Il Vegetariano

  We loved this restaurant, from start to finish! You will not be disappointed! We went on our first night in Florence after reading reviews. The vegetarian food is the best... read more we have tasted,topped with great service by Orietta who is a gem! We had a great table surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows. This is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Florence, with a great history. A new daily menu, created by 8 chefs. The food was delicious, fresh and so tasty! We had great wine, a good atmosphere and lots of laughter. Do make sure to make room for dessert! The best start to our stay in Firenze!

  Loved this place. Quirky, sociable and a real oasis for non-meat eaters. The food options were great and Orienta was so welcoming and helpful. Be prepared to go with the... read more flow, from sharing tables to when the food comes out but that all adds to the enjoyable dining experience. The portion sizes are large, so you may want to share a first course if you are also having a main. Most importantly, save room for dessert. Thank you for a lovely evening Il Vegetariano 🙂

  Great informal atmosphere with characterful helpful staff.
We really enjoyed food here. You write what you want then go and pay at the till.
Good wine that was recommended to... read more us @€18.
Food very tasty. If you order the salad beware it’s a bowl that is filled at the counter to the top. It’s lovely but very large.
All dishes were large. We really ordered too much as we didn’t know the portion sizes.
We ordered pudding and this was the least favourite part of the meal as they were all a little dry if you had the vegan option because there was no vegan cream, yoghurt etc.

  Best food, dessert & staff is so nice. Great for vegetarian, vegan, and any other dietary restrictions! But still SO good for people without

  We found this restaurant on a whim and were blown away! Half of our group are Italian, however if you are not an Italian speaker the staff are very friendly... read more to foreigners and translation will not be an issue. We noticed how popular the venue was with locals and for good reason. The food (and drink) was amazing, incredibly generous portion sizes and exceptional value for money. The layout and style of the venue is quaint and the atmosphere is fantastic, would highly recommend to locals and tourists alike, 5 star!

  A fantastic place, a safe bet, it's been there since 1981 always offering amazing vegetarian food. The portions are more than generous, the taste is always exceptional, and the place... read more has a vibrant energy. Always packed at lunchtime (no reservation is possible at that time, but people are quick and tables become available easily), you can reserve tables for dinner.

The cakes are many and all amazing. Today I had a vegan Chocolate cake with berries and I couldn't believe how goos it was.

  After three weeks in Italy and accidentally finding this beautiful hole in the wall restaurant, we can confidently say that it was absolutely the best meal we have had in... read more Italy! The food is fresh and changes every day, the ingredients are nutrient rich and you ultimately feel better leaving than when you came in. We will absolutely be back multiple times before we leave Florence! The staff is helpful and funny and all around wonderful! Orietta is hands down the life of this place!

  I love the food here. The portions are a good size and full of flavour.
But most of all I come for the cake. Vegan and so good!

  Some of the best vegetarian food I've ever had. Enormous portions, great ambience - makes you feel good about a holiday in general. But the most spectacular thing about the... read more place is the staff. Warm, funny, super helpful - it's the best of Italy !

  We have been here twice now, once with a large group and again just two of us. Delicious food and they took such good care of us! Gluten-free options clearly... read more marked on the menu, great wine, delicious pesto, tofu, ooooooh the cheescake!!! We are already planning another visit while in Florence. The back patio is so pretty, sit outside and listen to the birds. So nice that everything is vegetarian! There are still things to try!

  It’s great to find somewhere in Italy specifically catering for vegetarians. Most of the restaurants I’ve visited have only meat and fish options for the primi and secondi style meals... read more so it was great to go somewhere where I could order from the whole menu. The vegetable lasagna was definitely a highlight and they had wine available by the 1/2 litre. A build your own side salad option was also available and made a healthy change compared to pizza. The food was a very reasonable price and was large portions. The desserts looked great too. It seemed to be mostly frequented by Italian people, but our server knew some English and French too.

  Did not expect to find a vegetarian restaurant in Firenze, let alone such a good one!

Food came out quickly and was very tasty. So liberating to be able... read more to order anything off the menu!

Dessert was good but not a must-have.

  We reached this restaurant and immediately got a seat. Fast service and very good food. There is also a small garden terrace outside. Kids friendly.

  One of the best vegetarian restaurants anywhere! I went here regularly when I lived in Florence in the late 1990s, and more recent visits make clear that it’s as good... read more as ever. There’s a lovely garden in the back.

  This restaurant came highly recommended and did not disappoint. While there are lots of vegetarian options in Florence, this restaurant is one of few solely vegetarian restaurants in the city.... read more The food was fresh and delicious, with rotating dishes. We arrived a few minutes before the restaurant opened at 7:30 PM, and there was already a line waiting for it to open. This, we figured, was a good sign. We were not wrong! Close to many of Florence's top tourist sites, this restaurant is a great stop. While it is a vegetarian restaurant, I could definitely see non-vegetarians enjoying themselves.