Le Potager du Marais

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

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.

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.

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.

Good place for lunch, wholesome vegetarian 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.

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.

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.

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

I've been to Le Potager du Marais many times.
Let's start by saying that it's my favorite restaurant in Paris.

The food is superb, the atmosphere good (although it can get a bit loud sometimes), and the service impeccable.

The menu is rather French, and the food, all organic, has a homemade feel to me. I've probably tried everything in their menu; being some of the highlights the lasagna, the onion soup and the lupin roll.
Desserts are also yummy; and I love the "chocolat a l'ancienne", as the drink is not sweet at all.

Prices are fair considering the quality and the portions.
The only thing I wish they'd do is to shuffle the menu a little bit from time to time, especially now that I have tried pretty much everything they have. :)

If you are in Paris, even for a day, I'd strongly recommend you to give it a try. But think of calling in advance and make a reservation, as I've seen many times people being turned away as the place was fully booked.

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.

Tres bon, bien présenté et équipe super sympa !
"Boeuf bourguignon bluffant " ont dit les copains non végé :)!!
Dimanche soir vaut mieux réserver !

Le midi il y a moins de monde ! Serveuse très sympa et toujours très bon.
Seul bémol , les prix parisiens

We went here for my birthday and had some amazing food in an cosy atmosphere.
The service was friendly and fast considering how many were dining in such a small space.
10/10 would recommend.
And to repeat the other reviewers - book a table!
So many people were turned away when we were there on a Tuesday night.

Lovely food, helpful staff which also speaks English. Everything is vegan and the extra seasoning you get on the table is not salt, pepper or parmesan but nutritional yeast, salt and crushed nuts mix and soy sauce, which I found wonderful!

The selection on the menu is varied and everything we tried (altogether 6 dishes) is delicious. I thought I'd come for one dish, ended up having a dessert and starter apart from the main. Similarly my boyfriend. The bill came to 68 euros which is a good price for a specialist restaurant in the centre of Paris.

I'd advise booking. We visited in Sunday night with a booking and there were hardly any unbooked tables.

We booked to eat here again and it was well worth the 6 hour drive from the Dordogne to eat here! Ok, so we were on our way home and made a point to stop off in Paris and whilst in Paris, the only place to eat all Vegan food in an August Evening is here. Most other Vegan/Veg places aren't open in the evenings [2016]

We were remembered, which is nice, as it had been a year since we were last back. Loved the fact that we were able to glide past the queues of people waiting outside for a table.

The same staff were still there and still friendly. The food was delicious. I ordered a burger and when it arrived, I was disappointed for a millisecond as there was no bun. That feeling soon disappeared when I took in the overall presentation of the food. That was further confirmed when I tasted the burger, WOW! Honestly, the bun would have hidden the flavour and been a disservice.

The test of the dish was brilliant too, the joux, the mash, all good.

The place hadn't changed from the last time we were here and that is a good thing. To keep on putting out the same great tasting food is compliment enough.

Keep it up guys and we will be back again next year to check up on you!

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Food is very good. You'll have tastes that you can't find anywhere else. Burger was excellent. It's a must seen vegan place in Paris.
You have to book in advance !

Decoration wasn't amazing: kind of dark.

Petit restaurant bien sympathique!
Les serveurs sont souriant et arrangeant! Nous avons eu la chance d'obtenir une table sans réservé. Je dit chance car celles qui nous ont suivi n'ont pas pu trouver de place.

Merci, c'étais bien bon! Le crumble au fruit rouge est juste excellent!
Le service est rapide.
Nous étions en terrasse extérieure. Au top avec ce petit couché de soleil!

2016 Update:
We revisited the cafe - much easier to find now Happycow has a mobile app. And it's fantastic to see that the cafe has moved next-door to have bigger premises AND gone Vegan! The food was as great as we remembered - especially the seitan bourguignon with mashed potato - and the business is clearly thriving in the larger premises, offering a wider menu (including VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE)!

2008 Review:
This is a lovely small restaurant. Having read other reviews we went looking for it armed with the address and a map and still nearly missed the narrow entrance. It is worth looking for, through, and a good stop-off if you're going to the Pompidou Centre.
The service was great, very friendly. They had English versions of the menu chalked onto their mini blackboards (there is a set menu and daily specials) and spoke good English too. They were happy to explain which dishes were vegan.
The food has a good range of French influenced and international with a fresh, good quality and home-made feel. There were loads of vegan options on the main menu and the specials board.
We tried a vegan "beef" in red wine stew, quinoa burger with a gorgeous creamy - yet vegan - mushroom sauce, and their vegan desserts were delicious, especially the chocolate tart. Freshly squeezed juices, vegan coffees are good. The Hot chocolate is excellent and everyone should try it!
It's not cheap - restaurant prices rather than cafe prices - we had a great meal for about £20-£25 each. But it is a relaxed good quality meal with good service.

I really hate to write a bad review, because the food is great. I was in Paris for four days recently. I went here for lunch my first day. There was a rubber band in my food. Waiter apologized, but didn't bring me a new meal or offer to comp the food. At the end he gave me a free tea (basically no cost for them).
I decided to try again, because France doesn't have the same standards of service as the U.S..
I showed up 5 minutes after they opened for lunch. Two people had already ordered their food at this point. I told the waitress I was in a hurry, because I had to catch a flight. I ordered soup and lasagna. Soup took 30 minutes to get. Soup just needs to be ladled into bowl. Not prepared. Lasagna still hadn't arrived at 45 minutes. I kept asking, especially because people who arrive 25 minutes after me already had their meals. No real concern and no apology. I had to leave with out eating a main course.
The restaurant is getting two stars, because I'm unable to rate as one star.

I wanted to have lunch at Le Potager Du Marais before my visit to the very nearby Centre Pompidou. Walking in there spontaneously at 14h wasn't a good idea, the place was full and the very friendly waiter made an instant reservation for 14.45h and thanked me for my patience when I came back. It was really worth the wait, the daily menu was a creative aubergine dish, served in a highly optical attractive way. The staff was really friendly and even though the place was crowded, I felt very at ease. They had gluten-free bread which was great.

