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Plant shop, restaurant, juice bar. Shop sells Amerindian plants mainly from the desert, the Andes mountains, and the Amazonian basin. Juice bar offers hot and cold beverages made from the plants and products sold in the shop, such as purple corn, urucum, cocoa, acerola, klamath. At lunchtime the shop-bar is also a vegan restaurant wherein a range of the plants and micro-algae are represented in the recipes. Brunch on weekends. Located on a street next to Canal Saint Martin. Formerly Voy Alimento. Open Mon 12:00-19:00, Tue-Sat 12:00-22:30, Sun 12:00-19:00. Kitchen closed 3-7pm.
126 Reviews
First Review by Reuclai
rhianderson566
Points +64
Delicious food and nice staff - Edit
Menu consists of plate of day - regular or raw and/or soup of the day. I had the plate of the day which is a mix of salads and superfoods and absolutely phenomenal. They also have delicious teas. Staff is really nice and knowledgable.
Read morePros: Nice staff, Delicious food, Warm atmosphere
Cons: None
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PascalB
Points +378
Nice colors in your plate. - Edit
You can get a tasty array of ingredients in your plate. I got all essential amino acids with rice legumes.
Read moreYou can get a conventional plate or a plate with only raw food.
To my knowledge, it's the only restaurant of its kind focusing on proposing super foods every day.
The biggest tv channel in France was actually filming there about the super foods trend. (I may or may not be in their report...)
Pros: Focuses on super foods
Cons: Little choice
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MamaRunJazz
Points +16
Wonderful experience(s)! - Edit
Loved everything about this place. The staff was warm, friendly and accommodating. We went for lunch on the first visit and had the assiette du jour. It was a hearty, filling, well balanced plate with a lovely variety of flavours. We came back for dinner and had the assiette du jour again, which was almost more than we could eat. If you are lucky, the staff will bring shots of juices for you to try. We had the good fortune of meeting Jean Francois, the founder of the company, while we were there. He was lovely and interesting and took the time to speak to us in his best English about the various superfoods, their origins, and their benefits. He invited us to visit him at the bio market which takes place on Saturdays. The whole experience was enjoyable, uplifting and educational.
Read morePros: Staff, amazing food, warm, inviting atmosphere.
Cons: None! It would appear that reservations are recom
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Ricardo
Points +20246
Tasty Plate of the Day - Edit
We had the plate of the day, which consisted of a well-balanced mix of cereals, beans, and vegetables.
Read moreThe plate was flavorful and the portions were correct.
As a dessert we tried the vegan cake which had lucuma and banana. It was tasty; however, (1) it was tiny; and (2) I didn't taste the lucuma at all.
Drinks were also good, albeit on the small side.
The menu is quite limited (it's either the plate of the day or the raw plate or a soup), but it's fresh.
The service is quick and friendly.
All-in-all, I'd recommend it for the plate.
Pros: tasty plate of the day, friendly service
Cons: limited choice, a bit overpriced
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Dinie
Points +124
take out lunch - Edit
Nice place with good quality day menu that made our day at the fair so much nicer.
Read moreFresh and full of flavor.
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JohanneJeppesen
Points +296
Thanks for dinner - Edit
This place really does not disappoint! Do yourself and perhaps your friend a favor and go get some plant-based and just pure good food at Sol Semilla. Much more cannot be said. This down to earth and nature filled place should be visited when in Paris, France.
Read moreThank you,
JoJo
Updated from previous review on 2016-12-06
Pros: Down to earth place, Tasty plant-based food, Makes you feel good
Cons: Some of the items on the menu are less tasty, as the other items, so pick the right ones *winky face
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Nibs
Points +601
Big portions and great food - Edit
I really enjoy Sol Semilla when I'm in Paris and feeling hungry and want something interesting and hearty. My favorite two plates are the raw plate, which is a lot of vegetables and other raw foods; and the cooked plate which has fewer vegetables but more grains and cereals. An emphasis is put on unique and "super" foods which comes through in the many drinks and soups on offer. Some I've really enjoyed and some are just ok by my palate. Prices are reasonable considering the size of the plates. It's not the biggest place, so seating can be tight. I advise getting here close to opening times to secure a good table or seat.
Read morePros: Delicious, tasty fare, healthy , good vibe
Cons: Can be difficult to find seating
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Emichan86
Points +160
disappointing - Edit
Healthy doesn't have to mean tasteless, I was very disappointed by this place. The restaurant is nicely decorated, the waitress are nice but the food is really boring. Not much choice on the menu and 5euros for a small glass of juice is quite expensive.
