Vegetarian Restaurants in Paris: A Practical Guide for Vegan and Vegetarian Travelers
Updated 24 October 2026. Vegetarian restaurants in Paris range from fully vegetarian bistros and vegan restaurants to French cafés, Levantine kitchens and tasting-menu restaurants that can build a plant-forward meal. The practical way to plan is by neighbourhood, dietary boundary, budget and booking time, not by trusting an old “best restaurants” list.
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Choose the right type of restaurant
“Vegetarian restaurant” can mean a fully vegetarian kitchen, a vegan restaurant, or a mixed restaurant that happens to have several meat-free dishes. Those categories matter in Paris because French menus may use butter, cream, egg, cheese, fish stock, meat stock or lard even when a dish looks vegetable-led.
Start with the boundary that matters to you. A vegan diner may need to say sans viande, sans poisson, sans produits laitiers, sans œufs et sans miel. A vegetarian diner may be comfortable with dairy and eggs but still need to exclude meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. If you have a severe allergy, use a separate kitchen-safety conversation rather than relying on a vegetarian label.
| Your priority | Good starting point | Verify before going |
|---|---|---|
| Creative vegetarian tasting menu | FIEF or another reservation-led restaurant | Menu version, price, service days and whether vegan courses are available |
| Central vegetarian dinner | Maslow Temple or Bonnard in the Marais | Current address, booking rules and daily menu |
| Fully vegan comfort food | Bodhi Vegan and current vegan listings on HappyCow | Opening hours, branch details and current menu |
| Fast or flexible meal | Falafel, crêpe, café or mixed restaurant with a marked option | Butter, egg, cheese, honey, stock and shared preparation |
Paris vegetarian restaurant shortlist
The entries below are organised by fit, not ranked from best to worst. A restaurant can be excellent for one traveller and wrong for another because of price, location, booking access or dietary controls.
| Restaurant or style | Why it belongs on a plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| FIEF, 11th | France-focused, reservation-led restaurant with an official five-course Vegetal Love menu currently listed at €95. | A special dinner and diners who want a structured plant-led tasting menu. |
| Maslow Temple, 3rd | Central vegetarian restaurant in the Marais; its official page says some tables are held for walk-ins. | Lunch or dinner near the Marais when you want flexibility. |
| Bonnard, 3rd | Vegetarian bistronomy with a seasonal menu and vegan choices that should be checked on the current menu. | A quieter, reservation-friendly vegetarian meal in northern Le Marais. |
| Bodhi Vegan, 10th | Fully vegan Vietnamese and Asian-style comfort food, useful when the group wants broad choice. | Casual lunch or dinner around Canal Saint-Martin. |
FIEF in the 11th arrondissement
FIEF stands for Fait Ici En France, and the official site presents the restaurant as a sustainable, France-focused fine-dining experience. Its current English menu lists Vegetal Love, a five-course menu priced at €95, alongside an omnivore menu and a larger chef-counter format. The restaurant is at 44 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011 Paris.
The official menu page currently lists dinner service Monday to Friday, 19:00–21:45, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Treat those hours and the €95 price as a snapshot, not a permanent fact. Use the official reservation page before planning a birthday, anniversary or final-night dinner.
Who should choose FIEF?
- Travellers who want a destination meal rather than a quick stop.
- Vegetarians and vegans who enjoy tasting menus and unfamiliar ingredients.
- Mixed groups who want the same restaurant with different menu paths.
What to ask when booking
State whether you need the Vegetal Love menu or a vegan meal, and mention allergies when booking rather than at the table. Ask whether the current menu contains dairy, egg, honey or alcohol. A tasting menu may be seasonal, so do not build your expectations around a dish described in an older review.
Maslow and Bonnard in the Marais
Maslow Temple
Maslow Temple’s official page identifies it as a vegetarian restaurant in the 3rd arrondissement and says only a select number of tables are available for reservations, leaving space for walk-ins. That makes it a useful option when your day in the Marais is not planned hour by hour.
Maslow’s broader group information describes a menu with vegetarian and vegan dishes. Ask which items are vegan on the day and whether sauces, bread and desserts contain dairy, egg or honey. Maslow currently advertises a Sunday brunch at Temple as well; verify the day’s menu and seat availability before relying on it. If the restaurant is full, keep a nearby falafel, café or second reservation in your route rather than crossing the city hungry.
