Delicious! Worth checking out. It's very local so either get there right when it opens or have a…read morereservation. Prices are affordable. If you are looking for something different. Menu changes daily. Vegan options. A nice change of pace for those of us who also eat meat but want to finally limit it. Also the way it works is that you order ahead and pay and then the food is brought to your table. Service isn't exactly warm but they are quick and efficient with your meals.

We're always very excited to try a 100% vegetarian restaurant knowing we can eat anything we want…read moreon the menu and we were excited to learn that Il Vegetariano existed. It's a bit of a walk outside of the center of Florence but we'd thought we'd see what the Italian vegetarian focus experience was like. It was serviceable, but not as great as we'd hoped. The concept is interesting...the menu changes every day depending on the whims of that days chef, so our experience could have been informed a bit by just what we experienced that day, and might have been completely different on another day. An issue sometimes with all vegetarian restaurants is they specialize in the concept of being vegetarianism, without necessarily specializing in a particular kind of food which can lead to a mish-mash of disconnected offerings which is what we found on the menu here. The night we were there, for example you could get Italian, Indian, and strudel main dishes...all vegetarian, but otherwise not specializing in any particular type of food. We also didn't have a reservation. They were nice enough to seat us, but the restaurant was not at all full in any of its rooms (at any point when we were there) and the person who seated us, made a point of telling us they prefer reservations and then seated us at probably the least desirable table in the restaurant, right next to the cash register and right across from the salads display case which was the most trafficked area of the restaurant with people ordering their food hovering right over our table. We definitely felt like we were being unnecessarily punished with this table, especially when there were plenty of other places we could have sat and the overall demeanor of the person who seated us made us feel like she felt like she was doing us a big favor and she had her limits. So kind of a bummer of an introduction to the place. You order by writing down what you want on a slip of paper they provide you with, and then bringing that to the cashier to pay. That's fine, but it's not exactly "service" like you might get at any other sit down restaurant with servers and a wait staff. The food came extremely quickly...at the same time as the wine...It's hard to complain about quick service, but at most other places we experience in Italy (and the rest of the world for that matter) you get your wine first and can enjoy it a bit before the food shows up. We felt rushed. Also, and I'm sure I'm coming off as awfully picky, but you can see the high scores I typically give in my other reviews so...but the chairs were really uncomfortable to sit on. I typically don't think about the chairs at restaurants...these chairs made me think about them. My wife and I shared a lasagna and a greens-filled calzone-like pastry for our mains. Both of these portions were super-large...we appreciate generosity in portions, but these were just too large for us to be able to finish...both, especially the lasagna were really rich and heavy dishes too. They checked the box for being vegetarian but didn't excel to star dishes in terms of flavor or presentation that we'd want again. The desserts looked amazing but by the time we had eaten as much as we could of the mains, we just didn't want anything else or to hang around. We had many vegetarian-friendly meals at many restaurants in the cities we visited in Italy on this trip. This one was easily the most disappointing. If we lived in town we might come by to try the desserts or to see if it's a completely different experience with an unnecessary reservation and different chef...but otherwise, it wasn't really worth the walk out of the center of Florence to eat here.

Unreal, outstanding, fresh and flavorful vegan fare. Prego! I've now been here 4x and each time, so…read moredelicious.

A gem of a vegan restaurant in lovely Florence. The service is very much of a lax attitude which…read morewas to be expected, there's no rush here. The crepes with leeks sauce and hazelnuts was quite unique and I didn't know what to expect. Once I had it, I don't know why I didn't know, this was great but could use more seasonings for me.

Thursday afternoon in Florence, we popped in for a light lunch, thanks to YELP. We had tried to go…read moreto Sugar Blues, but it was closed for the afternoon 'Siesta'... so on to the Yelp AP! It was easy to search for nearby restaurants and be guided to our destination! We had to wait quite a bit before we had the server bring water to the table.... I never understand why bussing a table, when there is no one waiting for a table would take priority over the customers seated and waiting... and waiting.... However, the food was AMAZING. I had the pear, walnut and gorgonzola salad. (see photo) It was really fresh and exactly what I wanted! Our server was pleasant, and the prices were good. So travelers, bookmark this spot!

I went here for the first time about a month ago…read more LOCATION: It's located across the Arno, away from the busier areas of the city, but still not too far of a walk from it all either. 3/5 ATMOSPHERE: It's not too big inside, but it's not super small either. The decor is pretty simple, but not too boring. I mean, it's not amazing, but it has sort of a chill vibe, with white brick walls, dim lighting, and wine bottle-lined shelves on some of the walls. 3/5 SELECTION: On their website, their menu is described with, "Our menu is characterized by using genuine raw materials, preferably organic and seasonal products, it changes every month. You can taste both traditional Tuscan dishes that our personal reinterpretations." What I like most about their menu is that they use organic and seasonal products, and they have a good handful of clearly-labeled vegan options, but I will say that I wish there was a bit more variety in the vegan options, as most of them are soups and vegetables. 3/5 WHAT I GOT: I got the "Cous Cous o Riso al naturale con verdure a scelta dalla vetrina," which basically translates to "cous cous or rice with seasonal vegetables." I got it with rice. It was pretty good overall, and the one negative I have is that it was too oily -- like you can tell from my picture. But other than that, the actually quality of it all was good, and all the different vegetables tasted fresh, and they were thoroughly cooked. The rice wasn't under or overcooked either. Plus, it was a pretty good price (€8), as was most of the rest of the menu (reasonably-priced), especially for a restaurant that looks nicer than what you typically come across there, and that has higher standards (organic produce, etc.). 3/5 SERVICE: The service was pretty good. Our waitress seemed nice and friendly, and our food didn't take too long or anything to come out. The only complaint I have is that their website says they open for dinner at 6pm, but we went there at 6pm, and they said they start serving dinner at 7pm, which was annoying. But, we somehow managed to find some places nearby to look around at and whatnot while waiting. 3/5