Quite large amount of food, friendly staff, very central location close to Centre Pompidou/Métro rue Rambuteau. Reservation needed. Very narrow place. Only one garlic-free dish; others could not be prepared without garlic.

This restaurant is in a very central location in Paris, and the staff is efficient and friendly, so it's a good option if you are around. But according to the reviews the food was supposed to be great or fantastic, but honestly it's not the case, it's very rustic food, tastes ok but it's not fine food. The place is small and when i was there it was a very hot july evening we were suffocating inside. Portions are very large, didn't try the deserts.

We were lucky enough to walk in and get a table here on a Thursday evening, but I would recommend booking as a rule as the place is tiny and gets very busy. Lovely rustic little place with friendly staff and loads of vegan options. Highly recommended.

We were visiting Paris and it was my 17th birthday so we (5 of us) promised to be 'vegan' for the day, which made me very happy! I booked this restaurant as it was recommended on a website called ohsheglows.com so I knew it would be good! I booked about 2 weeks in advance as tripadvisor said it was small, I'm glad we did as the restaurant was full with people waiting outside! The menu is quite varied so there's something for everyone, even meat eaters could not complain! We all had something different and all the dishes were amazing! The desserts were equally as good, the berry cobbler was excellent, the creme brulee was also less fab. I really enjoyed the hearty food as I had quite a difficult time in most Parisien restaurants, sometimes only being able to eat plain bread! The staff were very very friendly and even sang happy birthday to her during dessert which we greatly appreciated. If you are vegan, vegetarian or just want to have a beautiful healthy meal, please give this place a try.

My boufriend and I liked this restaurant the least of all the vegan restaurants we went to in Paris. Everything was ok; I was excited for the creme brûlée, but it was very disappointing!

The restaurant was very loud and crowded and we couldn't hear ourselves think.

The food came very fast, and the staff was great.

I think the my just needs to be a shorter with more creative dishes.

I think it is so expensive for the quality because it's in a famous area, but head out to 42• raw or la potager de Charlotte, instead.

When I went to Paris in November 2014, I had to do a guide of the places I wanted to eat. I didn't had time to eat in every places so I decided that I would to Potager du Marais just for dessert.
As everything in Paris this is quite expensive and it's not a crazy dessert. I loved it and it was tasty but I think it was too expensive.
Although I have to say it's not very common to find a vegan creme brulee, so I think it's worth a try.
Updated from previous review on Thursday February 25, 2016

We had a great lunch with my hubby. It is very nice and cozy place in Marais. I recommend everything in the menu and their chocolate puding is a must have :)

I went there once with my boyfriend, and maybe we weren't lucky, I don't know ? But, the place is tiny but there is too many sit. So, it's a tiny place, with a loot of person and tables. It's quickly crowded, and very, very noisy. I don't even remember the food, because it was too noisy, and it gives me a headach. It's too bad, they should have less tables, a little more space (because we were having the feeling we also were eating with the 2 tables aside us ...), it will be less noisy, and more enjoyable. We had live the place really quickly because we were too unconfortable.
Updated from previous review on Wednesday January 27, 2016

This place is great: good location, great food, reasonable prices. I had the soul of the day which was pumpkin based, the mushroom pate, and the hot chocolate. Everything was great! I wish I'd had room for dessert

In general it was good but based on reviews, I expected a bit more. Disappointed by the French onion soup, was hoping for a taste closer to original, it also didn't have many onions in it...
Deserts were nice but not amazing.
Will still be back to try other things on the menu :)

We had dinner at this very popular place. Reservations are recommended. The food was fantastic. We had the buckwheat crepe and seaweed tartare to start. The pancakes were super. For entrees we had the seitan bourguignon - wonderful, the lasagna, and fried vegetables with smoked tofu. Portions were large. The mashed potatoes were excellent, the bread so-so.The carrot cake was good, but small. Service was excellent. I highly recommend this place, it is the best of the vegetarian restaurants that we tried in Paris.

After 4 years of absence we've made it back to Paris and this time we had a table reservation and everything was simply perfect - from service to food.


****

We were looking for a French restaurant serving vegan "French" food, and we were lucky that we found this place. We were also lucky to get a free table, so you should definetely consider a reservation if you plan your trip upfront.
Okay, the food is expensive, but it is just outstanding, so you get what you pay for. I am looking forward to visit Paris again - and this place is one of the reasons why.
Updated from previous review on Friday March 23, 2012

This is a little place near the Pompidou Centre. The food is incredible, so it's always packed out. Not cheap, but worth it for food that good. We didn't book and had to wait a while, but I'm glad we did.

We headed to Le Potager du Marais for a late lunch after a visit to Centre Pompidou. Even at 2.30 pm it was busy, but we found a table outside. The waiter checked that we were happy to eat outside. He indulged my French, very kindly, and spoke excellent English. He was very friendly and helpful, and brought a bottle of filtered water while we looked at the menu. My husband chose the day's special, a goulash of seitan with mushrooms plus almond brown rice. I had the cassoulet of pink lentils, smoked tofu, seaweed and hazelnuts, also with almond brown rice. I had a huge pot of Ceylon tea and my husband had a café crème. Our table was almost over loaded! The waiter arranged everything very skilfully, though. Everything was delicious. It is expensive (€16/£12/$17 for a main course), but very filling and nutritious. We didn't have room for a dessert! And it is located in a central area of Paris, full of museums, boutiques and other restaurants. I'd say it was similar to the Covent Garden area in London or the West Village in New York, so it wasn't unexpected that the prices were high. I would like to experience the three course dinner menu.

Small and crowded small restaurant. Good location 20m away fron subway. The food was ok and the staff very very friendly. Better to reserve in advance. Mostly visited by locals. The tables are too close to each other, so don't expect any privacy. A good choice for Paris, although the price is above the media for a vegan restaurant. I recommend their cheese, the seitan with red wine and the wonderful mousse.

