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!
Guest
281 Reviews
First Review by ReneeG
hollyontheroad
Points +136
The best Tiramisu - Edit
What a special place! I had the carbonara, a tiramisu and soy cappuccino. All of it was really good. I am just now learning that the Tiramisu tastes so different depending on where you go. This one has no coffee or alcohol taste to it, and I found it so delicious. I would visit again! Super nice service as well.
Read morePros: Plenty of options to chose from, Inside and outside seating
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Kristoff
Points +18
Very good - Edit
Friendly stuff, they server very good traditional Italian food
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff, Realistic prices
Cons: None
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LemonsandLuggage
Points +2171
Very friendly, not sure if vegan - Edit
This is a really nice, down-to-earth place with lovely staff.
Read moreAccording to the menu the dishes are vegan, but it's not clear if they mean vegetarian maybe. Both me and my non-vegan but latose intolerant friend had severe stomach cramps after our dinner which was otherwise delicious.
Pros: Cozy atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: Potentially not vegan
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twelve_peas
Points +967
Very delicious - Edit
The restaurant has a kinda indian touch with the design and the name, but it offers mainly italian dishes. It was very clean and calm and the staff was very nice. The food was delicious and we liked especially the seitan which was amazingly tender almost melting in your mouth.
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Maxfaso
Points +47
Amazing - Edit
We ate there at lunch last week.
Read moreFew tables on the outside but a lot inside.
Lot of choices, we ordered a veg carbonara (amazing) and a Fiorentina (extraordinary also this one). Quality/price rateo amazing.
Pros: Best veg carbonara ever, All vegan, Lot of seats
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koneko
Points +1732
Seitan in red wine dish was fab - Edit
Red wine Seitan was delicious, beautifully done potatoes and a nice balances salad, soft seitan and lovely sauce, cannot fault it.
Read moreThe tofu escalope was alright, nothing special.
Spicy seitan dish was like a slightly spicy passata sauce, it was ok.
The veg carbonara was misleading, no veggies to be seen but the carbonara itself was fantastic.
Apple pie was good, same with the pear and chocolate pie - very delicately moist and with chunks of fruits - recommend the apple pie more. Could do with either custard or ice cream with the pies as it is quite dry.
Restaurant is very zen and bless the waiter who tried his best explaining the menu to us - he is deserving of 5 stars alone.
Pros: Good value for money
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themountainvegan
Points +20
5 Pearls!!! this is a gem in Florence! - Edit
The best of the best best-If you are in Florence vegan or not you must try Silvana‘s vegan carbonara.
Read morePros: all vegan , clearly marked gf, phenomenal
Cons: non
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KeirOvington
Points +63
Fantastic - Edit
Really interesting a delicious food, and reasonably priced. Served as a first (pasta) and second ('meat') plate, good deserts with a tofu cheese cake.
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vegangameguy
Points +90
Fantastic food, Quirky gem - Edit
Fantastic food: almost fully Italian, with an Indian touch to the menu (...an Italian Thali or an Indian waffle anyone?) Try the truffle tagliatelle for a treat.
Read moreThe people are friendly, and the service is good and quick, if a little quirky, which added to the charm, for the most part... The one negative: Waiter #1 said the tisana came cold, but it arrived scalding hot after they made it fresh. Waiter #2 said they didn't have ice they could give me, so I bought cold water to cool it down. Odd, but... fine😄 **
The bugs were intense outside. Very hot inside in late August.
**EDIT: I spoke with the chef and she said tisana (which is an herbal infusion) always comes hot in Italy, so I probably just misheard the first waiter.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-30
Pros: Mostly vegan, Wonderful people, Great taste (try the truffle!)
Cons: Lots of bugs outside, No A/C in late August, No ice
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Jinnystray
Points +16
Tutto buonissimo - Edit
Da quando hanno aperto vado spesso a mangiare al Nirvana. Ci porto sempre persone non vegane che apprezzano molto tutti i piatti che assaggiano
Read morePros: Primi insuperabili, Gentilezza , Accoglienti
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VeganDamian
Points +496
Great Italian Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Varied selection, great atmosphere. Friendly staff, beautiful wine, and delicious food.
Read moreOn the menu, it has a marking against all non-vegan (vegetarian items), however, there are none, and when asked they said ENTIRE menu is vegan.
