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.
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Last update on 02 Aug 2024 by Mioranduh
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Added by feorag on 24 May 2017
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Featured Review
TarakYadav
Points +22
Amazing. Just amazing. - Edit
Probably the best place we visited in our entire Europe trip.
Read more1. Janhavi and her parents were the most courteous hosts ever.
2. The food was amazing. The entire menu was vegan and our dietary restrictions were taken into consideration too!
3. The place is very easily accessible from Florence train station
We visited the place thrice during our time in Florence and we were never disappointed. The food and the service: top-notch. And most importantly, the people: kind and extremely humble.
We'll be sure to recommend Nirvana to anyone who'll be visiting Florence in the future.
Pros: Vegan Food, Jain (no onion, no garlic) options available, Easily accessible
Cons: None!
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280 Reviews
First Review by ReneeG
Jimmy2695
Points +28
A must visit! - Edit
I had the carbonara for my main and the tiramisu for dessert. Thoroughly enjoyed both dishes and the staff are extremely friendly! Absolutely worth the visit!
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annapasty
Points +86
Decent meal - Edit
Lots of meal options but almost too many, no theme to the menu and no descriptions, so was difficult to know what you were ordering. Bit of a strange vibe and was very quiet with no music. Went with the truffle carbonara and the ragu ravioli which were quite nice. The tiramisu was ok although didn’t taste like a tiramisu. Highlight was the tofu cake which was like a cross between cheesecake and crème caramel. Presentation of food could be better.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-05
Jana87!
Salve!!grazie per averci recensito!! Come ha detto… noi non siamo un ristorante turistico ma familiare, quindi le foto dei piatti non le trova… se cercava questo doveva andare in posti più centrali… inoltre noi la musica la mettiamo dalle 9 del mattino, perché ci rilassa… poi ci può essere una svista, siamo umani no?!
Read moreTutte le cose che lei ha mangiato qua sono tutti prodotti freschi e non abbiamo surgelati, e tutto fatto espressamente.. come di certo avrà notato!
Buon proseguimento
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NateScip
Points +36
Good service, nice food - Edit
Went after a long train so was our first meal in florence. Was a good experience as a whole. we had the truffle carbonara and the ravioli. the highlight of the meal was definitely the Tiramisu. Couldn’t really think of any cons for this place. the staff was also nice and made sure we were looked after.
Read morePros: Yummy food , good vibe, nice staff
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Sabine.Vegana
Points +77
Bodenständig lecker - Edit
Gutes veganes Restaurant mit bodenständigem leckerem Essen. Wir hatten den Humus mit Papadom, Spaghetti mit Trüffelcarbonara und die Ravioli mit Ragout, welche sehr tomatig waren. Die Nudeln waren etwas zu weit, aber alles in Allem lecker. Der Apfelkuchen war OK, leider mit Puderzucker und Karamellsauce ertänkt, sodass man den eigentlichen Geschmack des Kuchens nicht mehr wahrnahm.
Read moreWir würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen und weitere Gerichte kosten.
Pros: Die Auswahl, Die Freundlichkeit, Der Preis
Cons: Es war leider sehr kalt im Restaurant
Guest
helenefreya
Points +1484
Nice but overhyped - Edit
I tried the cabonara with truffle, the pastry pocket and tiramisu and it was ok but not crazy. The pastry pockets were cold and the pasta came too quick after the first dish - well during it. The staff was super friendly and super quick. Too quick. I was almost the only person. Pretty sad for such a great taste experience and amazing service. The ambience inside is done by heart but dark and gigantic. Eating outside ( 2 tables) is loud. The building of the restaurant is very beautiful!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-01
Jana87!
Buonasera, purtroppo in ogni città in cui lei andrà ( in una delle vie principali) il rumore ci sarà sempre.
Read morePurtroppo pannelli isolanti non si possono mettere!!! I tavoli li mettiamo su richiesta!La ringraziamo delle sue stelle…. Distinti saluti
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TarakYadav
Points +22
Amazing. Just amazing. - Edit
Probably the best place we visited in our entire Europe trip.
Read more1. Janhavi and her parents were the most courteous hosts ever.
2. The food was amazing. The entire menu was vegan and our dietary restrictions were taken into consideration too!
3. The place is very easily accessible from Florence train station
We visited the place thrice during our time in Florence and we were never disappointed. The food and the service: top-notch. And most importantly, the people: kind and extremely humble.
We'll be sure to recommend Nirvana to anyone who'll be visiting Florence in the future.
Pros: Vegan Food, Jain (no onion, no garlic) options available, Easily accessible
Cons: None!
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ohyouprettythings
Points +22
Vegan heaven - Edit
Just went! & going tomorrow night. Fantastic food & staff. We had truffle tagliatelle, lasagna & tiramisu (creamy! No coconut)
Read moreGrace (vegan 3 years)
JacquelineP
Thank you for this review! My sisters and I will be in Florence in June and need good recommendations.