The staff from the restaurant is wonderful and lovely! They welcome you with a big smile and that makes you feel at home :)
The atmosphere is warm and the menu has a vast choice of DELICIOUS dishes! The portions are big and they have different original tastes!
I strongly recommend this restaurant to everyone :D
I'm very impressed by this spectacular place! Thank you for making the world a better place!

We had a soup of the day, savoury crepe and spinach lasagna. All dishes were super yummy and a great healthy treat. Staff was nice too. We were there at lunch time on a Friday and it was easy to get a table.

This restaurant was wonderful. The food was absolutely delicious. Even my carnivorous husband loved it! Great atmosphere. The service was unbelievable. The owner was absolutely amazing. Definitely make reservations. We came the night before but couldn't get a seat. This place is busy. (And rightfully so!)

This is a lovely, intimate small restaurant. The host Francois is a warm, lovely man who tries to squeeze as many hungry people as he can into this great restaurant. The dishes were twists of classic French dishes but totally Vegan. We had three courses and wine and the price was reasonable for Paris. Topped it off with Vegan Creme Brulee. First time I've had that since going Vegan. And it was great! Go there but book ahead to avoid disappointment - this place gets packed.

My omnivore companion and I both had the onion soup and stuffed eggplant. She said it was the best meal we had in Paris, and it certainly was for me given that I'd been struggling to find one thing to eat at most restaurants. We arrived in the afternoon about 45 minutes before closing, but the server warned us about the closing time before we sat down, so we ordered quickly and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I took chocolate cake to go, so I even had a tasty dessert later.

Overall it was amzing. Definitely recommend making a reservation though as it's small and always full!! We tried a bit of everything and wasn't disappointed all vegan and meat-eater approved!
The highlights were certainly the crepe, the mushroom pate, the bourgignon, the CREME BRULE (with a ginger flavour, a nice twist on the orignal) and the super friendly staff!

Great restaurant. Had dinner outside. Not the fastest, but we were not in a rush, and it was nice to sit outside and wait and enjoy the meals. The menu looked very impressive with a great selection of very tasty french dishes.

Went for the Onion Soup and Seitan de Bourguignon, which were both unbelievably good. Would definitely go back there again when in Paris.
Very friendly waiter as well. Great location too, 100 meters from the metro stop.

My mum and I visited this place in November 2014 on a long weekend, when we managed to sample numerous Parisian eateries. This was her favourite.

I felt the food was distinctively French - a balance of richness and delicacy, prepared with care and respect for natural flavours. Everything we had was mmmm delicious, and the chocolatey pudding caused us eye-rolling pleasure.

As well as being an ideal place to experience traditional French food as a vegan it's also a great venue for bringing British omnivores as it's a style of cuisine that doesn't seem, you know, *vegan*, only slightly exotic in that it's continental - sauces, veg that's had stuff judiciously done to it, bakes just browned to perfection, seasoning spot on. That's what you can expect here.

It'll set you back a fair few euro though...

We just returned from a week in Paris, and this turned out to be the only vegan restaurant we were able to work into our touring schedule - and it was well worth the adventure.

I had an eggplant special, and my wife had spinach lasagna. Both were elegantly plated (this being France, after all) and delicious. Only wish we had had room for dessert.

Small, friendly and quite busy. A reasonable walk from nearest subway station through a very lively neighborhood and business district. You pass right by the Centre Pompidou, and are only a short walk from the Picasso Museum and National Archives.

We did not make a reservation but the staff gave us a table. They were very busy so do make sure you book a table in advance. We ordered the pancake and vegetable pie as starters. The portions were very large. The vegetable pie was delicious however the pancake we didn't enjoy as much. Mains we had spinach Lasagne which was slightly dry and tofu vegetables with mash which was bland and needed a sauce. But we did enjoy the desserts. We had the chocolate Mousse and hazelnut chocolate cake. Overall we still recommend this place.

Une bonne adresse de restaurant Végéta*ien.

J'ai pris le Bourguignon au Seitan, vraiment excellant.
Le dessert du jour : Flan orange/Carotte à tomber par terre!

La qualité/prix est légèrement cher mais les plats sont vraiment très bon! En gros pour un plat/dessert il y en a pour environs 27€.

Je conseille de réserver avant d'y aller au risque d'attendre au minimum 30 min. L'intérieur est assez petit.

Je le conseille vivement.

Just finished wonderful menagerie of vegan deliciousness! Was able to get table between two French parties (so still quiet and private) right away at 1:30pm on a Sunday. Waiter happy to speak French with us (and even help improve our ordering vocabulary). We started with onion soup - better than most non vegan versions we've tried! Then we split buckwheat (GF) crepe...hearty texture and stuffed with mashed vegetables and salad in the side.
and quinoa burger....like a flavorful extra large falafel with a fun flavor and sides of savory broccoli mash and potatoes.
All and all delightful French lunch and we'll be going back for dinner to try spinach lasagna and eggplant surprise before we leave.

I ate here for dinner twice in as many days, both visits with Omnis. Lots of traditional French dishes to choose from, among other options (such as lasagna, highly recommended!). The desserts both nights were excellent as well. It's a big menu, lots of options so everyone in your party should be able to find something they will like. Or love! Be sure to make a reservation.

De passage sur Paris pour quelques jours, nous avons testé ce restaurant végane que j'ai trouvé sur HappyCow.
Nous sommes arrivés à l'ouverture à 19h (j'avais vu dans les commentaires qu'il valait mieux réserver mais nous nous y sommes pris trop tard (le restaurant ferme entre 15h et 19h, je n'ai donc pas pu les joindre). Nous avons pu nous installer immédiatement.
Nous avons pris chacun une crêpe au sarrasin avec la garniture de champignons, c'était excellent (une nouvelle idée de recette que je veux refaire chez moi) (à noter que la crêpe était dans la partie "entrée" mais c'était bien assez copieux pour être un plat principal) . J'ai ensuite commandé le moelleux au chocolat qui était très bon.
Le service était rapide et le personnel très accueillant et sympathique, merci de nous avoir si bien reçu !
Seul bémol : leur menu ne comporte pas de glaces (avec cette chaleur, cela aurait été agréable !)
Je recommande ce restaurant !

