Gentle Gourmet

Went for a dinner as part of my culinary solo tour of Paris.
Cooking is my profession, interest and passion, so if I go somewhere with an aim to check out a place, my expectations are hard to meet.
Gentle Gourmrt did it.
Took a starter and a main dish.
Overall, the food is made with care and delivered in a tehnically good manner. As for creativity and combinations.. well, it's there, but did not meet my pickiness. It's good, tasty food, served in good portions (surprisinly large for a fine dining). They use well known ingredients, thus, it's a perfect place where to bring an omnivore for a great vegan fine dining experience.
Would probably try other places before returning, but still it's a place I would recommend.

Went for a business diner and the atmosphere is very French higher end dining.
Some dishes where great, some just very off. The iodee is totally strange like biting only into fresh seaweed.
The rest of the dishes we tried were much more balanced and nice.

I came to visit Paris as a tourist and I had a wonderfull experience there.
Try the macaron for the desert, they are exquisist!

This was one of the most delicious and satisfying restaurant experiences I have ever had.! We came here on recommendation from a stateside French friend who is a vegan chef herself. We were hoping to be seated outside on that lovely evening and the waitstaff promptly grabbed a table from the back and moved it outdoors for us! Every dish I tasted had depth and character and offered a innovative twist on traditional dishes. Our server was attentive and cheerful and I came away from my meal feeling like I had learned something. I strongly recommend Gentle Gourmet if it's in your budget!

This was one of my favorite meals while in Paris. Everything was amazing... presentation, flavors, ingredients. Wish I lived nearby and could afford to eat here often. :o)

Must go for some fine gourmet vegan dining. We had some dishes of an older menu and clearly remember the fermented vegan cheeses!

The staff is amazingly friendly and serve the best vegan restaurant food that we ever had.

Vegan restaurant. Definitely tastes good but it's nowhere near healthy. If you are looking for nutritious food don't go here. If you are looking for something that tastes like 'non vegan' food then yes

Visited several times in the last couple of years.

Whenever I go eat to Gentle Gourmet, I leave satisfied.
The menu changes each season, so it's always interesting to know what they'll do next; given that their dishes are very creative and delicious.

The menu itself is not large, but I think you'll always find something great on it.

I like that desserts are top-notch, with creations you rarely find on other vegan restaurants; however, I would appreciate it if they could lower the sweetness level a bit.

Prices are certainly higher than other vegan restaurants in Paris; but I think they are fair considering the quality of the ingredients, the creativity they put on the dishes they make, the service, and the portions (which are not huge, but don't leave you hungry either).

To me, coming to Gentle Gourmet if you are in Paris is a must.

I have eaten a few times there, and the quality of the food has varied a lot. The menu changes regularly. At best, the food is extremely good and interesting, justifying fully the high prices. However, a few times the quality wasn't there. Last time I went with a friend, the menu listed very pedantic titles which revealed tiny portions (a dish of raviolis offering a grand total of two raviolis) - I ate again when I got home.

This is literally the best vegan restaurant I have ever been to, and that's saying a lot since I live in one of the vegan meccas, NYC. Before our arrival in Paris, I made a reservation through email and quickly received a confirmation from the restaurant. Once we arrived, the staff was friendly and very helpful. They have both a French and English menu and our waiter was also fluent in both languages. We were given a table in the beautiful glass room.

I honestly can't remember what we ate (this review is very much overdue), but everything was incredible. By dessert time, we were more than full, but refused to leave Paris without trying a Gentle Gourmet sweet! Again, the desserts blew us away. They even had vegan canales!

Gentle Gourmet also does cooking retreats, I believe in the spring and summer. I follow them on FB and have also noticed that they started making vegan croissants! We're returning to France in May and will definitely be back to enjoy their amazing cuisine!

We had dinner at the gentle gourmet and it was so good!!! Friendly and helpful staff and the food is absolutely delicious!!! definitely gonna come back when back in Paris...

Solo amazingly good food, try the creamy cheese balls as starter, they are extremely good. personally I think the portions were perfect (I had a starter and a main course in the evening). I recommend this place so much, although yes it is quite expensive but it's worth it!!

... very petites portions. You pay 22 euro for 2 ravioli with tofu and seaweed. Ok, nice, but I'm a 90 kg vegan. I am not complaining about the price, but about the quantity. I left I was still hungry :)

Very chic, excellent food.

Loved the delicious food and the creme brulee was very good, will come back!

I can really recommend this venue for fine dinning. we ordered different starters - brilliant. main course I went for Sphere-great one. My friend choose ravioli - which to her taste was quiet awkward- "like liking crab". Vrommage was not as good as mock cheese in starter - I believe there is room for improvement. Cerise dessert was good. juice of the day was exciting.definitely coming back for more!

Tomamos una excelente hamburguesa de champiñón gigante y un postre delicioso a base de frutas y chocolate puro. Todos los productos son de buena calidad. Y buena presentación de los platos. El local es muy agradable y el personal encantador y profesional. Repetiremos.

Gourmet is certainly right! The dinner my husband and I had at the Gentle Gourmet was one of the best vegan meals I've ever enjoyed. I strongly recommend it for a special evening out.

We came here for dinner having booked, it was a nicely decorated venue which had a sophisticated vibe - great place for a romantic date or an occasion. We ordered starters (sable with cream cheese and the peach & dandelion flower salad) which were both delicious and extremely well presented. We both ordered the cannelloni for our main course which unfortunately was not what we were expecting (it was raw courgette instead of pasta based) and which tasted unusual and not right. We struggled to eat this dish and asked the staff if we could swap one untouched cannelloni for another main course. The staff agreed but did so reluctantly and in a condescending manner which considering the cost of the meals was disappointing. Nevertheless, the replacement meal (portobello burger) was very tasty. We also had desserts (fleurie & raw) which were very good. Overall, great vegan fine dining experience and would return again but would probably ask more about the dishes before ordering as this is creative cooking.

We went to Gentle Gourmet for a special celebration meal.
It's very well-presented and attractive so makes your meal out feel more of an event.
The staff were professional though they seemed to be under-staffed when we went. But they dealt with every request very well and agreed to move us when we weren't comfy with the table they offered (in the glass extension, it was a sunny day and too hot for us!).
You will get small-ish servings of posh but tasty food. Amuse Bouche were nice crostini with roasted vegetables. The Faux Gras was unusual, would have been good to have some bread or crackers with it.
For the Mains, we tried the mushroom burger and the "Spheres".
The mushroom burger was very good. A whole portobello mushroom, tomato, onions, sauce and chunky chips made from polenta. We were brought bread rolls with our mains, so I made 2 burgers which we shared and made this a filling dish.
The Spheres were arancini rice balls with some vegetables and vegan mozzarella. They didn't have much flavour but were pleasant.
The desserts were good. We tried a cherry tart which had a delicious almondy base and creamy decoration. Also tried the famous macarons.
Nicely, the staff picked up that it was a special occasion and brought us a glass each of champagne - so if you are going for a special meal, it is worth mentioning it when you book!
Overall, this was a nice place to eat out for a special occasion, not the kind of place we'd usually eat as it is very expensive and a bit pretentious.

