Vegetarian Dining in Paris
Our favorites for vegetarians + the people who eat with them
The options for vegetarian dining in this city have expanded dramatically in the last decade. Not so long ago, vegetarians in Paris had to content themselves with a plate of cheese or a green salad when dining out. Today, about 1/3 of the restaurants we review have a vegetarian offering for every course.
Disclaimer: this is more true at modern restaurants than at traditional French joints. It remains difficult to find much beyond poireaux vinaigrette at a bistro. But enjoying a meatless meal is now fairly easy at restaurants with a younger, more creative spirit. That’s especially true when they’re featuring flavors from the Mediterranean and the Levant, two cuisines that are hugely popular in Paris right now.
In this article, I’m sharing my personal favorites for vegetarians and for hungry omnivores with vegetarian friends. I’ve noted when a restaurant is purely vegetarian, when it has great veggie options in addition to omnivorous items, and when they can accommodate vegans. I’ve organized this list according to the ratings we use in our restaurant index:
GREAT - these are the restaurants you should prioritize
GOOD - these restaurants make us happy, but they’re not our top picks
FINE - these restaurants come in handy in certain situations
NOT RECOMMENDED - we did not enjoy our experience
We expect this list to expand over time, so don’t be shy about sharing your own tips in the comments for vegetarian and vegan dining in Paris.
MASLOW
Maslow offers small plates that eaters of any stripe could appreciate. The menu is about half vegetarian and half vegan and I’ve loved every bite during three visits. Their “Not Boring Salad” is aptly named (and delicious!) with red cabbage, apple, carrot, + seaweed gomasio. During the day, Maslow is a canteen for local office workers and museum-goers (now at two locations), but they serve wine and cocktails are open open late until 11pm. Open Sunday, Monday and every other day of the week.
Our review of Maslow
Near the Louvre
14 Quai de la Mégisserie, 75001
Open every day for lunch & dinner
Reservations online
In the Marais
32 Rue de Picardie, 75003
Open every day for lunch & dinner
Reservations online
OOBATZ
The sourdough pies from master baker Dan Pearson are simply phenomenal. His menu is compact, with five pizzas plus a “carte blanche” option to be chosen by the chef. Three of the five are vegetarian, and carte blanche can swing meaty or veggie. The meatless pizzas, like this one with asparagus and citrus, were our favorite. Included among our 50 Favorite Restaurants in Paris and open Sunday.
Our review of Oobatz
4bis Avenue Jean Aicard, 75011
Open Wednesday – Sunday from 6-10pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Reservations online or at +33 9 87 41 68 53
DUCASSE SUR SEINE
Ducasse sur Seine is a floating restaurant docked directly in front of the Eiffel Tower. It completes a circuit through Paris during your meal, moving silently on the Seine past all the major monuments. The views of Paris are unbeatable, and the food is surprisingly good. There’s one vegetarian option for every course on the menu. If you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion without meat, this is a really fun time. Open Sunday and Monday.
Our review of Ducasse sur Seine
19 Port Debilly, 75016
Open Wednesday-Sunday for lunch & dinner
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Reservations online or at +33 1 58 00 22 08
KUBRI
Kubri is the latest Levantine restaurant to capture the hearts and bellies of Parisians… and our current favorite. Their Lebanese menu has plenty of vegetarian options, like the hummus with roasted carrot pictured above, or a gorgeous plate of fattoush with tomatoes, radishes and herbs - all dusted with sumac, dotted with toum, and served tostada-style on a khebez crisp. Included among our 50 Favorite Restaurants in Paris.