We had a good experience and it was definitely worth going to so I could try authentic French food because it was vegan. We had the French onion soup (yumm!!!!) and the spinach lasagne (it was ok, a little dry, but it came with a nice salad with horseradish dressing). Since so many others recommended the chestnut chocolate cake, we got it and loved it as well as the Tarte Tatin, which had an almost sweet potato taste to it. The service was really slow, perhaps because we were sitting outside (we noticed that people who sat inside came and left before we were done), but it was so nice outside (people watching :) and I like how some countries take their time for meals.

We have been going to this little vegan cafe for years when we are in Paris. It is such an interesting and delicious slant on food - French Vegan - although I have not had typical French food and do not how close it actually is, it is wonderful food and really unusual. The owner is charming and passionate about his food and your dining experience. We love the Crusty Quinoa Burger and the chocolate chestnut cake is truly award winning. The only thing I find odd is that if you are sitting outside, and it is lovely on a rainy day, you may encounter cigarette smoke - so incongruous with healthy food! You are in for a treat at the Potager du Marais.

Paris will probably never be known for its vegetarian/vegan cuisine but Le Potager du Marais is one of your best bets in the city. Eating here is like eating a wonderful home cooked meal with warm, friendly service. It's not cutting-edge cuisine by any means but sometimes simple is best. Tasty and hearty with surprisingly large portions. Be sure to try the onion soup!

Just be sure to make reservations as the space is small and was packed when we were there.

Although we were 30minutes late to the restaurant, they held the reservation for us. The waiters were very nice and polite and the food was very nice.

Best vegan experience in Paris. Lovely vegan choices and the staff are positively delightful. Food is DELICIOUS. A must for a vegan in Paris. Make reservations!

Out of all the vegan meals throughout the US and world my husband and I have ever had, this was hands down the best. We compare every meal we have now to the one we had here.

Favorite menu items:
Seitan Bourguingon
French Onion Soup
Moelleux Au Chocolat

Reservations are a must.

My partner and I love this restaurant. We have been multiple times and it is always delicious. It is tucked away in the Marais and has the look of a traditional intimate French bistro. Definitely appropriate for an romantic evening as well as for dinner with a group of friends. The food they serve is mostly classic French food but veganised. My partner swears their bourguignon is the best thing he has ever eaten. They also have out of this world desserts and great wine. Friendly service.

Very popular -bookings essential especially on the weekend. Good service, great food. There was an extensive menu to choose from, including a seitan stew, a vegie lasagna with a nut cream topping, various pastries, tarted. Everything was vegan. Highly recommended.

The owners have already expanded once and are now planning another expansion. They aim to show that vegan food can be cooked in French style.

Great location very near metro Rambateaux.

This is another all-vegan lunchtime spot in Paris that gets busy quickly! We had a table booked for 12 as we were getting a train in the early afternoon, but the waitress was just setting up and it was 15 minutes before we were actually served.

The menu was really tempting though. I had the cassoulet de la mer, which had lentils, hazelnuts and seaweed in, creating a really fresh, salty taste. I loved it! My partner had the aubergine surprise, which was aubergine rolls stuffed with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and cheese. The best kind of surprise! While the mains were fresh and tasty, the desserts were even better. The tarte tatin was really sticky and tasty, and the creme brulee was huge, beautifully spiced with ginger and had the right texture. Lovely!

After many years of trying to get to this place I finally made it two weeks ago. I phoned ahead to book and what a good job I did. Saturday even and within 20 mins of arriving it was heaving. And what a welcome. The co-owner showed us to our table with a smile. We ordered our respective meals, my partner having the onion soup, I chose the potato starter and we both had the seitan bourgignon. Both were well prepared, very tasty and very filling. We are both from Burgundy and my partner said it was a very good replica of a real boeuf bourgignon with authentic spices (if not a little too much clove for me...)

The atmosphere was warm and inviting and it was a pleasure to be there quite frankly. the co-owner had the time, in spite of the pressure of a full restaurant, to chat about seitan production, attempts at making mock cheeses etc.

Brilliant, an excellent advert for vegetarianism.

I've been to Potager du Marais several times and always been reasonably satisfied with the food, but the restaurant is small and always crowded. You will be jammed in close to the next table - not pleasant if you value your personal space, but I guess it is typical of French restaurants and some (like my wife) find it charming. I find it claustrophobic. The service is hit or miss - they have at least one really nice, really charming waiter, but he was on vacation last time we visited and the other waitstaff weren't as good. It also can take a long time to place an order or get your food. It would be wise to make a reservation. If you go, try the French onion soup - it's the best I've had anywhere.

This restaurant is fantastic. It's quaint yet very busy, so be sure to book to guarantee a seat. The chef's and waiter's were lovely and spoke good english (if like me you go as far as 'bonjour'). It is a little pricey, about €7-€9 for a starter, €16-€19 for a main, €5-€6 for a dessert and water is free but drinks are expensive. However, it's 100% worth every penny. You won't regret going here, it was a perfect place to eat in a great location.

Yes: the Restaurant's prices are high. Yes: the room is small...but hey: the meal was fantastic. We had a bottle of a good wine, a seitan and a hazelnut meal and a creme brule for 70 euro...and it was really mjommi. The Restaurant is a real Restaurant - not a punk or hippie shop. Whenever I'm in paris again, I'll go there again!

On top of visting numerous vegan places across Europe, I've been going to Le Potager du Marais for several years now. They are simply one of the best vegan restaurants in Europe.

I've tried about everything on the menu now and it's always a tough decision, the croustillant with cheese remains one of my favourites, as well as the Aubergine surprise and I often recommend the seitan Bourguignon to my meat-eating friends (which they always love-it's a really great dish to convince omnis that vegan food can be filling and "homely"). You can choose your side for many of the mains (buckwheat, rice...) which is also nice. The crème brûlée has always blown me away although I do wish they had some creamier desserts. They even have Gluten-free bread if you ask. And if you want to be extra healthy, there are big salads as mains as well.

