Yummy came here for dessert and wine. Hidden off the beaten path and opens into a gorgeous courtyard, riddled with red tables, lights, pepper plants... it's magical. Everyone spoke very good English. Let us sit until we were ready to leave. We only came for cake and wine. Did not get to try anything else. read more

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L'ambiente rimane incantevole e il cortile conserva il suo fascino, ma Quinoa non ha più l'anima che lo rendeva speciale. Un tempo era una tappa fissa per me, ma oggi sia l'energia sia la cucina appaiono spente, e il servizio manca della cura che un tempo lo distingueva. Perfino il pane senza glutine, un tempo motivo d'orgoglio, ora ha una consistenza grossolana e poco invitante. È un peccato vedere un luogo così amato perdere la sua identità. The courtyard remains beautiful and the setting still impresses, but the experience no longer reflects what once made Quinoa exceptional. The food and service feel ordinary rather than distinctive, and even the gluten-free bread, formerly a standout, has lost its quality, now dry and flavorless. It is disappointing to see a place that was once a weekly favorite lose the character that set it apart. read more

Quinoa is a culinary jewel in the heart of Florence. Here sits an approachable restaurant with a diverse menu for those with gluten intolerance.The menu also features vegan items which are excellent. A few tips: 1. During the summer months, the staff can seat you within the courtyard. 2. When we visited, the staff did not speak much English. It's a good idea to learn to order in Italian. 3. The staff work very hard. Please be friendly and respectful. 4. Be sure to make a reservation. read more

I had the most disappointing dinner experience. It was a Tuesday night in June, and there was only 1 server and 1 assistant working the vast dining area. I knew we would be waiting for a while, but I didn't think a simple stir fried veggies and a burger would take almost 2 hours to be served. What baffled me is that even though the waitresses were clearly overwhelmed, they continued to seat more guests as they came. Many got up and left after waiting forever for menus and water. The manager eventually came, but he didn't bother to check up on guests at all. If I were him, I'd offer everyone a complimentary snack or a glass of wine for being incredibly patient. As for the food, the appetizer of gazpacho and fried zucchini flowers were delicious. But after waiting over an hour for the vegetable stir fry, I was served the most disgusting overcooked mush flavored with Thai sweet and sour sauce. It was inedible. I already paid my bill, so I ate what I can and left immediately. I left the waitresses a tip, since it wasn't their fault that the restaurant was understaffed. But the manager on the other hand, needs a lot of improvement. read more

i would give it a solid b. eating outside in the courtyard was nice. The food was decent. It would've been nice to have pizza.

I absolutely understand the popularity of this place. The food is delicious and the garden is so nice to sit in. A little charming escape from the hustle and bustle of Florence. I was sat in the back because I didn't have a reservation. That's fine. But then it took 40 minutes to even get water. Less fine. Another 30 to order. Finally I just ate and paid without making it to dessert. I tried for a good 20+ minutes to track someone dollen to order coffee and dessert but no dice. The gnocchi were wonderfully potatoey and had a pleasant bite to them. The flavor profile of thyme and rosemary was refreshing in an area where you normally just get the option of a basic pomodoro. The zucchini soufflé could have used some more flavor. The whole experience was underwhelming considering how hyped up this place is in gluten free and veggie circles. I will probably return and try for a better experience next time I'm in Florence because I can't imagine how gorgeous the terrace must be at night. I'm think I caught them on a bad day. read more

Quinoa - Zucchini and carrot soufflé - cooked well but plain tasting. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Florence, FI

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fantastic experience. i have been here three times throughout my abroad experience and have never had a bad meal. i have had the pad thai, veggie burger and the tomato pasta. all are amazing. the gluten free bread is some of the best i've found in florence. the cheesecake is also to die for. read more