While this was a restaurant way out of our budget, my husband and I read about vegan croissants as one of the specialty desserts being served at Gentle Gourmet. Unfortunately, their menu had changed by then and they no longer served the croissants so we opted for another dessert.

What an interesting dessert it was! A crescent moon with some kind of vegan whipped cream, and.. flowers? It wasn't something I would ever expect to eat, but it was a profoundly pleasant experience! Delicious, complex, light, satisfying. I couldn't possibly ask for more!

Even if it's out of your budget, I REALLY recommend giving Gentle Gourmet Cafe a shot. Don't forget to call for reservations in advance! (Luckily, they also do takeout) (And dress nicely)

Amazing tasting, beautifully prepared vegan food. The risotto with mushrooms and coffee sauce, and desserts were stand outs, vegan berry macaroon and raw cheesecake. But really, everything was wonderful. Very friendly wait staff. So glad vegans can eat so well in Paris too! Merci!

Avec le Gentle Gourmet, nous avons enfin un restaurant gastronomique entièrement Vegan :)
Pour ce genre de restaurant les prix sont tout à fait honnêtes : il y a un vrai travail d'élaboration des plats, et du service à la présentation tout est à la hauteur :)
A recommander sans hésiter, impossible d'être déçu ;)

Went to the restaurant for the first time yesterday with 3 of my non-vegan friends and we were all impressed.
The food was delicious and it was obvious that they put a lot af thought, effort, and soul into the menu:
whe had the "Elegance" apetizer then ordered 3 portobello burgers and one risotto which were all finger-licking good.
We then orderer the vegan cheeses which were good but a little bit intense for me, and finally we had dessert which were also pretty good, but I found them quite sweet except for the cheesecake that was divine and well-balanced.
I encourage you to go one their website where you can find the full menu with photos. Our plates matched the photos to perfection.
As for service, we had one waiter and two waitresses in rotation who were super charming and lovely but as we were not seated in the main room of the restaurant it was a bit difficult to get their attention.
I definitely recommend

I went there with two non-vegan friends and we all had the portobello burger and we alle loved it! So thats a big plus for my meating friends that they still talk about that burger. The staff was very sweet and the atmosphere was nice. The only thing is that we sat in the back of the restaurant and the lighting was really bright, but thats just because I like dinning with dime lights.

I've visited Gentle Gourmet twice with non-vegans, and each time been impressed by the quality of the food and service. The dishes change seasonally, and are beautifully presented, with subtle blends of familiar and new flavours. The desserts are fantastic - the vegan macarons are wonderful - and I particularly enjoyed the glazed seitan I had on my first visit, and the mushroom burger on my second. Quite popular, so make sure to book a day or so in advance, and while the prices are on the expensive side, it is definitely worth it for the fine dining experience.

Fantastic experience in every way, from the food/wine/drinks, to the ambiance to the staff (so lovely). Haute cuisine/gourmet and not pretentious in any way. Just go here. Don't hesitate.

Amazing faux gras and burger!

....so Paris has gone Vegan gourmet..... amazingly inventive food without compromising on principles or allergies..... I recommend the Vromages.....

I went to this restaurant back in 2014 (november) and it was amazing!
Despite the price (but I think everything in Paris is expensive) the food was really well cooked and the place was relaxed and calm.
I ate some canelonnis and I really wanted more! Very good!

the dinner was perfect , waiters are lovely, and dishes were very very beautiful and delicious ! i recommand this restaurant if you come in Paris!! :)

J'ai testé de nombreux restaurants végétaliens à Paris , mais celui-ci est pour moi , le meilleur en terme d'accueil et de qualité . Je suis venue manger 3 fois , et à chaque fois c'était parfait ! J'ai découvert des saveurs incroyables et de nouvelles alternatives aux produits d'origine animale . Je suis passionnée de cuisine et venir au Gentle gourmet est un bonheur ! Le service est parfait et rapide :) c'est un excellent moyen de faire découvrir la cuisine végétalienne , et pour les vegan depuis longtemps , la carte est pleine de surprises , gustativement et visuellement parlant :)

Le Burger est excellent, l'accueil irréprochable, le cadre sympathique et le restaurant bien situé, très bon, merci.

We came there after attending the Veggie Pride in Paris with our lovely animal rights activists. We tried vegan cupcakes, vegan pizza, salads and lots of DELICIOUS dishes (with organic vegetables and fruits)!! Definitely the best vegan restaurant in Paris (in France also I think), VERY nice owners, nice staffs and nice atmosphere ! :)

You shoud not miss this lovely and precious place if you come to Paris !

Gentle Gourmet is one of those places I never miss when I am in Paris. It is one of my favourite places since they offer traditional French classics reinvented in a vegan way. I have never been deceived so far.
Today I had L'Apéritif, bread toasts with faux gras and onion confit, and I also tried Le Breton, a delicate Dubarry cauliflower biche with shiitake mushrooms and buckwheat chips. As a main course, a robust yet light L'Impérial, mango glazed seitan on a black rice bed and topped with roasted mango and fresh persimmon. But the desserts are definitely what keeps me returning: light but absolutely decadent, like Le P. Brest, a Paris-Brest style macaron with praliné mousseline cream, and Le Dôme, a semisphere with pineapple and lime cream and jasmine cream, covered in white chocolate.

I enjoyed my visit to gentle gourmet. I had a mushroom risotto with homemade nut cheese which was as good as any non vegan risotto I've had in the past. Then I had a raw carrot cake which was ok. Service is good though and the location is great.

Well situated in the dashing neighbourhood of Bastille, near the Opera Bastille and in front of the Bassin de l'Arsenal, The Gentle Gourmet enhances the level of french vegan gastronome.

Toothsome and seasonal cook, elaborate presentations of the dishes. Some of the desserts like "Le Royal" seems a work of art.
The portions are plentiful, even for those who have big appetite.

22 or 24€ may seem expensive for a meal, but if we refer to the traditional parisian gastronome restaurants prices, The Gentle Gourmet is really more affordable !
The attendance is well-groomed, pleasant and warm staff. Subdued ambience during evening, stylish contemporary decor.

Appetizer : 6 - 13€
Main course : 17 - 24€
Vegan cheese : 11€
Desserts: 11 - 14€

Soft or alcoholic drink, organic, fresh fruit juice, smoothies.
The wine list offers, besides local wine, few beautiful references, especially the Richard Doughty's Saussignac, "Château Richard", vegetarian winegrower in the Bergerac vineyard. The Saussignac go magnificently with l' "Apéritif", Faux-gras toast and his fig candied, but also the chocolate dessert.

