Vegan-friendly
Italian
Beer/Wine
Gluten-free
Restaurant specializing in traditional Florentine cuisine plus a veganchicharron (Peruvian street food). A specialty is the peposo dell’Impruneta. Menu is entirely gluten-free. Variety of Italian wines and desserts available. Reported to serve vegetarian items June 2024. Open Mon-Sat 19:30-23:00. Closed Sun.
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 18 Jun 2024 by Doortjez
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130 Reviews
First Review by Pachamamma
jamy
Points +55
Good - Edit
Food was decent and atmosphere was nice.
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natpeckett
Points +54
Lovely veggie Italian experience! - Edit
Veggie menu with several vegan options. Had an antipasti dish and shared a few primi dishes. All were delicious and were great vegan alternatives to classic Italian dishes. It is a more upscale place so dishes were on the smaller side with a fairly expensive bill.
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slinzi89
Points +127
Some vegan options - Edit
Some vegan options but mostly vegetarian. Gluten free too.
Read moreI don’t think I ordered very well. The dish seemed quite confused and wasn’t sure what it was trying to be. It was some sort of patty, with potatoes, guacamole and mayo. The menu is different on the website so maybe this dish has been added recently. The individual bits all tasted fine it just didn’t really come together as a dish.
My partner had the ‘meat’balls which came without a carb and seemed incomplete.
(I’m potentially missing the point if it’s supposed to be a fusion restaurant but it didn’t quite work for us).
Pros: Lovely restaurant setting
Cons: Could have had more vegan options, Fusion food didn’t quite come together
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kfish14
Points +181
Tasty & cosy but didn’t hit expectations - Edit
Enjoyed the atmosphere here a lot, it was a super cosy place with nice decor. The menu was a good size that you’re not overwhelmed with options. We had a bottle of wine, an antipasti to share and then two meals. The food was lovely, but I did have higher expectations after the reviews on here! Also the portion sizes were seemingly small for the cost, but maybe they seemed smaller because of the beautiful huge bowls. All the starters and mains were vegan, but also have of the dolce were vegan, which was a shame. Also the vegan wines were labelled which was a great touch.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-25
Pros: Atmosphere!!, 99% vegan, Nice menu
Cons: Food didn’t live up to expectations, Small portions, Not 100% vegan!
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monochromatica
Points +20
Reasonable vegan option in Florence - Edit
This is a nice restaurant that serves a modest range of vegan food. We ate a salad for starter, followed by an aubergine-based main course. Both tasted great and the food was super fresh. Nothing too complex, but it was an enjoyable meal.
Read moreThe reviews elsewhere on this page are mixed, so I’ll provide some context. If you are expecting a large meal then the portions will seem small. I found it to be appropriate but it is on the smaller end.
It is also worth bearing in mind that Italy is clearly behind when it comes to vegan food. For context, this would be a 3 star restaurant in a city like London, Berlin, Vienna - but I’d say it’s a 4 star restaurant for Florence. So I would happily recommend L’OV if you’re in Florence and want a reasonable vegan meal.
Pros: Fresh food, Nice ambience
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emmina.cipollina
Points +26
Quality decline - Edit
L’OV used to be my favorite place to celebrate special events over the years, but the quality and service have sharply declined. The vegan charcuterie board we had was over priced and offered vegan cold cuts I had bought in the grocery store on sale that same day. The vegan cheeses were also store bought and a bit chalky. My main course was grilled eggplant with unseasoned canned chickpeas, cold tomato sauce and vegan aioli — discordant, difficult to eat. The vegan creme brûlé was anemic and had a piece of masking tape on the side of the dish indicating the date prior. The waiters were kind, but clearly stretched thin by management, resulting in long wait times. There are so many better places to get a vegan meal in Florence with creative food made by people who care about the ingredients and the sustainability of the product.
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JimBoulter
Points +342
Risotto was savory and unique - Edit
Loved the blackberry risotto, very interesting and unique. They did have some issues with labeling on their menu which they should get fixed though. Staff was friendly and helped figure out the menu mistakes.
Read morePros: Risotto
Cons: Menu has mistakes in labels
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HungryCatterpillar
Points +140
Good for Florence - Edit
The vegan food we had was tasty and well presented. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food is not something to shout about but it is refreshing to find clearly labelled vegan food in Florence.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Friendly staff
Cons: Portion sizes are on the smaller side, Menu wasn‘t super coherent
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SoñadoresDeZorro
Points +923
Una notte più carina - Edit
Si, é vero, i prezzi sono alti. Ma, è stata una uscita formale per noi. Il cibo (per la cena) è una delizia. Le porzioni sono a volte piccoli e belle, ancora si sentono soddisfacenti.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-16
Pros: Al fresco, Opzioni vegani
Cons: I prezzi
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Gatx
Points +48
Mmmäh.. - Edit
Essen war ziemlich teuer für die Größe der Portionen und geschmacklich so lala. Also ok, aber wirklich nichts Besonderes. Personal war freundlich aber ein bisschen verpeilt. Sowohl der Außen- als auch der Innenbereich sind hübsch eingerichtet. Toiletten nicht besonders sauber und es gab weder Klopapier, noch Papierhandtücher, obwohl wenig los war. Nicht barrierefrei.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-04
Pros: Einrichtung
Cons: Preise, Essen, Toiletten
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IshanBarve
Points +35
The 5-star reviews make little sense - Edit
Very confused by all the 5 star reviews. I’m unsure if it’s standards have slipped in recent times or if the breadth of choice is what makes it attractive. There were few vegan options despite the number of vegetarian ones and the blanket gluten-free decision does feel detrimental across the board, especially for its Italian options. The gluten free options don’t feel well-thought out and seem to just be there. Given the 4.5 stars average across 120 reviewers, I was expecting far better and there are a number of better options available that are far better priced.