The mixed juices are a very nice surprise as well, I've rarely found such great non industrial-made mixes outside of dedicated smoothie bars. Overall I'd say their cuisine is in the perfect spot between healthy, homely and creative without being bland, greasy or weird. There's really something for everyone. If you're a tourist it's also worth it because many of the dishes are close to French cooking.

The other thing that puts le Potager du Marais above other eateries is that the service is absolutely stellar, second to none. The owner and other members of staff are just so lovely, polite and attentive. They also speak english and just do everything to make you and your guests feel special and appreciated. It's really great to feel like they genuinely care that you are having a nice evening and as a returning customer, they've made me feel very valued.

Prices are good value for the food, location and service. I generally pay about 28€ for a juice, main and dessert. Cheaper than Soya which is a similar type of restaurant where I spent... 44€

The restaurant is small but with a nice atmosphere for all occasions; I've brought big groups (14 people), family members, done birthdays there and also been for casual meals. I recommend you book ahead as they are often full.

At this point I'd say maybe the only downside is that they haven't had a daily special on my last visits and I've been so often that I am craving something new!

I've visited just about every other veg restaurant in the capital and they are the best vegan dining experience in Paris.

I had a list of almost twenty restaurants to visit in Paris, and in spite of that, I went to Le Potager twice because it was so delicious.

The desserts are really amazing and original (it's not the cookie-brownie-energy ball kind of deal you get at so many places when looking for vegan desserts).

It's better to make a reservation.

In all of Paris, with its numerous vegan restaurants, Le Potager du Marais is the one place I would be heartbroken to miss. It is not to be skipped, by herbivores or omnivores.

The French onion soup is a must. Every review will state this. I tend to order it and a salad (the big one with potatoes, tofu, and cheese that I never remember the name) and always feel pleasantly stuffed when I'm done. Of course, I always manage to make room for the chocolate mousse, because it is delicious (but very rich, you can easily share unless you *really* like chocolate). My husband likes to order different things, and has always been happy with his choices. This past visit he went with the quinoa burger (not on a bun) with mashed potatoes and he says it was excellent. Our son had the buckwheat crepe with leeks and mushrooms and, despite being a finicky five-year-old, devoured it. My omnivorous parents ordered lasagna (dad) and a veg plate (mom) and both enjoyed them. There was some confusion with my mother's order, in that her "vegetable plate" was actually just a salad (with shredded carrots, cucumbers, etc.) and her "green salad" was some greens and dressing - not what we expected.

My mother ordered a fresh apple juice, which was incredibly yummy, though it was a carroty-orange color so we're not sure if there was something else in it (the flavor was all apple, so maybe just skins?) My husband ordered (as always) the lemonade and probably would have had multiples had they not cost so much. The rest of us just had tap water, which is brought in bottles and replenished consistently (and free!).

The staff is always friendly and, while on the small side, the space is full of atmosphere and exactly what you'd hope to find in a classic (non-trendy) Parisian restaurant. Just be prepared to spend a lot, because it is not inexpensive (vegan + Paris = empty wallet).

My wife visited this restaurant recently after seeing reviews on Happy Cow. We didn't have a reservation which is apparently required because they are so busy but they were kind enough to make room. The food was fantastic and was our favorite meal in Paris. Must visit.

The portions are NOT small. They are appropriate/big as of September 2014. It was very pricey (80) for two of us, but we got 2 appetizers, 2 drinks, 2 main courses, and a dessert. The French onion could've been a meal by itself. The hazelnut roast was really good as well.

During a 3 days trip in Paris, I had the chance to have dinner at Le Potager du Marais with a group of non-vegetarian/vegan friends. They were all amazed by the quality and taste of their cuisine. All the dishes were carefully prepared and presented. The spinach lasagna, the aubergine, the felafel and the quinoa burger were a delight.
We are a group of foodists and all agreed that this was our best food experience while in Paris. Yes, it is a little more expensive than other places but this is not just a vegan restaurant, it is french vegan gastronomy!
Personally, this was my best vegan food experience ever.
If you want to enjoy this place, make sure you have a reservation first.

Central location in the vibrant Marais/Halles quartier of Paris, great French vegan food made with organic ingredients, nice deserts, all vegan (even the cheese) and well the food is really good.
The restaurant itself is somewhat small but the food makes up for everything.
The prices are however kind of high and although worth it given the quality, it is frustrating to eat there on a limited budget.
The price (ok given quality) is the only reason for us not eating there more often.

I tried this restaurant twice and both time my experience was good but not fantastic (except for desserts!). The starters are usually very good (try the pâté) but portions are a little bit small for their price. The main dish was each time what I less preferred. The chili sin carne had nothing special (I could have done it myself), the sarrasin crêpe was good but not the best I've eaten and the spinach lasagna a bit overpriced in terms of size (half of the plate was basic green salad). However, their desserts are all amazing! If I go back to this restaurant, it will be for their desserts. Otherwise, the whole meal is overpriced to my view.

The place is small (you feel a bit cramped) but cute and staff really friendly. It's a good vegan restaurant, a little pricey...

Really loved the food and the service!! Only con: a bit too many tables in this small restaurant.

The food was terrific. I had "French" Onion Soup for the first time in years...yum. We enjoyed everything we ordered.

What a nice rustic small place. Very traditional Parisian look and feel, but with vegan food. Nice and clean atmosphere, service is as good as one would get in most French restaurants.
I can't hide that the Onion Soup was the highlight on our meal. I can't really compare it, because it is my first. But it was really delicious. Great balanced but very pronounced flavors. The vegan cheese on top was amazing and the croutons add a great texture to a wonderful soup that I can only expect to be done in a small village, where they decide to spare the beef for the broth.
I wasn't too crazy about the main course and the creme brûlée that I had to try, but not that special. It was delicious, but the texture and consistence was not there. Can't blame them, at least they offer one and I have to give them props.

I loved the food and would definitely go back. The Mushroom Pate was to die for. I was also happy with the wine list. We sat outside because the dining room is a bit tight. The have a few tables on the sidewalk. I would definitely make reservations before going. People were turned away on a Thursday night around 8pm. Some reviews said it was pricey, but I found it comparable to other Parisian experiences.