The restaurant accepts animals !

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Un restaurant gastronomique vegan à Paris !

Bien situé dans le fringant quartier de la Bastille, non loin de l'Opéra Bastille et face au Bassin de l'Arsenal, le Gentle Gourmet réhausse le niveau de la gastronomie vegan française.

Cuisine savoureuse et de saison, présentation raffinée. Certains desserts comme "Le Royal" sont des oeuvres d'art. Les assiettes sont copieuses, même pour un fort appétit.

22€ ou 24€ peuvent paraître chers pour un plat, mais si l'on se réfère aux prix des restaurants gastronomiques parisiens traditionnels, le Gentle Gourmet est BEAUCOUP plus abordable !
Le service est soigné, personnel aimable et chaleureux. Ambiance tamisée le soir, décor contemporain et élégant.

entrées : de 6 à 13€
plats : de 17 à 24€
fromages vegan : 11€
desserts: de 11 à 14€

Boissons avec ou sans alcool, bio, jus de fruits frais, smoothies.
La carte des vins propose, en plus des vins de pays, quelques belles références, notamment le Saussignac de Richard Doughty "Château Richard", viticulteur végétarien dans le vignoble de Bergerac. Le Saussignac accompagne superbement l' "apéritif", canapés de faux-gras et son confit de figues, mais également les desserts de chocolat.

Les animaux sont acceptés !

This is a very busy place and when we arrived around 12, it was already starting to fill up fast. I ordered the vegan brunch and Mum had porridge with banana and coconut sugar. The brunch was very nice with lots of different components, it was very large and easily fed both Mum and I. The porridge was also lovely BUT we didn't even get to finish it before it was taken away by a waitress as they were trying to make room for more people to come in. Would have been nice to have been able to finish the meal as the food was very good.

J'ai découvert le Gentle il y a près d'1 an et demi. Accueil très sympa, ambiance calme pour des soirées entre amis ou en couple. Une carte restreinte et bien choisie qui change 4 fois par an, autant vous dire que je les ai testées dans tous les sens. Des plats variés et recherchés, j'avoue très voire trop copieux mais on repart tout naturellement avec son doggy bag. Il y a du vrai niveau en cuisine, des mélanges de saveurs très étonnants, et enfin de la vraie pâtisserie. Dans tout Paris on n'a droit qu'à des cup cakes, cookies, raw cheese cakes, crumble, fondant au chocolat... bref du très simple; là on déguste enfin de belles pâtisseries vegan dignes d'une belle pâtisserie française, un vrai bonheur, il faut juste se garder une petite place pour le dessert. Quand on n'a plus faim, on craque quand même pour un thé ou un café gourmand accompagné de macarons du jour (mes préférés: pistache, pralin, spéculos: à se damner). Et l'été ils font leurs glaces maison, vraiment très bonnes (pensiez vous pouvoir encore manger une cookies and cream au resto? Eh bien oui, la version vegan est beaucoup plus digeste et tout aussi bonne, et le Gentle vous la sert. Bref vous avez compris, je recommande vivement.

It's not the first time that I go to a vegan "gourmet" kind of restaurant and get disappointed. The food was okay but there was nothing special about it at all. I had a raw dish, which was spirelli-cut courgette and carrot, with some pomegranate and cashews. Boring taste- and presentation-wise. For desert I had merengue with some extremely sweet pickled (?) fruit, and imho it was just way too sweet. When eating a merengue I prefer something that can counterbalance the sweetness a bit - some fresh berries for example.
Service was not great - I was there with my boyfriend and non of our drinks or dishes arrived simultaneously. I usually had to wait much longer, even for water...
The highlight of the evening was warm rice milk with orange blossom (as far as i can remember) infusion. Water was very tasty too (I mean it).

To sum up, I wouldn't want to go back again. As there are many cosier places with better food in Paris.
Updated from previous review on Monday January 04, 2016

The staff in this place is very obliging and the food just great and creative. I don't think the food is overpriced, since the meals are so elaborate and everything's homemade, so every bite is worth every cent you pay for it.

Why am I not surprised that the best vegan food I have ever eaten was in Paris! The portabello mushroom burger was an explosion of umami in my mouth. And using the chic pea foam for a meringue dessert was inspired. I ate too much, but it was worth it. Not inexpensive, but what in Paris is? Many vegan restaurants over-salt but not these guys. Loved the food, ambiance and everything.

Nice staff, great food, lovely atmosphere. The menu changes with the seasons and the recipes are creative, tasty and well presented. I look forward to coming back and trying the other options! A must go.

This place is awkwardly expensive for what they offer. Average/below average burger, decent gnocchi but ridiculous small portion for 22 euro. Cheap average wine for 40 euro a bottle. We were constantly reminded on when we had to free the table on a birthday celebration so we couldn't get the (overly priced) dessert. The waiter tried to make it up offering a shot but it's very unlikely I will get back there.

My husband and I came here for dinner and it was delicious!
All vegan and a lot of glutenfree and soy free options!
The food was really so good that we even bought the vegan cheese there, that they used for one of the main dishes!
It is a little pricier but definitely worth it! ALso the service is very good! I totally recommend it for dinner! Unfortunately we didn't have time anymore to try it out for brunch...

Fabulous vegan restaurant which offers an elegant dining experience - something hard to find in Paris!. The staff are friendly and good at explaining the menu which changes seasonally.

Dishes are beautifully presented. The cannelloni on their summer menu is out of this world amazing. They have also had a go at veganizing some french classics like "faux" gras and macaroons. The macaroons were fantastic. We'd go back just for these.

It's exciting to see restaurants like this popping up in Paris. It sets a high standard and we hope there are more like this to come.

Without a doubt, this was the best vegan meal I had in Paris. Everything was top notch - the ambiance, the wait staff, and of course the food and its presentation. I was there for lunch and had a fresh juice, main course and dessert. Just the right size portions and reasonably priced. When I go back to Paris, this will be my top choice for dining.

An extraordinary experience. The food is fresh, delicious, beautifully presented, original, and of top notch culinary quality. There is a wide variety of choice. Each dish is copious.
The service is kind, friendly, helpful, and enjoyable.
The decor is lovely and the atmosphere is very pleasant.
I came here twice. The second time I brought a meat-eating friend who was absolutely delighted with the quality of the food and service.
The prices are not high. In fact, it is rare to find such a good quality restaurant in Paris at these prices.
Lastly, this restaurant is in a pleasant neighborhood, overlooking a canal and near the Bastille Opera!

I had dinner there last sunday. The food was awesome and my big dog could come in!