Read morePros: Gluten-free options
Cons: Overpriced, Low quality, Bland
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FaeDugmore
Points +86
A great local recommendation - Edit
We were recommended this restaurant by our villa hosts and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Great service, lovely clean and inviting environment and of course excellent food! Great options for both vegetarian and vegans. We visited with omni family members who raved about the experience as much as we did
Read morePros: Plenty of choice , Friendly and attentive staff , Great quality at good prices
Cons: A bit warm inside
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LauraJapan
Points +261
Disappointing - Edit
Less than half of the choices are vegan (versus vegetarian). For instance, they listed a vegan cheeseburger, but when it came it had neither cheese nor bun. Everything was just okay. The vegan tartar was super bland guacamole with nothing to eat it with. Very confused about the good reviews this place has from vegans.
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Ele999
Points +395
Deludente - Edit
Avevo sentito parlare molto bene di questo ristorante ma sono rimasta molto delusa. Prezzi alti per porzioni microscopiche, poco sapore. Anche la tanto decantanta degustazione di formaggi vegani non all’altezza delle recensioni che avevo letto, ne ho mangiate di migliori praticamente in tutti posti dove offrono questo piatto
Read morePros: Bellissima location
Cons: prezzo molto alto , porzioni minuscole , servizio lento
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lepetitpainauchocolat
Points +122
Best vegan meal in Florence - Edit
Very creative, unusual flavor and texture combinations. Lots of Italian dishes you won’t find on menus in other vegan restaurants, like spinach gnudi or fresh asparagus pate with orange sauce. Amazing pannacotta with fruits of the forest!
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Aldona💫
Points +1128
Delicious, many options and 99% vegan - Edit
Very cute place, with lots of options, mostly vegan and gluten free
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NoaSpivak
Points +93
Unbelievably good! - Edit
Look no further for mind blowing and unique Italian vegan food! The cheese plate is far and away the greatest vegan cheese I’ve ever tried, and is worth every euro. We also ordered the ribollita to try a local classic, which was also quite nice. I believe their menu changes seasonally, so we had the gnocchetti with blue cheese sauce and radicchio and the gnudi with chicory and sundried tomatoes. Both were thoroughly enjoyed and nice, the portions are a little small but they are primis and it left us with room for dessert, which is the best part of the meal. We tried their Colombina (seasonal offering for Easter) and their chocolate cheesecake, which our whole party (four vegans and one vegetarian) agreed were the best vegan desserts we’d ever had, especially the cheesecake. The menu did note that the offerings are 100% plant based, but I’m not sure if that’s just the current menu or if it’s permanent. It is a little pricy, but not crazy compared to slightly upscale omnivore restaurants. I would recommend this spot 100 times over, and will be dreaming of returning.
Read morePros: Best vegan cheese, Amazing dessert, Cozy space
Cons: Slightly slow service
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saravegan24
Points +173
Incredibly delicious - Edit
We had the Valentine’s day menu and it was incredibly good and tasty. There were two options: vegetarian or vegan. And everything was gluten free.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Very nice location , Everything gluten free
Cons: Price
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Jan-WillemWijnolts
Points +62
Delicious food and great atmosphere - Edit
We had a great 4-course vegan dinner. We started off with a selection of vegan cheeses, followed by pasta with a ragu made of seaweed and lemon, the main course was a vegan pulled “pork” sandwich with potatoes and as a desert we ate chocolate cake. All the courses were delicious. The atmosphere was really good the restaurant looks cozy and the staff is friendly. Would absolutely recommend.
Read morePros: Creative dishes , Friendly staff , Great wine
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Irene_
Points +200
Da provare - Edit
Il tagliere di formaggi vegani era delizioso. Altrettanto non si può dire dei primi che abbiamo provato, il risotto era salatissimo. Torta veg al cioccolato e arancia buona ma niente di eccezionale.
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jamesw39
Points +143
Nice food but small expensive portions - Edit
Food was good, but in spite of spending nearly €30 I left as hungry as when I came. I asked about the wine, apparently non of them are vegan. Also all the food cane out separately, some of the table were finished before others got food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-09
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kashicreature
Points +79
Tasteful and tasty - Edit
Lovely cozy but elevated atmosphere and good service. We reserved ahead which was easy online. Plentiful options, some vegetarian and some vegan. We had a turnip green pesto style sauce that was delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-29
Pros: Atmosphere is very inviting
Cons: A little pricey— and 3euro/person cover charge
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de_Feber
Points +54
Very good - Nice ambiance - Edit
Very tasty food, pretty interior and nice staff
Read morePros: Heel erg lekker , Lekkere wijn, Diverse opties op menu
Cons: Niet goedkoop
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VeronicaRomano
Points +51
Ottimo - Edit
Tutto ottimo! Il tagliere dei formaggi wow
Read morePros: Ottimo cibo, Servizio accogliente , Bell'ambiente curato
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LarissaPusch
Points +143
Nice, but a bit expensive - Edit
The food was really nice, but a bit expensive for the portion size. The staff was very friendly. In principle, I liked the decorations inside, but the messaging seemed a bit out of place because there was also vegetarian food, which is still bad for the animals.
Read moreStill, I enjoyed the meal very much.
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ipozdol
Points +17
Florentine Gem - Edit
L'OV were truly astounding. They seemed to have a second sense for when you were ready to move from piatti primi to desserts, caffé, and digestif. The food was delicious from start to finish and we would recommend them to vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters alike.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-04
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sinesha
Points +46
Wonderful food and staff - Edit
Delicious, authentic food! The staff were wonderful, and went out of their way to accommodate our kid. I recommend arriving early and sitting outside.
Read morePros: Fiori di zucca, Pasta , Wine
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