Our review of Kubri
108 rue Amelot, 75011
Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch & dinner
Closed Sunday & Monday
Reservations online or at +33 1 71 27 43 71
TRÂM 130
Our review of Trâm 130
130 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011
Open Monday-Saturday for dinner only
Closed Sunday
Reservations online
EELS
Chef Adrien Ferrand puts a lot of ideas on the plate, and that includes the vegetarian offering for every course. We loved this salad of endives gratinéed with smoky Scamorza cheese, with Meyer lemon, pears marinated in walnut vinegar, and salty praline. For the main course he served Pastina risotto with Thai basil pesto, white asparagus, and tangerine marmalade. This may all sound like a lot, but it somehow works. Included among our 50 Favorite Restaurants in Paris.
Our review of Eels
27 Rue d'Hauteville, 75010
Open Tuesday-Saturday for lunch & dinner
Closed Sunday & Monday
Reservations online or at +33 1 42 28 80 20
LE SAINT-SÉBASTIEN
Le Saint-Sébastien is known for its vegetable-driven (but not vegetarian) cooking and desserts with a savory spin. The 400-reference-strong wine list and impeccable service make this neighborhood restaurant worth crossing the city for. Now helmed by chef Andrés Solis, the menu features a few subtle twists that highlight his Mexican culinary heritage. They have a beautiful bar, making it a great idea for solo diners and last-minute walk-ins.Included among our 50 Favorite Restaurants in Paris.
Our review of Le Saint-Sébastien
42 rue Saint-Sébastien, 75011
Open Tuesday-Saturday for dinner
Closed Sunday & Monday
Reservations online or at +33 6 49 75 27 90
LA TABLE DE COLETTE
La Table de Colette is a sleek restaurant with a sincere approach to sustainable dining. It’s tucked into a small Latin Quarter street, just a stone’s throw from the Pantheon. There’s a lovely garden for outdoor dining in nice weather. Tasting menus range from 35€ (at lunch) to 95€ and make the most of local, seasonable produce. The longer tasting menus include fish, but you can request a vegetarian version. It’s a great option for a special meal that includes both vegetarians and omnivores. Open Monday.
Our review of La Table de Colette
17 rue Laplace, 75005
Open Monday-Friday for lunch & dinner
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Reservations online or at +33 1 46 33 18 59
FANA
I loved the food at Fana, a new neighborhood restaurant on the backside of the Montmartre hill. I also love that they have three course dinner menu for 45€ that’s even cheaper (41€) if you take the vegetarian options. You’ll be happy to do that, because the meatless dishes are delicious. After a starter of seasonal oyster mushrooms with coffee sabayon, we loved this dish of roasted celery root with horseradish, slivered almonds, and a punchy sauce made from the celery branch with Granny Smith apples. Included among our 50 Favorite Restaurants in Paris.
Our review of Fana
14 Rue Ferdinand Flocon, 75018
Open Tuesday-Saturday for lunch & dinner
Closed Sunday & Monday
Reservations online or at +33 9 86 37 80 77
FIEF
FIEF is a sleek and modern restaurant in the 11th with a Top Chef finalist in the kitchen. The name FIEF stands for Fait Ici En France (made here in France) and the restaurant’s goal is to import nothing. They offer a vegan tasting menu with five courses for 85€ alongside an omnivore tasting menu for 95€. Both are delicious, but the vegan dishes, like this first course of artichoke and cherry, bitter almond and meadowsweet, made the biggest impression. Included among our 50 Favorite Restaurants in Paris and open Monday.
Our review of FIEF
44 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011
Open Monday-Friday for dinner only
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Reservations online or at +33 1 47 00 03 22
AMÂLIA
One of our favorite special occasion restaurants offers Le Grand Menu Végétarien Menu (110€) next to Le Grand Menu Amâlia (130€). Each version has the same number of courses, so vegetarians and omnivores can enjoy dinner at the same pace. Included among our 50 Favorite Restaurants in Paris and open Sunday.