Quinoa - Gluten-Free Near Me - Florence, FI

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You must go!!! Stumbled upon this place near our hotel in center city Florence. The name and unique menu caught our eye. It's a gluten free and vegetarian/vegan friendly restaurant with a lovely ambiance. Our server, Illy, made us feel welcome, gave his honest opinion on the menu, and took the time to explain everything to us. Not to mention, he was very personable. The food was even better than the service - we got the pad Thai, vegan burger, lentil patties, and Sefardita for dessert, all of which were recommended by Illy. Each bite was better than the next! Highly recommend especially if you want something a little different than Italian food. read more

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Great service, beautiful place, and delicious food. This was the only specialty gluten free place we ate at in Italy, yet it was one of our favorite meals of the trip. read more

For dinner were 1 Florentine, (American:)1 GF, 1 GF vegan, and 2 non-adventurous eaters. Quinoa was perfect. The atmosphere and dining experience were delightful. The food was delicious. It was so good, I went alone for lunch once and 3 of us were able to return for dinner again. Service was very good also. There were many Florentines eating there, which is always an excellent sign. read more

Great place with amazing outdoor seating amongst plants, under the sky. Great option for vegetarian read more

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I loved Quinoa! It's a little hard to find, but totally worth the search. The restaurant itself is adorable, nestled in a courtyard with twinkly lights and beautiful plants. It felt like it was straight out of a movie. The food was phenomenal. The whole menu is gluten free, and many items are dairy free as well. It has a variety of items, some Italian and some ranging to Asian Fusion. I got the truffle bruscetta which I LOVED and the gluten free ravioli. The ravioli was the ultimate comfort food and, as someone who has been gluten free for 10+ years, was the first amazing GF ravioli I have come across. There is also a fabulous wine selection and many gluten free beers to try. The waitstaff is also really fun and helpful regarding all dietary restrictions. I can't wait to visit Florence again so I can return! read more

You may find yourself wondering, "Why the hell would I want to eat at a restaurant named Quinoa in ITALY? I've had enough of that in America." This may be true (and quinoa is almost always the vegan entree in non vegan restaurants so you can imagine how sick of the super grain I am) but get past any misgivings you may have. This isn't a California-inspired crunchy granola bore fest as the name might imply. Instead it's a delightful gluten-free find with a fair amount of vegetarian and vegan entrees where you can also get some tasty Asian-inspired food say, if you're getting a little tired of Italy's gastro delights (never!) We liked it so much that we dined here twice for lunch (well, more like breakfast since I never wake up in time for breakfast) where the bright and cheery dining room filled with natural light and greenery everywhere was a fine way to start the day! If you dine inside, it's like eating on a patio as the large windows afford views of the pretty courtyard. Our waiter both times at lunch reminded me of a young Roberto Benigni and who doesn't adore Roberto Benigni? He was extremely nice and helpful with the menu, pointing out that everyone's favorite is the Pad Thai, so of course my friend ordered that, while I opted to try the vegan burger. I'll be honest and say that I didn't love my burger as it was super dry, and with the patty being so huge, it was a bit of a cumbersome ordeal. It wasn't terrible, just reminded me of how veggie burgers used to be back in the day. I tasted the Pad Thai, which is quite delicious (and vegan) so Roberto was right. That said, don't expect it to taste like the Pad Thai you're used to as it's more of a tamari base (no soy sauce here, remember, it's GF!) rather than sweet peanut sauce, although there are bits of peanuts mixed in. I think I prefer it to typical Pad Thai because that's normally such a heavy dish (and typically has egg too). My second lunch here was a win! I had a tofu stir fry over jasmine rice. Easily the best Asian food I've ever had in Italy. I ate every bit of it. Again, it's not like it has Thai flavoring, but who cares? It's more reminiscent of chow mein. Lest one think this is more of a place to enjoy in the daytime, let me assure you that dinnertime is also quite lovely (yes, we returned a third time)! There are heaters on the patio and it's beautiful to dine outside in the candlelight if the weather allows. We ordered spring rolls to share (that I wanted all to myself they are so good!) and I had a divine vegan GF ravioli. I never knew GF pasta could actually have the right texture. For dessert, I couldn't resist a decadent chocolate/pear cake. Finally, if, like me, you need your non dairy cappuccino fix, start your day at Quinoa! We're talking perfection, with just the right ratio of foam to steamed milk to espresso. You'll leave damning Starbucks forever. Love love love Quinoa and will return when I'm in Florence again next fall! read more

