Eat Like a Parisian: How to Order Food in Paris (Like a Parisian)

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to order in a Parisian restaurant… you’re not alone.

After more than 3 years reviewing restaurants on Paris Top Tips, this is one of the questions I get the most:
👉 How do you actually order like a Parisian?

Because in Paris, it’s not just about what you eat.
It’s about how you order, how the meal is structured, how wine works… and even how to ask for the bill.

In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to:
✔ Understand a French menu (entrée, plat, dessert)
✔ Order food like a local
✔ Choose wine without stress
✔ Avoid the classic tourist mistakes
✔ Ask for the bill (yes—you have to ask!)
✔ Use a few simple French expressions that make a big difference

Follow these tips, and you won’t just look like a local…
you’ll enjoy your meal much more too.

⏱️ TIMELINE

00:00 Intro
01:04 Understanding the menu (entrée, plat, dessert)
02:32 What Parisians actually order
03:40 What to order (like a local)
04:52 How to order wine
05:49 Cheese, dessert… or both
06:28 What you will always get
07:06 What NOT to do
08:09 How to ask for the bill
08:53 Conclusion

🥖 This video is part of my Eat Like a Parisian series

👉 Watch the full series here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgjce_AjJgdEy0_IUIO-8YWURBhIomJB

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