The vegan restaurant in París is developing rapidly. Traditionally known as a gastronomic destination, the city of light is home to an increasing number of plant-based options. Some of these options are firmly rooted in traditional French culinary traditions, others fuse these traditions with techniques and flavours from other cuisines and yet others focus on bringing the cuisine of their culture to enrich the Parisian food scene.
Whether you are a plant-powered tourist or a foodlover planning your trip to France, our insider tips support you in planning a gastronomic feast and make you discover the best vegan restaurants in París.
Tips For French Inspired Cuisine
1 - Le Potager de Charlotte
Le Potager de Charlotte is a family run restaurant that serves French inspired, seasonal and inventive plant-based dishes. The flavours and colours of the food are vibrant, the front of house which is run by Charlotte herself is warm and welcoming, her son runs the kitchen, and all staff is welcoming and knowledgable.
The dishes are whole food based and the wine choices reflect a taste of France. Whether you are going for a lunch or a dinner, make sure you have enough space for the full three course experience at this vibrant, hospitbable plant-based hotspot. Reservations recommended.
Address:
- 21 Rue Rennequin, 75017 Paris (17th arrondisseent)
- 12 Rue de la Tour d'Auvergne, 75009 Paris France (9th arrondissement)
2 - Daimant Co.
Not to be missed either is Daimant co, a collective of two restaurants promoting the vegan lifestyle with French inspired innovative cuisine. Daimant Saint-honoré and Faubourg Daimant serve French cuisine inspired innovative plant-based dishes, and they now have a Plan D, which is a street food restaurant specializing in sandwiches and ice creams.
The croquettes of Daimant co recently received the prestigious “Groin d’Or” which is awarded by the Parisien insitute Le Pied de Cochon - which is very not vegan - and it is a massive compliment not only for the quality of their croquettes but also for their open and unifying approach to food. Reservations recommended and go hungry!
Address:
- 24-25 Place du Marché Saint-Honoré, 1st arrondissement
- 20, rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 10th arrondissement
- Plan D at the Canal Saint Martin, 22 rue des Vinaigriers
3 – 42 Degrés
A very exciting option is the raw vegan gastronomic restaurant 42 Degrés (42 degrees being the temperature limit set for raw food). It is unique in it’s sort, This restaurant serves raw vegan food inspired by both French and foreign cuisines. This restaurant also provides catering services and regularly hosts hands-on raw vegan workshops. A truly unique proposition not only in Paris also in France. Not to be missed when visiting Paris. Reservations necessary.
- Address: 109 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 10th arrondissement
4 - Les Tontons Veg
For your good old Paris style burger the welcoming and upbeat crew of Les Tontons veg are ready to welcome you for lunch or dinner. On the menu are burgers, freshly prepared sides (one of my favourites being the spiced grilled Brussels sprouts) and wonderful fries. They have homemade pickles and a good choice of wines and non-alcoholic drinks. Great for casual dining. Online you find them on Instagram and Facebook. Les Tontons veg do not take reservations, just walk in and enjoy!
- Address: 8 Rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris, 10th arrondissement.
International Cuisine Inspired Options
5 – Breathe restaurant
Breathe restaurant close to the famous Rue Montorgueil is formally a sushi bar, but I find that it really is a meeting between French and Japanese cuisine with a truly remarkable warm and welcoming staff. They serve lovely mocktails, good sushi but to me the true star is the ramen bowl. Well known and loved by many, walking in with two persons and being seated is possible but for larger groups or to be sure to have a seat reservation are recommended. All the food is vegan, and you can watch the crew working, and it’s convivial.
- Address: 3 Rue Mandar, 75002 Paris, 2nd arrondissement
6 – Mori Café
A fully Japanese vegan spot not to be missed, is Mori cafe Founder Julia Boucachard is the inspired cheffe here, basing her cuisine on her mixed Japanese and French lives. The food is fresh with deep umami tastes and seasonal produce. If you cannot go to the restaurant, get the fantastic book that Julia wrote sharing many of her authentic delicious recipes: Japon Vegan / Vegan Japan. Available in French and English.
- Address: 2 rue des Taillandiers 75011 Paris, 11th arrondissement
7 – Bloom Sushi
Another great address for innovative vegan sushi is Bloom sushi. Bloom sushi offers a great selection of innovative plant-based sushi’s that are firmly rooted in the traditional technique and taken forward with new plant-based ingredients and textures. The staff is warm and welcoming, the atmosphere is upmarket and reservations are recommended. A good selection of wines and non-alcoholic drinks. The sushi it's very addictive, so go with an empty stomach!
