Vegan
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
French
Gluten-free

Serves French cuisine in vegan versions: soups, tarte, pate, patty, gratin, moussaka, dessert. A pastry chef prepares the desserts which might include lemon bars, carrot cake, and blueberry bundt. Kitchen stops one hour before closing time. Reserve ahead to ensure seating. Est. since the 2000s as vegetarian then turned vegan in 2012. Open Wed-Sun 12:00-15:00, 19:00-22:30.


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662 Reviews

First Review by Annelies

Travelvegan72

Points +102

Vegan
30 Jun 2017

worth the reservation

I've been here two times, and both times I very much enjoyed the food. The atmosphere is cozy and very charming. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. It's worth noting that my meat eating husband came with me the 2nd time and enjoyed his meal very much.

akblmr

Points +16

Vegan
21 Jun 2017

Heavenly sauces!!

I came here with my mom, she got the lasagna and I got the quinoa burger with mushroom sauce. Both the pesto sauce that came with the lasagna and the creamy mushroom sauce that came with the patty were amazing! They made everything Super flavourful!

Pros: Filling

Cons: Tarte was so-so

KristenMorgan

Points +52

Vegan
19 Jun 2017

Friendly owner, amazing food!

Despite stopping in on a busy Friday night without a reservation, the owner welcomed us in. The restaurant quickly filled up. Amazing menu with vegan versions of traditional French cooking. I had the seitan Burgounion, which was fantastic.

A few days later, the owner passed us along the Seine on his bike, remembered us, and stopped to thank us again for coming in! I would highly recommend this restaurant!

AtexRambler

Points +515

Vegan
11 Jun 2017

Excellent all around

This place came highly recommended by Happy Cow reviewers, and we weren't disappointed. Your recommendations said to get a reservation, which we did (good advice!). We celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary here, and had a delicious and memorable meal. The food was creative, fresh, and delicious. The drinks weren't overpriced, and the waiter was very helpful in advising on the best wines to go with our food. The waiter was fluent in English, which was very helpful, and they had an English menu. I would definitely eat here again.

Pros: Delicous vegan food, Excellent staff

Cons: You really need a reservation, Limited seating

Prajna

Points +5830

Vegan
30 May 2017

Vegan Creme Brulee! ahhh

I was there just for dessert and a cappuccino. Amazing. Nice place, very friendly waiter, delicious dessert, and when you finish the cappuccino you'll find little melted pieces on chocolate on the bottom of the mug.

TanjaKaiser

Points +40

Vegan
30 May 2017

this place left us speechless

The waiter was exceptionally friendly, and the food extraordinary! Loved it! So many options and such great quality...

GaborSzoke

Points +37

Vegetarian
14 May 2017

Great food and ambience

A great place to taste veganized version of authentic French dishes. Lovely staff, great service, great location. The place is tiny, you should definitely book in advance if you plan to arrive before 2, there is a chance to sneak in after that time. Last orders are taken at 3 PM, then the place causes at 4 for the afternoon, and opens again in the evening. Definitely recommended!

Georgina

Points +345

Vegan
10 May 2017

Sophisticated restaurant

Firstly, definitely reserve well in advance! It's a small place and very popular so we had to eat rather late, but it was worth staying up late for. It's a posher place than somewhere like Hank's, good for a relaxing slow sit-down meal. Pricier as a result. We only had main and dessert, but all the meals were really good (though the salad dressing surprisingly potent, worth checking with the staff if you have preferences). Dessert sizes very good (i.e. not too small :-).

Pros: Nice decor, Wholesome food, Varied menu

Cons: Small, have to book

Seamusmack

Points +191

Vegan
27 Apr 2017

Sweet find in the Marais area

This is our first trip to Paris since becoming vegan three years back, and this stop is the second on our list, with no disappointments. A strong and eclectic menu which included our first go at vegan creme brulee.

