by Louisa Loring
Maybe you
never thought about it or maybe you have been searching for a change from that
Florentine steak, but Florence
is home to many vegan and vegetarian options.
In a country where meat is a constant staple in the diet, it might
appear to be lacking in these types of restaurants but Florence is actually scattered with various
options, either for lunch, dinner or for a sweet snack.
Dolce Vegan: Via San Gallo, 92/r
This
restaurant serves not only organic, vegan lunches but is also home to a bakery
and catering service. With the newly
added raw menu as of December 2013, the restaurant keeps expanding. There are homemade pasta and rice dishes as
well as alternative meat proteins and creative beans. If you don’t have time to sit down, there is
also a take away option for those with busy schedules.
Bveg: Via Orti Oricellari
6/r
This bistro
offers both a vegetarian and vegan menu with various choices made with local
ingredients and produce. You can either
stop in for a proper meal or have one of their artesian beers or fresh squeezed
juices while profiting from their free Wi-Fi.
Caffellatte – La latteria: Via degli Alfani, 39/r
This whole
in the wall is plating up organic vegetarian dishes and desserts. Everything is run and handmade by the owners.
Come either for their brunch all day or
for a slice of cake and a cup of tea in the afternoon. You can also purchase local and fair trade
products such as tea, chocolate and milk.
Il Sedano Allegro: Via Farini 1/3 r
This
vegetarian restaurant was established in 1990 and is still a favorite
today. It is casual and quite but will
sure to please with a menu full of first and second course dishes such as baked
eggplant, strawberry risotto and vegetarian skewers.
Il Vegetariano: Via delle Ruote, 30/r
This roman
vegetarian restaurant has daily specials to accompany the daily fixed
menu. There are no waiters; the chef
serves you and you choose either to sit inside or outside on the terrace. Its cozy atmosphere and kind staff will keep
you coming back again and again.
Le Fate: Borgo Allegri, 9
This
restaurant has put a unique spin on its menu by bringing together astrology
with food. Every zodiac sign is paired
with a specific vegetarian or vegan friendly dish. There is also Wi-Fi and music.
La Raccolta: Via Giacomo Leopardi, 2/r
La Raccolta is both a health food store and a
restaurant in one. Since 1985, they have
been selling local and organic produce and goods while serving up vegan meat
options for lunch. They serve raw foods
and also accommodate those with gluten allergies. Dine in or take out, this place is a one
stop hit with all you need.
Ruths: Via Luigi Carlo
Farini, 2a
Although this restaurant does serve fish, the menu is lacto-vegetarian. Located in the Jewish quarter of town next to Sant’Ambrogio, Ruths will accommodate vegans upon request. If you are still working on your Italian skills, don’t worry because they speak English here.
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