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Brac Libreria di Arte Contemporanea
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Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Italian
Organic
Juice bar
This spot is a library, cafe and restaurant with vegan menu as well. Uses organic vegetable. Reservation suggested for Friday and Saturday nights. NOTE: Reported to be unreliable with bookings. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00, Mon-Sun 19:00-00:00.
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Last update on 20 Oct 2021 by Guest
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309 Reviews
First Review by Vesanto
erfernandes
Points +244
Simply amazing - Edit
The place is very cozy, inside a book shop, with a great atmosphere and classical music. We went for a menu where you can choose a salad, first and second plates for 20 euros. It is very well served and certainly more than we would ask. You also have a starter and water included. Half of the menu is vegan. Simply amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-27
Pros: Great atmosphere
Guest
Irene_
Points +259
Posto magico! - Edit
Piatti deliziosi in un ambiente ricercato e dall'atmosfera accogliente. Ho apprezzato molto la gentilezza del personale e il "piatto unico" a 20 euro, che permette di provare più cose. Tornerò per provare anche i dolci.
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johnba712
Points +449
Excellent food - Edit
Such a lovely place in the book shop, and the food was excellent. I had a rice and salad dish, I can’t remember what it was called, but it was so nice. The gluten free chocolate dessert was really lovely.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-07
Guest
Brauny
Points +869
Delicious, special and artsy - Edit
We truly enjoyed the lunch here. We both took the option to choose 3 dishes for 20 euros. The menu contains dishes and ingredients that we've never had before. It tasted really good. The place itself is also cool: an artsy vibe, nice indoor and outdoor seating and a library with art books.
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evdutt
Points +69
One of Our Two Favorite Restaurants in Florence - Edit
Awesome variety of dishes, and completely different from the standard Italian fare you’re used to. The chefs really know what they’re doing. The lunch special for 20 euros was amazing value for money (either two dishes and a salad or just the two dishes with bigger portions - we opted for the latter). Very nice servers, knowledgeable about nut and peanut allergies. I’ve never tasted vegetables cooked this well. Lots of creativity too, and great atmosphere.
Read morePros: Service, Flavor, Value
Guest
Marianita99_
Points +61
Divine!!!! A must-try - Edit
I was SO impressed with my meal here. I loved the “piatto” option as I could try several things. The best seitan I have ever had, everything was thoughtfully prepared and the flavours were unique, balanced, and satisfying. The vibe is also gorgeous.
Read morePros: Original dishes, Vegan fresh pasta, Seasonal and fragrant veg
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c14
Points +83
A good, healthy meal in the heart of Florence - Edit
A nice break from countless pizzas and pastas. Offers a 20€ salad pasta ”special” combo dish during lunch hours (see image for an example of this — I had the avocado salad with spinach tagliatelle and seitan masala).
Read moreThe server, however, seemed cold and suspicious of me D:
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jonatalie
Points +32
Would definitely recommend - Edit
Wonderful staff and excellent food. You can get a salad, pasta/rice dish and a special for 20 euros which I felt was great value. The food was absolutely fantastic (tagliatelle in particular), and there was a great atmosphere.
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Mabramson
Points +42
Wonderful price fixed lunch and dinner - Edit
During stays in Florence separated by 2 weeks we enjoyed a multi course dinner on one visit and a multi course lunch on another. Both were creative and delicious. Wonderful use of fresh vegetables, fresh pasta, seitan, and sauces. And delicious organic wines.
Read morePros: Generous vegetable rich portions, Great value for a multi course meal, Wonderful relaxed dining experience
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Phoelp
Points +41
Feines Abendessen - Edit
Das Ambiente in der Buchhandlung ist wunderbar! Das Essen war super lecker - die Auswahl ist gut, dazu eine tolle Weinkarte.
Read moreWir haben kurzfristig noch einen Platz bekommen und uns vollkommen wohl gefühlt. Sehr zu empfehlen die Auswahl aus 3 unterschiedlichen Speisen für 20€.
Auch zu empfehlen ein ist ein Aperitivo im Innenhof im voraus.
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MichelleHA
Points +209
Great find! - Edit
We had a wonderful meal here
Read morePros: Seitan was fabulous , Lots of vegetables , Creative menu
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GiadaA.
Points +378
Good food - Edit
Very tasty food but a bit pricey and small-ish portions
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wimsey
Points +31
Heerlijk eten voor goede prijs - Edit
Sfeervolle plek met heerlijk eten. Je kan ervoor kiezen om voor €20 3 verschillende gerechten van de kaart te kiezen (je krijgt dan kleine porties), ideaal om verschillende dingen uit te proberen. Seitan masala is een aanrader!