*UPDATE: i moved to florence for a couple months to study abroad and this place has come in so…read morehandy. I really love the ravioli, it's not much but it's filling and delicious, plus i had an apricot cheesecake that was so good, although it wasn't much cheesecake, just a small layer of the cheesecake with a layer of fruit jello-y stuff (but regardless it was amazing). it's nice to be able to eat sweets and have dessert other than a bowl of fruit. i'm from los angeles so i'm used to hundreds of vegan restaurants and thousands of things at markets at my disposal, italy isn't quite so vegan friendly. i've been able to eat a lot of places but it's not as much variety and ease as i'm used to in the states. it's so nice having my own little haven where i don't have to worry about scouring the menu or making a special request or double and triple checking ingredients. i love it* sooo good. I was on vacation all over italy for 2 weeks and i was so tired of having spaghetti with marinara sauce or unseasoned vegetables for every meal, don't get me wrong, it was good but 2 weeks of no options gets tiring. Florence was my last city, and i'm actually moving there in the fall so i was desperate to find a vegan place that i really like. my aunt, grandma, and I went to this place on our first night and even came back our second night because it was so good. my aunt and grandma aren't vegan or even vegetarian and they LOVED it, it was so good, and i'm from LA so i go to vegan restaurants all the time, and i can tell you this was top quality and taste, i honestly wasn't expecting a lot because veganism isn't as big in italy as it is in CA, but this was great! i got a ton of desserts and pastries as well as my meal and loved everything. i had raviloli with tofu, and tiramisu, my aunt had a wrap, and my grandma had a a salad with some faux meat and it was all delicious and nice to change

This is a fast-casual place where you order at the counter and they call your name when the food is…read moreready. The ambiance definitely has a casual feel also. There was also a small bit of seating outside. We were there mid afternoon and they were out of quite a few items. We had the stuffed olives which were really good. I had the eggplant Parmesan and my companion had the gnocchi with pesto and both were good.

Good quality, and vegetarian. The quantity is a bit small, but the price isn't that small…read more Good service, welcoming staff perfect ambience.

Great kosher food in Florence. We ate almost everything on the menu. The father and daughter team…read moretook greeting care of us. Homemade Italian food, delicious.

This was recommended to me by a local and I'm so in love. The menu changes daily, it's organic, has…read morevegetarian options and fresh from the family's farm. The menu is only in Italian but the waiter spoke English and translated for me explaining everything very nice. They also accepted credit cards so I had no trouble there either. It's small inside with maybe 10 tables but so so cute. Also great wine selection!

Truly a hidden gem in Florence. I almost don't want to write about it but Andrea the owner is such…read morean amazing, genuine man. The food is amazing and all organic. My daughter is studying in Florence and when my wife and I got off the train from Rome she said "I wanna take you to my favorite place to eat in Florence". She was right. Great great stop. Can't say enough. If your in Florence, put it on your list for a meal. You won't be disappointed. It only sits about 40 people. Not open for dinner.

We had a wonderful meal. Your team were extremely accommodating, welcoming, warm and generous. The…read morefood was delicious and everyone agreed it was a perfect place for our dinner. We chose the restaurant as we had 2 vegetarian guests joining us but it was truly special for everyone in the party. Perfectly cooked rabbit, incredibly beautiful monkfish, special little amuse bouche at the start, great wine selection. Not traditional Florentine but the essence of Italy is all there: lovely ingredients, warm hospitality and a feeling of welcome. I couldn't recommend it more highly.

This was quite possibly the greatest dinner of my life. We booked a pasta making class through…read moreViator at the recommendation of our AirBNB host. My teenage boys, wife, and I had an amazing time. For 3 hours we learned how to make pasta and bolognese then the restaurants professional staff served us the dinner we made. As good as the food and wine pairing was, the experience was what really set Cuculia apart ...if you've read Will Giudara's book Unreasonable Hospitality you'll understand that the love and passion the entire team at Cuculia puts into their work means everything to them. This is a must visit restaurant in Florence. Ps. The off-menu mascarpone with pear sauce dessert was out of this world.

Our first meal at Florence was at this pleasant all Vegan restaurant which was walking distance…read morefrom our hotel. The outside patio was quaint. We chose to sit inside due to the size of our party. The menu had some inspired fare but also had authentic italian dishes. My daughter loved her gnocchi and my wife enjoyed her lasagna. My vegan carbonara with truffle was very well prepared. The tiramisu was the best dessert option. We preferred it over the chocolate cake. Overall nice experience.

The food was so good we ordered two dinners in one sitting! All Vegan! The service was very…read moreattentive.