Quinoa - The perfect cappuccino - Gluten-Free Near Me - Florence, FI

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Ate a lovely vegan dinner here and really enjoyed the spritz selection. Outdoor seating was delightful and romantic. It is in a little courtyard and at first I thought I was lost. I went back for breakfast, but they didn't have any vegan breakfast options. read more

Our meal at Quinoa was truly the best we've had in Florence! Giulio provided gracious and attentive service, and the food--all gluten free!--was incredibly delicious. Our favorite dishes were the eggplant and leek/bread antipasti, the hummus side, the pastas, and the orange cake. The ambiance of the restaurant was peaceful and private. Quinoa is a gem! read more

I liked this place. It was a bit pricey for what you get. But I'd go back. Service was also ok not great. But that's a lot of Europe. All in all I'd recommend for anyone gluten free or looking to break away from heavy Italian food for a night. The atmosphere is cute too. read more

We went here on our first night in Florence and were honestly sad that we didn't have the time to go again. I would honestly go here even if I wasn't gluten-free...everything was so delicious. Besides the fact that I could automatically eat everything and it was all delicious, the service made me want to cry happy tears. We brought our toddler with us and were nervous about her behavior, but the staff (almost literally) rolled out the red carpet for her, gave her markers and things to draw on, and also gave her a princess tiara. It was just one of the most enjoyable and lovely dining experiences I'd had in Italy because of all of those things (and I've had a lot of good ones!)! read more

For gluten free folks this is great! The portions are generous and the gluten free bread is nice and fresh. The decor is cute and homey, the cobwebs could use some cleaning up, and the staff is friendly. I ordered the Pad Thai and it was so big and filling. The prices for everything are about 12-18 euro, including appetizers. Will probably return! read more

A new place in the renovated ZAP area of Casa della Creativita, I decided to try this place out with a few girlfriends this past week. Beautifully decorated, this place looks right out of Vogue, with nice tables, a large outdoor space and a general peaceful ambiance which is a nice getaway from it's very central location in Florence. The menu is quite small which is normally the mark of a great restaurant, I would have liked to perhaps see a FEW more options but that's ok because the food is really good. I got salmon and zucchini, more for health reasons than anything, it wasn't the most amazing plate of pasta I have ever had but the salmon was fresh and it was good. My friends plates, especially the sformatino of vegetables looking really superb, as did the greek salad and especially the friend mozzarella. They also have a decent wine selection, I was surprised and delighted to see one of my favorite vermentino's from rocca di montemassi maremma on the menu. though there were few people the friday afternoon we were there, it could just be because the word isn't out yet about the place. I highly recommend making this a lunchtime destination, the outdoor space makes it super amazing in the summer and the place really is beautiful! read more

This is a beautiful restaurant with a very pretty outdoor courtyard with friendly, although very busy staff. The food is NOT GLUTEN FREE. I am a celiac and although asked a total of three times (once before ordering, once during eating as I felt I may become ill, and again after the waitress convinced me to have desert.) If you are a celiac are gluten intolerant there are other restaurants you can easily eat at without an issue. My Pad Thai lacked the vegetables it was said on the menus to come with, although tasty was more like a plate of pasta with Asian seasoning, my desert tasted sandy. There are much better restaurants in Florence than this. I was SICK for two days after eating here with a HORRIBLE GLUTEN REACTION. read more

I wanted to have a brunch on Sunday and we decided to go to Quinoa as they offer a lot of gluten free options. When I arrived, I felt in love with the place: a huge outside terrace which is perfect for a sunny day. They have a buffet for the brunch which is just amazing: sushis, noodles, pastries and EVERYTHING gluten free! They have coffee and different drinks in the menu. I really like the food and the atmosphere there. Best brunch I had in a while !!! read more

