When it comes to restaurants in Florence, nobody is doing the kind of quality vegan and vegetarian dishes that you'll find at Libreria Brac, a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it spot on a small street close to the Arno River. Not to mention also operating as a space that has books, good coffee, and interesting wine. The menu changes frequently, but you’ll always find seasonal pastas, variations on lasagna, salads, and vegan options that pack a punch—their homemade seitan is an explosion of cumin, cloves, coriander, and kombu seaweed.

This place was once a bookstore, but now it’s also a super cool vegetarian restaurant. Brac is very central and is also the perfect place for a nice aperitivo. Ask for their well-priced piatto unico which is not only a steal but offers three different tasting options for those who want to enjoy vegetarian gourmet Italian cuisine.

This is one of my favorite places to bring people because its super hidden but very central, they have great—and affordable wine, a nice aperitivo option and good food. I highly recommend asking for their well-priced ‘piatto unico’ which is not only a steal, but also offers three different tasting options for those who want to enjoy vegan and vegetarian gourmet Italian cuisine. Reservations are recommended and the service can be a bit slow but just having a glass of wine in that courtyard is pretty awesome!

The family restaurant, Brac, is a library, cafe, and restaurant only four minutes from Palazzo Vecchio, making it an ideal spot for tourists, locals, and students alike. Despite its convenient location, bookings at Brac for large groups are tricky, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. However, they offer a vegan menu and use organic vegetables, making it an attractive option for those looking for healthy, plant-based options.

This is the sister restaurant to Santarosa, which you’ll be reading about shortly and is a book shop come restaurant. 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.

Tucked away among the many courtyards in the historic centre, the Brac bookshop is a place where sociability and good food meet. A multifunctional space that includes a contemporary art bookshop, a café and a kitchen where vegetarian and vegan dishes are freshly prepared. On the menu are many simple dishes made with fresh, organic and seasonal ingredients, often with international and fusion touches.

Brac is a one of a kind restaurant in Florence combining a love for coffee, vegetarian food, art, books and culture all into one. Although not strictly vegan, this vegetarian restaurant offers a wide selection of fresh pasta, risotti, salads, cheese boards, snacks and desserts at all hours of the day. They work to make all their food with local ingredients with seasonal and daily menu changes.

Even if it does mix vegan and vegetarian dishes, this place certainly has a special spot in every Florentine vegan’s heart. Brac is not only a restaurant: it’s a contemporary art library, a cultural center, a place to see and be seen. You definitely have to fill your glass with Giulia’s selection of biodynamic wines and eat Francesca’s marvelous avocado carpaccio.

Brac Coffee Shop is situated in the heart of Florence, specifically in the Santa Croce area. Its intimate ambiance features a contemporary art library, where patrons can savor their meals, peruse books, or simply enjoy a moment of respite. It’s a space dedicated to fostering connections among individuals who share a passion for cultural exchange.

Brac is hands down the best vegetarian food I had during my trip to Florence, and easily among the top three I visited during the course of my Italian holiday. We ended up visiting here thrice during our stay in Florence. The food is fresh and delicious, while also being budget friendly due to their ‘piatto unico’ (single plate) meal concept.

The setting is fun with books picked by craftsmen brightening the dividers. I suggest reservations, as the one defeat was to the experience, was an irate staff part who was despondent we didn’t have reservations. They gave us the alternative of utilizing a table for an hour and a half until the following booking form which we concurred.

Tucked away on Via dei Vagellai, Libreria Brac is a unique combination of bookshop and vegetarian restaurant. This intimate spot offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city, with a menu that highlights fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Popular dishes include farro salad with seasonal vegetables and spinach and ricotta gnocchi.

Combining a library, cafe, and art bookshop, it’s (almost) the Shakespeare and Co. of Florence. Yep, erudite visitors can brush up on their Bellini, sip an organic coffee, and munch on a panettone in the bright, light surroundings—we promise, you’ll emerge with a full belly and an enlightened mind. Heading out for dinner?

La Brac is a cafe and bookshop where you can read a book in a comfy armchair while drinking a cappuccino, or perhaps where you can attend a literary event or an art exhibition. But it is also a vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Florence where to eat delicious dishes. Libreria La Brac is located in via dei Vagellai 18/r.

Near Santa Croce, Libreria Brac offers options beyond classic Italian cooking with its welcoming vegetarian menu. Vaunting an eclectic interior, filled with books, bottles and decorations, Brac is a haven for book lovers as well as vegetarians. Food here isn’t just fresh: it’s beautifully presented.

If you want the tragically hip boho artsy vibe, do check out Brac near Santa Croce which does fun “piatti unici” which are plates that mix all sorts of “portate” like salad on the same plate as pasta but their salads use decent avocado and tasty layered bakes with music sheet bread from Sardinia.

Don’t miss the small, unassuming door to Libreria Brac because this bistro is well worth a visit. This restaurant, a mix between cafe and library, features a solely vegetarian menu with plenty of vegan options. Once inside, you’ll find a cozy outdoor patio tucked in a sunny courtyard.

Brac is a bookstore and vegetarian restaurant in Florence with two main spaces separated by an outdoor courtyard. The decor creates a very cozy space with a casual/hip atmosphere. Apologies for the dim photography – you can thank the mood lighting!

A small gem near the Uffizi, you’ll get a warm welcome and great food and drink at Brac restaurant-library-bar. Chef Sasha is enthusiastic, super friendly and supremely talented. We went back another night for cocktails and more talking.

Hours: Noon to Midnight Daily Address: Via dei Vagellai 18r – 50122 Florence Phone: 055 0944877 Website: http://www.libreriabrac.net/. (picture credit by La Brac). If you’re a bookworm, you’ll love this kitchen/library combo.

Behind an inconspicuous doorway without a sign, finding BRAC takes a bit of sleuthing, but the determined diner will be rewarded with a welcoming spot containing funky antique furniture, art pieces, and comfortable chairs.

This vegetarian restaurant/bookshop has a lovely inner courtyard loads of good veggie and vegan dishes. You can order a sample platter or a la carte. “I love going there for lunch because it has a great atmosphere.

Libreria Brac is a library, cafe, and vegetarian restaurant. It is located down a narrow street, which made it a bit difficult to find. It also looks more like a bookstore from the street than a restaurant.

Despite the central location, the restaurant is hidden behind a shop selling art books. Once inside the intimate dining room, guests are treated to some of the best vegetarian food in Florence.

Often missed by tourists as its exterior looks like a bookshop, Brac boasts a relaxed but welcoming atmosphere, and comes highly recommended.