Bonnard
Bonnard is at 18 Rue des Gravilliers in the 3rd arrondissement. Its menu and independent restaurant coverage describe a vegetarian format with seasonal dishes and vegan choices. Paris by Mouth notes that it is mainly a dinner restaurant with Saturday lunch, while Tripadvisor’s current listing confirms the Marais address and vegetarian positioning. Check the official menu and reservation page because the small menu can change.
Bonnard is a good fit for a traveller who wants French-style vegetarian cooking rather than a vegan fast-casual meal. It is less suitable if you need a large menu, late-night opening or a guaranteed choice for every person in a big group.
Fully vegan and casual options
Bodhi Vegan
Bodhi Vegan is a useful 10th-arrondissement lead for vegan Vietnamese and Asian-style dishes. Current independent listings place it at 23 Avenue Claude Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, and describe a broad menu including vegan versions of familiar dishes. Use the venue’s own site or phone number to confirm current hours, then cross-check a map listing on the day.
The advantage is choice: a group can usually discuss bowls, noodles, tofu, mock meats or steamed dishes without negotiating a dairy-based French menu. The limitation is that small restaurants can change service times quickly, and online menu translations may not show every allergen.
Markets, crêpes and flexible meals
Paris also works well for vegetarian eating without a fully vegetarian restaurant. Buckwheat galettes are a useful starting point, but ask whether the batter, butter, cheese and fillings match your diet. Falafel counters, Lebanese restaurants, Vietnamese restaurants, Indian restaurants and North African cafés can offer satisfying vegetarian meals, but stock, ghee, fish sauce, shrimp paste and dairy still need checking.
For a market meal, read the stall’s current board and ask how food is cooked. “Vegetarian” on a chalkboard may refer only to the filling, not the sauce or shared plancha.
Where to eat by neighbourhood
| Area | Why it works | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Le Marais, 3rd and 4th | Maslow and Bonnard are useful anchors, with many cafés, falafel counters and market stops nearby. | Book dinner where possible; allow a walk-in backup at lunchtime. |
| 11th arrondissement | FIEF provides a special-occasion option and the area has a strong independent restaurant scene. | Reserve early and check service days; do not expect every venue to open Sunday. |
| 10th and Canal Saint-Martin | Bodhi Vegan and other casual international restaurants make this a practical food stop. | Useful after a canal walk, but confirm small-restaurant hours. |
| Saint-Germain and central sights | Convenient for cafés, crêpes and mixed restaurants between museums and river walks. | Central does not mean vegan; ask about butter, egg, cheese and stock. |
French dishes and hidden ingredients
French restaurant language can make a menu sound vegetable-forward while hiding ingredients that matter to vegetarians and vegans. Learn the words, then ask the follow-up question.
- Beurre: butter. It can finish vegetables, bread, pastry and sauces.
- Crème: cream. It may be in soups, gratins, desserts and sauces.
- Œuf: egg. Check galettes, pastries, mayonnaise and desserts.
- Miel: honey. It can appear in dressings, desserts and drinks.
- Fonds or bouillon: stock. A vegetable dish may use meat, chicken or fish stock.
- Lardons: bacon pieces. They may be mixed into salads, quiches or lentils.
- Poisson, anchois or nuoc-mâm: fish, anchovies or fish sauce.
- Gélatine: gelatin, which can appear in sweets and desserts.
Use this French sentence: “Je suis végétalien·ne. Est-ce que ce plat contient de la viande, du poisson, du bouillon, du beurre, du lait, des œufs ou du miel ?” For vegetarian diners, replace végétalien·ne with végétarien·ne.
Booking and timing
Paris meal times are part of the logistics. A restaurant may close between lunch and dinner, stop taking orders before closing or offer a tasting menu only on certain evenings. Check the service window and last booking time, not only the headline opening hours on a map.
- Choose the attraction or neighbourhood first.
- Search the official restaurant page from that area.
- Open the current menu and identify two dishes, not one.
- Book if the venue is small, tasting-menu focused or important to your itinerary.
- Save the address, booking confirmation and a nearby fallback offline.
