WHERE TO EAT THE BEST VEGETARIAN-FRIENDLY FOOD IN FLORENCE IN

Last Updated on 6th September 2024 by Bejal

Traditional Tuscan food doesn’t always spring to mind as being vegetarian-friendly. This is largely due to Florentine steak as well as the seasonal traditional Tuscan style of cooking with meats. But there are many vegetarian dishes and foods that are available in Florence, infact, most restaurants are one hundred percent vegetarian-friendly. Think pasta, pizza, salads and more regional Tiuscan delights including desserts of course! Additionally due to Viticulture many wines are actually Vegan too! This guide showcases where to source the best vegetarian-friendly food in Florence. Note, these are not partiuclarly vegetarian or vegan only restaurants but serve a variety of food. They are places to visit in groups of friends, with your family or partner and everyone is catered for well and with multiple options.

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Whether its fine dining, coffee culture, bars, the popular constitution of Florentine aperitivo, casual grab and go or a romantic al fresco set-up, We;ve got you covered. Your Florence foodie experience with where to find the best vegetarian-friendly food in Florence

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What Food Is Florence Best Known For?

Here’s a little round-up of some of the most traditional food you can expect to eat in Florence

Fettunta – Meaning ‘greased slice’ This is known in wider Italy as Bruschetta The Tuscan version which is often made to celebrate the first olive oil season, is grilled bread rubbed with raw garlic cloves and drizzled in the best olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt.
Ravioli Nudi – Translated ‘naked ravioli’. Think spinach and ricotta without the pasta. it’s served with butter or a tomato sauce.
Crostini di Fegato/crostini Neri – Served at aperitivo time, this is like a tapenade or chicken liver pate served on small toasts
Pappa al Pomodoro – A simple bread with olive oil, basil, tomatoes – very popular amongst the locals.
Pappardelle Sulla Lepre – Flat, thick pasta often served with a hare ragu sauce (can be made vegetarian)
Ribollita – This is a traditional Tuscan soup adn sometiems refreed to as ‘pheasant food’. It’s cheep to make and involves re-heated leftovers (reboiled) of the vegetable soup of the previous day.
Bistecca Fiorentina – The absolute pride of Florence for steak eaters. The steak is 2 inches thick, including a bone,
Peposo Alla Fiorentina – A stew of beef, wime and black peppercorns.
Lampredotto – A local Florentine speciality. It consists of the fourth and final stomach of a cow, slow-cooked with tomato, onion, parsley, and celery. Tripe ampredotto are traditionally served on a crunchy bread bun, often first soaked in the broth and drizzled with a green sauce that is spicy
Fagioli – White beans served with a saue of garlic, sage and peppercorns.
Spinach & Artichokes – Vegetarians like ourselves, you’ll be happy to know many foods in Florence such as paninis, pizza and pasta are covered with these ingredients along with a drizzle of olive oil
Gelato – It is rumoured that gelato was created in Florence. .Some great flavours to try in Florence are, Nocciola (hazelnut), Zabaione (egg yolks and sweet Marsala), Crema (custard flavour – Not Vanilla), Stracciatella (chocolate chip ice cream), Pistachio and Mandorla (almond).
Zuppa Inglese – biscotti layered with a liquid custard adn often accompanied by Alchermes (local liquor)
Negroni – A local cocktail made to perfection, it’s one part gin, one part vermouth rosso, and one part Campari, with a garnish of orange peel.
Chianti Wine – Te wine of teh region, made from at least 70% Sangiovese grapes and names a Chianti Classico is what you shoudl be looking for.

The Best Vegetarian-Friendly Food In Florence

Dive straight in with this guid eon cafes, bars, casual eats as well as fine dining adn Michelin-starred vegetarian-friendly food in Florence.

Café Culture

1. Caffè degli Artigiani

This little café is tucked away behind the Piazza della Passera in Santo Spirito and serves some great coffee, cakes, aperitivos and other sweet treats. As the name suggests it was a place for craftsman to stop by and grab a quick coffee and chat not much has changed since 1945 as it still very much has that vibe. They also serve sandwiches and salads and let me just add, the toilet is a stand up one, hole in the ground-just so there’s no nasty surprises!

Vegetarian food in Florence. The exterior of Caffè degli Artigiani with cream walls and outdoor seating.

Vegetarian food in Florence. The interior of Caffè degli Artigiani cream walls adn cafe written on it. On a ledge there's a cappuccino and an apple tart cake.

