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The 10 best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Paris

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Paris surprises with an increasing plant-based focus in fine dining. Gourmet restaurants such as Arpège serve both meat and meatless dishes at the highest level with vegetables from their own gardens. The selection of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Paris also offers fabulous places for a smaller budget.

The three-star restaurant is a gastronomic temple that stands for exceptional and refined French cuisine. Head chef Alain Passard lives for quality, sustainability and regionality. Under his direction, the "Arpège" takes guests on a unique journey through the restaurant's own vegetable garden, as the food is grown by him personally and transformed into fabulous vegetarian dishes in the kitchen. The atmosphere is elegant and understated, very French - the focus is on the essentials.

84, Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France

Bonnard is a cosy, vegetarian restaurant in Paris that uses seasonal and local ingredients for creative dishes. The wine list offers biodynamic wines from various French regions that go very well with the dishes.

18 Rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris, France

Here you can enjoy plant-based sushi and crispy rice with shiitake, oyster mushrooms and avocado, gyoza with kimchi sauce and delicious cocktails. Chef Christian Ventura focuses on sustainable ingredients. The calm ambience has many wooden textures.

99 Rue Jouffroy d'Abbans, 75017 Paris, France

Daimant Collective opened "Faubourg Daimant", a vegan restaurant in Paris. Chef Alice Tuyet offers creative, plant-based dishes that mimic traditional French cuisine. The wine selection is worth highlighting.

20 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75010 Paris, France

Creative, healthy and gluten-free dishes in a modern setting. The menus vary and are low in salt and sugar. There are starters such as marinated tofu or roasted pumpkin, filling main courses and desserts such as chocolate mousse.

21 Rue Rennequin, 75017 Paris, France

The first restaurant for raw vegan bistronomy in France. Since 2013, it has been offering natural, gluten-free and eco-friendly dishes made from organic and local ingredients. Cooking workshops are also offered.

109 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France

In January 2024, Michelin-starred chef Alan Geaam opened the vegetarian Lebanese restaurant "Qasti Green" on Rue des Jeûneurs. Together with his niece Zeinab Hachem, he offers creative, traditional dishes and mezze. The highlight is the vegan sauces.

205 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris, France

This charming restaurant offers a short, seasonal menu with delicious dishes and sustainable ingredients, including many vegetarian recipes. The hummus made from Paimpol beans is particularly delicious. There is a brunch on Sundays.

14 rue du Jura, 75013 Paris, France

Paris's oldest vegetarian restaurant has been located in the Latin quarter since 1978. It offers delicious dishes made from 80 percent organic ingredients, vegan options and a large selection of wines. Reservations recommended as it is small.

18 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France

This restaurant is casual and rustic yet modern. Whether it's a glass of organic wine, mezze outside or a snack by the canal - everything is plant-based and many dishes are gluten-free. Takeaway is also possible.

20 Rue de la Pierre Levée, 75011 Paris, France