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Deborah92
Points +21
Buonissimo - Edit
Tutto davvero molto buono! Una certezza!
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ZoRah
Points +121
Great food in lovely atmosphere - Edit
We visited Brac twice during our time in Florence and really enjoyed it both times. The atmosphere is great: clean, fresh and modern. The food was fantastic, we had potato & ginger tortellini and artichoke tagliatelle among other things, and enjoyed every dish. It's all women working there which was lovely as well. And you can browse the bookshop before our after your visit. Just make sure to book during busy periods as they fill up quickly.
Read morePros: Great food, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: Books up quickly
Guest
ShakedGvirtzer
Points +32
A nice place - Edit
The food was very tasty, the place was beautiful and it had a nice waitress. It was nice to eat there and it was calm.
Read morePros: The waitress was nice., The place was beautiful., The price was fine.
Cons: It had too many sauces.
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Gastropapu
Points +568
Many great options! - Edit
The menu is very interesting and everything sounds delicious. You can pick individual dishes or a plate (20€) of 3 small dishes (salad, pasta/rice and main) of your choosing. The food was really good!
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GuyYasoor
Points +126
Really nice - Edit
We enjoyed having lunch here on a rainy day. The staff were really nice and the food was good. I recommend the Seitan dishes!
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zachradge
Points +129
Cute and Unique - Edit
A restaurant within a bookstore’s greenhouse. Unique, healthy, and tasty dishes. Vegetarian but more than half the menu is vegan.
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EugeneLovesTofu
Points +1336
Nice - Edit
The food was nice, the service good and the place interesting.
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marmar_
Points +117
Don’t miss it! - Edit
Vegetarian restaurant with lots of delicious and clearly labeled vegan options. It’s in a bookstore, with a delightful atmosphere.
Read moreThe menu has three sections salad, pasta and specials, and you can get a combination of the three for 20€. They have delicious vegan desserts too.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-08
Pros: Delicious food, Atmosphere , Friendly staff
Guest
francoise.cote
Points +48
Bellissima atmosfera - Edit
Il locale è una libreria con cucina, è molto bella e crea un ambiente molto piacevole. E poi il cibo, che dire ineccepibile, locale completamente vegetariano / vegano con anche una possibilità di piatto unico a prezzo fisso con un ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Straconsiglio.
Read morePros: Ambiente, Piatti, Servizio
Guest
AlicjaWy
Points +758
Original - Edit
Very original place, good food.
Read morePros: Original, Tasty
Cons: Long wait
Kuchendealerin
I wish people would start naming their photos so that others actually know what type of dish it is...
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erb1234
Points +173
Must visit! - Edit
Visited on a Tuesday evening - some of the best food I’ve ever had! Flavours were incredible and it was great being able to sample 3 dishes for 20€. Majority of the menu is vegan with some vegetarian. Very friendly service and the atmosphere is lovely - relaxed and romantic.
Read morePros: Excellent flavours , Friendly service , Lovely atmosphere
Kuchendealerin
I wish people would start naming their photos so that others actually know what type of dish it is...
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Mangogirl
Points +2511
Just wow! - Edit
What can I add to all the reviews of other members? It was just wow! Taste explosion might describe it best. We took their special deal and tried six different dishes, afterwards not being able to say which was the best, because all of them were extraordinary! The amount was really good for the price and the quality didnt dissapoint as well.
Read moreWe came on a saturday and didnt have a reservation. All of their tables were fully booked but they offered us one 2h later - it was absolutely worth waiting. But if you dont want to, make sure to book a table.
Their bookshop and café is also great, a perfect way to step out of the tourist crowds and experience a different side of Florence!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-23
Kuchendealerin
I wish people would start naming their photos so that others actually know what type of dish it is...
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Cayetana
Points +2028
Especial - Edit
Es un espacio con mucho encanto. Es una librería y un restaurante amplio. Lo
Read moremejor es el ambiente pero, además, la comida está deliciosa. Tienen una fórmula para combinar varias cosas: primero, segundo y complemento en un solo plato por 20€. El seitán es uno de los platos estrella.
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-27
Pros: El ambiente, Carta breve pero exquisita
Guest
LizLoveland
Points +952
Fantastic food with friendly service - Edit
I got the sampler plate which was a great way to try multiple dishes. The very friendly server helped me choose the dishes. The food preparation took a while but everything was delicious and worth the wait. I stopped in here early for an Italian lunch (perhaps 12:20) and they had plenty of room for me without a reservation, although by the time I left people who were arriving without one were having to wait for a table. The staff told me reservations are definitely still needed on weekends but otherwise not necessarily.
Read morePros: Delicious food in unusual combinations , Very friendly service , Sampler plate lets you try three things
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