Vegetarian food in Florence. The counter of Caffè degli Artigiani with cajes, coffees and bottles of alcohol on the shelf behind.

The Details

Location: Via dello Sprone, 16r, 50125 Florence I Tel. +39 055 291 882 I Website I Map Location
Recommendations: Cappuccino and apple pie
Price Range: €/€€

2. La Drogheria

Typically a bar and grill possessing much vintage soul, was born from the recovery of an old business. Beautiful furnishings with a great team of dynamic staff deliver a full evening experience from start to finish with recipes created from experimental cooking much like the blending of spices, as the name may elude to. They have a great range of vegetarian dishes, if you wish to have lunch or dinner here.

The interiors of La Drogheria in Florence with green lampshade bar lights and a black marble bar with cream studded seats

A,n espresso at La Drogheria with the branding in black on the saucer laying on top of a marble background

The Details

Location: Largo Pietro Annigoni, 22, 50132 Florence.I Tel. +39 055 247 8869 I Website I Map Location
Recommendations: Great Espresso
Price Range: €/€€

3. Caffè Gilli

Gilli is the oldest café in the city of Florence. Established over 270 years ago by a Swiss family in Medici-era Florence, steps away from the Duomo. Caffè Gilli started out as a pastry shop and became known around the world for its artisanal sweets. The prestigious Caffè Gilli restaurant offers seasonal menus highlighting the best of Tuscan and Italian culinary traditions, enriched with a careful selection of wine.

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence. The exterior of Caffè Gilli with tall brown windows, awning adn brown 2windows

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence. The interior of Caffè Gilli with a chandelier in the middle of the ceiling with cream and brown tables and chairs

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence. The interior of Caffè Gilli with the counter full og sweet treats and a menu

The Details

Location: Via Roma, 1r, 50123 FlorenceI Tel. +39 055 2138 96 I Website I Map Location
Recommendations: A coffee and one of their delicious pastries or chocolate confectionery
Price Range: €/€€

4. Caffè del Verone

Caffè del Verone is the cafeteria on the top of the Istituto degli Innocenti museum in piazza Santissima Annunziata. Verone means balcony. This was the place where they would hang the clothes back when the Istituto was still a orphanage.

The views of rooftops out of the windows of Caffè del Verone. Loggias and a green domed building in the distance with a mountain behind it

The views of the duomo out of the windows of Caffè del Verone. A cup of coffee frames the picture

We went during the day for coffee but we hear it has a beautifully special atmosphere in the evening too. The café itself is housed in a glass window structure at the top of the museum and the terrace reveals stunning views of the terracotta rooftops and the Duomo stands majestic from this position.

The views of the duomo out of the windows of Caffè del Verone. A cup of coffee frames the picture with a focaccia sandwich

The interiors of the Caffè del Verone. Tables and chairs with glass windows behind with view sof the surroundings.

The Details

Location: Museo degli Innocenti, P.za della SS. Annunziata, 13, 50121 Florence I Tel. +39 345 1678 267 I Website I Map Location
Recommendations: A cappuccino plus a focaccia sandwich with a view.
Price Range: €/€€

5. Caffè La Terrazza De Rinascente

If you take the lift as far as it will go up in the department store Rinascente then take the stairs up to the sixth floor, you will arrive at the Terraza de Rinascente. Ok so it’s a litte over-priced but the views of the Duomo are phenomenal from this spot as well as a birdseye vista of Piazza delle Repubblica at the opposite end. Grab a hot chocolate, indulge in the extra cream and take in the rooftop experience.

Caffè La Terrazza De Rinascente rooftop views of the Duomo.

Caffè La Terrazza De Rinascente rooftop views of the Duomo in the background. There is a cup of hot chocolate with cream on the edge of the wall

Caffè La Terrazza De Rinascente rooftop views over Piazza della Repubblica

The Details

Location: Piazza della Repubblica, 4, 50122 Florence I Tel. +39 055 4933 168 I Map Location
Recommendations: A hot chocolate with all the trimmings
Price Range: €€€

6. Libreria Cafè La Cité

Located in San Frediano, this was one of my favourite bookshops with great Espresso to match. Quirky and fun with deliberately mismatched furniture and a piano, this place is great to relax with a good book and even an alcoholic beverage should you desire. All books are in Italian-just to note!

