Fantastic vegan food and wine, organic produce (one morning they had Truffles!), organic olive…read moreoils, compotes and artisanal decorative kitchen items and supplies. There is always a peaceful atmosphere during the day, always good music, DJs and wine parties in the evenings... great coffee, and non-dairy options (almond milk) for cappuccinos, etc. It's also a family-owned restaurant, everyone that works here is lovely. We have been in Florence for nearly three months and once we discovered Carduccio we have been regular customers, especially for breakfast. No exaggeration, we have stopped by, at various times of day, 5-6 days a week. I strongly recommend Carduccio, whether you are vegan or just looking for delicious food.

Loved this cute, intimate space. The atmosphere was calm and just what I needed to refresh! The…read morefood was great, you could tell how fresh the ingredients were. Highly recommend :)

*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.

Best vegan pizza I have ever had. 110% recommend for their vegan options. Incredible. I'm only in…read moreFlorence for 2 days but you can bet that I'll be back before my flight to get some more. BEST VEGAN PIZZA IN FLORENCE! Wish I had more time to try their pasta!

This place is incredible. One of the best pizza places in Florence. Highly recommend.read more

I'm not supposed to say this. While in Florence I gorged on gluten free and vegetarian pizza,…read morepasta, tiramisu, chocolate dipped gelato cones, etc- THE DREAM. YET- This place was one of my favorite meals. Maybe because two days in my body was already feeling a vitamin or two might be nice. Maybe it was the cute table outside. Maybe it was the super friendly staff. I don't know but the delicious green smoothie, zucchini cacio e Pepe (CLEVER), and the peanut butter carob cake were most delicious and nourishing. It was the perfect chill evening meal after wandering the Boboli gardens. Pricey? Yes it was. But whatever. Your body will thank you and you can return to pizza tomorrow!

such a cute space with friendly staff. as a vegetarian with celiac who loved all the gf croissants…read morein florence but also wanted something different and more filling for breakfast, i was super glad for this place to step up to the plate. i loved my avocado toast and juice, and enjoyed the bite of smoothie bowl i got to try. although no one else in my family shares my dietary restrictions, i felt good about bringing them 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.

Peak fine dining experience…read more The location alone is one of a kind. Located in the heart of Florence inside Hotel Brunelleschi, in a tower, they have very limited seating. The reservation process alone was an adventure in itself. Our visit was to celebrate 3 Libra birthdays. Our party of 4 opted for the 9 courses. One of us decided to do the wine pairing. When I tell you, there was so much food. We would've probably been better off doing the 7 courses, but we wanted to eat everything. We were all falling asleep by the end of the night. One was nonstop yawning. To the unfamiliar, they focus more on seafood. Every dish is out of this world. Down to the presentation. I savored every bite. The standout for me was the oyster and how it came in two parts. It was so innovative. I loved the sauces that accented the protein and the jus. Don't even get me started on the service. What an attentive team. I always refer to it as poetry in motion the way the team moves effortlessly that you don't even realize when they refill your glass of water. No crumb was left behind on that table. Someone scraped up anything that didn't belong on the table after every course. Lastly, I just want to mention what a great job they did with the birthday cake that was an add-on to our meal. It was so damn good. Grazie Chef Rocco and team for an amazing meal.