Our review of Amâlia
32 rue de la Fontaine au Roi, 75011
Open Saturday & Sunday for both lunch & dinner
Open Wednesday - Friday for dinner only
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Reservations online or at +33 7 68 72 45 06
ALÉA
This sweet little bistro on the backside of the Montmartre hill is run by a young couple. Chef Léa Lestage, who previously worked at the three-star Epicure, is serving a market-driven menu at night with 3 options per course, and one of these is always vegetarian. On a recent winter night, we enjoyed the pan fried gnocchi with white asparagus, bear’s garlic pesto, caramelized onion puree and pickled mustard seeds. William Atlan, who previously cooked with Daniel Rose at La Bourse et la Vie, runs a flawless dining room. Included among our 50 Favorite Restaurants in Paris and our guide to Eating in Montmartre. Open Sunday for lunch.
Our review of Aléa
39 rue Lamarck, 75018
Open Wednesday-Saturday for lunch & dinner
Open Sunday for lunch only
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Reservations online or at +33 1 81 69 96 93
BREIZH CAFÉ
Breizh Café is by far my favorite spot for crêpes in Paris. They have a lot of vegetarian options that change with the seasons - you might find asparagus in spring and wild mushrooms in the fall. They even have a vegan galette that’s made without butter and is topped with a delicious salad studded with avocado and tofu. Their buckwheat galettes are naturally gluten-free. Included among our 50 Favorite Restaurants in Paris. Open Sunday, Monday and every other day of the week.
Our review of Breizh Café
There are ten Paris locations - click the link above to learn more
All locations are open every day
Online reservations available at each location
SEMILLA
Semilla boasts a reliable roster of inventive vegetarian dishes, like golden puffy gougères, an artichoke topped with artichoke chips + black olives, and green asparagus with black rice, and eggplant with finely shaved mushroom + hazelnuts. Desserts are great, too, and Semilla has one of my favorite wine lists in the city. Included in our guide to Eating in Saint-Germain and open Sunday.
Our review of Semilla
54 rue de Seine, 75006
Open Wednesday-Friday for dinner only
Open Saturday-Sunday for both lunch & dinner
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Reservations online or at +33 1 43 54 34 50
ERSO
Erso is a cozy and creative neighborhood place in the 11th arrondissement serving a slim menu with three options per course. Every course has a vegetarian option, and in our experience it’s really good. We loved this vegetarian tart with girolle mushrooms, buttermilk apricot emulsion, and lemon verbena.
Our review of Erso
18 Rue Saint-Ambroise, 75011
Open Tuesday-Saturday for lunch & dinner
Closed Sunday & Monday
Reservations online or at +33 1 81 69 96 55
GRAMME
With its chili jam-slathered sandwiches and extra-salty chocolate cookies, Gramme could easily be found in London or Brooklyn. But Gramme shouldn't be dismissed as a watery import - the food is excellent, and the vibe is very local. Their signature vegetarian dwich (this is how Parisians now refer to sandwiches) is the sort of thing I want to eat every weekend - a runny egg with herbs, chili jam, copious herbs, and charred broccolini on a fresh brioche bun. They're open at night, but Gramme was clearly built for brunch. This location in Ménilmontant takes online reservations. Their sister location in the Marais does not. Open Sunday.
Our review of Gramme
96 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011
Open Wednesday-Sunday for lunch & dinner
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Reservations online or at +33 1 48 07 80 23
LES ENFANTS DU MARCHÉ
Les Enfants du Marché provides a delicious departure from classic French. Their counter inside the Marché des Enfants Rouge is the most “foodie” among this Marais market’s many stalls, with higher prices to match. You’ll find small sharable plates on their ever-changing chalkboard menu, many of them vegetarian. They don’t accept reservations and are slammed in nice weather - arrive before noon if you don’t want to wait. Included in our guide to Outdoor Dining in Paris.
Our review of Les Enfants du Marché
39 rue de Bretagne, 75003
Spring & Summer Hours (April to Mid-October):
Open Tuesday-Saturday from 12-10pm
Open Sunday from 12-5pm
Late Fall & Winter Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday for lunch only
No reservations
BONNARD
Bonnard is a stylish spot in the northern Marais with a fully vegetarian menu, including a vegan option for every course. They’re open for lunch on Saturday, making this a tasty stop during a day of shopping and gallery hopping in the Marais. But it’s mostly a dinner spot with soft lighting, organic wines, and a sexy curved booth that can fit 6-8 people.