This vegetarian restaurant is one of the very few with vegan offerings in Paris. It is in a great location in the Marais, in the center of the action. The room is very small and people are really packed in. The service was good and the food came fairly quickly. BUT, on the downside, it seems that they were trying too hard to appear to present Paris style offerings, with more emphasis on presentation perhaps than ultimate taste. The spinach lasagna was so chock full of spinach that it drowned out the taste of everything else. The seitan faux meat was cooked well, but was a little under seasoned and bland. The prices were fair and given the limited selection to choose from, this was a good choice. But on the whole could have been a bit better. Would have given it about a 3.5, if able to do so.

My daughter and I ate here twice during our trip to France. The first time, we arrived at 7:00. Apparently, you need to make reservations for dinner. There were several tables available, but we had to be done by 8:30. I figured we would be out way before 8:30, but the service was very slow. Our food did not come until 8:00. The owner is very nice and spoke English very well. We both really enjoyed our dinner. We felt rushed (not by the owner, but knowing someone was waiting for our table). We did not order any desserts. We came back several days later for lunch. Again, we enjoyed our food, and this time ordered desserts. I was a little disappointed in them, but still they were good. I felt the price was a little high.

The food was good, nothing special but not bad in any way. The chocolate mousse was delicious, highly recommend it! The only downside except for maybe not that interesting food is that just across the street you'll see a butchery. Not the restaurants fault of course but it's not that appetizing to see carcasses when eating your food.

The restaurant is in a very small, cozy and beautiful place. The staff is extremely nice and friendly - my french wasn't the best anymore, but they were very patient. If you don't speak French, don't worry, they explained the menu in good English to other guests. Unfortunately, the 3-course-dinner is not on the menu anymore, so we ordered a shared starter, two main dishs and two desserts. The food was just awesome, so delicious!!! We had the Tourte(?) as a starter and the seitan stew and the gratin (day dish). The gratin wasn't really what I understand as a gratin, but it was actually my favorite dish of the three. Unfortunately, we really didn't like the dessert. It was crème brûlée (with ginger) and tarter tatin. However, I still give 5 points, as the rest was wonderful. It is a bit expensive, but when I registered the prices in other restaurants in Paris, especially in relation to what you get for the money, I found it okay. I would also recommend to make a reservation. When we arrived, the restaurant was still empty, but it didn't take long until it was full (and almost all of them seemed to have made a reservation).

Our favorite meal while in Paris. We didn't have a reservation, but came in around 9pm on a weekday. Great selection to choose from, and were happy to be able to eat some French dishes, veganized. French onion soup is highly recommended! Also they have vegan creme brulee, which is just really neat - and tasty.

Nice and little restaurant which serves high quality and delicious vegan food. We had a starter and main dishes - both tasted realy good - and were realy filled up afterwards. The prices are not cheap but regular for a restaurant in Paris. You should definitly make a reservation, because the place is small and always crowed.
Updated from previous review on Wednesday May 28, 2014

I love this place - went twice on my last visit to Paris. Very small and atmospheric restaurant with really friendly staff. Food is mainly veganised French classics - the French onion soup and seitan bourginon are highly recommended! It is generally packed so it is a good idea to book ahead.

It was so nice to have a good vegan option in Paris. The servers could not have been nicer and the food was tremendous. I had one of the quinoa burgers and my husband has beef stew. Both had great flavor. We also had mushroom pate as an appetizer and it reminded me of thanksgiving. Make reservations or go early. It does get busy.

We went there only to get dessert (Moelleux and Tarte Tatin, both were heavenly and freshly made!), The waiter was the friendliest I have ever met in France, got us a table outside even though the restaurant was fully booked that night (Do make a reservation if you're planning to go there for a full meal!)
We are definitely coming back next time we're in Paris. Everything on the menu looked delicious (Vegan Boef Bourguignon? YUM!) and our neighbors' food smelled so good!

This cozy spot near Centre Pompidou offers an incredible menu, and the best part, ingredients are 100% vegan. Everything was delicious. They create original dishes, mixing tasty vegan ingredients. It's a little bit pricey, but totally worth it.
Updated from previous review on Saturday May 10, 2014

Had dinner there with 2 14 yr. olds who griped about vegan food, until they ate it!! This is a lovely little restaurant with fabulous food and delightful service. Everyone loved their dinners. I only wish Paris was closer to New Jersey! If you want to eat there, definitely make a reservation. By the time we were having our entrees, they were turning people away. This is a "don't miss!"

I would highly recommend this place. I visited this fabulous vegan restaurant on March 26, 2014. Service is great, everything is vegan! It's a super quaint restaurant. Food is soooo amazing and everything is labelled if it's gluten free. I ordered an Aubergine/eggplant dish with melted cheese inside. It was superb! The desserts are amazing too. Can't believe that everything is vegan here.

We were delighted to find an all-vegan restaurant in Paris. The food and service were outstanding when we ate there on 27 March, 2014.

We note the comments about the lack of space but we didn't find it a problem except for one slightly 'grand' couple next to us who were obviously not happy and left after a drink which they complained about! The other diners near us were friendly and sociable and the temperature was just-right. The atmosphere was really good and the restaurant appears to attract interesting people with socially and politically-aware views.

We will definitely be going back, given half a chance!

It is always welcome when you have the whole menu to choose from when you're a vegan. The food was abslout okay, but I would have liked a little more seasoning. The staff was very kind and the service high.

If you are looking for french style vegan food or a good quality meal, Le Potager du Marais is you kind of place. Well priced and great dishes. I have been to Paris three times not and have not had a visit with out eating here - it is that good. Make sure you book a couple hours ahead as it is bound to fill up quickly. Also the waiters are hospitality gurus so your bound to get great service. Enjoy!

