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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
Anneli91
Points +129
Mega lecker 👌 - Edit
Mein Mann und ich waren hier um uns essen mitzunehmen. Das Restaurant ist nicht so richtig offensichtlich. Es sieht aus wie ein Buchladen, war aber sehr schön gemacht.
Read moreDas Essen war wirklich mega lecker aber leider etwas zu wenig. Nichts desto trotz würde ich hier wieder essen gehen. Der eine Stern Abzug ist aufgrund des Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.
Pros: Vegetarische und vegane Speisen
Guest
GiorgiaColombo
Points +27
Excellent! - Edit
The food is amazing, many vegan options and the staff is super cute and friendly. Their handmade seitan is one of the best thing I have ever eaten! We're going to come back for sure!
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Super nice and friendly staff
Cons: Pasta with peperoncino almost killed me haha
Guest
HappyDiDi
Points +88
Great food and great atmosphere - Edit
Super cozy place with a great atmosphere. The staff is super friendly and their food is also really good. If you are looking for something creative and extraordinary then you are in good hands here.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Cozy atmosphere
Guest
mkliqq
Points +421
Very tasty, exeptional food experience - Edit
The food was really amazing. We waited for quite long but it was worth it :)
Read moreTip: you better book a table in advance
Pros: Delicious food, Quiet nice place
Cons: Medium friendly staff
Guest
le0niesch
Points +87
Great! - Edit
Amazing place with great food, friendly staff, and such a cozy atmosphere. I would have liked to try all the options, as they all sounded awesome 😉
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Fair prices, Friendly staff
Guest
MichaelAlf
Points +343
Amazing food and nice ambience - Edit
We celebrated our lunch on our wedding anniversary. Great food, nice place in the library - just to recommend
Read morePros: Yummy dishes , Nice combo , Friendly staff
Guest
hokusai77
Points +13607
Super nice location - Edit
Super nice location in a bookstore, definitely recommended.
Read moreWe had a very nice lunch here, the food was excellent. We tried the "village salad" (with beans and onion), and an avocado carpaccio, both very nice. We then went for spaghetti alla chitarra with sun-dried tomatoes, tagliolini with citrus fruit pesto, and some superb potato tortelloni with ginger.
As a dessert we opted for a simple but yummy chocolate, almond and pear cake.
2021.06.26 update: everything confirmed, but I have downgraded it to 4 stars instead of 5 because the staff was a bit rude.
Updated from previous review on 2019-04-25
Pros: very nice location , excellent food
Cons: staff is a bit rude
Guest
bigmarley4
Points +77
Great vegetarian cafe in heart of Florence - Edit
I ate here with my partner. They had a really diverse menu combining more typical Tuscan options like pasta with diverse dishes like falafel and dosa. Great menu with salad starter and main for lunch. Also friendly service!
Read morePros: Good vegan options, Very nice daily menu
Guest
Nibs
Points +597
Brac is awesome - Edit
Brac is a nice place to enjoy some high-quality vegan fare while engaging your inner understated academic hipster vibe. Technically a restaurant/library/reading room, Brac is a long-standing vegetarian location in Florence and well worth a visit.
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cuca77
Points +48
Fantastique! - Edit
Cuisine incomparable, il ottimo cibo in Toscana è vero
Read moreAmbiance chaleureuse
Pros: Nombreuses options veganes , Copieux et délicieux , A quinze minutes du Duomo
Cons: Aucun
Guest
Cam
Points +2089
Very Tasty Vegetarian Italian - Edit
I had lunch at Brac, one of the best meal I had during my stay in Toscana. Delicious and fine pasta dish. Will go again if I'm in the region.
Read moreService was friendly
Pros: Location, Delicious food
Guest
VibekeBruun
Points +88
Cute garden/library - amazing food! - Edit
Very cheap for the quality of the food. Comfy hearty and delicious food! Only thing missing is the vegan wine.
Read morePs
Best seitan I have ever had!
Guest
florp
Points +69
Fabulously special food - Edit
The food, the place, the people.. everything was great!
Read moreCompliments to the chef and their different take on food.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Location is great, Price
Guest
BridieT77
Points +76
Foodie heaven - Edit
Highly recommend the €16 for 3 items.
Read moreThe food is delicious, a taste sensation
Pros: Tasty food, Lovely location
Cons: None
Guest
Ravonella
Points +22
Il mio preferito a Firenze - Edit
Locale tranquillo e comodo da raggiungere anche a piedi quando si è in centro a Firenze per una passeggiata.
Read moreCamerieri e cuoco molto gentili e disponibili.
Piatti abbondanti, non banali e veramente squisiti.
Da non sottovalutare il fatto che abbiano delle opzioni vegane anche per i dolci.
Rapporto qualità prezzo eccellente.
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lilScorpio
Points +10755
wonderful atmosphere - Edit
I‘m really happy we spontaneously decided to eat here - and - to get a table without reservation!