Pros: Popular and well located on Rue Rambuteau , Cozy and clean, Kickass / delicious menu

Cons: none, it can be understood why slow when packed, Creme brulee, unique yet will either hit or miss

Fcojavie

Points +94

Vegan
27 Apr 2017

Yummy

I really enjoyed this place, the food was delicious and the waiter was super nice

lrl

Points +20

Vegan
23 Apr 2017

Tres Bien Vegan

Klein, knus en op zijn frans rommelig. Heel enthousiast en aardig personeel en heerlijk veganistisch eten!

Pros: Volledig veganistisch.

Cons: Aan de prijzige kant, hoewel voor Parijs niet duur

lisasays73

Points +515

Vegan
21 Apr 2017

French cuisine with a vegan twist

We went there for dinner after an extenuating day and it was well worth the extra walking!! I loved the fact that they served typical French food but "veganised", I guess there are not so many places that do that. I particularly enjoyed the onion soup and the crème brulée, but also the lupine roulade was excellent. We had some house wine and that was good, too. I would advise to book in advance, as the place is not very big but seems very popular, with locals and tourists alike.

Pros: Traditional French food, Hearty and tasty food

Cons: May get very busy

CMSDE

Points +126

Vegetarian
18 Mar 2017

Delicious!

We didn't have a reservation, but thought we would see if we could get a table if we arrived right at 7. The waiter said he could seat us but he needed the table by 9. He urged us to make a reservation next time, which clearly is the best idea. The restaurant is small, but the atmosphere is cozy. The food was outstanding. I had the rolled bean roast, which was not only great tasting, but it was a dish I had never had before. Unfortunately, I was just a visitor to Paris, but I would definitely try to go back if I'm ever in Paris again.

langela

Points +116

Vegan
12 Mar 2017

Traditional French Food Veganized!

Make a reservation or you may miss out! Seriously, don't chance it they book up quickly.

The food was a nice treat, I've never tasted traditional French food since I've been vegan so long, I liked it. My partner kept asking me, "Are you sure this is vegan?" so that's always a good sign. ;)

We shared some of the dishes and a couple were 5 stars and a couple were more like 3 stars. My dining companion did tell me the Crème Brule was nothing like the non-vegan kind so just be ready for that.

Still, the helpings are large, the food tasted good, it was a special treat to eat real French food at what felt like a real French bistro restaurant after depending so heavily on Asian and cafe food during our trip. Gluten free things are clearly labelled and more than half of the menu was gluten free so that was nice, too.

Definitely worth checking out when you're in Paris!

Pros: Great vegan options , Authentic French restaurant atmosphere , Gluten free friendly

Cons: Crowded, Slow service

uomotofu

Points +326

Vegetarian
12 Mar 2017

I'd like to see more vegan restaurants like this

What I mean is: when looking for veg* food, both at home and abroad, the easiest option is ethnic food. When abroad -and especially in such generally veg-unfriendly places as France and Italy - this means you will never get to have a taste of the national cuisine. And then you have Le Potager du Marais, a perfect combination of French cooking and cruelty-free philosophy. The concept alone would be enough to give it 5 stars. Moreover, the food was delicious: the Rolled lupine bean roast with spinach, mushrooms and green pepper sauce was simply the best. Plus, the owner and the waiters are nice and super-professional. Can't wait to see more vegan restaurants like this in those countries with a strong, peculiar national cuisine that could very well be "veganized".

Pros: Wide choice of great dishes, Cozy environment, professional staff, Within walking distance from the Pompidou Center

Cons: Slightly expensive

CamAtkinson

Points +32

Vegan
09 Mar 2017

very very good.

Had a potato with olive tepanade nuts and salad. Was absolutely delicious.

Chocolate mousse was to die for. Absolutely unbeatable.

Muuuuu

Points +3213

Vegan
06 Mar 2017

French

I've been there several times, it's mostly veganized french traditionnal dishes, like galettes bretonnes, salade auvergnate, etc. They also have good wine and cider.
The staff was nice and enthusiastic about veganism, which is always a pleasure.

