Ratatouille
Provençal stewed vegetables — naturally vegan when cooked in olive oil, and a bistro staple.
Vegan
Paris has transformed for dietary travelers: vegan patisseries, kosher districts in the Marais, and halal bistros are now part of the landscape. Butter and cream remain the default, so dairy-free diners should ask early.
Signature dishes, decoded
What's safe, what to ask about, and what to skip — based on your dietary profile.
Soupe à l'oignon
Onion soup is vegetarian-looking but almost always uses beef stock — ask for a vegetable-stock version.
Beef stock cautionVeg versions exist
Crêpes
Sweet or savory — classic batter contains wheat, egg, and dairy. Buckwheat galettes are traditionally gluten-free (confirm pure buckwheat).
Gluten/egg/dairyGF galettes
Croissant & patisserie
Butter-laminated by definition — but Paris now has standout vegan and gluten-free patisseries worth a detour.
Dairy & glutenVegan options
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Local tip: “Sans beurre” (without butter) and “sans crème” (without cream) go a long way in bistros. For kosher and halal dining, the Marais and the 11th arrondissement have the deepest verified options.
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