Vegan
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
French
Gluten-free
Serves French cuisine in vegan versions: soups, tarte, pate, patty, gratin, moussaka, dessert. A pastry chef prepares the desserts which might include lemon bars, carrot cake, and blueberry bundt. Kitchen stops one hour before closing time. Reserve ahead to ensure seating. Est. since the 2000s as vegetarian then turned vegan in 2012. Open Wed-Sun 12:00-15:00, 19:00-22:30.
734 Reviews
First Review by Annelies
paypar
Points +917
Nice food, crowded, bit expensive - Edit
My husband and I choose this place as it was on Happy Cow and it was reviewed by a guidebook we were using. The service was friendly but the place is VERY SMALL. We choose the menu option, where you get 1 soup, entree, and 1 dessert. I ate the soup, my husband ate the entree (a burger), and we shared the dessert (chocolate pot). We both enjoyed our meal, which came to Euro 25.
Read morePros: all vegetarian menu, tasty food
Cons: expensive, crowded
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Richard Myers
Points +770
A small restaurant indeed - Edit
This was a very small and narrow restaurant but we got there early so we did not feel crowded. The place would not seat more than 30 people. Our server spoke English and the menu was in French and English so that made things comfortable. I had the cauliflower soup, followed by the lentils and sausage and finished with the apple tarte. I am always so pleased to find vegan food that I am not very critical but I did find the food a bit on the dense side. I don't think vegetarian in the French tradition is my cup of tea somehow but it was an interesting experience.
Read morePros: very vegan friendly, easy to order
Cons: food was a little heavy
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Bettina
Points +197
Lovely atmosphere & absolutely great food! - Edit
Very cozy little restaurant, amazing atmosphere. Wonderful mushroom/seitan roast, lovely seaweed salad, the best lentil soup I ever had in my life. Will go there every time I'm in Paris. Unbelievably tasty vegan wine.
Read morePros: nice atmosphere, friendly staff
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PhilippeNicolitch
Points +87
Needs work - Edit
Dear sir,
Read moreWe had dinner at the Potager du Marais on Sunday September 13th. At the end of the meal, I asked for your email address to share experience with you. We did not feel it was right to do that while the restaurant was full, nor while you where busy working.
We are both vegan and we love to eat good and apetizing meals. Although we are parisians, we travelled a lot and visited many vegan restaurants in many countries and as such we are often tempted to make comparisons. This is why we are extremely frustrated to see that Paris falls way behind cities like New York or San Francisco where vegan restaurants within the same price range are amazing gastronomic restaurants. We particularly think of Candle 79 in New York City or Millenium in San Francisco, which offered an amazing food experience for both the eyes and the palate. Space rental in those two cities are very similar to Paris and business taxes are probably similar too.
We had dinner at your restaurant, we had the celery-curry soup, the mushroom risotto and the Tatin tart.
The celery soup was bland, and lacked curry and smoothness. It should be more seasoned, more 'creamy'. We felt we ate a bunch of boiled vegetables thrown in the blender with a little bit of salt. Nothing very fancy that anyone can do at home.
The risotto should have been prepared with arborio rice, the real risotto rice, which gives this specific sticky and creamy aspect. There too, the dish lacked taste, seasoning and attention. We felt we were eating rice boiled in ready-made vegetable broth, in which mushrooms were added at the end. Here again, we were very far from a gastronomic experience.
The tart Tatin was good, but nothing to write home about. However the whipped almond 'chantilly' needs work. It tasted like plain almond milk poured in the blender for a few minutes. It was foamy, but nothing else. By no means was it 'chantilly' cream.
The reason why we are so frustrated is that the recipes you served us needed serious improvement considering the prices you ask for. With just a little bit of attention and at a very low cost, you should be able to turn those dishes into something wonderful.
Finally, please train the young waitress on duty that night to be more friendly. You are yourself very smiley and full of attention to the customers, but she is a wall of ice. This is not acceptable in a business where customer service is a priority.
(Sent via email to the owner. Ten days later still no response).
Pros: Location, Friendly owner
Cons: Food needs work and creativity, No customer service follow up, Not good value for money
irlandaise
I had the EXACT same experience! The owner was very very nice and full of smiles, but the waitress was HORRIBLE!!! Our food was good though, perhaps it depends on the menu of the day.
