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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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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 20 Oct 2021 by Guest
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285 Reviews
First Review by Vesanto
SiljaA
Points +53
Perfect seitan - Edit
We had amazing lunch. The place itself is lovely. The list had lots of interesting vegan options, so it was really nice to be able to build a meal with three different components (salad, primo and secondo). Everything was good and the seitan was the best I've ever tried. Highly recommended!
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Arianna_
Points +20
Would 100% recommend! Food with soul from Florence!🤌🏻 - Edit
I found this place by selecting "highest rated" from the list and it was 100% a best pick!
Read moreI ordered mix of 3 dishes from the list for 18eur and didnt expect half as good as it was! Amazing ingredients, perfect flavours, best meal I had on trip to Italy!
Also the place is very cute, calm hidden gem, place to go to hide from crowded streets of Florence. It is clear that staff there is working with passion.
I recommend to make table reservation.
Pros: Lots of vegan option, Healty, clean & very good food, Cute alter place
Cons: Small space - make reservation
Guest
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Points +21301
Brac Libreria di Arte Contemporanea - Edit
I had the combo plate with a starter, pasta, and main at 18 euros, it was a nice way to try multiple things. I rated this lower for two reasons, (1) the avocado had lots of dark spots underneath and tasted like old avocado and (2) while the seitan was excellent, it would benefit from an Italian sauce rather than a curry. The stuffed pasta as excellent, can't complain about that. Lastly, they have a 2 euros cover charge for water, which is a bit irritating to be charged for tap water.
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microfauna
Points +1886
Poor Service and flavor - Edit
Based on the reviews, I was very excited to dine here. Unfortunately, it fell very short of the expectations set.
Read moreWhen I arrived they said they didn’t have a table for me despite several tables being available and the server literally cleaning the two person table next to me. I waited for a while to finally order the riso to go based off the server’s recommendation. I was told to wait outside the restaurant right before a couple walked in and were sat at the vacant table I was standing at a minute before several minutes before they closed.
I finally received the meal: plain rice with some chopped vegetables (as if from a frozen stir fry mix) and seeds that wasn’t even filling.
Pros: At least eight labeled vegan options
Cons: Poor customer service, Bland food
Guest
Meech
Points +109
Best Seitan - Edit
Came here one night while visiting Florence. Very cute library with a cafe attached. I had the seitan masala and it was probably the best seitan I have ever had. I have been vegan for 7 years so I have tasted a lot of seitan and while I haven’t had meat in all that time, the seitan tasted like a perfectly cooked steak. Great texture, great tang with the balsamic vinegar, and a perfect char that mimicked a well-grilled steak. 👌🏻
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SirDendro
Points +72
Der beste Seitan der Stadt! - Edit
Hier sollte man ein bisschen mehr Geld in die Hand nehmen. Vor allem wenn man sich dazu eine Flasche Wein leisten will. Aber das ist es absolut wert. Das kultivierte Ambiente, der lyrische Flair, die kulinarische Brillanz, … freudestrahlend rausgegangen
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catiche
Points +49
Excellent!! - Edit
Ausgesprochen gutes Essen, tolles Ambiente und nettes Personal. Einfach nur großartig 🤤
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CarlottaSapuppo
Points +116
Meraviglioso! - Edit
Davvero ottima la scelta dei piatti, tutti vegetariani ma con molte opzioni veg. Il seitan che fanno in casa è qualcosa di incredibile, dovete assolutamente provarlo!
Read morePros: Tutto vegetariano, molte opzioni veg, Menù vario e ricercato, Porzioni abbondanti
Cons: Pochissimi posti, prendono massimo 6 persone, Lunga attesa
Guest
Sophieplants
Points +242
Best meal I’ve had in Italy - Edit
Yeah this spot deserves all the hype. The food is delicious quality ingredients, incredible flavors. The environment is very cute. You should go.
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1dhill
Points +168
Exceptional meal - Edit
This is a special experience. Surrounded by a very interesting collection of books, set in an ancient building with an atrium, the food is very creative and wonderful. Found on our last day. Will go there first on our next visit. Enjoy!
Read morePros: Very creative and delicious offerings , Very helpful and engaging staff, Lovely setting
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Baffiny
Points +54
Mooolto carino - Edit
Location bellissima ed accogliente, personale gentile e cibo molto buono!
