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Try the salted pistachio vegan gelato, consistently praised by guests.
The vibe: good for relaxing
15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Florence
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Florence
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Italian Sandwich Shop, Vegan Sandwich
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The vibe: good for groups
Gelato Shop, Vegan Gelato, Affogato
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
Gelato, Vegan Flavors, Vegan Cones
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Worth ordering: #1 Gelato
Falafel, Vegan Menu, Middle Eastern
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The vibe: good for groups
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Italian Sandwich, Vegan Panini
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Italian Gelato, Vegan Sorbet
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Worth ordering: #3 Gelato
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Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Outdoor Seating
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
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Raw Vegan Gelato, Pastry
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Croissant
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Indian Curry, Vegan Menu, Authentic
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The vibe: good for groups
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Italian Vegetarian, Vegan Menu, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for dates
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Indian Curries, Vegan Menu, Outdoor
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The vibe: good for groups
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Pizza, Vegan Menu, Pistachio Affogato
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Worth ordering: #5 Pizza
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Italian Bistro, Vegan Menu, Organic Wine
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
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Italian Brunch, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for groups
3 signature dishes
What Florence cooks best
The dishes Florence's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best gelato in Florence
- Number 1. La Carraia in Santa Croce Listed above as essential 04
Ice Cream, Vegan Cone, Dark Chocolate
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Gelato
- Number 3. Perché no!... Listed above as essential 07
Gelato Shop, Vegan Ice Cream
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Worth ordering: #4 Gelato
Gelato Shop, Vegan Flavors, Handmade Cones
$$$
Worth ordering: #5 Gelato
13 more
Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Flavors
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Italian Gelato, Vegan Sorbet, Gluten-Free
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The vibe: good for families
Gelato, Vegan Flavors, Sorbets
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The vibe: good for families
Gelato, Vegan Sorbets
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Gelato Shop, Vegan Flavors, Artisan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Sorbets
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Worth ordering: #5 Sorbet
Gelato, Vegan Labeled
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The vibe: good for groups
Chocolate Shop, Vegan Ice Cream
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The vibe: good for work & study
Gelato Shop, Vegan Flavors
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The vibe: good for work & study
Italian Gelato, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
Gelato, Vegan Sorbet
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The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 17. Barroccino Listed above as essential 03
Fruit Sorbets, Vegan Gelato, Macarons
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Worth ordering: #4 Sorbet
signature #2
Best croissant in Florence
- Number 1. Cortese Listed above as essential 09
Croissants, Vegan Pastry, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #1 PastryWorth ordering: #2 Croissant
Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #3 Croissant
Raw Vegan Pastry, Vegan Menu, Pistachio
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 CroissantWorth ordering: #4 Pastry
Italian Pastry, Vegan Croissant
$$$
Worth ordering: #5 Croissant
4 more
Italian Cafe Bar, Vegan Croissants
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vegan Croissants, Plant Milk
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Coffee Shop, Vegan Croissant, Outdoor Seating
$$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
Pastry Cafe, Vegan Croissant
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The vibe: good for relaxing
signature #3
Best sorbet in Florence
Gelato Shop, Vegan Flavors, Almond Sorbet
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Worth ordering: #1 Sorbet
Gelato, Vegan Flavors, Fruit Sorbets
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Worth ordering: #2 Sorbet
Ice Cream, Vegan Sorbets
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 SorbetWorth ordering: #4 Ice cream
- Number 4. Amorino Gelato Listed above as gelato 18
- Number 5. La Strega Nocciola Gelateria Artigianale Listed above as gelato 11
Vegan & omni
1 list Omni standouts
10 places
Omni standouts in Florence
- Number 1. Vinaino Fiorenza Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Pitti Express Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. Crown of India Listed above as essential 10
- Number 4. Curry Palace Ristorante indiano a Firenze Listed above as essential 12
By occasion
12 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Hidden gems · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Florence
Pastry Shop, Vegan Desserts, Coffee
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The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 2. Gelateria Barroccino San Donato Listed above as gelato 05
- Number 3. Cortese Listed above as essential 09
Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Specialty Coffee
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The vibe: good for work & study
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Florence
- Number 1. Curry Palace Ristorante indiano a Firenze Listed above as essential 12
- Number 2. Atomic Falafel Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Crown of India Listed above as essential 10
Italian Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Outdoor Seating
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The vibe: good for dates
8 places
