Our top 10 restaurants offering vegetarian options

Vegetable plates To enjoy

In Pau Pyrénées, it’s easy to find good vegetarian options in restaurants. Although 100% vegetarian restaurants are still rare, many establishments now offer a range of vegetarian dishes, prepared with care and delicacy: bowls, ramen, veggie lasagne, vegetable platters, etc. Depending on the menu, some restaurants also offer vegan or gluten-free alternatives, or can adapt a dish if you have allergies (don’t hesitate to ask on the spot). Discover our selection of 10 restaurants where you can enjoy a vegetarian meal, either occasionally or on a daily basis, and choose according to your mood at the time.

1. Suzani Creative veggie cuisine, weekly changing menu

Suzani puts vegan in the spotlight with a cuisine that is 90% vegetarian, gourmet and full of ideas. The team can adapt certain dishes to vegan versions and regularly offers gluten-free options (on request).
The menu changes every week, with new starters and signature dishes: veggie ramen, spinach and shiitake lasagne, black rice with satay sauce, pumpkin tagliatelle… Not forgetting the veggie bowls of the moment, combining vegetables and cooked cereals.

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2. Restaurant Paute Local bistronomy with a focus on plants

Whilst not a 100 per cent vegetarian restaurant, Paute shows a genuine appreciation for plant-based cuisine: every menu features a vegetarian starter and a vegetarian main course. On the plate, you’ll find bistronomic cuisine that’s local and seasonal, inspired by the “rich and demanding” natural environment of the Béarn region, with a genuine appreciation for the ingredients. The ingredients are sourced from local producers who practise what is described as sustainable and natural farming. It’s the perfect place to treat yourself to a meal that combines regional specialities with creative vegetarian dishes.

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3. Les Amants du marché 100% vegan, organic and generous

Les Amants du Marché is an organic, 100 per cent vegan restaurant in Pau, the perfect place to treat yourself to cuisine that is both indulgent and healthy. Everything is homemade using entirely organic ingredients, most of which are locally sourced. The restaurant offers a creative and comforting approach, proving that plant-based food can be flavourful, generous and full of great ideas… without compromising on the pleasure of eating.

All you need to know about Les Amants du marché

4. Cueillette de l'Aragnon Seasonal cooking to the rhythm of the harvest

At the heart of La Cueillette, the Bistrot de la Cueillette de l’Aragnon offers a welcoming dining experience where vegetables take centre stage, cooked using whatever is growing in the fields. Chef Henri showcases freshly picked vegetables and seasonal fruit, in a bistro-style setting that evolves with the harvests. At lunchtime, the menu features a ‘dish of the world’ inspired by his travels, with a menu that changes every week. And to prolong the pleasure, a visit to the shop selling local produce is a must.

All you need to know about La cueillette de l'Aragnon

5. L'Ossau restaurant Esprit grande table, made-to-measure vegetarian dishes

In a stately home in the heart of Pau, L’Ossau embodies the elegance of fine French dining: impeccable service, a cosy atmosphere and traditional cuisine – precise and generous – created by two friends trained to the exacting standards of the finest establishments.
When it comes to vegetarian options, the restaurant goes beyond simply offering an alternative: the team can create a bespoke dish, free from meat and fish, in keeping with the season and the spirit of the menu. Perfect for enjoying a true gastronomic experience… whilst allowing the flavours of the produce to shine through.

All about L'Ossau Restaurant

Gourmet pass

To discover our local products and the people who make them, think of the Pass Gourmand! Tastings to suit all tastes, small or large, to delight all gourmets.

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Short circuit

The Béarn region is rich in local produce and our restaurateurs are keen to cook locally and in season. You can find these products at the market halls in Pau and Billère, or at our markets.

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The wines

To accompany our cuisine, try Jurançon (sweet or dry), Madiran or Pacherenc!
These South-Western wines, produced just outside Pau, are sure to delight every palate…

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Local recipes

Everyone knows the poule-au-pot and some people revisit it, but you can also try garbure, pastis bourrit or andouille béarnaise… typical dishes from Béarn!

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6. The Pipelettes Bistronomy of the day, with a focus on plants

At Les Pipelettes, people come for lively bistronomy: there’s no set menu, but a unique selection devised according to daily deliveries, the season and the team’s inspiration. The cuisine, which is locally sourced and creative, pays close attention to the harmony of flavours and textures – with the added delight of discovering something new on every visit. When it comes to plant-based dishes, the restaurant goes beyond simply offering a ‘vegetarian option’: the vegetarian menu is designed as a genuine dining experience, crafted with just as much care. And for the finishing touch, you can even enjoy delicate edible petals with fruity notes – just remember to request them 24 hours in advance.

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7. JÒÏA MÂA Carte blanche for plants, with a surprise tasting

At JÒÏA MÂA, vegetables take centre stage in a ‘surprise’ format with the ‘Vegetables in the Spotlight’ dish, available for lunch and dinner all year round, with the menu changing with the seasons. Designed as a carte blanche, it combines a starchy side dish with a selection of seasonal vegetables, prepared in different ways to offer a variety of flavours and textures. The dish can be adapted to suit individual tastes and any allergies or intolerances, and at least one vegetarian starter is also available à la carte.

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8. The Pyrenees Plant-based and indulgent

In the Pyrenees, the season finds its way onto your plate.
The chef has created a fresh and generous vegetarian dish, where seasonal vegetables take centre stage. Vibrant colours, melt-in-the-mouth and crunchy textures, a few fragrant herbs… Here, vegetables aren’t just there to make up the numbers: they’re a real treat.
A heartfelt, indulgent dish, bursting with sunshine, to be savoured simply, around a beautifully laid table.

Everything you need to know about Les Pyrénées restaurant

9. Nibble 100 per cent vegetarian, homemade and world-champion jams

A five-minute walk from Place Clemenceau, Grignote is a cosy spot where you can pop in for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack. Here, everything is 100 per cent vegetarian and homemade, following the rhythm of the seasons and using fresh, local produce wherever possible. And the culinary delights continue at the La Petite Cueillette workshop and shop, where Eva makes her artisanal jams, which have won her the title of World Champion. A great reason to pop out with a little jar under your arm!

Everything you need to know about Grignotte

10. L'Aragon Brasserie facing the Pyrenees, gourmet veggie corner

At L’Aragon, people come as much for the iconic location on Boulevard des Pyrénées – and its view – as for the friendly brasserie atmosphere. The restaurant prides itself on fresh produce and a generous selection of homemade dishes, all served in an atmosphere inspired by Parisian brasseries.
Good news: there’s plenty on offer for vegetarians, with a dedicated veggie section and comforting dishes such as the tofu and pulses cassoulet, not to mention some superb desserts (roasted pineapple, for example). And to prolong the pleasure, the venue is bustling all day long: breakfast, a tea room, homemade pastries, followed by an aperitif atmosphere with tapas in the evening.