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roxxy23
Points +33
My favorite Paris restaurant - Edit
Le Potager du Marais was hands down my favorite restaurant during my week long trip to Paris two years ago. The food and atmosphere was very enjoyablem and I can't wait to return when I visit Paris again! When we arrived the server tried to explain that there was a large group reservation at 9pm, in case we wouldn't have time. I thought my French was bad because it wasn't yet 7pm, but being American I haven't yet mastered the 2+ hour dinner. The server pulled a table out from the wall and my Mom took a seat on the booth that spanned to wall of the restaurant. The seating area is approximately 15 tables sitting side by side in one long row, booth on one side & chairs on the other. Great use of space. I recall my Mom had a Hungarian goulash made with tofu that was amazing (all the food was spectacular, but I can't remember the details). Something that added to the fun was the two young models sitting next to us. They were discussing one of their photo books and barely eating anything...a very Parisian experience to me. If you've read this far, I want to highly recommend this restaurant!
Read morePros: Excellent food!, Creative cuisine, Great atmosphere
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veganwanderer
Points +26
definitely worth a visit - Edit
very much enjoyed this restaurant and recommend it strongly. while it was expensive (though not over the top, and possibly this is the price to pay for healthier food) the portions were plentiful and we walked away stuffed and with leftovers. i'm traveling with my very NON-vegan spouse, who tolerates an occasional veggie meal. he very much enjoyed his meal, and it satisfied him completely.
Read morethe atmosphere was cozy and inviting, though we were there during a non-busy time and busy times could feel cramped; the service was friendly and welcoming.
as a side note, the menu was full of gluten-free options; while we didn't discuss with the restaurant if they are appropriate for celiacs, we are certainly going to recommend this place to our celiac friends and family travelers as a place where they could get a delicious, wholesome and satisfying meal.
Pros: excellent food, many gluten-free options
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oddvegan
Points +57
very disappointing - Edit
this was my first time here, i travel once a year or more to paris and this was our honeymoon so we wanted something nice...this was the wrong place. the menu must be different as there was no "page" of vegan options, there were vegan options but no seperate page. I had the seitan bourgognon (Sp)which was tough and boring and there was little more than a few big pieces of seitan a couple carrot slices and wine sauce. my version is much better and i expected top quality for the price and hey it's a french dish i thought they would do it justuce, but no. my husband had the quinoa burger with mushroom sauce and it cold, the burger and the sauce, we both ordered the menu but as they were out of one thing i wanted and i had to choose something else i had to pay full price, we left hungry and had spent 70 euros...i went and ate felafel on rue de rosiers afterwards and for 5 euros i was happier with the taste and quality... our experience was not good and i will not return... not recomended in my book...
Read morePros: location
Cons: price, food, service
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goldie711
Points +119
Good - Edit
Pleasant dining experience. The restaurant felt a bit cramped but the food was fairly good. But to be honest I was there a week ago and can not even remember what I ate. So, it was a good experience but not remarkable.
Read morePros: good food
Cons: cramped
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sherill
Points +128
Our favourite place to eat in Paris - Edit
We had an incredible meal at Le Potager du Marais. I had the seiten bourguignon and my husband had a quinoa and tofu burger with curry sauce. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I liked mine so much that I've tried to replicate it at home. My attempt was good, but not even close to the bourguignon at Le Potager. We tried to go back again before leaving Paris, but they were very very busy, not surprisingly. We will definitely go back (with reservations) the next time we're in Paris. GO!
Read morePros: Amazing food, nice service, popular (also a con)
Cons: popular (also a pro) make a reservation!
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TAS
Points +37
Wonderful! - Edit
this place is great, wonderful personal service and exceptional food. It was not cheap but the experience was worth it. Make a reservation as it is small and books up quickly. Try the blackboard specials of the day. I am a very picky vegetarian who doesn't like a lot of vegan foods and this place was delicious!
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dwc840
Points +54
AMAZING - Edit
flat out some of the best food i've had in my entire life - restaurant or home made. the french onion soup was beyond anything i've had elsewhere in paris!
Read moretruly spectacular food. only downside was slightly meagre crust on the tarte tartin. oh well.
nice, small and cozy restaurant. definitely make a booking beforehand as they were turning lots of people away throughout our meal. go!
Pros: food, atmosphere, food
Cons: toilet was down an alleyway
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vegan sunshine
Points +68
Lovely - Edit
I was having a miserable food experience in France last month. They really do eat only chocolate, meat, bread, and cheese. However, this restaurant was amazing. The food was wonderful. My boyfriend and I shared the 20 euro three- course meal. Potato soup, quinoa burger, salad, sweet potato mash, and chocolate pudding. We were SO full! Viva le Potager! The server spoke English, and he was very kind.