Dinner destinations in Florence
- Number 1. Mozza & Bollicine Firenze Listed above as lunch & brunch 04
- Number 2. Culinaria de Gustibus Bistro Listed above as essential 14
- Number 3. ORA Listed above as essential 11
Tuscan Pasta, Vegan Options
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Florence
- Number 1. Ristorante il Paiolo Listed above as dinner destinations 04
- Number 2. Mozza & Bollicine Firenze Listed above as lunch & brunch 04
Italian Vegetarian, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Raw Vegan Pizza, Wraps, Pastry
$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
10 places
Coffee masters in Florence
- Number 1. Cortese Listed above as essential 09
Bakery, Vegan Cinnamon Buns
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The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 3. Vivaldi Listed above as gelato 15
Italian Pastries, Vegan Section, Traditional
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10 places
Sweet treats in Florence
- Number 1. Barroccino Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. La Carraia in Santa Croce Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. DONAMALINA San Jacopino Cioccolateria-Gelateria Listed above as gelato 04
- Number 4. Rivareno Listed above as gelato 08
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Florence
- Number 1. Mozza & Bollicine Firenze Listed above as lunch & brunch 04
Italian Vegan-Friendly, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 3. Ristorante il Paiolo Listed above as dinner destinations 04
Indian Restaurant, Vegan Options, Authentic
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The vibe: good for dates
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Florence
Brunch Cafe, Vegan Menu, Pancakes
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 2. Cafe dolce amaro Listed above as croissant 03
Cafe, Vegan Wraps, Plumcake
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 4. MANLY The Office Listed above as breakfast spots 04
8 places
Group night out in Florence
- Number 1. Mozza & Bollicine Firenze Listed above as lunch & brunch 04
- Number 2. Mamma Pizza Firenze Listed above as essential 13
- Number 3. Curry Palace Ristorante indiano a Firenze Listed above as essential 12
- Number 4. Taj Palace Ristorante Indian a Firenze Listed above as cozy hideaways 04
10 places
Budget eats in Florence
- Number 1. Pitti Express Listed above as essential 06
Mini Pizza, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
Schiacciata Sandwich, Vegan Option
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Atomic Falafel Listed above as essential 05
6 places
Family friendly in Florence
- Number 1. Barroccino Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Gelateria Barroccino San Donato Listed above as gelato 05
- Number 3. Shake Café Listed above as work-friendly cafes 01
- Number 4. Venchi Cioccolato e Gelato Listed above as sorbet 03
By dish
6 lists Best pizza · Best pastry · Best ice cream · Best pasta · Best sandwich · Best coffee
23 places
Best pizza in Florence
- Number 1. Pizzeria Giovanni Santarpia Listed above as essential 08
Pizza Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Gluten-free
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
- Number 4. Ganza Listed above as budget eats 02
20 places
Best pastry in Florence
- Number 1. La Croissanteria Firenze Listed above as croissant 02
- Number 2. Wild Buns Bakery & Brunch Listed above as hidden gems 04
Pastry, Vegan Pastry, Italian
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Worth ordering: #3 Pastry
- Number 4. Cortese Café Listed above as croissant 04
17 places
Best ice cream in Florence
- Number 1. Barroccino Listed above as essential 03
Italian Gelato, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
Artisan Gelato, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
- Number 4. Venchi Cioccolato e Gelato Listed above as sorbet 03
14 places
Best pasta in Florence
Italian Pasta, Vegan Menu, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #1 Pasta
Italian Pasta, Vegan Sides
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Worth ordering: #2 Pasta
Italian Pasta, Vegan Menu, Seitan
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Worth ordering: #3 Pasta
Tuscan Italian, Salads, Vegan Soups
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Worth ordering: #4 Pasta
12 places
Best sandwich in Florence
Sandwich Shop, Vegan Menu, Affordable
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Worth ordering: #1 Sandwich
Italian Sandwich, Vegan Papillon
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
- Number 3. Panini Pittarno Listed above as hidden gems 02
Vegan Sandwiches, Fully Vegan, Takeout
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Worth ordering: #4 Sandwich
5 places
Best coffee in Florence
Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Coffee & Chocolate, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
- Number 3. Vivaldi Listed above as gelato 15
Cafe, Vegan Croissants, Soy Cappuccino
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
By cuisine
2 lists Italian · Mediterranean
10 places
Italian in Florence
- Number 1. ORA Listed above as essential 11
- Number 2. Mozza & Bollicine Firenze Listed above as lunch & brunch 04
- Number 3. Culinaria de Gustibus Bistro Listed above as essential 14
- Number 4. Cortese Listed above as essential 09
10 places
Mediterranean in Florence
- Number 1. ORA Listed above as essential 11
- Number 2. Culinaria de Gustibus Bistro Listed above as essential 14
- Number 3. Atomic Falafel Listed above as essential 05
- Number 4. Nirvana Veg Restaurant Firenze Listed above as pasta 03
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Questions about eating vegan in Florence
Are there vegan restaurants in Florence?
Yes — Florence has 303 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Edoardo il Gelato Biologico, Vinaino Fiorenza, Barroccino - L’ora del Gelato. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Florence good for vegans?
Florence scores 59.5/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 40 vegan-friendly venues and 59 high-quality restaurants out of 303 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Florence?
Florence has 15 fully vegan restaurants and 13 vegetarian restaurants. 40 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Florence known for?
Florence's top signature dishes for vegans are gelato, croissant, sorbet, and the city also does pizza and falafel well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Florence?
The vegan scene in Florence leans Italian, Mediterranean. Italian is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Florence?
Edoardo il Gelato Biologico is ranked #1 in Florence by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.