Vegan
Pizza
Italian
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Take-out

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. Open Tue-Sun 12:00-14:30, 19:00-23:00. Hours reported to be irregular - call ahead.


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311 Reviews

First Review by ReneeG

katharinamb.

Points +128

Vegan
16 Feb 2024

Super nett

Wir hatten ein vorgegebenes 4-Gänge-Menü, das sehr lecker war. Vorallem die Vorspeise & die Nachspeise waren top. Das einzige, was ich kritisieren würde, war, dass es im Lokal etwas kühl war. (wir waren im Feber 2024 dort) Die Angestellten sind freundlich & bemüht & vom Preis her war alles im allen total passend.

CarmenPennacchio

Points +377

Vegan
28 Jan 2024

Ottimo

Un ottimo ristorante con un menù ricco dall'antipasto al dolce. #Veganuary

Updated from previous review on 2024-01-28

Pros: Personale gentile , Menù

Sindička

Points +45

Vegan
24 Jan 2024

Underwhelming

We were really excited after reading the reviews here, all the bigger was our disappointment when we got our orders. The carbonara was a tad too salty, but otherwise fine, not exciting though. The other dish had seitan, which unfortunately had a strange watery texture and with the sauce that came with it, tasted off. We sent it back and ordered a burger instead, which turned out to be only a burger patty with sauce and potatoes and green salad on the side, but no bun. No big deal, just ... odd, it tasted okay. We were tempted to try their tiramisu, but didn't wanna challenge our luck another time, so left without dessert.

Such a pity, wasted potential. Maybe a reduced menu would allow them to focus more on the quality and taste of their dishes. Also, it might be helpful to have a description of the dishes. On the English menu at least, they only name the dishes, but there are no details as to what ingredients there are.

Jana87!

26 Jan 2024

I'll start by telling her that it's not a fast food!! all preparations are made in an artisanal way and on the spot!
this restaurant is not touristy, that's why it doesn't find the images.
he tasted the seitan (which I remember he didn't know what it was) and without saying anything, but only at the waiter's request, as to why he left it, it was deducted from his bill and replaced with the vegan burger.
maybe he didn't realize that it's a vegan restaurant.....
I am for and support all vegan restaurants in the world!! always and only GO VEGAN
a vegan hug

Leah Stolar

Points +501

Vegan
24 Jan 2024

Wholesome & Delicious

Enjoyed a lovely, quiet dinner at Nirvana. I had a big bowl of vegetable soup, which was a full meal, and my husband had the tofu and stewed vegetables. We shared the chocolate and pear torta for dessert.

Nereatxo

Points +1095

Vegan
24 Jan 2024

Couldn’t be better!

I loved it! There are LOTS of options, the dishes are big, price is fair, the place is cozy and huge, all the workers (especially the waiter who attended me) were super nice… I just really enjoyed the meal and I am looking forward to getting there back!

Updated from previous review on 2024-01-24

viac

Points +38

Vegan
06 Jan 2024

Valida alternative veg ma...

Il locale era piuttosto buio e con un arredamento un po' discutibile.
Il cibo non era male, ma gli spaghetti ai tartufi purtroppo erano scotti e in generale la qualità non era eccelsa.
Nel complesso era buono però si può trovare di meglio.
Forse andrebbe ridotta la scelta, comunque molto ampia, dando precedenza alla qualità. #Veganuary

Jana87!

07 Jan 2024

Salve!!! Purtroppo noi più che accendere le 24 luci che abbiamo nella nostra piccola sala, non possiamo fare…. Potessi mettere i fari puntati sulla gente che lo desidera lo farei…. Mi dispiace tanto che non apprezzi preparazioni tutte non surgelate e soprattutto espresse… l unica cosa che mi dispiace…. Che purtroppo tanti vegani stanno chiudendo, e invece di tutelarli li criticate…. Le consiglio di dire direttamente in faccia ai titolari quando si trova male nei locali invece di fare il leone da tastiera
Un caro saluto dallo staff

FriedrMorandell

Points +25

Vegetarian
26 Dec 2023

Lo consiglio

Che dire, il cibo è buonissimo e l'atmosfera rilassatissima. Ci sono stato due volte e ho anche conosciuto la cuoca, che sarà felice di illustrarvi le sue creazioni.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-26

Pros: Piatti , Atmosfera, Gentilezza

111artsgallery

Points +1164

Vegan
05 Dec 2023

Amazing

Late night diner nonissue w seating food was amazing multiple coarse vegan dream ! Eggplant seiten cutlets pasta !

Pros: Raviolis and seiten , Service and menu are amazing , Must eat if vegan at their place

Cons: None

lionelofparis

Points +742

Vegan
30 Nov 2023

Excellent options and relaxing place

The spot is out of the busy streets and offers lots of seats. You are welcome by very gentle staff and guided in recommendations you can trust with a blind eye. I went few times to try other dishes and loved the roast seitan cooked with Chianti: it melted in the mouth

NatalieMorel

Points +75

Vegan
27 Nov 2023

Favorite place in Firenze

Liked everything about the place! The food was excellent , with a lot of good choice. It was really tasty and healthy (best carbonara and tiramisu ever since vegan) and the vibe of the place was also very restful! Very pleasant within a big city as is Firenze.

Emmalot

Points +199

Vegan
23 Nov 2023

Good food, affordable price

A little quiet in the early evening. Service was fast and nice, food was great. And we got vegan tiramisu!

Pros: Lots of options, Good food

mikaelaarchonn

Points +28

Vegan
20 Nov 2023

So good and great prices!!

