Bistro Recommendations in the 5th

[Vine]

We will be in Paris for one night in early May staying in the 5th. We were thinking of booking dinner at either Les Papilles, Christophe or the Bistro version of Kitchen Gallerie. Any thoughts on these choices or alternative that are within walking distance of our hotel (Rue St Jacques near Saint Germain)? My wife is a vegetarian so I'm not sure if Les Papilles can accomodate her with what appears to be a fixed menu in the evenings, and we have seen a less than favourable review on Kitchen Gallerie's Bistro - we've had dinner at the main Kitchen Gallerie Restaurant two years ago and it was wonderful. I'd appreciate any insight / recent experience that would help us decide. Thanks in advance. Vine

[weinoo]

Have you looked at John's website?

[Margaret Pilgrim]

I would think that Christophe might be the most difficult fit for your wife, while

KGB might be the easiest.

Were it my problem, I would email both KGB and Papilles and present your question. Either should be happy to respond.

mail : lespapilles@hotmail.fr

[FrogPrincesse]

Le Comptoir du Relais should be within walking distance for you. But you should definitely contact them to make sure that they can accommodate your wife's diet.

[Margaret Pilgrim]

It is also important to define your wife's vegetarianism: will she eat milk product and eggs? will she allow animal/poultry broth or fats in the preparation of her otherwise meatless dishes? And, surprisingly, some avowed vegetarians eat seafood. If she allows any of these deviations from vegan, she has an excellent chance of being satisfied almost anywhere...providing you make these specifications known when you reserve and again when you are seated.