Although it's called a cafe, Gentle Gourmet is more like a classy restaurant.
We were there one a Friday night and they turned many people away who didn't have a booking.....so definitely book.
The staff were lovely and explained anything we asked.
I agree with a previous review that the stickers on the outside don't match the lovely inside.
Here, it is more of an occasion meal than a casual one.
It was our last night in Paris and our anniversary.
The meals were the most beautifully presented I have seen and the service prompt and friendly.
At lunchtimes, there is an option to have a Starter and Main or a Main and Dessert for €21.
For both lunch and dinner, the Starters average €10, the Mains €17 and the Desserts €10 so it's pricier than other places.
Our Starters were fresh and delicious variations of vegetables with tasty dressings, my husband had the cannelloni as a main and he loved it. I tried some but it would have been too rich for me as a whole meal with its vegan cheese.
My Main was the Risotto and I have to be honest and say it was a disappointment. It had texture but was really lacking flavour.
My husband had the cheesecake and, like everything else the presentation was first class. I am a vegan chef and have made many raw cheesecakes so feel qualified to say this was not up to the standard of the rest of the place. There was a dominant taste of coconut oil that crowded out anything else.
Overall, we really enjoyed the whole experience and would go there again.
We would just avoid the risotto and cheesecake.
Also, be aware that the 'raw, cold-pressed juice' is not freshly made but a bought one in a plastic bottle. Small and pricey.

The moment we walked in the host said we have to be done by 1pm according to our 12pm reservation. I wanted to leave immediately but it was my daughter's birthday and she craved their croissants. Yet, 15 minutes in we found out they no longer made them. The menu is over priced and the selection is limited. Suffice to say there was nothing to choose from for the kids. My wife got the Cesar Salad Wrap (white enriched wrap however) as I searched for a more ideal culinary experience in Paris for the rest of us. She said it was bland. It's a shame because the decor and music are very welcoming.

The food I have tasted at the "Gentle Gourmet Cafe" in Paris, France has been a highlight of my vegan foodie adventure. My eyes started eating first as the visual presentation of the dishes was really up to a high standard. Then came my tastebuds...and the experience was wholesome. In my dreams I keep licking my fingers from having tasted such delicious food. After this feast I started believing in heaven again...
Updated from previous review on Tuesday July 28, 2015

My last night on a recent Paris trip, I went with friends to the Gentle Gourmet Cafe. It was just awesome. I had an avocado granny smith apple starter, the portobello mushroom burger (HUGE!), and berry cheeesecake. It was a hearty meal, and we were all very hungry which helped. The staff were very friendly. Great atmosphere. Everything was delicious and there were many things on the menu I wanted to try...will have to go back!

What made the dinner even even more fun was that at the restaurant I met up, by chance, with two girls from Dublin whom I had met at two other vegan restaurants in Paris in the preceeding two days. Apparently I wasn't the only one attempting to eat at as many vegan restaurants as possible in Paris in a relatively short period of time! Always great to meet people interested in eating delicious vegan food.

The most delicious vegan food I had in Paris!

Had an amazing lunch here today with a few friends!

The staff were super friendly and helpful, the ambience and decor of the restaurant was super cute and lovely; and the most important part - the food was amazing!!

We ordered raw lasagne, naples summer cannelloni, iced coffees and the french strawberry custard dessert - every single thing was DELICIOUS!! I am the only vegan in our group of four that dined there today and all of the other three loved it as much as I did! Highly recommend this restaurant to everyone - non-vegetarians, vegetarians and vegans - you will LOVE it! :)

I really enjoyed the food, and as a dessert lover it was great to be able to order one for once. I went there with my meat eating friends and I believe they loved the food as much as I did (I know that my friend who was staying longer in Paris, visited the restaurant more). It was a bit expensive, but it was worth it. Furthermore the restaurant itself looks nice and clean.

We visited this nice restaurant/shop/take away on May 15th 2015 and were very happy with the bottle of wine and two French breads with a lot of very tasty things on them, this was a very nice lunch! The owner is a lovely American lady who is full with veganism and spreading the word! Thanx for everything. Love from Holland :)

Honestly, it is up there. We have been to Paris lots of times and always make time to go to the Gentle Gourmet. All of the food is innovative and delicious, always. Their brunches are particularly special, and they often have vegan croissants or French toast, etc. alongside fabulous coffee, fresh juices and so on. It is BYOB so you can pick up a bottle of great wine in a shop beforehand and save some money there too. The service is always perfect and the staff all seem to speak English. The restaurant itself is really nice too - it is appropriate for a fancy meal with a partner or something like that.

We dined here tonight and it was a memorable experience. The decor, classic and modern at the same time, the staff, super nice, the food, extremely good, all this contributed to a much enjoyable meal. We had a salad and the spring rolls as appetizers, then the stuffed artichoke and portobello burger, and a carrot cake, and only the salad did not get raving reviews. It is more expensive than the other vegan restaurants in Paris, but you understand why when you actually get to taste the food. We can't recommend it enough.

The website is not updated. We arrived for Sunday brunch to find out not only had they stopped serving brunch but that they opened an hour later than advertised. This did not bode well for two small children. Never-the-less, we entertained ourselves for 45 minutes until it opened. While we did not have a reservation the place was empty and did not fill while we were there but the host still made us feel as though we put him out. It seems having a dog with you at lunch is more acceptable than children! Much to my children's dismay the "mini burger" was actually a portabello burger. It would have been nice to know this before we wasted 18 euro on the ONLY children's option. The food was quite good but the atmosphere (wait staff) was less than acceptable. We won't be returning.

This was the fanciest food we had in Paris, and a really wonderful dining experience. I'd definitely advise booking, as it got very busy. I loved the food, especially the starter (fresh Vietnamese spring rolls) and dessert (chocolate bavarian - so good!). The main (called Milan in Spring: hazelnut seitan cutlets with mushroom tagliatelle) was really tasty as well, but my partner was less impressed with his, the stuffed artichoke - he said it lacked flavour. It's expensive, but it's a real fine dining experience: the presentation is beautiful, and the taste is great.

I wondered in here before it was busy. All the tables were booked for the night but I was alone and they squeezed me onto a table with my assurances that I'd be done and away before the table was needed. Thus I'd definitely recommend booking (many people came in and they just couldn't seat them).

Nevertheless I still had plenty of time to soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the place and enjoy my food with mindfulness. I had a soup which was simply delicious followed by a pasta dish with super tasty mushrooms and the best cooked seitan I've ever had. Very good experience - I would certainly go back.