I ate at le potager du marais twice, once alone for lunch and once for dinner with my boyfriend in october/november of 2013. In general I would recommend a reservation.
I liked the cozy atmosphere and the staff was very hearty.
As a starter I ordered a spinach-chickpea soup which was tasty but rather too salty and already a bit cold.
As main dishes I/we tried the spinach-walnut-lasagna, the seitan bourguignon and the vegetable stew. The lasagna was great (though a bit cold, too). The seitan was tasty as well, though it was a bit heavy - I would have preferred some vegetables with it and less seitan instead. The vegetable stew was quite nice, although some parts were stewed too long for our taste. As a dessert we REALLY enjoyed the mousse au chocolat.
In general I/we enjoyed my/our stay at this restaurant. Still, in my opinion the meals are far too pricy for what they are. But being in a city like Paris, I would still recommend le potager du marais as one of the best 100% vegan options.
Updated from previous review on Thursday December 12, 2013

We recently ate dinner here during a 4 day stay in Paris, and it was the best meal we had! We didn't make a reservation, but they were able to accommodate us after only a few minutes wait. Unlike other places, we promptly received water and bread without having to ask. The waiter was extremely friendly and courteous and spoke impeccable English (I certainly don't expect that of a French restaurant, but it's nice).

My husband had the soup of the day, a pea soup. I was super excited to see French Onion Soup on the menu. Both were excellent. I enjoy fake meats and cheeses, and the "cheese" in the French Onion Soup really delivered. The portion sizes were the best we've seen in Paris. My soup was pretty large, as were our main courses.

The vegan take on French food was much appreciated. The main courses were delicious. It was definitely the most money we spent on a meal in Paris, but we considered it well worth it.
Updated from previous review on Thursday December 05, 2013

Located around the corner of Centre Pompidou this tiny vegan restaurant provides delicious vegan food at a fair price in a cozy atmosphere with friendly service.

The menus were visually and nutritionally attractive, well-portioned, and didn't try to drag the eater into a protein-coma as other vegan restaurants do. I personally like lentils and their preparation here was delicious in every culinary freedom degree.

Oh the other hand, the menus rather often featured fake cheese and tofu. Though, the cheese could be an attempt to preserve a French touch. This could be a nice place to convince French people of vegan food even though I did not find any fake-escargots on the menu :-).

Nice extras: Salad was served with optional add-ons like sesame salt ("for the extra calcium") and nutritional yeast.

Even though this place was fully booked, the service kept being attentive, conducting new guests to the wardrobe and immediately refilling the filtered water without being asked.

No wonder Le Potager du Marais is located next to the centre of modern arts - this place is a living vegan artwork.

visited on 25.10.2013

This small restaurant might need a reservation although we managed to get a spare table. Good combinations and wonderful flavours.

The restaurant has turned completly vegan recently after several years of being "vegetarian".
The place is quite small so I would advise you to book a table for lunch or dinner.
The restaurant offers a large variety of dishes and most of them are also gluten free.
This is THE place to try typical French food that you can find in all the "mnivorous" restaurants. We tried "soupe à l'oignon", "rôti aux champignons" and "crème brûlée" for dessert.
The waiter was lovely! Always smiling and checking if everything was going fine for us.
Highly recommanded place!

This place was wonderful! We ate a lot and the quality of our food was good for the expensive price. The waiter was very friendly and did his best to speak English. I loved this place and I would recommend it to everybody who wants to spend an evening in a top-class Parisien restaurant.

I went to Le Potager twice while I was in Paris (9/23/13 and 10/3/13) and even though this place seems to be held in high esteem by reviewers, I have to say I wasn't that impressed. The food was nice enough generally, but a bit uneven in quality. The first time we went, I ordered the vege burger with mushroom sauce and this was nice, as was my partner's vegan lasagna. I ordered an entree of potatoes with herbs and tapenade, and while this was OK, it wasn't amazing. The real issues occurred the second time we went. We ordered the potato entree again and this time there was an olive pit left in the tapenade, which is not only unappetising but also potentially dangerous. My partner ordered the Seitan Bourgignon and both of us agreed that this was terrible to the point of being almost inedible, with little flavour and a dry, rubbery texture. There is a long waiting time - as I think patrons may be warned beforehand - and you can expect to take two to three hours for an entree and main at peak time. The owner is very enthusiastic when interacting with diners, but it may take some time to be attended to. The restaurant has a nice ambience, with stone walls and some attention to decoration, but the space is fairly small and the tables quite close together. I would go here again but be selective about what I ordered, although I must admit that only a few menu items appealed to me.

My husband and i managed to visit here on our last day in Paris and i am so pleased that we did. The food is delicious, well seasoned , excellently balanced and pretty too. The portions are big but we both made room for dessert which was also generous but delicious. I only wish i could have tried a starter too! Or gone back again. The waiter was lovely and could not have been more helpful. This place definitely deserves the excellent rating that it has.

My favourite Veg place of all Paris: cozy, small (booking is necessary), very kind stuff, mouthwatering dishes. I did eat there 3 out of the 4 nights I spent in Paris during my last trip. My mom, a fond meat-eater, asked me to get back, night after night. Too bad I did not get to meet the chef: the guy definitely knows his cooking and the place is really excellent food for good money. A place you really must try.

I was happy to try this restaurant, French classics done the vegan way. It was nice to be able to experience French food, as French restaurants hardly ever have a vegetarian or even harder, vegan options.Sadly, it seems the French can not think outside the box of "meat and cheese". The food was delicious, service was exceptionally friendly and location is great ! Only negative is the hours, I always seem to go when its closed ! So just keep the hours in mind.

the food is superb, the staff very friendly.

nice place (better book in advance), good choice of dishes with creativity, efficient service, friendly staff

Some of the best food and service we received in Paris.

The menu was diverse and featured many french favorites prepared all vegan.

They speak English as well as French so we were able to navigate the excellent menu with limited French and they didn't make us feel good about it.

We are appetizers, main courses and desserts and had no objections on any part of the meal.

The restaurant is very crowded and slow in typical European fashion. You should call ahead for a reservation.

This is the best dining experience you will have as a vegan in Paris. Enjoy!