Bejal sitting on an armchair surrounded by books adn mustard yellow walls at Libreria Cafè La Cité — Processed with MOLDIV

Libreria Cafè La Cité rooms with a floral sofa, teal and mustard yellow walls — Processed with MOLDIV

Libreria Cafè La Cité, the piano with a cream stool and a cup of half drunk coffee.

Libreria Cafè La Cité with a pale blue armchair with a buttoned back and a bookcase containing books scattered throughout.

The Details

Location: Borgo S. Frediano, 20/R, 50124 Florence I Tel. +39 349 901 1105 I Website I Map Location
Recommendations: Great coffee and books
Price Range: €/€€

7. Sottarno Commestibili

A lovely cute café adjoining SoprArno Suites is this little space serving pastries and a great variety of coffee and drinks. Think cute French bistrot styling with the owner’s collection of world menus on the walls. Very Kitsch.

The interiors of the Sottarno Commestibili cafe, with wood panelling adn tables for 2.. the tables are set with crockery and cutlery

The Details

Location: Via Maggio, 53 R, 50125 Florence I Tel. +39 055 073 9304 I Map Location
Recommendations: They do a great breakfast and cafe style food and drinks throughout the day.
Price Range: €/€€

8. La Ménagère

A truly beautiful café, restaurant and bar, grab a comfy sofa or a bar seat and enjoy one of their speciality coffees or even an alcoholic beverage. This is quite a unique space as it’s a combination of dining establishment with a floral outlet as well as an interiors store. You have to visit to see for yourself!

The arched stone interiors of La Ménagère. There are 4 tables of 2 set with cutlery adn in the background is a long shelf with potted plants adn jars.

The Details

Location: Via de’ Ginori, 8/R, 50123 Florence I Tel. +39 055 0750 600 I Website I Map Location
Recommendations; Great coffees as well as alcoholic drinks
Price Range: €€

9. Ditta Artiglianale

This place has two locations, one in Oltrano and another in Santa Croce (which is where we headed) Ditta Artigianale was introduced to me by my Florentine friend, Lucrezia and we’ve enjoyed a very good Espresso here. They have their own micro-roastery and also serve a delicious array of snacks. Also a great place to take your laptop, or meet friends in a relaxing industrial environment. They also serve a small selection of aperitivios.

Vegetarian food in Florence - Lucrezia and Bejal sitting at a table at Ditta Artiglianale cafe

The exterior of Ditta Artiglianale cafe with its big oval windows

The Details

Location: Via dei Neri, 30/32 R, 50122 Florence I Tel. +39 055 2741 541 I Website I Map Location
Recommendations; The coffees are the best.
Price Range: €

Fine Dining – Vegetarian-Friendly Food In Florence

1 La Bottega del Buon Caffe

A Michelin starred restaurant situated overlooking the San Niccolò Tower at the foot of the Arno. Chef Erez and his team cook up a storm in the open kitchen and the theme is very much farm (they have a hotel and farm in near Siena) to kitchen.

Michelin Starred Dining at Bottega del Buon Caffe, Florence. A turquise dish with colourful edible flowers adn vegetables. The plate is on a grey slate table.

The Details

Location: (Borgo in the City) Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 69R, 50125. Florence. I Website I Map Location
Reservations: Essential
Price Range: €€€€

2. Il Locale

This is most definitely a special occasion place. Think contemporary cuisine fused with medici palatial interiors and service to match. The food is inventive and the venue utterly beautiful in every way. Dimly lit and private dining spaces that serve some of the most stunningly presented dishes I’ve seen accompanied by a fabulous wine list and cocktail selection.

Locale Firenze Sugar encapsulated lime cake on a white bowl/plate. Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence.

The Details

Location: Via delle Seggiole, 12r, 50122 Florence I Tel: +39 0559 067 188 I Website I Map Location
Reservation: Essential
Dietary Requirements: Call to confirm at time of reservation
Price Range: €€€

3. Il Barretto

Il Barretto, originally the first Harry’s Bar of Florence, has maintained its intriguing and seductive atmosphere of the sixties. Located in the heart of Florence, just a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio, it is a Restaurant cherished for its refined and discrete ambience and for its flavorful and thoughtful cuisine. The food is quite classical and the atmosphere definitely very romantic.

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence at Il Barretto a caprese salad with tomatoes, rocket and mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and black pepper

The interiors of Il Barretto Restaurant. Chairs and tables with white table cloths upon which are empty wine glasses.