Amazing food, super friendly and helpful staff, great ambience, very cozy. The best vegan restaurant in Paris at the moment

Impressed by what our neighbors were eating — a copious plate of risotto topped with vegetables and tofu fritter — we ordered risotto. Imagine our disappointment when we got a smaller portion of risotto with some dull fried tofu and without vegetables. We were not served any bread which accompanied our neighbors' risotto. Sensing our surprise, the waitress explained that ours was a "plat" while our neighbors' was part of a menu. She could have told us that when we ordered or the menu card should have been more precise. When we were half way through, she brought some vegetables, saying that it was a "gift" !
The risotto was good, but nothing exceptional. We found it expensive (19 €) for what it was.

We've been there last weekend for dinner, and it was one of the most outstanding vegan dining experiences I've had so far. Everything was near-perfect: The friendly, attentive staff, the modern and quiet ambiance, the presentation of the food, the small but good selection of vegan wines to go with the meals, and all that for a more than reasonable price, compared to Paris standards. We shared a starter plate of raw vegan sushi made from carrots and nuts that was very tasty, had an amazing cheese fondue and delicious seitan bourguignon for mains, and shared an incredible chocolate crème bavarois for dessert. Together with two glasses of wine and two cups of tea we paid less than €70 for all of this. We will certainly return here upon our next visit to Paris!

I went here for a Sunday brunch, had vegetable with scrambled tofu which was ok but not anything exceptional. I didn't like the chocolate banana muffin that much. And I disliked making us keep the cutlery from the main meal for the dessert. The staff was very nice.

I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant. it is modern and was busy but really the food is not great. a lot of it seemed to be mushroom based. I ordered risotto as a main - I struggled to finish it - not sure if there was any rice in it, seemed to be mainly small pieces of chopped mushroom. I can honestly cook better food myself.

Gourmet Vegan Dining. Service, atmosphere and most important the food was amazing.

3 words I'd never thought I will be able to put together, especially in France. But yes... Gentle Gourmet Café did it!

I've been there three times now, even I've been living in Paris for a year, it's really not enough !!! the menu changes with season which is great ! and everything I had was always beyond amazing.
The staff is really attentioned and behave how you'd expect them to behave in a "classic" gourmet restaurant.
I've been there once with my dad (who's omni) and he was totally amazed at the food.
Thanks for everything and I can't wait to come back again!

ps: It is really preferable to book in advance cause it's a small venue and it is definitely being successful.

Gentle Gourmet is one of the best spots for vegan dining in Paris. The food is delicious and the staff takes great care and artistry in making the display appealing as well. Great desserts, too! Prices are reasonable by Paris standards. It's best to make a reservation, because the restaurant does fill up and I've been turned away more than once. Oh, and their Sunday brunch is divine! Definitely make a reservation for the brunch - the website says "reservation recommended," but when I was there last time I thought I observed them turning away people who didn't have a reservation, even though there were plenty of open tables.

I loved everything about this place. Location, food, stylish decor, service. We arrived and the kitchen was closed. I pleaded and grovelled as I was visiting from London. I was kindly obliged by the owner. Thank goodness. The wild mushroom & squash soup was like a hug in a bowl and then... LE SANDWICH. I am NOT a sandwich person and definitely not a bread lover. But this was a delight. It was filled with seitan, tofu, tomatoes, a creamy dressing and alfafa. The baguette was just delicieux! The texture was delightfully complex. Soft but firm at the same time? You could smell and taste that it was fresh. My friend's 13 year old is still raving about it too. We ordered two and two of us were stuffed on one. They also have a deli, I bought some whipped cream and a few other bits. This is a must do restaurant in Paris. Fantastic location near Bastille metro. I shall return & I really want to try the Sunday brunch ; ) Owner was very friendly and the service was impeccable.

I have been here three times. The first time round they were fully booked and I ended up eating outside in the rain, some (delicious) seaweed salad that I had bought elsewhere. Oh well. The second time I had a reasonably-priced full meal which I enjoyed very much. On my third occasion it turned out that it was once again fully booked. Apparently there was some table but it was previously booked and soon to be taken. I was suggested to instead order anything for take away, with a 10% discount. Seemed like the best thing to do in that situation. However, it wasn't easy to choose, even though I didn't find the menu to be exactly comprehensive: I had already had the portobello burger, I don't want wine in my food, and raw food in December didn't feel quite right. Having pasta or risotto to choose from (the remaining two options), I opted for the latter. However, I did order a cup of hot chocolate with Espelette pepper, which I would have on the premises as a starter. Staff said they would accomodate. In the end the risotto came out earlier, and I was suggested (pressed, perhaps?) to have the chocolate to take away too. I reluctantly agreed. To my surprise, it still took a while to get the chocolate done, maybe 15 minutes in total since I entered the restaurant, and the table was still not being used... I couldn't help but wonder if it wouldn't have been easier to just let me sit there and quickly devour my meal in a more "gourmet fashion"? Alas, by the time I arrived at the station where I was to take my train, about 15 min later, the risotto was still warm and quite good, but the whipped cream in the chocolate had vanished, leaving my drink with the consistency of water. On top of that, I noticed that I only received a discount on the risotto, not on the chocolate. I suppose not leaving a tip was the only fair thing to do, as I would have expected more from a restaurant that calls itself gourmet. Maybe it's a Paris thing, I find that whenever I'm there my initial plans (Cafe Ginger, in this case) fall apart, as it's not always easy to find out about opening hours, etc.. and if you are to come up with an alternative dining option on a Friday evening this could be what you get.

This was our most delicious meal in Paris. Truly gourmet. One of the best vegan meals I've ever had actually. We also took a friend who lives in Paris and doesn't eat vegan and she loved it as well. I had the risotto which was out of this world. The desserts were also incredible. They don't have a liquor license so you need to bring a bottle of wine if you want to enjoy a glass with dinner.

My mother (omnivore, foody) took me to the Gentle Gourmet for my birthday. It alone was worth the three-hour single way train trip.

I started with the 'faux gras', she had a salad with homemade nut cheeses and goji berries. Rather a lot of goji berries for my taste, fortunately not for hers. The faux gras literally melted on the tongue and had a wonderful flavour. The cheeses were very nice.

My entree was canneloni with tofu and ready made vegan cheese, my mother had seitan bourguignon. The canneloni had a subtle flavour which I enjoyed a lot. The bourguignon was very hearty, I'd recommend it to meat eaters in the company.

By the way, the seitan was stewed in wine, which made us wonder why they didn't serve it - but the waitress mentioned that they are actually aiming to compose a wine list. Maybe they don't want to start serving any wine before they think they've a reasonable amount of choices? Who knows.

We both had the 'chocolate coffee' dessert, which we finished even though we were overly full already.

The service was very nice, the food arrived very quickly, we were offered bread three times (and declined three times because we wanted to finish the meal), the dishes looked lovely made up with edible flowers and decorative sauces - all in all, a great dining experience.

