| There are thousands of different Paris restaurants | | | | of restaurants providing a Brunch type service, so it |
| and cafes and these will range from the small a bistro | | | | is great time to re-fuel before continuing your |
| to haute cuisine, but the quality of food will be a | | | | sightseeing. |
| delight to all, no matter how big or small your budget | | | | If you need to have a snack in the afternoon prior |
| is. | | | | to an evening meal, where most restaurants only |
| Choosing a restaurant in Paris can give you a real | | | | start serving from 7.30pm onwards, you would need |
| headache, as there are so many different types of | | | | to go to a Brasserie as they are usually open all day |
| cuisine to choose from, and you will be really spoilt | | | | and serve the same food, whatever the time. |
| for choice deciding where to eat. | | | | Having a glass of wine with your meal is like a French |
| But there is something to suit everyones palate, so | | | | tradition and is almost expected in most places, but |
| why not try something a little different, like Japanese | | | | bear in mind that a table wine in France is not |
| food in France, or you could opt for numerous other | | | | normally a cheap and hopefully cheerful option, like it |
| International varieties of cuisine from Mexican, | | | | is in the UK, and you can often purchase more |
| American, Turkish, Italian, Brazilian like the very | | | | reasonably priced wines from the menu, yet there |
| popular Brasil Tropical that also has a cabaret show, | | | | are also always vintage wines available, so if you |
| Spanish, Indian, and many more to excite your taste | | | | know what you like then go for it, ad we are sure |
| buds! | | | | that you will experience quality, whatever your wine |
| The finest way of eating in Paris is at a Haute Cuisine | | | | choice. |
| restaurant, but you need a good bank balance, as | | | | But thinking about this, normally wine is paired with |
| this type of meal has elaborate preparations and | | | | your meal, so when dining at a plush restaurant it is |
| presentations of the delicacies in small portions and | | | | customary to order a different wine to accompany |
| can be found at some of the best hotels and plush | | | | each different dish served, so as to truly enjoy the |
| restaurants. | | | | cuisine and not take away from any of the exquisite |
| However, most Paris restaurants have a 'Menu du | | | | tastes. |
| Jour' and this normally means the most reasonably | | | | There are so many different options for a Paris |
| priced meals or set meals, with the food prepared | | | | restaurant and a couple of these even have |
| from what is available locally and always changing | | | | museums such as the Musee du Vin. Here you learn |
| through the seasons, it is the freshest produce | | | | about wine making, its history and different wines, |
| available. | | | | plus do some wine tasting, then you can even enjoy |
| The French loves their sauces and there are many | | | | a fabulous meal with the wine and come away |
| different sorts, and some are regarded as specialities | | | | feeling a little more knowledgeable. |
| at certain restaurants where they will accompany | | | | But if you are still not sure about where to go for |
| most food, so if you get a chance, consider trying | | | | your next evening eating out in Paris, then it may be |
| some of these. | | | | an idea to pick up Le Carnet Gourmand, which is a |
| Having breakfast out is more than likely to be at a | | | | free guide to restaurants in Paris that are registered |
| Patisserie or cafe in Paris where you can get | | | | with the Tourism office and has a list of around 200 |
| croissants, bread, numerous varieties of cheese and | | | | with the type of cuisine, average costs, and other |
| cold meats, plus pastries that are usually accompanied | | | | information such as access for the disabled. To obtain |
| by a cup of strong black coffee, but if you prefer | | | | a copy you would need to go to the Office de |
| white coffee, then ask for café au lait, so that | | | | Tourisme, but this restaurant guide can also be found |
| you get milk with it. | | | | in numerous Paris hotels and at the restaurants that |
| Whilst experiencing this fabulous city, you will come | | | | are listed. |
| across numerous cafes and bistros in Paris that have | | | | Yet there is one last point we would like to make |
| indoor and outdoor dining, but if you decide to eat on | | | | and that is the fact that Parisians tend to dress up |
| the terrace, there is often an additional charge added | | | | for an evening meal and many restaurants require a |
| to your bill. | | | | jacket or even dinner attire, so we would |
| Most of the shops in France close for at least two | | | | recommend that you check what the dress code is |
| hours of a lunch time, which is when most of the | | | | when booking, or you may be refused entry! |
| French have their main meal, but there are now lots | | | | |