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Schiacciata con l'uva (Grape Flatbread)
Schiacciata con l'uvaFlatbread with wine grapes, sugar, sometimes herbs.
Vegetarian Guide to Florence Local & Street Food
Find authentic meat-free options, learn essential phrases, and get local tips for plant-based dining.
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Essential Phrases
I am vegetarian
Sono vegetariano/a
SO-no veh-jeh-tah-ree-AH-no/nah
Use vegetariano if male, vegetariana if female
No meat or fish please
Senza carne o pesce, per favore
SEN-zah CAR-neh oh PEH-sheh, pehr fah-VOH-reh
Specifies no animal flesh
Watch Out For
- Pancetta (Italian bacon)
- Lardo (cured pork fat)
- Acciughe (anchovies)
- Brodo di carne (meat broth)
Safe Options
- Pasta al pomodoro (tomato sauce pasta)
- Pizza Margherita (without prosciutto)
- Melanzane alla parmigiana (eggplant parmesan)
- Risotto ai funghi (mushroom risotto)
Important Notice
Many Italian pasta dishes may be cooked in meat-based broths or contain small amounts of pancetta or anchovies for flavor. Always specifically ask about these ingredients, particularly in soups and risottos.
Show This to Your Server
Sono vegetariano/a. Per favore non usare carne, pesce, brodo di carne, pancetta o strutto nei miei piatti. Grazie mille.
I am vegetarian. Please do not use meat, fish, meat broth, bacon or lard in my dishes. Thank you very much.
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