Pros: french typical food, nice location near museums, good wine

Yasminesan

Points +1953

Vegan
01 Mar 2017

Beautiful restaurant

A beautiful restaurant with plants and a darker and good ambience - located centrally next to the Pompedieu Centre and with such friendly staff!

Gets very busy on weekends so reserve a table ahead.

Food is delicious, the menu is great. Around €16 a dish, it's a little expensive, but for things like the vegan bourguignon it's worth it.

Creme brûlée delicious too, and the complimentary filtered water was surprisingly delicious

Pros: variety, Taste, service

Cons: price

Hannahgreenstein

Points +50

Vegan
23 Feb 2017

Excellent food. Don't miss!

We were initially put off by some of the mixed reviews but we're so glad we had dinner here. Fabulous food. Sweet place. Great service. You must book though... they were turning away lots of people.

Vegan Victoria

Points +589

Vegan
03 Feb 2017

Excellent Vegan Find in Paris

I took a non-vegan French friend here for lunch and we both loved it. The food was tasty and among the healthiest I've had at a restaurant since it didn't taste like it had a lot of added oil or salt. I had the cabbage roll which included all fresh seasonal food. And we split the chocolate cake which was divine. The waiter was friendly and spoke good English too. It's also located in a fun neighborhood.

Pros: Tasty and healthy vegan food, friendly staff & quick service, reasonable prices

Cons: pretty small space with tables close together

safell

Points +188

Vegan
01 Feb 2017

Totally loved it

First of all, BOOK you have to book in advance because this restaurant is very busy; when I got there they had all booked until midnight and I had to eat outside in the cold because I really wanted to eat there before leaving France. It's a really good restaurant that's why many people go there.
They have a huge menu. Everything is super delicious.
They lasagna is a must!! But the savory crepe I didn't like very much and the carrot cake was way too sweet. Anyways, everything else is really tasty I swear.
Location is very easy to find.

Pros: Great food, Easy to find, by walking

Cons: Some dishes too savory or too sweet., Very busy/crowded

Sue17

Points +33

Vegetarian
17 Jan 2017

Good lunch

Good place for lunch, wholesome vegetarian food.

Roosvduuren

Points +28

Vegan
04 Jan 2017

Overpriced not so special food

The food here was not very special. It was overpriced and they use the microwave to heat the food. You could say an advantage of microwaved food is the quick serving of the meal. Bread (as a side) was old and dry. Prices seem steep for this quality.

LiamN

Points +246

Vegan
21 Dec 2016

Deserves its popularity

A truly outstanding menu. I had onion soup, seitan stew and choc cake. All of them were tasty and generously portioned. I have never seen so many people turned away from a restaurant, vegan or otherwise, due to it being so busy / popular. Lovely staff, cosy feel, highly recommended - get there early or book though.

Pros: range of choices, excellent desserts, friendly and efficient service

Cons: none that I could see

Frogalina

Points +704

Vegan
21 Dec 2016

delicious

Really delicious food, very busy - many people arrived but were turned away as no room. I had the French onion soup - cheese very good, spinach and walnut lasagne again the cheese really good, and chocolate mousse - yummy! Really lovely place and staff very nice.

flaviaderasmo

Points +58

Vegan
18 Dec 2016

Open on Sunday night too!!

Love it! Incredibly delicious and out of the ordinary vegan restaurant! 10

cbiver

Points +61

Vegan
05 Nov 2016

Amazing, just amazing

I absolutely loved the food there. It has a large variety and even includes gluten-free food. I had the onion soup and the lasagna, which was so delicious. It came along with salad, and the other main dishes come along with either quinoa, mashed potatoes, or rice. There wasn't much choice for wine, tho, but the staff was really friendly. Nice ambience, but a small place, too.

Pros: Amazing food, Gluten free options, Friendly staff

Cons: Little choice in wine, Small space, A bit pricey




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