Vegan Restaurants in Florence<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>
Brac<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>

Santo Falafel<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>

#Raw<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>
What if You’re With a Non-Vegan Friend?<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>