The Details

Location: Via del Parione, 50. 50123. Florence. I Tel. +39 055 294122 I Website I Map Location
Reservations: Recommended
Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian, other requirements should be enquired about at the time of booking.
Price Range: €€

4. Ora D’aria

The one Michelin Star Ora D’aria is situated between the Loggia dei Lanzi and the Ponte Vecchio and refers to the ‘hour of air’ prisoners in the former prison opposite the restaurant were given.

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence. The interiors of Ora D'aria. White tables cloths with the transparent glass sliding doors of the kitchen in the background

Plates of appetizers at Ora D'aria - vegetarian-friendly food in Florence

The menu and a test tubes of oil at Ora D'aria - vegetarian-friendly food in Florence

Head chef Marco Stabile has a reputation for exciting, contemporary food that reimagines many of Tuscany’s classic dishes. The menu is modern, the surroundings are minimalistic and they do a separate Vegetarian Taster menu.

Bejal with Chef Marco Stabile at Ora D'aria - vegetarian-friendly food in Florence

The Details

Location: Via dei Georgofili, 11R, 50100 Florence I Website I Tel. +39 0552 001699 I Map Location
Reservations: Essential
Dietary Requirements: Please call ahead to confirm, Vegetarian Taster menu options available.
Price Range: €€€

5. Konnubio

Think rustic but industrial decor, exposed brick point, a focal point of a bar and romance bought to you by means of fairy lights! Konnubio aims to deliver traditional Tuscan dishes and a fantastic level of service all headed by Chef Beatrice Segoni. The restaurant has also been nominated in fine dining food awards and it’s apparent to see why. A fantastic restaurant and wine bar if you fancy quite a special evening out.

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence. The interiors of Konnubio Restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence. Waiter pouring red wine into wine glass at Konnubio restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence. vegetarian cannelloni with a green pea sauce on a white plate at Konnubio Restaurant.

The Details

Location: Via dei Conti, 8r, 50123 Florence. I Tel. +39 055 238 1189 I Website I Map Location
Reservations: Recommended
Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian options available.
Price Range: €€

Fancy But More Casual

1. BRAC – Vegetarian-Friendly Food in Florence

Vegetarians, vegans and book lovers look no further. This is the sister restaurant to Santarosa, which you’ll be reading about shortly and is a book shop come restaurant.

The interior book cases in BRAC with wine bottles and books and dining tables.

The interior book cases in BRAC with wine bottles and books and dining tables. A glass of red wine and pasta covered in tomato sauce.

It’s tucked away behind the Hotel Balestri and combines an indoor restaurant with outdoor space with counter style bar dining at the front of the restaurant. Sweet fairy lights add to the atmosphere and for book lovers like myself it’s an utter Aladdin’s cave but the food has got to be the main star of the show. It speaks volumes when I say you HAVE to book as the food is incredible. Baked dishes are a speciality and trust me when I say it’s one of the best veggie places I’ve tried in Italy, period!!

Ravioli covered in pea puree at BRAC — *Tortellini filled with ginger, potato and garlic with a spinach sauce*

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence A cheesecake with summer fruits and strawberry coulis on top at BRAC — *Tortellini filled with ginger, potato and garlic with a spinach sauce*

The Details

Location: Via dei Vagellai, 18/R, 50122 Florence I Website I Map Location
Reservations: Recommended but not essential
Dietary Requirements: Call ahead for any dietary requirements.
Price Range: €€

2. Bistrot Cafe 1926 – Vegetarian-Friendly Food in Florence

Away from the outskirts of the tourist spots, lies this cute French come Italian Bistrot, serving delicious cuisine, desserts and wait for it….over 500 types of Rum! If you like and know your rum this place will no doubt hit the spot for you! They even have live entertainment in the evenings but we dropped by for lunch and yep as predicted they serve a good pasta, soup and plenty of good quality vino! Oh and I hear their Tiramisu is pretty good to.

The interiors of Bistrot Cafe 1926 with photos on the walls,

Bejal sitting in Bistrot Cafe 1926 with door archway and 'Bistro' written on the door.

Bistrot Cafe 1926 bar area with bottels of alcohol. Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence

Ravioli with tomato sauce and a bowl of pumpkin soup with a bowl of bread. Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence.

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence. The interiors of BRAC restairant.

