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32 Florence restaurants rated for coeliac, vegan, halal, kosher, and major allergens. Every tier backed by cited sources.
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AIC-accredited (partner of Associazione Italiana Celiachia) with two completely separate kitchens, two pizza ovens, two chef teams, and dedicated gluten-free fryer and pasta pot. The founder has coeliac disease herself. The entire menu can be prepared gluten-free in a dedicated space. Over 100 community safety ratings on FindMeGlutenFree, with many celiac reviewers reporting no symptoms across multiple visits. Cross-contamination risk is structurally minimised by the dual-kitchen setup.
Reported to be a dedicated gluten-free restaurant with a 100% gluten-free kitchen. Multiple coeliac reviewers confirm no gluten on premises and zero reactions. One reviewer mentions AIC certification, though this is not independently verified. The venue is listed as a top gluten-free spot in Florence by Wanderlog.
Certified by the Italian Celiac Association (AIC) and 100% dedicated gluten-free. Multiple coeliac reviews report no symptoms; safety features include dedicated kitchen, dedicated fryer, dedicated pasta pot, and knowledgeable staff.
Accredited by the Italian Celiac Association (AIC), with a dedicated gluten-free kitchen space, dedicated pizza oven, and trained staff. Multiple coeliac diners report no symptoms across many visits. The venue is not 100% dedicated (non-GF items also available), but the AIC accreditation and structural safety features (dedicated prep area, oven, flagged food) place it at Tier S under rule 1a(ii).
100% gluten-free dedicated kitchen, certified by the Associazione Nazionale Celiachia (Italian National Celiac Association). Multiple sources confirm no gluten on premises and zero cross-contamination risk. Dozens of coeliac diners report no symptoms across recent visits.
100% gluten-free kitchen based on rice-only cuisine; official website declares '100% SENZA GLUTINE' for all menu sections. FindMeGlutenFree reports dedicated gluten-free kitchen, dedicated fryer, and knowledgeable staff. Numerous coeliac reviewers across multiple platforms report zero symptoms. No formal accreditation but structural dedication to gluten-free equals verifiably safe.
Strong evidence from multiple independent sources of a separate, dedicated gluten-free kitchen space (17 reports on FindMeGlutenFree), dedicated fryer, dedicated pizza oven, and dedicated pasta pot. Staff is knowledgeable and plates are flagged GF. One reviewer mentions AIC certification (Italian Coeliac Association). The official allergen page confirms all dishes can be prepared gluten-free using dedicated tools and procedures. No adverse reactions reported across many coeliac diners.
AIC (Associazione Italiana Celiachia) certified, with a separate gluten-free kitchen, dedicated fryer, and staff trained in coeliac safety. Multiple coeliac diners report safe experiences and zero reactions. The entire menu can be made gluten-free.
100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen (branched off from the original non-GF restaurant across the street). Multiple independent reviews from symptomatic coeliacs report no gluten-related symptoms. Badged as dedicated gluten-free on FindMeGlutenFree and listed in most celiac-friendly rankings.
The restaurant is named RAW VEGAN FIRENZE and is described by multiple sources as a fully vegan restaurant. HappyCow lists it as a 'Vegan Restaurant' with a vegan logo. The Veggies Abroad blog confirms it is 'not only vegan but also gluten-free and mostly raw'. The Eating Europe guide describes it as a 'vegan restaurant'. The venue's own name and branding indicate a 100% vegan kitchen. This qualifies for Tier S under rule 1a(i) as a dedicated kitchen with no animal products on premises.
100% vegan bistro since 2015, confirmed by the venue's own website and multiple independent sources. The menu is entirely plant-based, with no animal products used. The venue's website states it is 'vegan' and 'cruelty free'. Multiple blog and aggregator sources confirm it is a fully vegan restaurant.
100% vegetarian kitchen; all dishes are vegetarian or vegan. Established in 1981 as Florence's first dedicated vegetarian restaurant. No meat on premises.
ORA is a 100% vegetarian restaurant (no meat, fish, or animal flesh on the menu). The official menu and blog confirm it is fully vegetarian, making it a dedicated vegetarian kitchen.
The venue's official website and menu describe it as a 'ristorante vegetariano' and '100% VEG', and the homepage prominently features a 'Vegan OK' section. HappyCow lists it as a 'Vegan' category restaurant with 380 reviews from vegan diners. The official menu page states 'I nostri piatti sono disegnati per dare pura energia' and the homepage says 'I nostri prodotti selezionati e genuini sono preparati con ogni accortezza possibile per essere realmente vegani'. This is a fully vegan restaurant.
FindMeGlutenFree lists Sgluten Lab as a dedicated gluten-free venue (badge: 'Reported to be dedicated gluten-free') with GF items including dessert, pancakes, pizza, beer, and waffles. Single community review; no accreditation mentioned.
The venue's own website and multiple blog sources consistently describe Veg & Veg as a vegetarian restaurant. The Eating Europe blog states it is 'a popular veggie eatery' and the Veggies Abroad blog lists it under 'Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Florence'. The venue's own site describes it as 'Vegano & Vegetariano' (Vegan & Vegetarian). The menu images show items like 'Burger Veg, Crema di Grana al Pepe' (which contains Grana Padano cheese, making it vegetarian but not vegan) and 'Burger Veg, Burrata' (burrata is dairy, vegetarian). This confirms a vegetarian-focused menu with some vegan options. The HappyCow aggregator does not list this venue in its top 10 vegan restaurants, but it is listed as a vegetarian-friendly option in the broader Florence guide.
