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.