Our review of Bonnard
18 rue des Gravilliers, 75003
Open Wednesday-Friday for dinner only
Open Saturday for lunch & dinner
Closed Sunday-Tuesday
Reservations online or at +33 9 78 80 48 59
MAISON CLUNY
Maison Cluny has a great Latin Quarter location close to the Cluny Museum, Shakespeare & Company and Notre Dame. There are only 1-2 vegetarian options per course, but for us that’s enough to visit and spend time on their stunningly beautiful terrasse. Don’t neglect to order the fried Socca chips as a first nibble - they’re crazy delicious. Included in our guide to Outdoor Dining in Paris.
Our review of Maison Cluny
3 Rue de Cluny, 75005
Open Tuesday-Saturday from noon to midnight
Kitchen open from 12-2pm and from 7-10pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Reservations online or at +33 1 56 81 82 53
TEKÉS
A meal at Tekés might be the most fun a vegetarian can have in Paris. This restaurant from the team behind the Israeli restaurant Shabour doesn’t have any meat or fish on its menu, but omnivores won’t miss a thing. The ambiance is lively, the service is friendly, and the food is both clever and delicious. It’s centrally located and open every day for dinner, plus lunch on weekdays. The very performative kitchen counter is a fun seat for solo diners. Included among our 50 Favorite Restaurants in Paris, and open Monday.
Our review of Tekés
4 bis Rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002
Open every day for dinner
Open Monday-Friday for lunch
Reservations online or at +33 7 81 42 54 74
MARSO & CO.
Marso & Co. is the third restaurant from Tomy Gousset (Tomy & Co. and Hugo & Co.), and this one has a focus on Mediterranean flavors. The dishes here take inspiration from Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa and make great use of seasonal produce. In addition to some meat and fish dishes, nearly half the menu is meatless - making this a delicious option for mixed groups of omnivores and vegetarians. Open Monday.
Our review of Marso & Co.
16 rue Vulpian, 75013
Open Monday-Friday for lunch & dinner
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Reservations online or at +33 1 45 87 37 00
CHANCEUX
Almost half the sandwiches are vegetarian, like this fried parsnip sandwich with ribbons of raw zucchini, sun dried tomato, pesto and arugula. There are a few vegan options as well. They also serve breakfast. Their original location is in the 11th, but I prefer this new one in the Latin Quarter, just steps from Shakespeare & Company and the Cluny Museum. Open Sunday, Monday and every other day of the week.
63 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris
Open every day from 10am-6pm
Reservations online, but walk-ins are usually fine
GRANDCOEUR
GrandCoeur is the GrandCoeur is the Paris address of Mauro Colagreco, whose restaurant Mirazur was rated in 2021 as the World's Best. GrandCoeur isn’t quite on that level, but they offer beautiful outdoor dining in a central neighborhood and serve a better-than-average Mediterranean menu with vegetarian options every day of the week.
Our review of GrandCoeur
41 Rue du Temple, 75004
Open every day for lunch and dinner
Reservations online or at +33 1 58 28 18 90
LE TAGINE
A fun Moroccan spot with a phenomenal natural wine list - convivial and casual and easy to book. There’s a vegetarian couscous and plenty of vegetarian starters on their short but sweet menu. Open on Sunday.
Our review of Le Tagine
13 Rue de Crussol, 75011
Open Thursday-Sunday for lunch & dinner
Open Wednesday for dinner only
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Reservations online or at +33 1 47 00 28 67
KAPARA
Kapara is a boisterous restaurant in the old Balagan space from the team behind Shabour, Boubalé and Tekés. It’s centrally located near the Tuileries and the Louvre, and it’s a very fashion-y scene. The (Israeli) food and (party) vibe are not my favorite, but they have a ton of vegetarian options and are open every day.