The Details

Location: Via Giovan Battista Niccolini, 30/R, 50121 Florence I Website I Map Location
Reservations: Recommended but not essential
Dietary Requirements: Call ahead for any dietary requirements.
Price Range: €€

3. Cibrèo Caffè – Vegetarian-Friendly Food in Florence

One of the four family founded and owned Cibreo eating establishments, I love the laid back café style of this restaurant. Grab a table outside, of course weather permitting and spend a late afternoon tucking into one of their set lunchtime menus.

The front door of Cibrèo Caffè. Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence

Cibrèo Caffè - Flat lay of bread slices and pasta covered in tomato sauce on a yellow table top. Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence

Great wine and fresh local traditional Tuscan cuisine with the added location of being right next to Sant’ Ambrogio market, it’s a great place to people watch. Gaze at locals going about their everyday business as you indulge in some of the fresh produce.

Cibrèo Caffè - Bejal wearing red dress and sitting on table eating food outside the restaurant

Cibrèo Caffè - pasta with tomato sauce adn a glass of red wine. A vase of yellow flowers. Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence.

The Details

Location: Via Andrea del Verrocchio, 5R, 50122 Florence I Tel. +39 055 2341 100 I Website I Map Location
Reservations: Not Essential
Dietary Requirements: Call ahead for any dietary requirements.
Price Range: €€

4. Santarosa Bistrot

If you’re a lover of urban al fresco dining, you’ve found your place at Santarosa Bistrot. Outdoor and indoor dining with a great selection of drinks and a fab lunch, dinner and evening drinks menu, there’s literally something for everyone here, including great coffee in that mix!

The interiors of Santarosa Bistrot with checked tiled flooring.

Santarosa Bistrot vase on table with flowers and a framed photo in the back.

Santarosa Bistrot vase on table with flowers and a black light in the back.

Seating is casual and relaxed and the vibe is very much chilled and the food well, the photos probably just speak for themselves. We would totally recommend the hazelnut tiramisu.

Hazelnut tiramisu in a Kilner jar with a light blue table cover at Santarosa Bistrot

Tomato gnocchi with prawn tagliatelle flat lay at Santarosa Bistrot. vegetarian-friendly food in Florence.

Bowl of bread with cutlery at Santarosa Bistrot. vegetarian-friendly food in Florence.

Cappuccino flat lay at Santarosa Bistrot. vegetarian-friendly food in Florence.

The Details

Location: Lungarno di Santa Rosa, 50142 Florence I Tel. +39 055 2309 057 I Website I Map Location
Reservations: Not necessary
Dietary Requirements: Well catered for
Price Range: €€

5. Il Parione

Located a few steps away from the Ponte Vecchio, is this traditional Tuscan Trattoria style restaurant owned by the lovely Giovanni. The open kitchen unfinished terracotta walls and quirky atmosphere inside it is definitely a draw for tourists as well as locals. The food is hearty and comforting with a fine selection of Chianti wines!

Il Parione exterior with green exterior and gold writing

Strawberry cheesecake with strawberrie on the side at il Parione. Vegetarian Food in Fllorence.

The Details

Location: Via del Parione, 74/76 50123. Florence. I Tel. +39 055 214005 I Website I Map Location
Reservations: Essential
Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian, other requirements should be enquired about at the time of booking.
Price Range: €€

6. La Ménagère – Vegetarian-Friendly Food in Florence

La Ménagère interiors with a archway and a window through to the private dining area.

If you’re an instagram fiend then this place seriously will fit the aesthetics for you. A restaurant, bar, private dining space, florist and home interiors all in one makes for quite quirky but Uber stylish environment.

La Ménagère plates and saucers with cups on shelves at back

La Ménagère - Bejal sitting eating Gnocchi with a red wine glass in one hand.

La Ménagère - Interiors of restaurant with long white lights. Stone work and arches of restaurant

The Details

Location: Lungarno di Santa Rosa, 50142 Florence I Tel. +39 055 2309 057 I Website I Map Location
Reservations: Not necessary
Dietary Requirements: Well catered for but can be discussed at time of reservation
Price Range: €€

L’OV

This Vegetarian restaurant serves mix of traditional regional dishes revisited for an old-time tavern, in the heart of Oltrarno.in Florence.

L’OV serves an unconventional menu that does not have starters, first courses or second courses, but is a temporal journey in taste that begins with ‘before’, continues with ‘after’ and ends with ‘and then’.