Read moreIt’s a very special and relaxed atmosphere in this library-art-garden-café-restaurant!
Around half of the menu is vegan.
What I really love and can be found quite often in Italy, is the option for a mixed plate.
You can choose 3 (or more) dishes from the menu.
In this case a salad rice or pasta a (changing) special.
I chose a mixed salad with raw carrot, zucchini and cabbage in a creamy almond-cauliflower sauce, homemade Seitan and tortelloni stuffed with potato-ginger and creamy oriental styled sauce.
Surprising and very tasty!!
My husband liked his vegetarian lasagne (9€) too, but it looked pretty tiny compared to my plate haha.
Friendly and skilled staff.
Had an excellent evening.
Pros: surprising taste, Special ambience
Cons: busy! reservation highly recommended!
Guest
G&B
Points +20
By far the best place for vegan food in Florence! - Edit
So happy we tried this restaurant, really exciting menu and they are really cooking!
Read moreSo no burgers or any other basic food you unfortunately find at so many other places....
Pros: Insane value for money
Cons: Vegan deserts need some work
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JWG
Points +205
Vegan gem - Edit
Thanks Happy Cow, found this place through you. Would never have noticed it or imagined it was a vegan jewel from the outside. Characterful and friendly with imaginative choices.
Read morePros: Imaginative vegan options , Option of 3 course on one large plate for 16 euro, Characterful
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wfpbinchina
Points +28
Best vegan dinner in Italy! - Edit
It’s very difficult to find interesting vegan food in Italy. This restaurant is tucked into a book store and is easy to walk right past on the street, but it’s a hidden gem! They have a special three course menu for 16 euros which is excellent value and the servings are generous! The menu was very inventive with many vegan choices for each course. We will eat there again before we leave Florence!
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SLGrossman
Points +17
Excellent Dining Experience - Edit
We were a party of 6 and we spent a delightful evening at the restaurant
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, The wine list was extensive and reasonably priced, The service was very cheerful
Guest
mary123
Points +28
Great food - Edit
I highly recommend this place. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious and fresh. Definitely a must if you are looking for a good vegan meal in Florence.
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o0Carolyn0o
Points +863
Nice quiet oasis - Edit
We were in Florence for a short visit Mid-September before heading off north into the Tuscan mountains for a friend's wedding. After walking around the Boboli gardens and the Forte di Belvedere in the heat, it was so nice to come in here to escape both the hot afternoon and the crowds of tourists. I love the space of this restaurant. In the front you can come in for a quick coffee and dessert, or have a full meal in the restaurant beyond the courtyard(where you can also sit for a coffee). The food itself was really delicious and creative. The €15 plate(choice of salad, first course, and main) was more than filling for me for lunch(I don't have a small appetite). Definitely would go back if we're ever in Florence again!
Read morePros: Nice ambience, water, Creative menu
Guest
lauramcgillivray
Points +17
Excellent food. Great atmosphere - Edit
We wandered round Florence looking for this place. So glad we found it. Great food. Unusual combinations. Friendly staff. Very happy experience.
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krisg
Points +20
Delicious food and creative space - Edit
I got the avocado salad and the sweet potato ravioli. Both were delicious and priced nicely for the quality and presentation of the food. The staff was sweet and helpful. The location was unique as a book store / restaurant combo. I really enjoyed eating here. The only thing I would of done different was requested to sit at the bar at the entrance instead of being seated since I was eating alone and it was a touch awkward for me (not the restaurant's fault at all, just wishing I would of requested the bar area).
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Dan+Ash
Points +155
Cute spot with great food! - Edit
Definitely book! We tried to visit on a Saturday night and it was fully booked, so booked for Sunday and it was really busy with great atmosphere. The €15 plate is great value and there are lots of vegan options, all really nice. Also great wine and service. Perfect for a date night.
Read morePros: Reasonable prices , Great menu with lots of vegan options, Cosy setting
Guest
hari_ibm
Points +105
Post renaissance food fest - Edit
At the end of Uffizi gallery tour, we found our way to the nearby Brac. Head full of renaissance paintings but our belly empty- we craved for food and arrived well before our booking time. And not at all disappointed when we arrived at the place when the host graciously showed us our table. First surprise - water is free. Hurrah - hear that other restaurants? Second- the food was beyond good. It was SUPERBO. We ordered tagliatelle and seitan. And unabashedly shares our plates. I settled for house wine as I had a cold. and my partner gulfed a Campari and then to rub it in a dessert !
Read moreIt was lovely, service great. And the bonus - eating amidst books.
Will return again and highly recommend!
Pros: Vegan and gluten free options galore, cool ambience, Great service
Guest
Socalapt
Points +176
Lovely - Edit
I’m so glad we came to this place. Thanks to Happy Cow we found it. Good food and pleasant ambience.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff
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