Read moreohyouprettythings
We did go twice! We hired a bike & the next day walked. Love this! Have a wonderful time x
Read moreJacquelineP
This will be our “go to”. Thank you @ohyouprettythings
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Groquik
Points +38
Vegan Italian food - Edit
Nice Italian dishes in vegan version. The prices are pretty cheap. I recommend the truffle carbonara.
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AxelMBotello
Points +86
Excellent! - Edit
Had the gnocchi and tisana. Both were really tasty! The place is very nice and the waiter was very polite
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lepetitpainauchocolat
Points +122
Perfectly decent - Edit
Perfectly decent food, for pretty decent prices. We wouldn’t bother going there again, when there are so many better places to eat in Florence, but in a pinch it would do.
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ErronHaggard
Points +28
Delicious Vegan Italian Food! - Edit
We visited in April at around 7pm and were able to get a table with no reservation. The waiter was friendly and helpful (we speak no Italian).
Read moreThe carbonara was amazing, with or without truffles. Eggplant parmesan was pretty good. The breaded seitan (I forget the name) was like a vegan veal cutlet... very tender and juicy.
100% would return again!
Pros: Delicious vegan food, Well-spaced seating area, Friendly service
Cons: None!
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RichKeith
Points +59
Perfectly fine - Edit
As it’s almost 100% vegan there was lots of choice. Food was perfectly fine (we had lasagne and ravioli) but nothing special. Service was attentive and friendly.
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MinervaG
Points +926
Everything was delicious - Edit
Highly recommend. Everything we had was absolutely delicious.
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marimau67
Points +16
Muito bom! - Edit
A comida estava fantástica! Boa localização, perto da estação de trem.
Read morePros: Muitas opções veganas, Boa relação qualidade/preço
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TouchedByGinge
Points +334
Traditional food - Edit
Enjoyed all the food we had here. The peasant seitan and roast potatoes were amazing. All the food was tasty. Shame it was so quiet but we did visit out of the tourist season.
Read morePros: Good menu , Good prices, Nice fiod
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Wemma
Points +425
Italian nirvana for vegan? - Edit
We had the carbonara alla truffe and the spaghetti amatriciana which were basic but nice. The truffle flavour is light. The pastas are even served with a vegan parmigiana cup to spread on your plate!
Read moreWe had the tiramisu and the chocolate torta with pears for dessert. I did not really felt the coffee in it but it still was nice.
Pros: Nice and discreet staff, helpful , Nice place , Not expensive
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Caseyfenton
Points +202
Great options! - Edit
Edit- the best place in Florence!! The food & staff were amazing. I had the soup & red pesto gnocchi. My boyfriend ordered a ton of things off the menu as well!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-20
Pros: Tons of options., Nice staff
Jana87!
Hi!! We use only SOYA milk!!!
Read moreon the menu it talks about allergies, because for example in the cocoa it says "maybe contain traces of milk"….
Thank u so much for 4 star
I hope to see u again
Caseyfenton
Thank you for the response, I of course edited to 5 stars! Sorry for the misunderstanding. Amazing establishment!
Read moreJana87!
Thank u so much!!! I hope to see u again
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Prufrock
Points +567
Da provare! - Edit
Non posso che aggiungere l ennesima recensione positiva per questo adorabile ristorante. Tutto ottimo e ingredienti freschissimi per piatti tradizionali in chiave veg.
Read moreProvate il tiramisù perché è spaziale.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-20
Pros: La gentilezza dello staff, L' ambiente tranquillo
Jana87!
Grazie infinite!! Gentilissima!! Allora spero di rivederla presto
Read moreJanavi
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ruthonrails
Points +44
didn't live up to the hype - Edit
The location is good, less than 10 minutes walk from the main railway station. Staff are very friendly and helpful, prices are reasonable.
Read moreLasagne was average and the seitan was a bit salty for me.
I think if the food was made fresh, and if the seitan had salad with it might have tasted better, balance out the saltiness.
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nadine_ptrs
Points +22
Amazing food - Edit
The staff was really nice and helpful. The food was even better! Big recommendation!
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FernandoMöller
Points +28
Excellent - Edit
The food is deliciuos and everything is vegan. The staff were really nice and helpful, dishes are big and not at all expensive!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-18
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AlessiaVenturini
Points +42
Best place ever - Edit
Hands down best restaurant I ever ate at, simply amazing: fair prices, lot of choice, kind and prepared staff, excellent quality, will come back for sure!!!
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saravegan24
Points +173
Good food but nothing special - Edit
We took the soy-meat balls and the black cabbage rice. Then two deserts (Laddu & Apple pie). The food was good and there were some gluten free options, which we appreciated.
Read morePros: Gluten free options , Tasty , Good service
Cons: Nothing special
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katharinamb.
Points +128
Super nett - Edit
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.
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CarmenPennacchio
Points +266
Ottimo - Edit
Un ottimo ristorante con un menù ricco dall'antipasto al dolce. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-28
Pros: Personale gentile , Menù
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Sindička
Points +45
Underwhelming - Edit
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.
Read moreSuch 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!
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!
Read morethis 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
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Leah Stolar
Points +431
Wholesome & Delicious - Edit
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.
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