In Florence, I got super lucky in that Santa Elisabetta was a 5 min walk from my hotel, and that…read morethey had reservations available the next day for lunch, so I booked a table for one. The restaurant is located in a tiny space (just 6 tables) within a 13th century stone tower. There was only one other person in the restaurant during the entire duration of my meal - which meant that both my server and the 'overall server' were pretty focused on us the entire time. My server even escorted me up to the restaurant once I arrived at the location. I don't mean to sound too hyperbolic, but it feels like I ascended to a higher plane of existence when it comes to dining. I ordered the Carte Blanche option, which was a 3 course tasting menu of whatever the chef chose from the main dishes. The meal consisted of 7 separate sections, each with their specific parts. Firstly, it started with an amuse bouche, which consisted of 5 separate small dishes - there was chicken liver, prawn, oysters, and so on. It was in this very first meal that I realized I was going to have a meal that far exceeded the quality of anything that I've had before. Next, the bread came out, and this bread was just astounding. I was seeing types of bread I've never seen before. My favorite part of this was what looks like the focaccia, with lardo on top. The first main course was raw red prawns and caviar. It was my first time trying caviar, which I absolutely loved Next came what might be the best food I've had in my life - a spaghetti made with 3 different types of algae butter, and sea urchins. I can't even describe how good this pasta was - from the noodles, to the meat, to the natural, earthy flavors Before dessert, there was a mood cleanser of hibiscus tea and chocolate mousse. Dessert consisted of yogurt froth, kiwi, and namaleka, and was so good it exceeded a melt-in-your-mouth feeling. I thought I was done at this point, but they brought out another set of 5 smaller pastries - compliments of the pastry chef. These included a pistachio cream lollipop, french biscuits, madeleine, and more The cost of the Carte Blanche that I ordered was 159 euros, and I also got a glass of champagne for 25 euros I spent over 2 hours at this restaurant - way longer than I thought it would actually be. Like I said, this was my first fine dining experience of any kind, so I really had no idea what to expect. I was absolutely blown away by this experience and consider it to be 100% worth the money. For me - this felt like every single part of this experience was perfect. Everything I ate here was a massive step above any food I've had in the past. The quality is unreal. The variety is unparalleled. There are ingredients used here that I've never seen before - and stuff I didn't even know was edible. The amount of different food I got to try was like nothing I've experienced before. I left the restaurant incredibly full and completely satisfied

Sadly, it pains me to even give Veg&Veg two stars because one of their employees was so incredibly…read morerude as to ruin the meal, which itself was quite good. After a first visit there where the employee encouraged me to try samples of ingredients and allowed me to make a modification. the second time I went there, a different employee harassed me for making the same request which seemed perfectly fine (even encouraged!) the first time. He said he hoped no other customer would ever be like me and that I was difficult, all while I was the only person at the counter. I was stunned by the blatant hostility. Therefore I only reluctantly say that I did enjoy the meal, the vegetarian chicken is better than most substitute meat, and it's especially welcome surrounded by the ubiquitous cured meats. Nonetheless, the service was so unfortunate that I would almost prefer to give negative stars despite the food.

Look, I am not about to come here and diss on the ONE vegetarian and vegan place in this amazing…read morefood hall. Grab an aperol spritz from the bar and take a chill pill. Both my husband and picky eater toddler enjoyed the burgers. I was happy my son was eating something healthy. And I thought the roasted potatoes were delicious! I did order a wok that was disappointing in that it needed more flavor. More of a sauce or something. Otherwise, gluten free options, nice staff that speaks great English, and so so fun to get to eat in the food hall! Loved it. Would totally return next time in Florence.

I ordered the English breakfast. It was probably the best vegan savory breakfast i've ever had. i…read moremean that. I especially liked: -seitan kabobs: crispy outside, soft inside. i had to double check they were vegan because they tasted like meat -mushrooms: so much flavor. -cheese: also had to double check it was vegan

I accidentally found this spot when I was on my way to a meeting place for a wine tour I'd booked…read more I wandered back later in the day and decided to stop in for a small bite. Well, I ended up ordering lasagna... because lord knows I'm not going through the hassle of vegan lasagna at home. It came served with a nice big slice of melty soy and coconut based cheese on top and fresh basil. I was too full for dessert, but took a tiramisu to go... Had it for my midnight snack. Very good! They had lots of healthy vegan foods, and a variety of things on the menu like italian, Mediterranean and even Beyond Burgers. Good sized restaurant, with the same woman working when I went by at 9am and 5pm. Free wifi, and fun 90s music. Haha

The ambiance was fine, but the service was pretty mid. When we were being seated, a server yelled…read moreour name and then literally sprinted off. We looked at each other like, "Are we supposed to follow her?" A few minutes later, she came back around the corner, clearly annoyed that we hadn't chased after her. It was also hard to get a server's attention, and when I asked for a to-go box, it never came--I had to track someone down while paying. It was a bit pricey, but honestly, worth it. The pastries and coffees were so good. I'd definitely return just for those, but I'd probably skip the avocado toast next time--it was way too crunchy.

Stopped by here for some morning coffee to go with our food. Ditta Artigianale is a popular cafe in…read moreFlorence, so it's quite busy. They have an outdoor window for coffee orders so we opted to order there. I decided to try one of their signature coffees and went with the Persian Love. This drink includes pistachio, latte, espresso, rose and hibiscus syrup. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it satisfied the coffee cravings!