Vegetarian Restaurants in Paris: Montparnasse
Eggplant, seared leeks, and goat cheese roll-ups
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007
Rather than trek over to the Marais, we could have walked right around the corner to the Backstage Cafe at 31 Rue de la Gaite, Metro: Gaite. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, we tried out the Potager du Marais on Rue Rambuteau. And as good as it was, the Backstage Cafe was quite as good in a totally different way.
Although the Backstage Cafe is not a vegetarian restaurant, there are veggie plates - very well presented by Parisian born chef - Nicolas (we said ‘hi’) just before leaving.
Meli-Melo Vegetables
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007
We tried an roasted eggplant goat cheese roll ups, decorated with seared leaks and a medley of tomato, carrots, and mushrooms in a vinaigrette sauce. (This time I didn’t have my camera on hand - but I will definitely bring it for tomorrow night’s meal.) The prices are reasonable - and on top of veggie dishes - there are some amazing looking cocktails (which I plan on trying tomorrow night) You can get a cocktail for two called ‘Temptation’. It looks more like a lava lamp than a drink but two people can manage just about anything.
The seating is comfortable and there’s ample separation between tables - when the weather’s good - you feel like you’re sitting outdoors - even when you’re indoors. That counts in Paris. Save ‘cosy’ for fall and winter meals!
Another good thing about the Backstage, you can drop in for dinner as early as 7 pm if you’re trying to catch a train over at Montparnasse station - which is what one of our friends will be doing tomorrow night - to get back to Rennes in Brittany.
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[…] We went back to the Backstage with Murielle, our friend from Rennes. Murielle tried a non-alcoholic cocktail mixed up with various fruit juices. I tried a Mojitto which still seems to be a very popular drink (even though one bartender tells me that Mojittos have been popular now for a LONG time). Just keep in mind, that any mixed drink in Paris will probably cost you around 10 Euros minimum. Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007 That being said, this was a very nice drink, served in a BIG glass. Mojito at the Backstage Cafe Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007 Also, during this second visit to the Backstage on Rue de la Gaite (Metro: Gaite or Edgar Quinet), I tried an unusual appetizer. Fresh pears with goat cheese and a caramelized sauce. If you’ve been eating at many typical Paris brasseries, you’ll agree with me that this is not the typical starter. At the end of the dinner, as we waited fro Murielle’s train to come in, I asked her ‘honestly’ what she thought of the meal - and she said, ‘honestly - it was good - but it seemed a little expensive!’ […]
My best vegeterian restaurant is La Ferme in the 1st arrondissement. This self-serve restaurant offers many different dishes. Check the prices before ordering, but on the whole, a vey good address.
http://www.guides-restaurants.fr/restaurant-vegetarien-biologique.php
Thanks Bernardo for the veggie restaurant link. La Ferme looks delicious and I’ll definitely try it out. I was surprised not to see the Dietetic Shop included in that listing.
www.dietetic-shop.fr has ben a stand-by shop/luncheon restaurant on Rue Delambre Metro: Vavin since the 1970s.
(I will be reviewing it soon)
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Sorry, I sent my comment before looking for the address you give for the “Backstage Café” in Montparnasse. So, I write it down now. Thank you.