Pros: Varied menu, Very italian, Friendly staff
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Stefano59
Points +16
The best vegan - Edit
Read moreIt is always a pleasure to return to the VEGAN and VEGetarian Nirvana Restaurant in Florence, Via il Prato 4/b (Porta al prato area). Every time, excellent welcome, always with a smile in every need. Tasty dishes and impeccably presented. If you are around Florence, I recommend going there; it is run by knowledgeable and friendly staff who have been cooking for over 40 years (factual experience). And since life gives us little satisfaction eating at their place is sublimely satisfying. Before the entrance two beautiful Magnolia plants and in between cool tables. You enter and immediately feel a very intimate and relaxing atmosphere. Very clean premises. Then the staff has the ability to put tasty dishes on the table not the usual trivial things, all excellent. From the vegan carbonara (sublime), seitan made by the house, tender and delicious, fresh and tasty salad, meatballs that are a love. You will not be disappointed. Located within walking distance of downtown. What more can I say, for me every time it is a thrill even of gluttony, because the portions, whatever you ask for are not samples but really good portions. And in the event that you find anything that you don't like, let them know because they humbly are happy to improve more and more for them, for you and all their loyal customers. So before you put only 1 star or 2/3/4/5, write a review. Dear Nirvana Veg you will never stop missing me because I will often be there.
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Jana87!
Points +16
The best Vegan in Florence - Edit
The best Truffle in the world!!!! I love Nirvana
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NaLG
Points +50
Comida italiana auténtica vegana - Edit
Sitio con mucho encanto tanto para comer dentro como en la calle. Le ponen mucho cariño a lo que hacen y son súper amables.
Read morePros: Comida casera italiana, Platos típicos de Toscanay del resto de Italia, Camareros muy amables y simpáticos
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JulianSpazzi
Points +16
Super - Edit
Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, ottimo personale
Read morePros: Buone offerte , Buon rapporto qualità prezzo , Ottimo personale
Cons: Niente
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sophiegarnett
Points +100
Lovely hidden restaurant - Edit
Very much hidden from the road, this place is a gem. We sat outside surrounded by fairy lights in the bushes and it was perfect! Food was amazing and very very reasonably priced. Tiramisu was light on the coffee but still tasted great, a must try place!
Read morePros: 100% vegan (as far as we could tell) , Servers were very attentive , Inexpensive
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TigerFabris
Points +96
Lovely - Edit
Cozy place and delicious food
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SarahSpud
Points +72
Great food, friendly, and accommodates gluten free - Edit
The food here was delicious with a great selection such as truffle tagliatelle, seitan made from scratch, and accommodating gluten free. We had a lovely chat with the chef/owner too.
Read morePros: Great vegan food, Lovely, friendly owner , Relaxed atmosphere
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Pinkzilla
Points +781
A bit confusing - Edit
I asked for the carbonara veg, and it was very spicy which doesn't make sense and wasn't marked on the menu, besides they didn't have ice cubes for the drinks, but still giving a good review because the place has potencial and still has very good quality and the staff were nice.
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alessiacrl
Points +448
Super approved - Edit
I think is the biggest vegan menu I’ve ever seen. I loved everything and the staff was really kind and attentive. The atmosphere is very calm.
Read moreMy cotoletta was a dream and the Indian bread was super tasty.
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TabeaSchneider
Points +56
Highly recommended! - Edit
They have a big menu on which we could not find a single non-vegan item. Maybe we've overlooked it or it changes seasonally ... Anyways: the food was great, nicely served and the staff was also very friendly. Definatly a must if you're in Florence :D
Read morePros: Almost completely vegan, Very friendly staff, Amazing high quality dishes
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SarahCel
Points +22
Delicious vegan restaurant in Florence - Edit
Lovely spot an easy walk from city center. Gnocchi, ravioli, pastas, secondis, desserts
Read morePros: Delicious food, Many options
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bganapathi
Points +144
Great restaurant - Edit
Only 10 mins from the main station so don’t miss it
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-31
Pros: Tasty food, Great ambience , Friendly staff
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nickywashier
Points +148
Prefect - Edit
Alles op de kaart is vegan en veel glutenvrije opties. Heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Probeer zeker de vegan ravioli.
Read morePros: Alles vegan, Veel glutenvrije opties, Vriendelijk personeel
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Yaeli10
Points +36
Delicious! - Edit
Everything we ate was very tasty! The carbonara pasta and termiso are perfect. The waitress who probably also owns the place is sweet and kind and explained everything patiently. amazing place. I want to go back to eating more dishes.
Read morePros: All the menu is vegan. Large selection of dishes, The service is pleasant, Very tasty!
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AdamSorkin
Points +35
Good food. Great prices - Edit
Pretty much entirely vegan menu. Lots of options. The seitan dishes were really great. Nice soup too. The old couple that run the place are very sweet.
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PauComa
Points +129
Nice place - Edit
Good price, excellent dishes
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great place
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