Read morePros: service , ambiance
Cons: expensive , tasteless food
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XOXO
Points +2076
Good cook and raw - Edit
Both raw and cooked fish were also macrobiotic. Plenty of option for desserts. Very creative juices.
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SuppleVG
Points +377
nice place - Edit
Nice place with original food coming mostly from South America. They sell superfoods also.
Read moreGood spot close to a canal.
Plates could be a little bit bigger.
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Ilsa
Points +230
boring food :( - Edit
Quite boring food and expensive. The place is cute and has a nice atmosphere but the food was not of my taste, it simply didn't have much flavour. Maybe I just had bad luck and came on the wrong day.
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Yamuna
Points +138
super delicious ! - Edit
Very nice Menü with cereals, salad, veggies, lentil mousse, pommes de terre, acai caviar, etc. nice dessert and great wine!
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KaleRaw
Points +60
Excellent superfood restaurant - a must! - Edit
An excellent vegan superfood restaurant close to Canal St Martin. Very nice atmosphere! Great concept!! Offers also a raw dish.
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Krutz
Points +46
Super foods! - Edit
Very cosy little restaurant/shop where you can discover a variety of super-foods. The daily dish consists of several different dishes that all contain a super-food. You can buy the super-foods in the shop part. The staff is very friendly and happy to answer all your questions.
Read moreThe atmosphere is very cosy and relaxed; also there is a very friendly cat in the restaurant :).
The daily dish is a bit pricey (15,50 EUR), the same goes fore the super-foods store.
The place is located near Canal St Martin, so great location.
Pros: Novelty , Friendly staff, Super-foods store
Cons: Value
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Sunny_CT
Points +39
Tasty, if a bit expensive - Edit
Really enjoyed the different flavours in my L'Assiette du Jour and (rice) milkshake. It's a bit on the expensive side for the size of the portion, but very enjoyable none the less. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service.
Read morePros: Tasty dishes, Atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
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ZannaStar
Points +176
Experimental and exciting - Edit
My mum and I were looking for a light meal before our Eurostar return to London. This place is conveniently located near Gare L'Est. We both had the raw plate, which was beautifully presented, delicious, different and light, leaving room for some yummy raw desserts. The superfoods seemed very reasonably priced and I bought quite a few things (only to lose them at somepoint on the journey home argh). Can't wait to visit again.
Read morePros: decor and friendliness, experimental thoughtful food, great location
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Pondy40
Points +25
Really good place for Vegan & Super aliments - Edit
I really love the concept of this (tiny) place.
Read moreI loved the cooking truly Vegan with Super Aliments.
It's convenient too to be able to buy some of those inside the shop.
The negative points are the lack of space, the unfriendly staff and the inability to make a reservation.
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Thinkblue
Points +31
un vrai voyage - Edit
Nous avons été séduites par ce petit restaurant qui permet une évasion en tranchant radicalement avec le cadre urbain de l'extérieur. Le décor est chaleureux aux airs de campagnes et de chalet. Nous avons été transcendées et rassasiées par les mets aux saveurs diverses mais harmonieuses; le dessert fut de la pure gourmandise. Un très bon accueil également avec des serveurs qui expliquent patiemment le concept du lieu et l'aspect nutritif des aliments et super-aliments sélectionnés; et une ambiance vraiment détendue. Le prix était très raisonnable pour la qualité des produits. Nous reviendront très certainement.
Read morePros: le cadre, le prix, la qualité
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maltman23
Points +6770
Unique, small, friendly, vegan - Edit
I really like this place. All vegan. The night I went, it was pretty busy, and there was only one staff person on the floor -- but he was way friendly, and attentive. It took awhile to get the food and to eat, but it was worth it. Lots of raw items, as well as cooked. They really like spirulina and other green algae here, and, if you like, you can get it mixed in with lots of items, including in one of the salt shakers. The atmosphere is unique, with cool stuff all over in this small, comfortable nook. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Good food, Friendly staff
Cons: Not a fast place (if that matters)
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JonJon
Points +20983
Unusual and good food! - Edit
I've been twice in this restaurant and both times really liked my meal. The main dish was always a new combination of cereals, vegetables and sauce, part of them were exotic ones that I've never ate. I discovered and like all these new flavours. Some of the drinks are strange but some other are really good. Do not hesitate to ask for precision about the ingredients.
Read moreThe place in itself is small and they don't take reservation so if you want to go by group, go at the opening to be sure to have sufficient seats. The staff is friendly and I didn't find they were slow.