We've been there last October (2014). The location is very good, 5 minutes walk from La Bastille. Simple yet elegant (much more classy than usual vegan restaurants) with a warm atmosphere and very kind staff. We went there for the first time at lunch: we ordered Cannelloni and Seitan Bourgignon served inside a pumpkin. The dishes look beautiful and taste is amazing! They really care about presentation and quality of ingredients. We liked the food so much that we came back for dinner and also Sunday brunch the days after. We always tried delicious dishes: main, salads, appetizers and desserts too. They also have a very good selection for drinks. The waiter really cared about us and we had a nice talk about vegan food. This is one of the best places we've ever visited so far. Highly recommended!

A little way off the tourist main stream quarters, near Bastille, this restaurant, which modestly calls itself a cafe, is a must for vegans. Delicous, inventive dishes, all vegan, raw as well as cooked. prices are nearly modest compared to the high quality of the food.The staff is very friendly and informative (speaks English fluently). They don't serve alcohol, but you are free to bring your own wine, which they will open and serve at not extra price. My husband and I, both vegans, went there for lunch one day with two omnivores, who were just as satisfied as we were with their crudités, seitan bourguinon and other delicacies and we came back next day for dinner with great expectations, which were also fulfilled. Remember to book in advance.

After missing our chance to eat at Gentle Gourmet Cafe for dinner on our most recent trip to Paris my family opted to stop by around noon on Sunday to see if we could be seated for lunch, or if possible, their about-to-end brunch. We were quickly seated and we (a group of five) ordered the brunch. It was listed as a juice (apple or orange) a hot drink (tea or coffee), a tofu dish, and French toast. For 19 Euros/pp we expected a small bit of scramble and a slice of typical French toast. What we got was an absolutely amazing tofu scramble with potatoes, tofu, seitan (I think), sweet potatoes (actually not sure, but they were orange), some other veg, and a sauce that tied everything together. The toast was three large chunks of French bread/toast (not sandwich bread) absolutely slathered in chocolate and raspberry sauces, whipped cream, and chocolate chips. My husband wasn't a fan of the chocolate (it was rich) but otherwise enjoyed the plate. My five-year-old absolutely inhaled his plate (we stopped him at two slices). There was also a bread basket with butter and jam for the table.

My one big complaint is that the hot drink could only be coffee or tea. We asked if we could substitute hot chocolate instead, but were told it wasn't possible. My husband drinks neither tea or coffee and wound up trading my mother his tea for her orange juice. My son (far too young for either option) was allowed to get plain hot soy milk in place of his hot drink, but it was so bland and non-sweet that it wound up mainly in my tea rather than in his stomach (even with an added sugar cube). It also came scalding hot, so it was nearly 20 minutes before he could attempt to drink it, which seemed rather silly since the waitress knew it was for a child.

Out of three visits I'd say this brunch was my favorite experience at this restaurant. The dinners we've had have been fairly tasty but very inconsistent in their value, but my group all agreed the cost of the brunch was money well spent.

We (I and my girlfriend) tested this restaurant six times since it opened until now.

Even if the place is very nice and the food is totally vegan (which is already great), the first time we went there (in May 2012) was quite disappointing. Good point: we arrived 10 minutes before the time of our reservation and we were able to sit at our table, even if it was not ready so far. Bad point however: we then waited for more than 25 minutes until a waiter, bringing a dish to the next table, takes care of us, although the room was not very crowded. We were finally able to order but our dishes have been served very late. Good point: the food was good in taste but – bad point – the steak of our burger disappeared in several pieces at the first bite. Another bad point: between courses, we missed successively bread, cutlery and glasses. But good point: the waiter offered us a glass of lemonade to apologize for the wait and the missing elements. The staff was disorganized but friendly and the dinner was good despite the fact that the service offered by the restaurant was not at the level of the paid price.

The second time was much more successful. We tested the Sunday brunch (in June 2012) and it has, on the whole, met our expectations. For 30 euros, every food and all drinks (such as the vegan cappuccino) were available ad libitum and served at our table. We stayed from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, which was great. One regret though: the restaurant uses a little bit too much ready-made vegan meat and its cuisine would gain in refinement if it would do it itself.

The third time, we ordered vegan pizzas to take away (in December 2012) which disappointed us a lot. The dough was a vulgar puff pastry with only a few mushrooms, vegan cheese, smoked tofu and tomato sauce on it. It was not really fair for a 20-euro-normal-size pizza! We have not repeated the experience.

The fourth time was in April 2013. My girlfriend went there to celebrate the birthday of a friend, like other twelve people. If the food was good, portions were very small in comparison to the paid price (for example, 8 euros for a simple and small salad). In addition, they had prepared a chocolate cake for birthday, but they charged 8 euros per person and per slice! Which makes the price of the cake completely amazing (13 people eating a 8-euro slice leads to pay for more than 100 euros for a chocolate cake! Moreover, vanilla ice cream was available only with a supplement of price).

End of my review below.

This place for me is one of the best vegan places I've ever been to. They call themselves a cafe but when we got there and sat down the atmosphere was much more formal and classier than just a regular cafe. The service was great, both people who served us spoke English well which is always good. The food took a little long to make but the guy serving us came up and apologised and said that it was because they make the dough for there pizza as well, it was no fuss for us we weren't in a hurry. The pizza was THE best ever! I couldn't believe the cheese was vegan it was that good. My Aunty got the mushroom burger, I couldn't resist trying some and it was really really delicious. They make there own mayonnaise as well which was yummy! I am definitely going back there if I ever get the chance.

My husband and I are both Vegan and while visitng in Paris came across this gem of a restaurant. We were so impressed the food was amazing (can I mention you can eat everything even the decor; flowers), the staff was very helpful and the owner was always there. We went twice while visiting Paris that's how good it was, for lunch and dinner.
We are from NYC and have been to many Vegan restaruants and we have to say this is on our top 5.

It's not the fanciest place... or the most impressive/creative cooking ever (it's casual but upscale-ish), but it deserves a 5 because we had great service, almost all the food was excellent, a good location by the canal, and we can't really ask for much more. My partner and I each had 3 courses. We didn't love every single thing (the salad greens could've been fresher, the ice cream 'creamier'/more flavourful), but I am giving it a 5 because we were both extremely pleased with our time there. The server was extrememly helpful (he translated the new menu for us and gave detailed instructions on where to buy a bottle of wine nearby -- no corking fee). Tip: arrive just after they open in the evening and you can get one of the window seats.. then stroll the canal after the meal.

I thought this was a lovely restaurant with a great choice of tasty food. Good portion sizes. Was great to at last get a pastry dish in a city filled with delicious looking pastries. Shame they don't serve alcohol as a nice glass of wine or beer would have went so well with the delicious food but you can bring your own bottle. Waitress spoke English which was helpful. Decor was modern and clean.