I love the big menu of all options! Everything is vegan😍🥹 The Seitan and tiramisu are so good…went back twice for it. I will say my only negative comment is the free bread they provide - it’s not that good.
It is a little quiet but maybe later in the night it brightens up more? I’ll be back before I leave Florence..

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-20

YasEats

Points +6159

Vegan
17 Nov 2023

Did not meet expectations

The truffle spaghetti was too truffle-y. You'd expect some truffle on top, but this was heavily loaded with truffle oil. Tiramisu was not what you'd expect in Italy.

Jana87!

19 Nov 2023

because you said to me , it was all good and you even finished it!!!! we don't use truffle oil!!!!!!!! be careful what you write...

Jana87!

01 Dec 2023

I forgot to remind you that the traditional tiramisu you say is with eggs and has milk. ours is entirely vegan. Thank you anyway for the 3 stars

YasEats

01 Dec 2023

For the record, I've been vegan 6+ years now and I don't remember what 'regular' tiramusi tastes like. My comparison is related to other vegan ones I've tried. I was not by any chance dissing your business or the food in general, It was a mere expression of my personal food taste, and we are all entitled to have our own opinions/preferences.

RodrigoGryzinski

Points +32

Vegan
17 Nov 2023

Great food

Great vegan restaurant with reasonable prices and good options of authentic Italian dishes

Pros: Taste, Presentation, Price

Deafpersonfromgermany

Points +315

Vegan
17 Nov 2023

Nice and there is italy and Asia mixed

Taste good and nice worker. And beer is good!

Pros: Good worker

GianLucaGori

Points +134

Vegan
01 Nov 2023

Very good food

Nice place, friendly staff and delicious vegan food. What can you ask more?

Pros: Italian traditional food, Friendly staff, Reasonable price

AMYLSCOTT

Points +24

Herbivore
28 Oct 2023

Truffle tagliatelle was delicious

What a wonderful place, family run with delicious food and service. Entirely vegan too! Get the Tiramisu ❤️

VeronicaRomano

Points +51

Vegan
27 Oct 2023

Ottimo!

Tutto buonissimo e qualità prezzo buono. Abbiamo preso, bresaolina, carbonara tartufata, filetto di seitan, tiramisù 😍

Pros: Cibo ottimo, Molto gentili, Buone porzioni

Eepie

Points +938

Vegan
27 Oct 2023

Good food

I enjoyed the gnocchi with red pesto.
The seitan with white beans was also good, but less exiting.

Tiramisu was a bit watery I think (though I don't remember how it should taste), but was quite light so perfect as dessert.

The place itself isn't cozy.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-27

Snarky

Points +108

Mostly Veg
24 Oct 2023

Tiramisu! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

O M G Vegan tiramisu! 🤤 Creamy deliciousness. Cake just right, not soggy. Best I've ever had.

I also tried the carbonara with truffles. Very good. Served with vegan parmesan. (First time Ive been offered vegan parmesan in Italy, think I will have to start traveling with nutritional yeast 😉)

Great service. Sorry I will not be able to try this restaurant a few more times before leaving Florence.

Pros: Tiramisu!, So many options - all vegan!, Great service

chlomattner

Points +160

Vegan
19 Oct 2023

Cheap and tasty

We got the truffle carbonara, ravioli, seitan with gravy and potato, tirimasu and chocolate and pear pie. All was 5/5

eastonterrier

Points +75

Vegan
09 Oct 2023

The truffle pasta of my dreams

The ruffle tagliatelle was a hearty portion full of flavor. The grilled vegetable side dish was less successful as it was completely unadorned by seasoning, and the eggplant was slightly bitter.

Pros: Easy to make on-line reservation, Outdoor seating, Good local beer

Veganisright

Points +320

Vegan
05 Oct 2023

Solid but that's all

Huge variety of vegan dishes. The food is solid, but there is nothing to remember.. nothing that stands out. Prices are fair, and the service is friendly.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-05

Pros: All vegan restaurant, Lots of dishes, The Parmigiano

Cons: Food is ordinary, Bread needed more salt and wasn't fresh

Jana87!

06 Oct 2023

good morning, I'm sorry that you have nothing to remember, because every preparation requires hours of work...... also I'm sorry that I also asked you if you liked it and you said "everything's fine"... .
the seitan you ate is produced by hand by us
It's impossible for a person who eats vegan not to notice it
bread is bought every day!! it is a Tuscan bread, Tuscan bread is famous because it is without salt, I also remind you that it is also free

Having said that, I'm sorry that it wasn't to your liking

have a good time

Aylia

Points +567

Vegan
05 Oct 2023

Delicious

We have been to a lot of Italy so far but this was our first vegan restaurant so it was such a relief to have vegan options like ravioli and caprese! Anyway the food was delicious and reasonably priced. I want to try all the vegan restaurants in Florence but I’m tempted to go back here because it was so nice.
Their menu did have a note saying “if something isn’t vegan it will be marked” but then nothing was marked on the menu as not vegan? So I don’t know what that implies. Anyway it was great.

SergejMutas

Points +44

Vegan
01 Oct 2023

Awesome delicious food

We stayed in Florence for 5 days and ate at this beautiful restaurant almost every night. The food is amazing and super tasty! Our favorites were seitan in crust, eggplant parmigiana and spaghetti carbonara.

moccymoccy

Points +5592

Vegan
30 Sep 2023

Great vegan restaurant

Veg carbonara is delicious- super creamy! Portions are big and satisfying.

Erika

Points +2235

Vegan
25 Sep 2023

🍝

Good food, I had the opportunity to try a few dishes and their pasta dishes are by far their best offering. Really friendly staff and nice location next to Sina Villa Medici hotel.




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