The 8 Best Healthy Restaurants In Paris

As beloved as Parisian fare is, you never really hear people raving about the City of Light’s nutrient-conscious offerings and light bites. While we all love the butter croissants and cream-filled macarons, I’ve noticed that healthy food in Paris has become more of a thing lately.

Admittedly, my Paris food tours often center on the more indulgent side of French cuisine, but I try to minimize my consumption of steak frites and crème brûlée!

On the days I’m not running tours, I like to dine at some of the healthy restaurants in the city to feel good about myself. These are some of the picks I think you’ll enjoy as much as I do.

L’Épidon

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L’Épidon is a stunning spot for healthy food about halfway between Notre Dame and the Jardin du Luxembourg. Using recipes centered around organic produce, the team at L’Épidon has mastered the art of creating healthy dishes that still look and taste decadent.

The interior is bright and contemporary, yet the stone walls and colorful tiles give it an old-fashioned touch. Thanks to the open kitchen, I could watch the chefs at work while I waited for my food, too!

Though I liked the sound of lighter dishes like hearty salads and heavier alternatives like duck breast, the veggie burger was calling out to me.

Served like an open-faced sandwich, the burger consists of two toasted buns with a meaty, herby bean-based patty on each. One half was topped with fresh lettuce and snappy shredded carrots, while the other was covered with crispy potatoes and milky, gooey cheese.

L’Épidon (€€) – 2 Rue Casimir Delavigne, 75006 Paris, France – Open every Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, closed every Sunday

Maslow – Restaurant Paris 1

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Maslow is set just steps from the banks of the Seine River. I first came upon this vegetarian restaurant after a trip to the nearby Louvre Museum, and I immediately liked the look of their brunch menu.

This brasserie was chic and polished inside, with textured white walls and vibrant orange furnishings. Considering how great the atmosphere and staff were, I had a pretty good feeling about this place right away.

Most of the dishes here are meant for sharing, so my buddy and I decided to order a bunch of different plates, my favorite being the gnocchi.

The pillowy gnocchi had the most subtle flavor and was smothered in a creamy sauce of mild piquillo peppers, zesty tomatoes, and piquant sheep’s cheese. What I loved most was the addition of buttery hazelnuts and slightly bitter almonds, which added a delightful crunch.

Maslow – Restaurant Paris 1 (€€) – 14 Quai de la Mégisserie, 75001 Paris, France – Open every Monday to Saturday from 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm and every Sunday from 11:15 am to 8:00 pm

Hello You – Food Bar

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Despite my good intentions, I can sometimes get caught up in all the French pastries and cheeses and neglect fruit and vegetables when I’m in Paris! On my most recent visit, I turned to Hello You in Le Marais when I needed my fix of something a little more nutritious.

This juice bar will be my first port of call the next time I crave healthy food in Paris. Not only are their cold-pressed juices, salads, and sandwiches incredible, but it has gorgeous white decor and vibrant green plants lining the ceiling.

I went for the sandwich and juice combo deal and chose the turkey baguette with raspberry and pineapple juice. The succulent turkey came with soft, floral mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and a thick, spicy sauce on doughy bread made with activated charcoal.

After tucking into the sandwich, I washed it down with the juice. Between the hint of bitterness from the raspberries and acidic pineapple, every mouthful felt energizing and refreshing.

Hello You – Food Bar (€€) – 33 Rue Saint-Paul, 75004 Paris, France – Open every Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Judy Market

 

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Judy Market‘s impressive gluten-free options and beautifully colorful dishes have brought this 6th-arrondissement eatery into the spotlight over the last few years.

As soon as I saw the striped yellow and white canopy and pretty wicker chairs outside, I was already charmed by this place.

The menu is filled with all the breakfast and lunch classics like avocado toast, buddha bowls, and scrambled eggs. If you need a break from French food, this is the place to be.

I fancied something on the lighter side, so I decided to order the fruit-topped granola bowl. Small but satisfying, the bowl was full of smooth coconut yogurt, honey-covered granola, a tart berry compote, and sweet strawberries.

Judy Market (€€) – 18 Rue de Fleurus, 75006 Paris, France – Open every Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Miznon

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Miznon in Le Marais mixes French and Israeli cuisine; the guys here are passionate about food that’s as delectable as it is healthy.

It’s cozy and understated, with stone walls, low ceilings, and soft lighting. Everything is made to an exceptionally high standard, yet it always has a low-key ambiance.

I’d heard quite a lot about their stuffed pitas, which are full of everything from local favorites like beef bourguignon to Middle Eastern staples like falafel. The filling that really piqued my interest, however, was the ratatouille option.

Ratatouille has always been one of my go-to meals when I’m looking for healthy food in Paris, and it’s even more delicious when wrapped in a fluffy pita. Inside was a blend of intense roasted tomatoes, earthy eggplant, and nutty tahini.

Miznon (€€) – 22 Rue des Ecouffes, 75004 Paris, France – Open every Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Friday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm, closed every Saturday

Ecru Kitchen

When I visit Paris, I spend a lot of time in Montmartre, and Ecru Kitchen is my bistro of choice in the area for healthy fare.

Although the neutral colors, wooden furniture, and pastel flower arrangements wouldn’t be out of place in most Parisian restaurants, the menu here is actually Asian fusion.

The ceviche here is exquisite and made with the freshest, nutrient-dense ingredients. There’s actually an entire section of the menu dedicated to these marinated seafood delights, but the seabream version is my top pick.

Each bite showcased the fish’s slightly chewy consistency and was an explosion of vibrant tastes. From the zingy, citrussy notes of passionfruit and orange juice to the gentle kick from the chili peppers, the flavors came together perfectly.

Ecru Kitchen (€€) – 4 Rue Audran, 75018 Paris, France – Closed every Monday and Tuesday, open every Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30 am to 11:00 pm

Yoummah

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Yoummah is a bustling haunt close to the Palais Garnier, and it’s as popular for its vegan options as it is for its meat-heavy dishes.

At Yoummah, the menu focuses on Middle Eastern and North African cuisines. As soon as I walked inside, the rustic decor and pale terracotta color scheme made me feel as if I’d been transported to the old souks of Morocco!

I was torn between the couscous or the tagine, as I’m a massive fan of both. After asking the waiter about which one he’d recommend, I decided to try the chicken tagine.

This dish was comfort food at its finest. A medley of colors and flavors, it had everything from moist chicken chunks and tender roasted carrots to fiery ginger, and umami-stewed onions.

Yoummah (€€) – 33 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris, France – Open every Monday to Saturday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, closed every Sunday

Le Pain Quotidien

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Le Marais is home to one of the many Le Pain Quotidien branches. Somewhere between a restaurant and a coffee shop, this is the perfect spot for casual grub made from high-quality organic ingredients.

Their indoor area is airy and modern, but I wanted to make the most of the sunshine and opted for the outdoor terrace instead.

Le Pain Quotidien’s menu had a ton of French classics like quiche, croque monsieur, but it was their tartines I had my eye on.

A tartine is a French take on an open sandwich, and I was instantly drawn to their hummus-covered offering. The combination of silky-smooth, lemony hummus, peppery sprouted cress, and tangy sourdough was a mouthwatering mix of flavors and textures.

Le Pain Quotidien (€€) – 18-20 Rue des Archives, 75004 Paris, France – Open every day from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm

Conclusion

Eating your way around the city’s diverse arrondissements is all part of the Paris experience, but not every meal has to be a decadent, calorie-dense spread! In between the helpings of foie gras and cheese-filled baguettes, get your fix of healthy food in Paris in these must-try eateries.