Pros: exotic food, vegan, friendly staff
Cons: small sitting area
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Vegga
Points +17
don't understand what people like about it - Edit
Small and uncomfortable, expensive and small portions, not such a warm welcome, strange and not particularly pleasant atmosphere...
Read moreI don't like the idea of criticizing vegan/organic places, but frankly... thank God there are more and more alternatives nowadays...
parisien1008
totally agree with your comment. it's a bizarre new age, hippy restaurant.
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JenniferLoveParis
Points +51
Love their superfoods - Edit
I stock most of my superfoods from Sol Semilla, personally and professionally. This is the only vegan restaurant in Paris I used to seek out and frequent before opening my own. I like the vibe in there, sitting on the barrels is very cozy! I don't feel like I'm in Paris. But I don't find the atmosphere overtly "hippie" either. The staff is nice, I've never been unlucky with unspeedy service. Sometimes I've stopped in on a way to a meeting with literally only ten minutes to spare and have been warmly accommodated (the chef sizes me up and concludes: "tired hungry vegan with no time to eat but eating anyway" ;)). I usually have their petite or large assiette, depending on how hungry I am, with a variety of their offering du jour. And I always pick up some superfoods while I am there. I like the fact that they have fresh aloe vera, and their raw cocoa, cocoa butter, maca and spiruline are household staples chez moi.
Read morePros: Staff, Selection of superfoods
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Sphynxdani
Points +493
Never Again - Edit
I'm really open minded when it comes to trying new things but this place was way beyond my comfort range. Which is far. I almost threw up once on something, that the waitress couldn't tell me what it was. I still don't know what it was. The seats are uncomfortable. It just looks like a hippie town. I really don't want to pay that much for food and have to sit on a barrel. They kept us waiting for way too long. The menu is difficult to understand. The food was horrendous. I just did not like this place and can't recommend it as the food, staff, and seating was not good. The minute I took my fist bite of food I just wanted to leave. Even that took ages because the staff were hard to find. Too busy in both the kitchen and the cashing up. We had dirty dishes next to us almost the entire meal.
Read morePros: Vegan Products
Cons: FOOD!, Staff, Deco
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DanielAmaral
Points +697
could be nicer - Edit
Well, as a south american, I kind of expected a more flavoured food. But I`m not blaming sol semilla. I just had the impression that seasoning is kind of light in France and they just followed what is common for them.
Read moreBut the food is good and healthy as it can be. I ordered the small dish and was completely satisfied. The place is very cozy and tiny and you may share a table with a stranger (which is not a problem for me). The service could also be better (but every place in France have just one waiter/waitress to serve a whole restaurant, so that`s ok again hahaha)
Pros: healthy, cheap to moderate
Cons: service, seasoning
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parisien1008
Points +17
funky theory, but slow service - Edit
I think the restaurant is located in a very good area, and it's almost beside st. martin canal. i was attracted to it because i saw the sweet potatoes plant from the outside when i walked past it so i decided to give it a try one sunday. sadly, it wasn't a good choice. too small the place, and you have little privacy when you dine. also, we came to order first, but instead, our food were served after the table of 4 who came after us.
Read morewon't go there again. it's such a long wait, and the food is just so-so.
Pros: funky, creative
Cons: slow service, little privacy, super food = strange taste?
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runsten
Points +249
cat in restaurant - Edit
This restaurant had great food, really I liked it, a new experience! The staff is very nice but kind of sloppy and forgets everything. You can forgive them for this because they very making up for it with smiling and politeness but when I discovered that there is a cat sleeping in its basket in the middle of the place and I could see the staff petting it and then going to the kitchen, I got very skeptical.
Read moreYes, I am a vegan and love animals but not in restaurants. No laws against this in France?
However, they food was so nice so I still would recommend the place. I would have given it EXCELLENT as rating if it was because of the service and hygiene.
Updated from previous review on Thursday July 05, 2012
I came here again, can recommend it, at least once during a stay in Paris.
Pros: wonderful food, new experience, nice staff
Cons: cat living in restaurant, staff petting the cat, service not so great but friendly staff
runsten
I came here again during my stay in Paris. This time much better service but like someone mentioned, they are not good at explaining what to choose between and the portion was much smaller this year! I also did not understand why I did not get the soup as starters and if the dessert was included or not. I do speak French but I couldn't figure it out from the menu.
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Notre-Dame
Points +90
Not so amazing ... - Edit
I loved the atmosphere and the friendly service. But I remain dubious about the dishes. It is a good idea to use superfood, but it is not necessarily interesting to taste. But I like to be surprised, but I did not it been seduced by the kitchen. It's fun, but not delicious.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Nice vibe
Cons: Expensive, Not real cooking
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