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Great service and AMAZING gluten free fluffy (diary free as well) bread. Beyond the fresh baked GF proprietary bread, menu had a small selection of plates which were okay. The babaganoush with raw veggies was a good healthy GF DF appetizer and my other half ordered fried calamari and langostinos which were good, and a rarity to get fried calamari gluten free. So all in all, service was professional and friendly, restaurant ambiance was cute, but the food was okay, not awesome. Also, no quinoa was on the menu - just as an ingredient for some veggie burgers. read more

My mom and I were looking for a delicious restaurant with gluten free options. Its situated in a beautiful courtyard. I had the eggplant patties which were delicious. My mom had the pad thai which she loved so much she wanted to come back for again. The wine selection is good too and they gave my mom a free taste of a sweet wine which she loved. 5 stars would come back for sure. read more

Went here 3 times during our stay in Florence. Best service by far, best Spritz drinks (loved the Spritz Hugo here). The menu selections are unique and we really enjoyed the flavors of every dish! The atmosphere is lovely on the patio and inside. All the servers are friendly and make you feel welcome like you're at someone's home. read more

Very interesting place, offers a very good variety of vegan/veggie dishes together with meat oriented ones. The interior is very trendy, good service and quality food make the rest. Shame for the prices that are on the expensive side (we came for lunch), hence 3 stars. Will come back for dinner! read more

Quinoa - Interesting piece in the central court... - Gluten-Free Near Me - Florence, FI

I really love this place! The outside patio is so inviting where adorably cute herb planters and flowers abound. The menu is lovely for anyone looking for an alternative meal, or just something fresh, light and healthy. My only issue here is that many of the dishes have garlic and onions so my options are very limited. But for the gluten free and vegetarians this is paradise tucked away in a charming Palazzo located right in Centro firenze. read more

Amazing Surprise to come to this wonderful place for a Sunday Brunch in Florence. They had a very reasonable buffet with plenty of options! Super impressed the bread and service. You must come visit read more

Amazing place! We are staying in Firenze for a few days and have come here 3 times already! Great food, great prices. Staff is super nice, attentive and bi-lingual. Location is a bit hidden, but so worth of finding! Gluten free food for the foodies:) We have had breakfast, lunch and dinner here and will probably come back one last time before we leave Firenze. Give it a try! read more

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SOoooooooo Delicious! The waiter was charming, helpful and just fantastic. Gave recommendations for food as well as wine when we asked. Presentations was good and such a relief to know that everyone at our table with Celiac Sprue could eat ANYTHING from the menu. We were even able to get recommendations because of peanut allergies as well! Highly recommended. YUM! read more

Quinoa was amazing - both service and food. Our waiter was so friendly, and spoke perfect English. The owner of the restaurant checked up on us and even served a few of our dishes. The atmosphere is so fresh and light, and the food I got (a spicy thai dish with tofu, cashew, vegetables and noodles) was nice and flavourful. I tasted my mother's vegan ravioli which was also divine. I would absolutely go back. read more

Quinoa - Delish juices and entrees! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Florence, FI

I really love this restaurant and have been a few times. I had previously only ordered off the menu, the tofu stir fry, pad Thai, and pizza are personal favorites. However, I went to the brunch this Sunday and it did not live up to expectations. It is from 12:30-3:30 on Sunday's only and maybe its because we got there at late ish (around 2), but the brunch was subpar. It cost 25 euro and we left less than satisfied. I was really excited because the pictures made the brunch look amazing, but it was not great. I still recommend the restaurant, but I would pass on brunch. The GF bread is bomb too, my friends that eat gluten say its the best bread they've had in Florence Gf or otherwise. read more

The service was fantastic, and they had many options for gluten and dairy free food. But my dish was not amazing. I had the gnocchi and I wanted it to be perfect but it lacked flavor. read more