We visited this restaurant twice during our week in Paris. Enthusiastic and helpful waiting staff, pleasant modern decor and and enticing menu, all vegan. our favourite items were the asparagus soup, the marinated tofu and eggplant dish and the pizza. A vegan and a vegetarian from New Zealand, our taste buds have become accustomed to spicy seasonings from South and South East Asia and we have found vegan food in France relatively bland. However, this was not the case with these three dishes. The eggplant dish bake with a spicy chilli coconut sauce, which was much appreciated. We had no room for dessert!

I took my parents to Gentle Gourmet for their first vegan experience and they were extremely impressed. My dad ordered the best meal of the night being the Rogan Josh however my mums raw lasagne was also delicious and a very large portion. I tried the risotto which is not something I would normally order therefore do not have a lot to compare it to. I will say it was full of beautiful citrus flavours but was a little overlooked for my taste. My partner had the burger and loved it! For vegans travelling to Paris I would recommend this restaurant and make sure to reserve a table and enjoy

I tasted two dishes: one was absolutely amazing, seitan on a creamy sauce, and it was a good portion. The risotto was quite blend, mostly tasted tangy, and was a very small portion for the same price. The cheesecake was quite disappointing and I've had better in many other places. The service was a bit rude and slow, but that's quite common in Paris. My meal cost about 30 EUR with main dish, dessert and a drink so it is quite expensive!!!

The food here is fabulous! Do yourself a favor and make a reservation, you don't want to miss this place. Amazing food and desserts! I can't rave enough! Try the vegan "cheese" ; )

People you gotta try the food

especially the pizza is very tasty

also nice close to canal

My girlfriend and I ate there once ( so far ) during our stay in paris. We have tried many raw and vegan restaurants in north america and a few in Paris. This was by far one of the best vegan dining experiences either of us has had. The menu is seasonal and has a lot to offer, food is excellent and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. We will be going back again and recommending it to others.

My daughter and I went to this restaurant on our trip to Paris. We ate there twice. The first trip we had the portabella burger, which was really tasty. For desert, she had the brownie (just okay) and I had the white chocolate desert (yummie). The bill came out to 65 euros. The second time, we each had something different. My daughter had the "hot chocolate" drink. Maybe they flavored it to european taste buds, but it was luke warm and not very sweet at all. They still put it on our bill, but I explained that we did not drink it and they took it off the bill.

I can't say anything bad about this restaurant. It was without a doubt the best vegan restaurant me and my partner visited in Paris. Great food, desserts and smoothies. Friendly and helpful staff that really raised the bar for what we were used to in terms of service. We were very happy with our visits to this restaurant! As of now they also have English menus, so don't worry about that if you don't speak French. Oh and if you visit this restaurant make sure to try their home-made ice cream, the best vegan ice cream you'll ever eat!

This place offers really top quality vegan food with a good range of options. Highly recommended for dinner. The staff are also really friendly.

On the negative side Sunday brunch, which used to be an amazing buffet now consists of a couple of very meagre portions of fairly uninspiring food + bread. Went straight out for lunch after my last visit as was still really hungry!

Reservation system also a bit erratic - emails are often not answered and opening times are variable.

On the positive side therefore I would highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner as it does offer some of the best vegan cooking in Paris.
Updated from previous review on Sunday May 25, 2014

I was really excited to try this place while in Paris, but was disappointed. We went for Sunday Brunch. I called the night before to make a reservation - for 10:30. The guy spoke English and made the reservation. However, the next morning, we got there, and they didn't open until 11:30! Very frustrating. Brunch was a set menu, which was a surprise. A tofu/veggie dish (which was not very "brunch"-like) and a french toast dish. The french toast was really good, with coconut whipped cream and a mango sauce, but small. Whole thing was pricey for what we got.

Very easy to locate and right by the wonderful Bastille and Marais areas, this central restaurant has a fantastic breakfast. We had delicious hot chocolate and marvellous vegan Pain Perdu (french toast) with chocolate sauce and berries here. I went back for lunch a few days later and had a lunch that was innovative and yummy. I would advise any vegans or vegetarians that this is a must visit when in Paris.

Dessert was outstanding, however rest of the experience was more than disappointing compared to the price paid. Seitan main dish was soaking in soy sauce, way too salty and no other flavor than salty, salty, salty. There was no music - a dead silence, had to ask twice to put music on. Candles were all out on all the tables- not very inviting at all. Paid over 80CAD for 2 desserts, tea, one main and one soup. definitely not a good representation of vegan food unless you only go for the white chocolate dessert (that one was just wow!)

I've been there about two years ago and I absolutely loved it there! :) A very fine restaurant with interesting dishes. The food looks very exclusive and they even had vegan crêpes!! :)

The prices are little high, but still okay I think :) The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere very pleasant :)

Menu options were varied from raw lasagna to risotto and the dessert options were great. Our family had the burger and the seitan kebab. Each component contained subtle and delicious tastes. We tried three desserts and each was scrumptious. Truly a gourmet vegan experience. And lovely service! Thank you!

We had a starter, a main course and the dessert with a hot chocolare. All vegan and very very good. Great atmosphere and staff very kind.
Updated from previous review on Monday June 24, 2013

This time we would have breakfast but until 16 april it has xifdifferent open time and it open only at 11.30. No vegan croissant sigh sigh

We went there on the first evening of our Paris holiday.
The price is not cheap, as usual in Paris, some might find the portions a bit small for the price but I think it is just normal for Paris. The price-ratio in this city is offhinged. Maybe it is a German problem - with the -sick - cheap food, that ruins my view for the worth of food.
The cuisine is really good, they have some burgers and classic stuff but I would take the seasonal dishes all the time, nice composing and modern recepts.
You have to bring some time with you, cause it takes a while.

If you are in Paris, take a look at it, cause there are not that many vegan/vegetarian restaurants around! ^^

J'ai été à ce restaurant lors d'une rencontre pour laquelle le personnel avait promis un menu à 25€ par personne. Une fois arrivés sur place pas de menu mais demande à la carte.
On commence à regarder les prix et on se rend vite compte que entrée + plat ou plat + dessert = 25€ sinon plus...

La décoration se veut élégante mais elle est médiocre et insipide, le personnel était gentil et arrangeant (après avoir commis quelques erreurs et créé des situations embarrassantes!) mais le service laissait à désirer, surtout quand on sait qu'ils avaient été prévenus bien à l'avance qu'un grand groupe venait manger. J'ai mangé après tout le monde car le personnel ou le cuisinier avaient fait une erreur. Même si pour cela j'ai eu une petite remise sur le prix du plat, j'aurais préféré manger avec tout le monde.

Autrement la nourriture était bonne mais pas non plus incroyable, j'ai déjà mangé des choses plus étonnantes, beaucoup mieux servies et mieux présentées, à un prix bien moindre.