- Address: 99 Ruye jouffroy d’Abbans, 75017 Paris, 17th arrondissement
8 – Mesa de Hoy
Mesa de Hoy is a rare find. Mesa is the “canteen” of the fully vegan Hoy Hotel. The great news: also if you are not staying at the hotel, you are welcome to order breakfast, lunch or dinner at the hotel. Mesa blends international (mainly Latin American) inspiration with French takes. The food is locally sourced and all is plant-based.
Their avocado sandwich is a work of art, the pancakes are delicious, and the various lunch options are just scrumptious. The menu evolves continuously. This is a truly unforgettable experience for plant-powered and food enthusiasts alike, due to the textures, tastes and elegant plating offered.
- Address: 68 R. des Martyrs, Paris, 75009 Paris, 9th arrondissement
Sweet Closings (and Beginnings)
9 – Ara Chocolates
Ara Chocolates is a fully vegan artisan chocolatier founded by a lovely couple from Venezuela. Their chocolates are handmade from start to finish, they source their own chocolate beans with small producers and go through great length to ensure their whole production process is ethical.
Their taste combinations include chocolate-olive and salt caramel, rich tastes that massage your taste buds in all the right ways. They do tasting boxes and are very happy to talk you through their journey.
- Address: 41bis Rue Condorcet, 75009 Paris 9th arrondissement
10 - VG Pâtisserie
VG Pâtisserie is an all-vegan bakery, offering breakfast options and fantastic pâtisserie. VG Pâtisserie offers classic French pastries veganized as well as seasonal indulgent specials. The croissants and pains au chocolat are sumptuous, but why single out these breakfast options when all the pâtisserie is so delicious that you simply regret not being able to eat all in one go. For those who read French, the owner and founder Bérénice Leconte has put her secrets to the delightful pâtisseries in her cookbook. All pâtisserie is made at the shop.
- Address: 123 Bd Voltaire, Paris, 11th arrondissement
11 - Land & Monkeys
Land & Monkeys is a breakfast spot cum café cum meeting place for vegans and food enthusiasts alike. They offer sweet and savory breakfast options, also to go, and the sheer quantity of vegan pâtisseries, sandwiches, salads and slices on offer is just mind-boggling.
The locations offer indoor and outdoor seating, and they are in prime locations:
- 86 Boulevard Beaumarchais, 75011 Paris, 11th arrondissement
- 2 Rue de Turenne, 75004 Paris, 3rd arrondissement
And for those venturing outside Paris, a new Land & Monkeys will open soon in Bordeaux!
12 - Cloud Cakes
Cloud Cakes is a great café with welcoming staff and one of these places where you’re so comfortable that you’ll find it difficult to get moving again into the wonders of Paris. Just reading a book and connecting with other people at Cloud Cake make for lovely moments.
Cloud Cakes currently has two locations to nurture your sweet cravings:
- 6 Rue Mandar, right opposite Breathe Restaurant, 75002 Paris, 2nd arrondissement
- 32 Rue Notre Dame de Lorette, 75009 Paris, 9th arrondissement
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Vegan Spots in París
Discover the Vegan Map of Paris, created by a passionate local vegan entrepreneur behind Vegan Tourist in Paris. This regularly updated guide highlights the ever-evolving vegan scene in the city, with editions available for both 2022 and 2024.
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For those venturing beyond Paris, don’t miss Claire Vallée’s pop-up restaurant. Vallée, the visionary behind ONA—the first vegan restaurant to receive a Michelin star in 2021—continues to innovate with her new culinary projects.
If you're looking to immerse yourself in French vegan bistro-style cooking, visit Picnic en Provence. Founded and led by triple plant-based Rouxbe graduate Margo de Groot, this unique establishment is the first whole-food, plant-based culinary experience in Provence. Its mission is to inspire and empower anyone interested in exploring a more compassionate lifestyle.
Picnic en Provence specializes in classic French bistro cuisine and offers a range of hands-on cooking workshops for both beginners and experienced cooks. Highlights include Julie & Julia, The Art of the Apéro, Longevity Monday, The Long Languid Lunch, and of course, the signature Picnic en Provence workshop.
Located in the heart of the stunning Luberon region, in the hilltop medieval village of Viens, the setting is as inspiring as the cuisine—surrounded by lavender fields and vineyards.
Get ready to explore the most exquisite vegan spots in Paris! Bon appétit!
Photo and text credits: Margo de Groot / Picnic en Provence / www.picnicenprovence.com