The food is colourful, creative and absolutely delicious. It celebrates the vegetable exceptionally well. The decor matche sthe food in colour and plentiful foliage with bright accents of red and green.

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence, a slice of chocolate cake topped with berries and fruit

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence, beetroot pink risotto and ravioli in a yellow sauce.

Vegetarian-friendly food in Florence. Th einteriors of green foliage and red seating at L'OV restaurant.

The Details

Location: Piazza del Carmine, 4R, 50123 Florece I Tel. +39 055 2052 388 I Website I Map Location
Reservations: Recommended
Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian and Vegan food. Other dietary requirements need to be confirmed.
Price Range: €€

Casual Places For Vegetarian-Friendly Food In Florence

1. Gusta Pizza

This hole in the wall pizza serves up the most authentic Tuscan pizza I’ve had for a fraction of the price of restaurants. The queues wrap round the street and that was all the convincing I needed to grab one of their small selection of pizzas. We took the pizzas back to our hotel and cracked open a bottle of red. And the rest as they say is history!

Gusta Pizza with Margherita in box with a bottle of red wine and a red wine glass next to pizza box. At Ad Astra Hotel Room

Gusta Pizza with Margherita in box with 2 red wine glasses next to pizza box. At Ad Astra Hotel Room

Gista Pizza exterior with motorbikes outside, taken in the dark

The Details

Location: Via Maggio, 46r, 50125 Florence. I Tel. +39 055 285 068 I Website I Map Location
Reservations: take-out only
Dietary Requirements: A few vegetarian
Price Range: €

2. Trattoria La Casalinga

Just off Santa Spirito Squares lies what is probably one of my all time favourite dining. It’s most definitely a hangout for locals and tourists alike and is popular for its traditional Italian home cooking style of Tuscany. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. Plus the staff are super friendly and make you feel totally at home, you’ll feel nonna will be coming out soon!!

The Ravioli and tomato sauce maybe simple but utterly delicious as are the profiteroles.

Trattoria La Casalinga - mozzarella, tomatoes an basil salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar in the background.

Trattoria La Casalinga - Ravioli covered in tomato sauce.

The Details

Location: Via dei Michelozzi, 9R, 50125 Florence I Tel. +39 055 218 624 I Website I Map Location
Reservations: Essential as it gets very busy
Dietary Requirements: Call ahead but Vegetarians and vegans catered for.
Price Range: €€

Aperitivo/Bars – Vegetarian-Friendly Food In Florence

1. Osteria Nuvoli

A fab place for lunch, Aperitivo or even small and simple plates. Full of locals and a fantastic vibe during the day and evenings, the food is traditional local and trust me, they can rustle up anything with little waste. That’s just the Tuscan way. The owner is super friendly. We came across it through a food tour we did with Florence & Chianti.

Cheeses and ham with wine at Osteria Nuvoli in Florence

Osteria Nuvoli - bottles of wines and photos in the cellar room of the bar

The Details

Location: Piazza dell’Olio, 15/r, 50123 Florence I Tel. +39 055 239 6616 I Map Location
Reservations: No Bookings
Dietary Requirements: Call ahead but Vegetarians catered for with bread, cheese, oils
Price Range: €/€€

2. Il Locale – Vegetarian-Friendly Food in Florence

One of the most memorable cocktail experiences I’ve ever had has got to be at il Locale. Not only is it THE most beautiful bars we’ve ever set my eyes on but the bar tenders are ON POINT! Seriously, you say what the palette desires and they mix the alcohol and flavours! THE best Espresso Martini I’ve had in Florence, period!

Il Locale - The bar area with a menu and a gold lamp in Florence.

Il Locale - An Espresso Martini and red coloured cocktail with the alcohol bottles of the bar in the background in Florence.

The Details

Location: Via delle Seggiole, 12r, 50122 Florence I Tel: +39 0559 067 188 I Website I Map Location
Reservation: Essential
Dietary Requirements: Call to confirm at time of reservation
Price Range: €€€

3. Le Volpi E L’uva

A definite favourite of the locals in Oltrarno is this small wine bar tucked in a small square off the main road to the Pitti palace. Booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. They even do wine tasting but we were here for aperitivo and opted for a couple of glasses of red with a cheese and ham board. There’s a lovely bustling atmosphere in the square and the wines are equisite.

Le Volpi E L'uva - 2 red wine glasses on a wooden table.