Organic
is a dirty word in Paris. Not that they are against organic produce as we know it. No, “organic” brings to mind roadkill and other rotting objects. Instead, the French use the term Biologique. BIOart is a restaurant that specializes in using only biologique ingredients in their cuisine.
I must admit I’ve passed this restaurant many, many times while heading home. It’s a bit cold on the outside, but supposedly very nice and comforting on the inside; where it really matters.
This was the first certified organic restaurant in France. The food is also locally produced and dishes are seasonal. You’ll find a wide variety of dishes for vegetarians and vegans. It’s a bit pricey, so save this for one of those special dinners on your vacation.
Travel and Leisure magazine featured BIOart in an eco-travel article:
A new addition to the city’s booming 13th Arrondissement, BioArt **** (dinner for two $100) serves an all-organic menu—risotto topped with shaved truffles; a terrine of diver scallops—in a design-forward space overlooking the Seine.
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I have not visited this restaurant yet, so I cannot give a review.
- BIOart
- 1, quie Francoise-Mauriac (13°)
- Metro: Bibliotech Francoise Mitterand
- 01 45 85 66 88/dd>
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Exki is one of the many new healthy fast-food restaurants that have opened in Paris recently. There are several locations in the city to get a quick salad, juice, and meal for lunch.
Exki has a strong commitment to organic food. Here’s a snippet from their web site:
Nous sélectionnons pour vous les meilleurs ingrédients saisonniers.
Nous refusons l’usage de tout additif.
Certains de nos produits sont labellisés BIO. Par exemple le pain, confectionné et cuit artisanalement sur pierre, sans aucun “améliorant” artificiel. Pour garantir sa fraîcheur, nous terminons sa cuisson, chaque matin, dans nos restaurants.
Sont également BIO : le lait, le yaourt, les jets de légumes, des tartelettes, des biscuits, des confitures,…
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I have not visited this restaurant yet, so I cannot give a review.
- Exki
- 9, boulevard des Italiens (2°)
- 118, avenue de France (13°)
- 82, boulevard du Montparnasse (14°)
- 01 42 61 06 52
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Les Cinq Saveurs d’Anada may be the perfect restaurant for you in Paris. Are you looking for vegan, vegetarian, and/or macrobiotic
restaurant in an area surrounded by hostels, theaters, and one of the best outdoor markets in the city? Voila, here’s your answer.
The restaurant sits at the top of rue Mouffetard, one of my favorite spots in the city. It’s cheerful interior and ample servings make this a great option in the Left Bank.
As happens too often, I came across this restaurant after already eating a nice meal. So I cannot give a personal review. However, I looked at what people were eating and it looked great.
- Les Cinq Saveurs d’Anada
- 72, rue du Cardinal Lemoine (5°)
- Metro: Cardinal Lemoine, Place Monge
- 01 43 29 58 54
- Wheelchair Friendly: The restaurant has a small step to enter but is otherwise wheelchair friendly. I don’t know if the restroom is downstairs or not.
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You’ll find a small collection of Asian restaurants between the Opera and the Tuilleries. Centered around rue Sainte-Anne
, the neighborhood has become a magnet for Asian tourists. You’ll find pho, sushi
, noodles, and soup restaurants that range from the quick and cheap to trendy and bustling.
Taisho Ken – Miso Soup Bar
In the center is a small Japanese miso soup restaurant that I’ve been finding myself eating at more and more. It’s a simple place with an open kitchen, large pots of boiling miso broth, and a friendly, bustling atmosphere. This is a simple place that may remind you more of a roadside diner than a French bistro.
Miso soup normally brings to mind a small bowl of broth with a few small chunks of tofu floating amongst green herbs. I was greatly surprised when I ordered the vegetarian soup bowl and was presented with a Texas sized spoon and a big bowl of broth with fresh vegetables and noodles. This is a meal by itself, you won’t need any rice or dumplings.
Paris is a great place to have a big lunch with friends and a simple dinner of soup or salad. I’ve added this place to my list of regular stops. It’s especially nice on a cold rainy night when the windows fog up and you are surrounded by the smell of the broth.
- Taisho Ken
- 40 rue Sainte-Anne (2°)
- Metro: Pyramides, Opera
- 01 42 61 11 59
- Wheelchair Friendly: It’s a small, tight restaurant with a small step to enter
- Overall: 4/5
- Vegetarian Options: 3/5
- Vegan Options: 3/5
- Value: 4/5
- Location: 3.5/5
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L’Epicerie Verte is a popular, small shop behind the Ternes farmer’s market on rue Saussier Leroy. They sell high quality organic groceries and serve light meals from lunch to early dinner.
I discovered l’Epicerie Verte while returning to work from lunch at another restaurant. So I have not tried it yet. However, the reviews on several French web sites has been promising. Here’s a short review from Annuaire-Parisien.Com:
Cette boutique de produits biologiques devient le midi un snack où vous pourrez commander tartes et salades à des prix tout doux. Une unique table avec des tabourets hauts vous permettra de lier connaissance avec d’autres végétariens.
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Across the street is Etik, a store that sells global, ethical, bio-diverse gifts and merchandise. You can eat organic, shop organic, and support the independent workshops in one little block.
- l’Epicerie Verte
- 5 rue Saussier Leroy (17°)
- 01 47 64 19 65
- Metro: Ternes
- Organic groceries and light meals
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