I am going to Paris next week. Any ideas how much the average lunch in Paris costs, as I am on a budget?

Question

I am going to Paris next week. Any ideas how much the average lunch in Paris costs, as I am on a budget?

Answer 1

go to the boulangerie, and ask for "une baguette, pas trop cuite."  then to the fromagerie, for "cent grammes de ca (point to the cheese that looks best to you). at the charcuterie, you can get a bit of saucisson.  You're all set -- won't cost a fortune and you'll be in culinary heaven.  Bon sejours!

Answer 2

While a picnic is certainly a pleasant and affordable way to eat lunch "en Paris" in the summer, it certainly isn't the most practical way for November. At the average bistro or café, a reasonable price would be 15 euros, give or take a few for a fix-prix menu of generally 3 courses. However, cheaper is avalible if you aren't interested in multiple courses or just want to grab fast food (stay away from the burger chain "Quick").

Answer 3

If you think Paris is expensive for food, then don't go to London! It's expensive AND not very good!

As for tips: I was a waitress in France, and most people leave a tip. Why would we do this job if it were not for the tips?

You'll find plenty of restaurants (a lot of "Brasseries") where you can have a set menu for 15 €. Of course, don't go to the touristy restaurants, as they'll probably be more expensive and not really good. You can also just have one big salad. Not too expensive, and they can fill you up (well, it depends... If you're used to eating a lot...).

You can also try Kebabs. Some kebab shops are not great, but if you're lucky enough, you'll find that they are delicious, and really cheap (it used to be around 5€, maybe a bit more now). I love the ones served in a "pancake" (as opposed to bread) with white sauce... Miam miam!

Answer 4

When I was in Paris for breakfast I would go to a boulangerie or patisserie (any will do) and you can get a pastry for a couple of euros, a cafe will be a couple euros more.  then for lunch i would plan on spending five to ten euros if you are going to a walk in, not fancy sort of place.  You could easily go to a boulangerie and get a baguette with camembert cheese and that usually costs about two euros, and it is really delicious!  You can do the same for dinner too!  i would try to eat out somewhere nice at least once though.  Oh, and just so you know, most restaurants have a menu and their prices posted outside just before you come in.  have fun, paris is my most favorite place on earth!  i'm so jealous!

Answer 5

Paris is brilliant

you will love it, but if your on a budget you best get on a diet

Answer 6

They have all the fast food chains we have  .

So a cheap lunch shouldn't be a problem .

Answer 7

Follow the parisian's advice above, but if you're really hungry head for the latin quarter, and find out where the students go.   There are several places where you pay a fixed price and eat as much as you can!

Answer 8

their cheese sandwiches a re so expensive

Answer 9

paris isn't that expensive...just don't go to a cafe across from the louvre or some other landmark..then you'll get ripped off...in the Latin Quarter you can get some good cheap food!

Answer 10

you are looking at similar prices to London and I would say on average a tenna if you want anything more than a sandwich. my advise is go and get the loney planet guide as they will give you a whole range of budgest places to go and they are usally spot on. As its great in paris to try the cafes and sit down for lunch rather than  gettign a take away sandwich

Answer 11

Double, treble, quadruple that budget!! It very pricey and you are best off making a picnic! Enjoy Paris.

Answer 12

Look for supermarkets (plenty around  and eat from them... MUCH cheaper.

Answer 13

maybee try fast foods but it isn't in good taste . better try to eat something in this restaurants next situated in central old part of city. Costs are high but experiences .....