Bref, c'est bien de vouloir créer des lieux vegans élégants avec les prix qui vont avec, mais il ne faut pas non plus oublier que cette nourriture là coûte bien moins cher que du foigras ou des filets de poisson... Etre vegan et payer des filets de tofu aux herbes avec une purée 17€ me paraît complètement déplacé.

The menu card is not large here but what you get is really gourmet! My dauther says the Portobello Burger was awesome, and also large, and I recommend a dessert - the chocolate peppermint mousse. I can't remember the name exactly. We will definitively get back to this place!

One thing that's hard about traveling abroad is not being able to see the menu before coming to the restaurant due to the difference in language or the lack of information online. With that being said the only information I knew about this restaurant was that it was vegan. It was a very easy commute there & such a beautiful neighborhood. It's right next to a water channel. The waitress spoke great English & was very helpful. We had just missed breakfast & we were a little disappointed because we so desperately wanted to try their vegan croissants they serve for breakfast. She spoke with the kitchen & arrive at our table with great news. The chef was able to heat up some croissants left over from the morning service. They were sooo divine. Flaky on the outside but soft & moist on the inside. They were delicious. For an appetizer we ordered the mushroom crepe which was delicious as well. For our mains we ordered the portobello burger which was delicious. The marinade on the portobello mushroom was soooo good. I wasn't expecting that. We didn't care for the fries that are served with it, they weren't seasoned at all. The other main we ordered was the tempeh pasta which was just okay. The tempeh had a different texture than I'm used to & there wasn't much flavor in the dish. Overall it was an incredible experience. The restaurant is beautiful, service is great, & food is definitely worth it. My favorite meal I had in Paris.

Best service, best food, fresh and organic.

I went at 9am to try their vegan pastries but they had winter hours and didn't open until 11.30. So by the time I got back there they had finished breakfast and I'd missed out which was disappointing. However I did get a take away pizza which I did enjoy and it seemed reasonably priced. The staff were very kind as well.

I went to the gentle gourmet cafe for dinner in october 2013. As a main dish I ate some pasta, as a dessert I tried the crème brulée. The food was absolutely satisfying. I didn't enjoy may stay that much though, as the atmosphere did not match my preferences (it seemed modern but sterile) and the staff acted a bit rude, maybe because my apparel (my clothing was a bit eco-alternative)did not match their expectations. All in all I felt a bit out of place and it seemed the staff wanted to get rid of me as soon as possible. It doesn't mean the gentle gourmet café is a bad place, it simply means it was not the right place for me.

We were there in spring this year. Service was excellent, price was ok. We had breakfast there for 3 times and enjoyed almond croissonts, fruit salad and pain au chocolat. At first this small restaurant seemed too chic for us, but we wanted to try those nice-sounding meals. so we went in. They were very friendly and we could order in english.
I don't think you need complaining about the prices. Paris everywhere is very expensive and in comparison to the other restaurants we did not pay more. Especially for very tasty food and nice ambiente.

I've been to this resto many times since they are open. And every time it's different feelings - sometimes very good, sometimes quite disappointing.

The food. During the years they are open, I bought raw lasagna 3 times, and it seemed to me the quality was decreasing with my each visit. Or was it just bad luck that last time tomatoes seemed a bit spoiled (not fresh) in it? It was my engagement evening, and I regret it was not at other place. One of other times I remeber byuing a desert which was absolutely... how to say, I rather had some bread instead. I also remeber times when I had exellent deserts, although too sweet for my taste. All the salads I bought were quite good, I don't complain here, I only wish portions were bigger for this price.

The Sunday brunches. I had positive feelings about them, although, there are quite a lot of potatoes and fake meat which makes food quite heavy.

Staff. Are nice and friendly. At least, I never had problems, but... so slow! Once we were waiting for coffee 45 minutes. I think it's a serious issue and it's important to do some work on improvement and solve this problem.

Prices. It's quite expensive for the service they provide. While I'm ready to pay so much, I expect the quality to be much better and more consistent in time. Otherwise it feels like the visit is not assured to leave you in a good mood. I prefer not to have such incertanty for very important events. I would go to this resto only after I would discover all the others. I would not bring my friends there, I would opt for my quality-reliable place, even if it was veggie.

While I can see this place has very right atmospere and great ideas, there are holes in organizational parts and so far I didn't feel they are solving. I give two stars out of 5 to this place because they really need lots of work. There is always a potential for five.

P.S. one more note - couple of times I saw there was a dog in the resto, and it seemed to belong to someone from staff. While I don't have any issues with it, my friend said he would prefer not to eat there because of this fact.

Nice vegan restaurant.
Probably the most tasty in paris.
However, very poor service and served portions are too tiny.
Needs improvement

When we visited Paris the weather was ... mixed. Pretty much every other restaurant shuts down between 2 and 6pm. Since Gentle Gourmet doesn't, we were really happy to find shelter there, to do some work on the computers (they have WLAN) and enjoy coffee and vegan treats. The drinks were good, the Sunday brunch was not really our taste, and we weren't really full, but it was good to try something different!

We've been to the Gourmet Cafe twice when we stayed in Paris this summer. The first time was absolutely wonderful. The staff spoke very good English and even offered help in translating the menue. I tried polenta (very good) with fricasse (very good too) and a green sauce (nil). My husband had the Portobello Burger, which was excellent. For dessert we had tarte tantin (absolutely fantastic! Best thing I ate in Paris!) with raspberry ice cream and chocolate mousse, which was very good too. There were no alcoholic beverages on the menue (always a bummer for me. no wine in Paris? Really?). We reserved a table for the following weekend and talked a while with the waiter about how much we liked the food and left the place very happy.
When we came back for our weendend reservation, it was a different story though. The same waiter tried to seat us at a shitty table instead of the one we reserved (the place was completely empty by the time we arrived, and we had asked fot this table specifically) and didn't remember us at all, even though we had talked for some time and left a very generous tip. The food was good again, but not overwhelming like the time before. Summing up, I still think it's the best food we had on our trip to Paris. The portions are VERY small though. It's a little pricey, too. Not too expensive considering you're in Paris, but again, you don't get much and it feels a little like you pay for the "gourmet" in the name.

Whilst it's great to eat in a fully vegan place, particularly in continental Europe, I can't give exceedingly high praise for this place. It is 'gourmet' in that it's expensive prices for medium to small portions. Went with 3 friends and family in early September and it was busy.

I liked the raw 'lasagne' I had, as I've always fancied trying it, and the desserts were ok, but one person was disappointed with theirs.

The resident Paris friend had reserved, but they'd lost the booking. Luckily they still had room. She has also had various problems with them in terms of hours open, service level, helpfulness etc.

I would recommend going if you've tried all the other vegetarian places but it's not outstanding food and it's not outstanding service, yet it is pretty expensive

A great find in Paris with yummy food and helpful staff. A great experience.