Read morePros: delicious food, nice server, portion size
Cons: tiny eating area
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gigi1033
Points +65
Great Food-Very expensive. - Edit
WE came here as our second choice because of the three carrots and the joy in food was closed but it should recieve 4 carrots if there was a choice =D. Very tasty gourmet food though we had the fresh mushroom pate which was DELICIOUS at 8,50 euros. We also had the special for the time which was chips and guacamole-the chips seemed to be homemade tarot or red potato chips with Amazingly smooth guacamole at 7,50 for a small plate. Then we had a superbly tasty quinoa burger which wasn't what we ordered but we were very satisfied with it because it came with a tasty mushroom sauce and great tasting cauliflower mashed potato style at 10 euros. Every savory dish comes with a small salad made of shredded cabbage, carrots, and lettuce with a nice basalmic. We also had THE BEST chocolate mousse I have ever hadm and although I am not vegan, my friend is and there were a lot of vegan choices of foods and desserts. There was also an option to get a fixed meal with different selections of an appetizer, entree, and a dessert for 22,50. I guess it wasn't too bad in price but we are poor college students and weren't planning on spending that much but if you plan to spend the monies, you'll enjoy it verry verry much. Bon apetit.
Read morePros: Tasty, Great Food, satisfying
Cons: Expensive, Small portions, slightly cramped
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SallyP
Points +334
Very tasty - Edit
The tip here was to get there early. So, we were waiting outside the door when it opened at 6 (Friday evening.) We were the only people there, the place was empty, and the waiter took one look at us, looked around the empty restaurant and said 'have you booked'. You would think he would have remembered a booking if it was the first one of the night. Hey ho. Anyway, he let us stay and eat. The menue is divided between veggie and vegan which makes ordering very easy. However, the prices are scary. I opted to have just a main course, no drinks or starter because it was so pricy. The meal though was very, very tasty. And by the time we'd finished, there was only 5 other people in.....
Read morePros: very tasty
Cons: very expensive, waiter a bit snooty
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marybheine
Points +97
Please make a salad dressing!! - Edit
I went here tonight to give a place a try, as I'm always looking for my next "favorite" vegetarian place. I read all the many reviews, and some were favorable, and some were not. I appreciate all that had written in with their experiences. I knew to make a reservation and to make an early one, so I wasn't eating my meal in someone's lap. I got there just as they opened, but because the waiter was late, it was another half an hour before any food was served to me. I was beyond famished, and a dog outside the restaurant was beginning to look delicious to me. I had the complete menu, which was 22.50 euros. I chose the "salade verte", which was greens, but no dressing (what is it with the French and the no dressing thing?) I was given a spray bottle of vinegar and another bottle of oil. Yuck. It's not difficult to make a delicious vinaigrette. Had I known it was going to be a tasteless salad, I would have chosen something else to eat. My quinoa burger was delicious. And the chocolate mousse was very chocolately, and I only ate half and shared the remaining with the friendly folk next to me. Another family came in, and I recommended the crostillant that I was enjoying. It came with a side salad (again, no dressing), a timbale of pureed sweet potato, and I chose the mushroom sauce. I could have inhaled three of these deep-fried morsels. Very friendly service, I was well tended to, as I spoke French to the handsome waiter, and translated for other people in the restaurant.
Read morePros: good vegan choices, quinoa burger, yummy, friendly staff
Cons: no dressing for salads, slow to get food to table
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jrm212
Points +229
Tasty Veg Food - Edit
Our waiter was not at all friendly, and not well informed either because she said she looked at me like a weirdo when I asked for a side of brown rice (they did have it though because it came with someone else's entree). But a pleasant break from normal French food. Ate outside with a small group and had the lasagna special, delicious!
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beavers
Points +102
Bags of character - a fun experience - Edit
Smsll, intimate, welcoming, cosy - this quirky place just round the corner from the Pompidou filled up rapidly as we had our lunch, mostly with people who appeared to be regulars. I'd say there are 20 tables in there, slotted together to make a single long one so that the waitress has to pull one out to let the 'inside' person in. That can be a bit intimidating if you feel you want to get out to spend a penny! But it also adds to the character of the place and, unlike one earlier reviewer, I actually liked the communal feel when it had filled up. Food-wise, I can see why people should think this expensive, especially for a place which does not have the trappings of an expensive restaurant. But our (15 euro)lasagnas and salads were scrumptious, as was the fresh orange juice and coffee - the only real black mark being that some of the pieces of bread we were given were stale.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, tasty food, good choice
Cons: Expensive
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irlandaise
Points +149
Cute place! Good food! Rude waitress... - Edit
My mom and I had a good experience at this cute little restaurant. The food was good (especially my moms moussaka) and the owner / boss of the place was SUPER sweet and accommodating. There were several vegan options as well. The waitress was rude though. Very condescending. We didn't have a reservation and she actually asked us "How long are you going to take to eat?" (A little weird.) But the atmosphere was relaxed and the decor was REALLY cute! Just be sure to get a reservation!