Gluten free dream. Starting from the awesome waiter who spoke great English and explained all the dishes so well. I had bread, and then more bread and it was all gluten free. I started with a caprese dish that was breaded and fried - yum! Tomorrow they have brunch and I definitely want to come again even though I'm only in Florence for two days. All gluten free. Even the employees can't eat anything not gluten free on premises. Many items are veg or vegan too. Although by there was one beef dish had I been in the mood. I'm so stuffed!!! Also the service was really fast and there is a lovely outdoor courtyard to sit in if the weather is nice. read more

Great for a light dinner in Florence! The staff was so friendly and the food was delicious. This area tends to have heavy traditional Italian food so a light piece of fish or salad is very refreshing. Great for lunch or dinner! read more

Went for the Sunday Brunch which was a small spread of salads, baked goods, fruit, sliced meats, cheese, and drinks. When I was seated I was told they were only serving the brunch menu which consisted of the "buffet" and one plate item from the menu for 25euros. Sounded like a lot but I was hungry. Food came, best dang shrimp and noodles served inside a pineapple I ever had. Treated myself to the buffet for some good small dishes. Service was friendly, and very nice atmosphere in the courtyard of, I think, an old church. My only complaint I wondered if that brunch menu was for dumb tourist la who were given a different menu. I swear everyone that came in and spoke Italian only had the buffet and drinks. Meanwhile, I checked out all the English speaking people and we had the 25euros deal. I was suspicious. It was worth 25euros, don't get me wrong. I just wondered why, this the 3 stars. read more

Great food, beautiful seating area ...will come again. Excellent selection of salads. Veggie burger was great too. Combines the best of both-delicious good and healthy too-a good respite from the heavy pasta/pizza we've been eating the past week! read more

As a Celiac in Italy finding someplace that was completely Gluten Free was amazing!! I've been here twice as the food was REALLY good and I didn't have to worry about explaining or finding something I could eat. It also wasn't too expensive and located close to tourists sights so it's not completely out of the way. Just a note, both times we are here we were seated outside so I don't know if it is air conditioned, also at least in the outside seating areas the chairs are not completely comfortable. With that being said, the food is delicious and my non-celiac friend says her pasta was so good it could've been marketed as regular pasta. All in all I had two WONDERFUL experiences here and I would highly recommend it! read more

Quinoa - Part of the outside dining area. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Florence, FI

Entire menus is gluten free and coeliac society approved. The bread was the best gluten free bread I've had, the burger buns are soft and fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. They have a big selection of gluten free beers to boot. Anyone looking for a gluten free lunch I couldn't recommend this place more highly. Staff also super friendly. read more

This place is located around the corner from the Duomo, in a little alley. When We Entered the place Looked beautiful. We were a party of 16, and they started getting our table ready. One waiter passed right by me, pushing me, without saying excuse me or sorry. Once we started to look at the menu I was very disappointed. Salads, Burgers, Pizza Seemed to be Their biggest thing. Remember this place is totally gluten-free! I know you're very limited. When I asked for a rose wine That was on Their menu, the waiter Told me they only had three choices, When The menu had over 8. I know I did not even get the wine I wanted. Then When my mother wanted the pasta, and the waiter Told her they ran out of it. Then, she Told him she wanted to roasted chicken, and they as well Told her they did not have. I know my mom just got a simple salad, and I did not get anything. When it came time to paying, they handed me my receipt. I had only ordered one glass of wine, Which was $ 5 euros, but they charged me for a water bottle That I did not order nor drank from. Overall I would never go back here, limited options and the staff was not the friendliest. read more

Absolutely loved this place! So nice to have a whole restaurant dedicated to serving gluten free food! There pad Thai was absolutely amazing! The staff was friendly and welcoming ! Get one of their refreshing juices to quench your thirst ! Wishing this place was closer to home back in the U.S. ate there twice.. amazing both times... def. Going back for a 3rd time ! Thanks quinoa! read more