Separate gluten-free menu with dedicated kitchen space, dedicated gluten-free fryer, pasta pot, and pizza oven. Staff trained on cross-contamination procedures. Multiple coeliac diners report no symptoms across many visits. The venue displays AIC (Associazione Italiana Celiachia) certification on its website and in customer reviews, though AIC is not in our recognised body list. Not a fully dedicated gluten-free kitchen as regular gluten-containing dishes are also served.
AIC-certified (Italian Celiac Association) pizzeria with a dedicated gluten-free pizza oven and separate prep area, but NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility. Gluten-free items are marked on the menu and staff are reported as knowledgeable. Multiple coeliac diners report no symptoms across many visits.
AIC member (Associazione Italiana Celiachia) with a dedicated gluten-free kitchen space, dedicated fryer and pizza oven, and knowledgeable staff. Entire menu is available gluten-free and served on colour-coded orange plates. Cross-contamination risk exists because regular gluten dishes are also prepared in the same building'shared' building.
Gluten-free items are marked on the menu. The venue has a dedicated gluten-free preparation area and a dedicated wood-fired pizza oven, with knowledgeable staff trained in allergen safety. Multiple coeliac community reviewers report safe experiences. However, the kitchen is not 100% dedicated gluten-free, and one reviewer reported ambiguous symptoms.
FindMeGlutenFree listing reports a gluten-free marked menu and a dedicated fryer (one reviewer). A menu item (quiche) is explicitly marked 'senza glutine'. The venue self-disclaims as not a dedicated gluten-free facility, consistent with Tier C (marked + dedicated equipment).
The menu includes several vegetarian dishes (e. g., Millefoglie di verdure, Gnudi, vegetable soups, salads, Margherita pizza, Vegetariana pizza). However, the menu is not marked for vegetarian suitability, and the kitchen is shared with meat and fish dishes. Staff can accommodate on request, but cross-contamination risk exists.
Menu includes an explicitly marked VEGANA sandwich (hummus, sundried tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant). Multiple HappyCow reviews confirm a single vegan option but report cross-contamination from shared cutting boards and utensils. The venue itself states all production occurs in a single laboratory and cannot guarantee non-contamination. No dedicated vegan prep area or equipment.
Honest caveat, Cross-contamination risk: shared utensils and cutting boards, no dedicated prep area.
Menu lists one explicitly labelled vegan option ('Francesca') on a digital menu that also includes a general allergen section. HappyCow reviews confirm a labelled vegan choice. However, the kitchen shares counter space and utensils with meat; one vegan reviewer explicitly notes 'no attempt to stop cross-contamination' and that gloves are not changed. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.
Menu items reported as marked GF by multiple reviewers; gluten-free bread available for substitutions. No dedicated fryer; shared fryer noted. Staff training reported but inconsistent knowledge of coeliac disease. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
Gluten-free items are marked on the menu; staff are knowledgeable and trained; the kitchen is shared and a server noted they cannot guarantee no cross-contamination. Not a dedicated gluten-free facility. Cornbread and other GF substitutions available (€1 extra). Atly rates the venue as 'accommodating' with risk of cross-contamination. Multiple coeliac diners have eaten safely but some avoid due to shared kitchen.
Eataly Firenze is listed as accommodating gluten-free with clear labels and trained staff, but some risk of cross-contamination is acknowledged (shared kitchen). No dedicated fryer or fully gluten-free kitchen confirmed.
The official digital menu (blog-qodeup-com-4) clearly marks vegan dishes with a dedicated 'vegan' icon and has a 'Veggie' filter that separates vegan and vegetarian options. Multiple vegan dishes are listed: Pici all'aglione, Valmarina pizza, Vegan pizza, Vellutata di zucca, Minestra di ceci, and several contorni. However, the menu also contains many non-vegan items (meat, cheese, fish, eggs) and the kitchen is shared. HappyCow (aggregator-happycow-net-3) does not list Spaccio Alimentare Firenze in its top 10 vegan restaurants in Florence, suggesting it is not primarily a vegan destination. The venue offers vegan options on a shared menu with shared kitchen, no dedicated vegan prep area.
Reported to have a gluten-free menu with GF buns and omelets, but the kitchen is not dedicated and cross-contamination is acknowledged. One symptomatic coeliac reviewer reported moderate-to-severe symptoms after eating GF buns; another reported no symptoms. Staff are described as knowledgeable and will clean/change gloves, but the venue itself warns it may not be safe for coeliac disease.
Gluten-free options available on request; atly. com rates as 'Accommodating gluten-free' with some cross-contamination risk and trained staff. Official menu does not mark GF items. One community reviewer reports poor handling of gluten allergies.
The venue claims certification from the Associazione Italiana Celiachia, but this body is not in our recognised list. The menu does not mark gluten-free dishes. Gluto app users report excellent gluten-free pizza and rate safety as 'Very safe' based on 2 reviews. Without a marked menu or verified dedicated kitchen, accommodation is available on request.
Offers gluten-free pasta on request; kitchen is shared and not dedicated. Official menu states 'Alimenti senza Glutine – on request other starters for coeliacs' but no per-dish allergen markings. FindMeGlutenFree listing warns it is NOT a dedicated GF facility; one reviewer reported getting ill immediately after eating, another had a positive experience. Quality likely varies by shift staff.