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Brac Libreria di Arte Contemporanea
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Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Italian
Organic
Juice bar
This spot is a library, cafe and restaurant with vegan menu as well. Uses organic vegetable. Reservation suggested for Friday and Saturday nights. NOTE: Reported to be unreliable with bookings. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00, Mon-Sun 19:00-00:00.
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Last update on 20 Oct 2021 by Guest
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285 Reviews
First Review by Vesanto
Eloise.az
Points +155
One of the best veggie restaurant I experienced - Edit
Very fine meals with lots of taste
Read moreWe tried 6 different items all completely different but all very well composed, spiced and overall delicious.
For 18€ you get to choose 3 items of the menu (salad, pasta or rice, other special)
10/10 recommend! ⭐️
The wine is 7€ per glass
2€ for cutlery and water
There was 1 vegan desert when we visited, which we didn’t tried (orange and cream flavours)
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-24
ShaharShechter
Agree!!!
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kshrts
Points +103
Cool place with delicious food - Edit
Cool place since it’s also a bookshop and very cozy inside. They have multiple vegan options, including a few pastas. I had the seitan masala which was very good, though it was not a big portion. It’s a popular place so best to make a reservation in advance.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-17
Pros: Cool place , Good food , Friendly staff
Guest
dutchvegan9
Points +79
Fun & tasty - Edit
We ordered a three-parts-meal that they served at once on a single plate and I loved it. It was very tasty.
Read moreIt was a fun environment, as it was an artistic bookshop and there was nice music.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly/enthousiastic crew, Delicious
Cons: Small, so make a reservation beforehand, Drinks are not on the menu (prices unclear)
Guest
jigglypuff
Points +136
Tasty veg pasta - Edit
Came here for lunch without a reservation. My partner and I both got pasta since it was nice to be able to have veg pasta in Italy. Loved both of our dishes. Staff was very friendly and even gave us some other veg recommendations in Italy. Also it’s open on Sundays whereas many other veg options in Florence are not.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere , Lots of creative options , Open on Sundays
Guest
tantantan
Points +1123
Lovely bistro - Edit
This bistro is inside a library full of alternative and artistic books. Such a calm space and good vibes. The food is very creative and was pretty good! Some items felt a bit over priced due to the small portions, but overall I recommend it for an alternative, local dining experience in Florence!
Read morePros: Beautiful space , Eclectic food, Nice staff
Cons: Some portions are a bit small
Guest
timiale
Points +56
Locale molto bello e personale gentile - Edit
Il locale è molto carino e ben curato.
Read moreAl contrario di come ho letto in altre recensioni, la cameriera con noi è stata gentilissima e super disponibile. Sono presenti, inoltre, anche diverse opzioni vegane.
Forse l'unica cosa che non ci ha convinte sono le porzioni, perché da una parte il mio piatto (chitarra di pomodori secchi) era molto abbondante, quello della mia amica(tortelloni ripieni) era meno rispetto al mio.
Però la qualità del cibo era comunque molto buona, e i piatti ci hanno soddisfatto.
Abbiamo provato poi un dolce, il crumble di mele, che però non ci è piaciuto molto.
Guest
MadeleinePaulsson
Points +33
No flavors, bad combos - Edit
No flavors in the food, good wine tho. Wierd combos and a meny That is hard to understand. I guess we swedish people have come further in the vegan department with flavors
Read morePros: Good wine
Cons: No flavors
Guest
umiriamu
Points +40
delizioso - Edit
beautiful bookshop and absolutely delicious vegan dishes as well as desserts! Had the best apple crumble 😌 the staff is a bit unfriendly but the place is super nice, with a small garden and a cafe 🌻
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ejtrittonhalls
Points +295
Nice spot - Edit
Cool place with a courtyard and bookshop. Food reasonably priced, pretty good but not amazing. Staff quite unfriendly.
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Hordearii
Points +56
Une vraie perle cachée ! - Edit
On sort des sentiers battus avec ce restaurant végétarien caché derrière une belle librairie. A l’abri du tourisme de masse, on a le droit à une ambiance intimiste et des plats excellents à prix raisonnable. L’offre vegan est très variée.
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FlorianG
Points +343
Rivals Michelin star food - Edit
We had an amazing dinner here, starting with a shared salad, enjoying two mains and sharing a cake for dessert. These people really know how to cook vegan food. Not only was the atmosphere and presentation on point, the dishes were creative and super flavorful. We recently had a vegan menu prepared at an Italian Michelin rated place and this totally matched or even surpassed that experience (for less than half the price). We did not take advantage of their extensive wine selection, but the two glasses of Sicilian red were also much above average. Best food in Florence!
Read morePros: Creative and flavorful dishes for fair prices, Friendly service, Beautiful presentation and atmosphere
Cons: Once it got very busy service was quite slow
Guest
JTav1
Points +80
Brilliant - Edit
This was first class food, wine, ambiance and staff. Well done indeed. Big portions, so consider having the smaller portions if wanting two courses.
Read morePros: Small but good range of choices , Excellent presentation , Quality first class at sensible prices
Cons: Nothing
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Happysoiboi
Points +1049
10/10 - Edit
Best food I’ve had in all of europe so far. 10/10 insane flavours. So so so good!!!! 🙌🏻🥳
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Luchi
Points +813
Beautiful spot - Edit
Delicious and cool place to eat, good food and wine selection. Service is slow but the staff is so friendly!