Read morePros: Vegan options, Cute & cozy atmosphere, Friendly owner
Cons: Rude waitress, Very small ("cozy"), Need a reservation
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missmai27
Points +45
great food - Edit
hey, been here twice, first visit it was by accident, second definitely planned! I love the food and my omni boyfriend does as well. Yes, its a little bit cramped but it's in paris, its meant to be that way! ; )
Read morePros: food, location
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juliej
Points +94
Bad! - Edit
I wouldnt ever eat here again. You are sat literaly right next to other people where as you may aswell be eating dinner with them. You cant have a private conversation.
Read moreThe food is overpriced 9 euros for a soup is just too much. In the menu it didnt say what i ordered had mock meat in it. I dont like it and my dish was mostly that with hardly any veg.
Everytime someone opened the door to go to the toilet you could smell poo. This was very unpleasant when you are eating.
Cons: overpriced, smelly, menu not explained very well
irlandaise
I agree the place was cramped, but I'm not sure how this person smelled pooh considering the restrooms were OUTSIDE and down the alley way with an out door entrance.
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ProtonVehiCROSS
Points +166
Crowded, a little bit bland, still worth the visit - Edit
My dinner was good but a little bit bland. The flavors just didn't seem to "pop" in anything I had. However, I will give this restaurant another try the next time I'm in Paris. Staff were friendly and ready to speak English if requested.
Read moreThe restaurant is located in a great area of town that's busy with plenty to do. Check out this place after a trip to the nearby Pompidou Centre. Due to the limited seating space, it's probably best to dine very late or very early, or be prepared to wait a while.
Pros: Healthy cuisine, Friendly staff
Cons: Crowded, Noisy
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smartheidi
Points +24
Excellent little restaurant! - Edit
We stayed for two nights in Paris and went here for dinner twice. Had we been there longer we would have gone back every night as we wanted to try everything on the menu!
Read moreThe staff are really friendly and speak excellent English. The food is reasonably priced and the atmosphere is really homely and intimate. I would whole-heartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone, and look forward to going back on my next visit to Paris.
One thing i would say is, keep your eyes peeled. It's tiny and very easy to walk past without noticing!
Pros: Excellent food, Very friendly staff, Great choice
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PlanetEarth
Points +95
Good food! - Edit
Tiny place. Fun! Good food. Good price for Parisian standards. Recommended! Good localization. Definitely unique.
Read morePros: Small., Tasty, French
Cons: Small.
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gr8vegan
Points +2357
This is a 5 star experience VEGAN HEAVEN IN PARIS - Edit
You should come to Paris just to eat here. YOU MUST GET A RESERVATION. They do traditional French Cuisine vegan style. Its a small place where they pull the table out to let you get in, so supersized Americans should skip this place so we don't have to read your complaints! I am so happy for this place. I read about it in VegNews and brought the article in to show the chef. A vegan in Paris is defined by your visit to this restaurant and it deserves 5 stars all around. The food (seitan a la creme) will leave you yearning to return for the rest of your life. The ability to dine like the French while vegan is priceless. GO HERE. Get a reservation. Show up on time. Enjoy!
Read morePros: Traditional French vegan food, staff, ambience
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jennybe
Points +21
not again - Edit
We were so excited to get seated, and then we watched as natives got served with much higher service than we did. We speak french, but they seemed uninterested in our enjoyment. The onion soup was terrific, though. My entree was totally burnt on the bottom, and we had to ask for everything from napkins to bread. Maybe just a bad night for our waitress, but, unfortunately, it was our only night in our lives to eat there, so we were bummed. Not worth the large price tag, either. Would not go back, sorry.
Read morePros: nice decor, good location, great onion soup
Cons: terrible service , very high prices, burnt food
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supervegan
Points +192
Very nice! - Edit
I arrived at Le Potager soon after it opened, hoping to eat dinner. Luckily, they were able to squeeze me in before the dinnertime rush. Unless you go really early, definitely make reservations here so as not to be disappointed! This place is tiny! I had a lovely soup and dessert here, but wasn't crazy about my entree. Still, it was a very nice experience.
Read morePros: english-friendly, vegan dishes marked
Cons: simple food
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Pabs
Points +33
Good but not great - Edit
If you want to get a nice but nothing extraordinary this place is great, a little cramped, but still any place that has Vegan/Vegetarian food is a plus.
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