Our review of Kapara
9 Rue d'Alger, 75001
Open Monday-Saturday from 12-2:30pm & 7pm-1:30am
Open Sunday from 7pm-1:30am
Reservations online or at +33 7 67 40 56 29
BRASSERIE DES PRÉS
Le Brasserie des Prés opening inside the Cour du Commerce Saint-André. Brasserie des Prés is open from 9am to midnight, so you can eat early or late. Prices are cheap. They have vegetarian options. They’re in a historic building in the heart of Saint-Germain. They have space for large groups, for outdoor dining, and are easy to book at the very last minute. Brasserie des Prés may not be a foodie destination, but it’s one of the most useful new addresses in Paris. Open Sunday, Monday and every other day of the week.
Our review of Brasserie des Prés
6 Cour du Commerce Saint-André, 75006
Open every day from 9am-midnight
Reservations online or at +33 1 42 03 44 13
LE JARDIN CHEVAL BLANC
Le Jardin de Cheval Blanc is an ephemeral restaurant on the roof of the Cheval Blanc hotel that runs from mid-May through the end of summer. The space is lush with plants and the tables and staff are all dressed in red. This color theme extends to the food because every single dish contains tomato or strawberry. About half the menu is vegetarian. It’s pricey and portions are small, but the rooftop views over central Paris are phenomenal. It’s a good place to sip rosé and nibble a light meal on a hot day. Open Sunday, Monday and every other day of the week.
Our review of Le Jardin Cheval Blanc
8 quai du Louvre, 75001
Open every day from noon to midnight
From June 2 - October 1
Reservations online or at +33 1 79 35 50 22
MIZNON
This casual Israeli restaurant has four locations in Paris, but we’re most loyal to the original Marais location. Miznon expanded here from Tel Aviv in 2013 and has been delighting both vegetarians and omnivores with food that’s fast, fresh, casual and fun. The charred cauliflower is one of our favorite veggie options, but we also love their pitas stuffed with ratatouille or falafel.
Our review of Miznon
22 rue des Ecouffes, 75004
Open Sunday-Thursday from noon to 11pm
Open Friday from noon to 4pm
Closed Saturday
LA BÊTE NOIRE
La Bête Noire is a sweet spot for breakfast and lunch at the southern tip of the Luxembourg Gardens. I loved this dish of burrata with peas, yellow squash, favas and mint in a sorrel sauce. Come for breakfast pastries or for lunch, when they always have a meatless option for every course. Open Sunday, Monday and every other day of the week.
58 rue Henri Barbusse, 75005
Open every day from 8:30am-4pm
Reservations online or at +33 1 42 01 86 14
COMER
In terms of flavor (and actual heat!), Comer might be the best Mexican in Paris. It’s fast casual, with bright lights, high stools, and not a lot of incentive to linger. But you can book online to ensure a spot, and they have options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diners. Its location near the train stations at Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est make it an ideal quick bite before or after a journey. For those who live here and miss good Mexican, chef Carlos Moreno sells his tortillas and sauces to go.
96 rue d’Hauteville, 75010
Open Monday to Friday for lunch & dinner
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Reservations online or at +33 6 63 02 56 25
FAUBOURG DAIMANT
This vegan restaurant has been included on so many top lists, and I’m still scratching my head to understand why. I’ve visited twice, and on both visits encountered some of the most vile dishes that I’ve ever tasted in Paris. Plenty of friends and readers have argued with me about this, but I’m not masochistic enough to return and try again.
Our review of Faubourg Daimant
20 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75010 Paris
Open every day for lunch & dinner
Reservations online or at +33 7 88 09 73 48
Dupin in the 6th was always great for vegetable presentations.
Thank you! This is very helpful - I have someone who is dairy intolerant, so the list that shows "vegan" is very helpful. Are there not any options for the 7 arrondissement? Love your articles!