Le Petit Littré — Restaurant in Paris

An evening to forget – unacceptable in 2025

I went to this restaurant for a welcome dinner with colleagues who were aware that I’m vegetarian. Unfortunately, the establishment proved to be completely unprepared – and worse, openly hostile – to any kind of dietary requirement.

The menu had absolutely no real vegetarian options (meat, fish, or cheese made with animal rennet in almost every dish), and every attempt to request a minimal adjustment (like removing Parmesan from a risotto or simply serving some potatoes and an egg) was flatly refused by the chef.

In the end, while everyone else ate, I was left with nothing. After quite some time, they finally brought me… a small bowl of fries. That was it. That was all I was allowed to have. And to top it off, the waiter — half-joking, half-serious — suggested I go find a vegetarian restaurant nearby.

In 2025, it is absurd that a restaurant would refuse to accommodate such a common dietary choice, showing such rigidity and narrow-mindedness. These were not extravagant demands, just a basic expectation of empathy and professionalism.

I strongly advise anyone with specific dietary needs — or simply anyone who expects decent customer service — to avoid this place. An experience that was both humiliating and...

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