The Best Foods to Try

Les Escargots

Snails may not seem the most appetising of the French dishes but they’re actually really nice (coming from a picky eater!) Normally you’ll find snails with a garlic-parsley butter which makes them delicious

Steak frites

This is a classic French dish served in most brasseries so it won’t be hard to find ! You should head to the famous Relais de l'Entrecôte - there are two locations is Paris and the only dish they serve is steak frites !

Macarons

These meringue based delights are a staple Paris confectionery! The best can be found at Pierre Hermé or Ladurée - you can find both on the Champs Élysées each with a range of flavours !

Hot chocolate

You can’t miss the famous Parisian hot chocolate which comes with an abundance of cream ! Some may say it’s over rated but if you love rich chocolate deserts then you’ll love the hot chocolates (I personally do!)

The best place in my opinion in Carette - there’s one by the Eiffel Tower but also one in the Marais which is a lot quieter. A close second for me is Angelina ! And you can also try it at the famous cafés: Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots.

Endless Boulangerie items…

There is so much to try in a French bakery but here’s a short list: crossiants, pain aux chocolats, les madelines, baguette tradition, mille feuille, eclair, tarte tartin and a beignet (honestly the list could go on!) Checkout my top places to eat list for the best bakeries to go to !

Crepes

These are a classic ! Grab a savoury one for lunch or a sweet one for dessert. You could also try the traditional galettes too made from buckwheat. There are many street stands selling crepes in the city or you can head to a creperie restaurant, such as Creperie Suzette. You could also try Caramel Sarrasin, a great crêpe restaurant that also hosts crepe making classes.

French onion soup

A staple cosy dish for the winter smothered with delicious cheese ! You can find this dish at many brasseries across Paris.

Cheese

My favourite on the list - cheese ! Now there’s so much to try from, my favourites are Brie and Camembert. At many restaurants you’ll find cheese platters to enjoy. You can also head to cheese based restaurants like Le Chalet Savoyard (known for its cheese fondue!)