For a walk-in plan, eat earlier than the busiest dinner period and keep one casual restaurant or market option nearby. This matters especially on Sundays and Mondays, when independent restaurants may close.
Vegan, vegetarian and allergy checks
For a severe allergy, contact the restaurant before booking and repeat the requirement when seated. Ask whether the kitchen can adapt the dish and whether the chef can provide a safe alternative. Avoid using a translated menu alone as proof of ingredients.
Budget and menu language
Prices move with the season and the menu format. FIEF currently publishes a €95 five-course Vegetal Love menu, but casual restaurants and cafés will usually have a much lower entry point. Do not compare a tasting menu, a main course and a takeaway bowl as if they are the same product.
Look for formule déjeuner or a lunch set, but verify what is included. A set menu may include dairy, egg, fish stock or a dessert that cannot be adapted. Ask whether the vegetarian or vegan option is the same price, requires advance notice or is available only at dinner.
A practical Paris vegetarian food plan
- Map your day: group meals with the Marais, 11th, Canal Saint-Martin or central sights.
- Choose the dietary standard: fully vegan, vegetarian, or a mixed kitchen with marked options.
- Pick one anchor restaurant: FIEF for a special tasting menu, Maslow or Bonnard for the Marais, or Bodhi Vegan for casual vegan food.
- Verify the current source: open the venue’s official menu, booking page and address.
- Ask about hidden ingredients: especially stock, butter, egg, honey, fish sauce and shared equipment.
- Keep a same-area backup: one café, market stall or casual restaurant.
- Recheck on the day: hours, menus, strikes, weather and reservations can all change.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best vegetarian restaurant in Paris?
There is no single best choice for every traveller. FIEF is a strong special-occasion starting point because its official site currently lists a dedicated Vegetal Love tasting menu. Maslow and Bonnard are useful central vegetarian options, while Bodhi Vegan is a casual fully vegan lead. Match the choice to budget, neighbourhood and dietary needs.
Where can vegans eat in Paris?
Vegans can use fully vegan restaurants such as Bodhi Vegan, vegan options at vegetarian restaurants such as Bonnard or Maslow, and carefully checked dishes at mixed restaurants. Use HappyCow for discovery, then confirm the venue’s own menu, hours and ingredients.
Is FIEF fully vegan?
No. FIEF is not presented as a fully vegan restaurant. Its official site currently lists both a Vegetal Love menu and a Conscious Omnivore menu. Reserve the appropriate menu and state dietary requirements clearly.
Are Maslow and Bonnard vegan?
They should be treated as vegetarian restaurants with vegan choices, not automatically fully vegan restaurants. Check the current menu and ask which courses are vegan on the date of your visit.
Do I need to book vegetarian restaurants in Paris?
Book tasting-menu restaurants and small popular restaurants. For flexible places such as Maslow, the official page says some tables are reserved for walk-ins, but that does not guarantee a table at peak times.
What should I say in French?
Say: “Je suis végétalien·ne. Est-ce que ce plat contient de la viande, du poisson, du bouillon, du beurre, du lait, des œufs ou du miel ?” Then ask about shared preparation if you have an allergy.
Useful Sources And Verification
This guide was checked on 13 October 2026. Official restaurant pages are the authority for current menus, prices, service times, reservations and dietary availability. Independent sources are used only as supporting evidence and discovery context.
- FIEF official site — current menu formats, Vegetal Love menu, address and booking.
- FIEF menu page — current published menu prices and service details.
- Maslow Temple official page — vegetarian restaurant positioning and walk-in reservation guidance.
- Bonnard official menu — current menu and booking route.
- HappyCow Paris — discovery map and user-maintained vegan/vegetarian listings; verify directly with each venue.
- Paris by Mouth vegetarian guide — independent neighbourhood and restaurant context.
- Bodhi Vegan official site — venue source to recheck current menu and service.
- SERP comparison sources consulted: Vegan Anj, MICHELIN Guide, Paris Unlocked and Eating Europe — used for coverage comparison, not as substitutes for first-party checks.
Editorial note: Restaurant status, prices, opening hours, recipes and dietary options can change. This page does not claim personal visits or a permanent ranking. Recheck the official source close to departure.
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