A wonderful meal: the gazpacho (soup of the day) and the Hazelnut loaf were sensational! The entrée baked potato with olive tapenade and pesto, and the Provençal stuffed vegetables also highly recommended. Washed down with a half liter of white wine, a perfect lunch on a perfect day in Paris. A special mention too for the waiter: never flustered, always around, always helpful, cheerful (and English-speaking). An excellent dining experience well worth the price.
Thanks to Petra, Edita and Kristijan Horvat for the recommendation!

Very good and innovative.
Large choice.
Tables too close (small restaurant).
Time for service is sometimes long.
Updated from previous review on Friday August 02, 2013

We really enjoyed the very imaginative food in this cozy little restaurant. It was not cheap, but worth the price. Very good and friendly service. But it's really necessary to book a table. Enjoy!

we went there during our honeymoon, and were lucky enough to catch a table - it`s a really small Restaurant, but lovely and with a nice atmosphere. the waiter was very passionate about the Food and answered all of our questions. the plates were delicious (best onion soup I ever had!)and served with a smile.

The waiter was available and smiling. (even looked a bit over the top but I appreciate the effort).

I had made a reservation before showing up and they directly knew who I was when I arrived which show a good logistic between their stuff.

The meal was nice. Medium + vegan food.

I'm happy I went there and I was satisfied when I left.

Food was amazing! It was great to try some French styled dishes in a land where butter, cream and meat rule. The service was great and very friendly.

For a guaranteed spot make sure you ring to make a booking, it is well worth the effort!

I hope they put out a cookbook!

Nothing much to add to the generally positive comments. The night we went we arrived about 15 min early and sat on the sidewalk chairs.

The owner came out to open promptly at 7:00 and asked if we had reservations. We didn't and he said that was fine as long as we could done by 9:00 as he was fully booked that evening.

We loved the French Onion Soup and the Warm Cheese Salad. So great to get tasty vegan cheese in Paris of all places. I enjoyed the Buckwheat Crepes.

I had the Stuffed Eggplant for my main course and it was excellent. I can't remember the main dish that my wife chose but the pepper sauce with her dish was over the top peppery which put a damper on her experience.

We were lucky that the owner was our server and he was courteous, prompt and engaging despite that the restaurant got busy quickly.

Our best overall dining experience in Paris but not quite to the standards of the top vegan restaurants in the U.S.

We're so happy we found this place. The food was really good. We tried the quinoa burger and the lentil balls and they were both excellent. I really liked their vegan cheese, too. The main dishes are not cheap, but the ones we tried were very varied and well balanced (with vegetables, cereals, legumes and vegan cheese). The mains were big enough and we didn't need to take a starter nor a dessert.

The service is very friendly and the location is perfect (in the Marais, just next to the Centre Pompidou).

Food:
A good choice of food on the menu (written in French and English) all of which sounded appetising. I had the vegetable quiche with salad (a starter - but more than enough for me). I had seen somebody else eating it, so I knew what I was getting. It was more like a pie than a quiche, but all the better for that - it had lovely pastry and a vegetable filling. My friend had the lentil balls on a bed of spinach served with mashed sweet potatoes and a broccoli dish, which she really enjoyed. I wish I could have eaten more as the desserts sounded lovely.

The location:
Fantastic location a few metres away from the Pompidou Centre. The restaurant is small, rustic and cosy.

The service:
The service was extremely friendly and professional. We didn't feel hurried, but weren't left around waiting either. The waiter was a bit busy, but still able to be friendly and take the time to explain things. He spoke French to me, but replied to my friend in English as she can't speak French.

this place was one of my favorites in Paris. In Potager I was finally able to have a traditional french onion soup and it tasted also. My girlfriend and I also ordered one dish each (be careful, their dishes are huge) and they were pretty good.

but the highest point for sure was the deserts. I had an awesome chocolate cake (sorry, i don't remember the french name)that was amazing.

The place is kind of expensive but it might be the only chance to have french traditional food in a vegan way.

Me and my boyfriend went to lots of vegan/vegetarian places in Paris and tried out different things after searching through Happy Cow. We went here our last night and it was really nice. If you've been to veggie places in Paris before, you might know that most places don't really have that restaurant feel to them. They are usually hidden and a lot of times they don't even have a decent sign outside so you have to go inside to see if you're at the right place.

This place is NOT like that. It has a parisian, cozy atmosphere, and although it's not very big it's still very nice. It was also very easy to find, it's really close to the Rambuteau metro station and you can also walk from Chatelet which we did. We made a reservation, which I recommend, since it's not very spacious and you might risk not getting a seat. The owner was REALLY nice and kind, he remembered my name from the reservation and kept saying "Merci mademoiselle Sonia, bonne soirée mademoiselle Sonia" etc. Really cute and he made me feel very welcome.

The food was great. I had the quinoa burger with mashed potatoes and mushroom sauce, and it was amazing! I love that they actually take the time to make it look pretty, too, it's not like they just throw some food on a plate. It was pricy, because we ate the same thing and shared 50 cl of red wine, and ended up at 50 Euro. Usually, that's what we pay having dessert, too. So no, it wasn't the best price and you have to be prepared of the fact that this is not a budget place to dine at as a veggie.

To sum this up, I really recommend going here if you afford it. It's a lovely restaurant if you're looking for a cozy, vegan restaurant that serves delicious and creative food. You will not be disappointed!

We ate at Potager twice during our week in France and were glad we did. The food and atmosphere are very French and we loved that. Usually (as you know if you are vegan and in France) it is very hard to eat anywhere French in Paris due to the dairy/meat problem. Le Potager du Marais is refreshing because we felt like we were getting a French experience without the troubling meat and dairy. The French Onion soup is a must. The other foods are good but not great by good vegan US standards but are definitely adequate. We should say that we were a bit limited on what we could get because we have soy allergies and much of the menu has soy. But there was enough that we could still dine there twice and be happy. The tart tartin was delicious for desert also. Be aware that, like other traditional French restaurants, the service is not fast - so be prepared to be there for 2 hours or more for a full dinner - but alas this is Paris and this is part of what we love about it so savor it if you can!