Any of my fellow veggies been to Paris?

[curse10]

I'm going during Thanksgiving week and am not sure what to expect food wise. Any suggestions>

[Kathy in Cambridge]

1. Be prepared to eat lots of cheese and bread

France is land of meat.

Here is one good veggie option:
R'Aliment, 57 Rue Charlot in the 3rd arrondissement (the Marais).

You may also be able to find vegetarian at Vietnamese restaurants. There's a lot of Asian food down in the 13th arrondissement.

Where are you staying in Paris? I know the city very well...

[curse10]

4. Hey Kathy

(nice name change by the way!! :-) )

We are staying in the 12th arrondissement near the Bastille monument.

I've also heard there are some parts of town that have excellent middle eastern food which has tons of veggie options.

[Lorien]

7. The Left bank

loads of Middle Eastern, Indian etc. in the back streets there. Most are open until quite late (2am at least). Falafel and other "street foods" can be found there during the day; unfortunately, there's also a lot of lamb.

[Robeson]

2. Thai restaurants always offer vegie dishes. Plus, check these out...

Other Parisian vegie friendly restaurants:

Paradis du Fruit
Phone: [phone]
Open Hours: noon-11pm daily
Neighborhood: 17th Arrondissement
Nearest Train: metro: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile, Ternes
Category: Special Features, Atmosphere
We accept: Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard


Vie Claire
Phone: [phone]
Website: http://www.lavieclaire.com/service_adre.htm
Open Hours: 10am-1:30pm, 3:15-7pm Mon-Fri
Neighborhood: 11th arrondissement
Nearest Train: metro: Nation
Category: Special Features
We accept: Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard


Galerie 88
Phone: [phone]
Open Hours: 10:30am-7pm Mon-Sat
Neighborhood: 1st Arrondissement
Nearest Train: Metro: Châtelet
Category: Middle Eastern & African, Special Features, European
We accept: Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard


Piccolo Teatro
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Open Hours: Lunch: noon-3pm Mon-Fri, noon-4pm Sat & Sun; Dinner: 7pm-11pm Mon-Sun
Neighborhood: 4th Arrondissement
Nearest Train: metro: St-Paul
Category: Special Features, European, Asian/Pacific
We accept: Visa, Eurocard, Jcb, Mastercard, Amex

[flvegan]

3. Yes, had a great time. Some advice:

Learn "can I get this, vegan/vegetarian (you didn't specify which)" in French (I'm soooo rusty). While you'll have a tough time finding menu-ready veg* food, BUT, most chefs in France will be thrilled to make something new and challenging, off-menu, to flex their creative muscles. Don't be surprised if he/she comes out to see how you like it.

[sbj405]

5. Was there 8 years ago

I remember eating a lot of pasta. Happy cow has some listings for Paris http://www.happycow.net/europe/france/paris/index.html

[sbj405]

6. dupe

[RebelOne]

8. Yes, was there many years ago.

I can say that Paris has the best food in the world, at least in my opinion.