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PaolaRallo
Points +46
Terrific food! - Edit
Original location and nice atmosphere. We took the "piatto unico" where you get 3 things on the menu in one plate. I highly recommend the seitan, it was so tasty!
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hagi
Points +667
Wonderful - Edit
Went there twice (dinner and lunch) and the food was amazing both times. Call to make a reservation before going.
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contentfrog
Points +61
Phenomenal dinner - Edit
They squeezed us in for a reservation. Incredible food - such amazing flavors. Note that the full menu is vegetarian and about half of it is marked as vegan. We recommend getting the plate where you sample a salad, rice/pasta and special, so you can taste and try more things. Dinner was fast, 90 minutes, as tables were in demand.
Read morePros: Amazing flavors, Great artsy vibes, Food was fast
Cons: No outdoor seating for full menu, Reservations fill up fast
Guest
Jez
Points +504
Standout meal in Florence - Edit
Definitely our favourite meal and dining experience. The staff were super friendly and really took care of us with two tired kids. The food was so tasty and the chef came and spoke with us for a while too. Really recommend to anyone visiting Florence.
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KarenAllen
Points +26
Best vegan food in Florence - Edit
Such a great choice for vegans, but also vegetarians. Best food I've had in a while!
Read morePros: Delicious food at an affordable price, Great choices for both vegans and vegetarians, Food fresh and cooked to order.
Guest
ann4470
Points +16
Terrific! - Edit
Best vegan food I had.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Great service , Large portions in one plate w 3 courses - 18 euros
Guest
Jelmer67
Points +338
The best vegan restaurant in Florance! - Edit
Super choice of Vegan options. Great friendly staff. Nice decorated and super tasteful.
Read morePros: Tastefully , Value for money , Great wines
Cons: All at one plate
Guest
MicaelaLW
Points +48
Best vegan food of our Italy trip - Edit
The food here wowed us - we were in Italy for 3 weeks and we found some incredible vegan food, but this was our favorite. We went 2 nights in a row because it was so delicious. Italian food with some Indian fusion. We will dream of the food here for years to come and hope to return to Europe soon - we would add a Florence stop just to eat here!
Read morePros: Incredible vegan food, Lots of vegan options, all vegetarian, Charming unique atmosphere
Cons: None
Guest
Rebecca25
Points +162
INCREDIBLE you have to visit - Edit
Honestly I would go back to Florence just to eat here again. We ordered about 5 main dishes (because my bf eats a lot) and I’m so glad we did because each one was insanely good.
Read moreThe whole menu looked so good and we would have loved to have tried it all.
They also do this great thing where you can try 2/3 dishes as one main split into three which is just great. Portions are massive, food is beyond impressive, staff are lovely and the prices are totally reasonable.
Do not miss this place. Best vegan Italian food I’ve ever eaten and my Italian bf said the same which is high praise!
Pros: Everything. Do not miss this place.
Cons: Nothing
Guest
TasviShah
Points +135
Delicious high quality tasty food - Edit
Delicious vegan veggie restaurant in Florence. Super cute courtyard and good for lunch vibes I’d say. We went for dinner which was still nice.
Read moreI recommend the trio of dishes where you choose three out of each course. I got the seitan curry, pesto potato salad thing and the ginger potato tortellini. All were lovely. Really delicious tasty unique foods and high quality. My partner got the spinach vegetarian lasagne which he really enjoyed
Great service too. Thank you!
Pros: Tasty, Service , Selection
Guest
VeronikaSivka
Points +25
Delicious - Edit
Probably our favourite place in Florence! The food was absolutely delicious, the staff was super friendly and the whole place is nice. Even my bf who is not vegan loved it. Meals are made of a lot of vegetables and fresh products.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Nice staff, Fresh food
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VisitorM
Points +58
Our ‘go to’ place while visiting Florence - Edit
Our hotel in Florence was a few minutes walk from Brac and we visited five times in all during our four-day stay! We walked right past it the first time as there is absolutely no sign to indicate that it’s a restaurant. Look for the doorway with foliage around the top, and possibly twinkly lights switched on, and the bookshop window next to that. You’ve found the right place!
Read moreWe were hoping for lunch on the day of our arrival but the kitchen was already closed. However they have a takeaway counter in the corner of the bookshop and we were able to sit at a small table there and choose from a selection of paninis, which were more like rustic rolls. They will heat these up in a small oven at the counter. The fillings were inventive and tasty and all but one of them were vegan. Fresh juice, smoothies and wine are available to drink and there are a few desserts on the counter too. We found it ideal for a light lunch and returned on a couple more occasions.
We had also booked a table for dinner later in our stay and we enjoyed the excellent food. Most dishes cost around 9-10 euros but they also have an unusual mixed plate priced at €18. At first we didn’t understand how this worked, but from observing other diners we realised that you were able to order a starter, a pasta dish and a ‘special’ from across the a la carte menu and you would be served smaller portions of each of these dishes on one plate. Once we tried it we thought this was a great idea and excellent value.
Each course has several vegan options available and there were some really interesting flavours. There is a small selection of desserts, of which one or two are vegan. We enjoyed our first dinner there so much that we returned on our final night as well.
Pros: Several vegan options, Tasty ‘paninis’ at takeaway counter
Cons: Small, gets booked up quickly. , No sign outside -easily missed
Guest
Tucker333
Points +569
Super good - Edit
Brac is probably one of the best veg restaurants I have visited in Florence. Definitely make a reservation. It’s a super cute little bookstore/café and the restaurant is in the back. I recommend it for a nicer dinner. I got the seitan and it was the best I’ve ever had!
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