Read morePros: Molte opzioni vegan, Vini interessanti
Cons: Tempi di attesa un pochino lunghi
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cippi
Points +641
Excellent food - Edit
It's very nice to have lunch inside a bookshop, waiters are really nice (even if it took 10-15 minutes just to seat even if we had a reservation). Food is AMAZING!! Almost the entire menu is vegan
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AlicePrimini
Points +21
Il mio preferito - Edit
Il locale è fantastico, curato sia come arredi, musica che come presentazione dei piatti. Il personale è meraviglioso, gentile e disponibile. Il cibo è insuperabile. Il migliore in assoluto
Read morePros: Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo , Opzioni vegetariane e vegane, Prodotti di stagione
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beanthereatethat
Points +48
unique atmosphere, good food - Edit
the atmosphere is like no other and probably makes the food taste better😉the food is good, nothing exceptional though. definitely make a reservation
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BatKat
Points +579
Really original! - Edit
As a bookworm, I loved this quirky idea ! The food was nice, not amazing but ok.
Read morePros: It's a library ! , Nice and calm
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GregorioZeni
Points +29
Consigliatissimo - Edit
Posto molto piccolo ma super accogliente. Ristorante in una libreria moderna. Cucina molto buona e ricercata ma ad un prezzo molto contenuto. Situato a due passi da Santa Croce, da considerarsi il migliore, o poco ci manca, vegetariano a Firenze.
Read morePros: Seitan , Menù
Cons: Tempi di attesa nella norma ma potrebbero essere
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tampopo
Points +533
Amazing food - Edit
The food was divine when I went for dinner so I booked for lunch the next day as I left.
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Vittoria
Points +901
Cancelled reservation, no apologies - Edit
I wanted to try this place and did an online booking for the next day. The day I was supposed to go I received an email saying that the booking was cancelled by the restaurant. No reason for it, no apologies whatsoever.
Read moreI found it rude and avoidable (even though not uncommon in too touristy Florence).
Cons: Unreliable booking system, Rude
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Steffi92
Points +18
Delicious and affordable - Edit
The food was good, staff was nice. I recommend making a reservation! Fair prices and so many vegan options. The restaurant is very small and super cozy.
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itspa
Points +24
Rude staff!!! - Edit
Very rude staff! I have been 2 times, once in 2018 on a empty restaurante and nobody helped me. Looked at me up and down and then I asked for a place to seat, they said were full in a very arrogant & rude way. Now 2021, same thing! Extremely rude! It is okay to be full even when there is nobody inside the restaurant, but you don’t need to be soooo rude! Rude rude!
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EronAkyz
Points +52
Fantastic! - Edit
The vegan dishes were clearly marked on the menu. I can't recommend this place enough, I think it was the best meal I had in my whole trip to Italy!
Read moreRemember to reserve a place in advance. The place is small and very popular, so it's almost always full.
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MatildeSignorini
Points +138
A must-go in florence! - Edit
This restaurant is also a book shop and the environment is very warm and comfy, the staff is very kind. For 16€ you can have a big dish with three dishes that you can choose from the menu, which is vegetarian with half of the dishes vegan. Everything tastes amazing and is made with excellent quality ingredients. the menu changes frequently and it often has Sardinian dishes traditional Italian dishes and also some asian/middle Eastern-inspired ones. The service charge is 2€ but it includes unlimited fresh water
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Good price, Nice environment
Cons: Not fully vegan menu
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AleKo
Points +384
Bravo 👏! - Edit
Love the atmosphere inside with all the books!
Read moreFor the lunch menù you choose from quite a range of dishes, many vegan options, too. It’s 16€ for the menù 2€ coperta which includes water. (I was there for lunch)
The quality of the food was exceptional, I think.
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RaphaelReiss
Points +37
Amazing vegan food - Edit
Really good experience with food and service
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carlyvegan
Points +454
Very nice place good vegan options - Edit
Very nice vegan food - recommend
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Nice interior
Cons: No vegan cheese options
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CarlyQ
Points +82
Such a gem!! - Edit
Absolutely loved this place it was so cute and the service was awesome and I just had the best time. My sister and I split a bottle of rose I wish I remembered which ones and a bunch of apps and the a different bottle and two entrees I should’ve written this review right when we went!! You won’t be disappointed!!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Awesome wine , Kick ass service!!
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noVan
Points +110
Great find! - Edit
Not so obvious to notice that this is a restaurant. Even the terrace is like 25-30 metres from the actual resto entrance. All veggie with many vegan options, all tasted great!!
Read morePros: Outdoor seating, always great, Delicious food, Helpful staff
Cons: Not all is vegan, almost ordered desert w dairy, Outside chairs not the most comfortable.
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