5 excellent vegetarian restaurants in Paris
Paris is brimming with quality vegetarian addresses. Here are five not-to-be-missed restaurants, including La Cantine de Sam, a popular spot for lovers of vegetarian cuisine.
La Cantine de Sam, the gourmet vegan reference
Located in the 9ᵉ arrondissement, La Cantine de Sam is a must for lovers of gourmet, plant-based cuisine.
Chef Sam is passionate about vegetarian food, and makes a point of using fresh, local and seasonal produce. The goal? Show that plant-based cuisine can be tasty, satisfying and inventive.
The menu changes regularly, depending on market arrivals. However, a few signature dishes remain on the menu. Its sweet potato burger, served with vegetable fries and homemade sauce, is a must.
Another popular specialty is vegetarian couscous, a generous dish that even meat lovers will appreciate.
The desserts are not to be outdone. The chocolate mousse with aquafaba is a technical feat: light and airy, it has nothing to envy from traditional versions. The cheesecake , with its melt-in-the-mouth texture and refreshing taste, is also a hit.
Thevegetarian address attracts both convinced vegans and the curious in search of a healthy, gourmet alternative. There’s no dogma here, just pleasure and a cuisine that makes everyone agree.
Sam’s Canteen, 50 Rue Catherine de la Rochefoucauld, 75009 Paris
La Cantine de Sam Paris 5, 4 Rue des Fossés Saint-Marcel, 75005 Paris
Le Potager de Charlotte, a sure bet
This not-to-be-missed address focuses on refined, creative dishes. Here, vegetables are sublimated by original combinations.
Salted chickpea flour pancakes and celeriac risotto are among the must-try dishes.
Le Potager de Charlotte, 12 Rue Louise-Émilie de la Tour d’Auvergne, 75009 Paris
Aujourd’hui Demain, the vegan concept store
This hybrid space offers a restaurant, a grocery store and cruelty-free products. The trendy atmosphere attracts a young, committed clientele.
Their vegan cheeseburger and lactose-free mac’n’cheese are among the most popular dishes.
Aujourd’hui Demain, 42 Rue du Chemin Vert, 75011 Paris
42 Degres, raw cuisine revisited
The first raw food restaurant in Paris, it relies on cooking at no more than 42°C to preserve nutrients.
Their raw zucchini lasagne and vegan cheesecake impress even the uninitiated.
42 Degrés, 109 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75009 Paris
Végét’halles, a vegan temple
This committed restaurant offers colorful, healthy and gourmet dishes. The cosy, plant-based atmosphere is immediately appealing.
Their quinoa bowls, vegan tacos and gluten-free cakes are must-tries.
Végét’Halles Vegan and Vegetarian restaurant, 41 Rue des Bourdonnais, 75001 Paris
