Paris Restaurant pricing?

Question

Hi There,

My wife and I are looking into visiting Paris in April. We were wondering just how much the average restaurant price in Paris is. We're not looking to eat gourmet food with bottles upon bottles of wine. Just a normal meal comparable to eating in a family restaurant in North America.

We're just trying to budget our spending money appropriately.

Answer 1

Just pretend that you are eating in a New York restaurant and that should give you some idea.  In addition to that, they have a lot of restaurants where the price is fixed, tips and all  included.  That could be either good or bad, depending on your tastes.  As the other yahoo person answered, some unscrupulous restaurants do try to cheat by giving Americans a different menu that has higher prices. Keep your eyes on that so that you pay the same price that the French people do.

Answer 2

Depends....some places in Paris are so passive-aggressively nasty to Americans that they have a separate MORE expensive menu for us.

Answer 3

Parisian restaurants are EXTREMELY expensive compared to the US. Typical meal for two when I went last August, lunch or dinner, was $70. (One of these being in a bar!) However, many cafes along the sidewalk, though still pricier than the US, are much more affordable, and they post their prices on boards outside so you can wander the alleys (which is fun in itself) and check them out. These are probably more like $30-$40 for two.

Answer 4

In Paris there are places that can cost a fortune. And there are also McDonald's. But in many areas, Like the Latin Quarter, they offer menus. For a set price, Maybe 15 Euros, they give you an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. Some include a can of soda. This was always great. You can also make Lunch your heaviest meal and your dinner much lighter. There will be days that you will be running around and seeing so many sites, that lunch time might just run by. The best types of breakfasts are a small croissant or Pan A'Chocolate, while running around to catch a metro, or walking around the streets of Paris. I hope you and your wife enjoy your trip and make the best of being in the city of Romance, Lights, and great food.

*danny*

Answer 5

In Paris, every other store sells alcohol or food or both.

The center of Paris is about the same price as London

England (about 3 to 4 times more expensive than USA).

If you take a stroll down any side street away from the very

center, you will find beautiful fresh food at normal

European prices (about double the States).

Tip:

    If you learn a couple of Phrase's in French and try to

speak in their language, they become very kind and

helpful because you made the effort.

Most French people speak perfect English, but can be

un-helpful on a whim.

Have a great time

x

Answer 6

I don't know where "Dose" had her meal, but they must have seen her coming.

On the whole, you should be able to get a  good meal for around   20 euros per person. You can even get set menus (all inclusive) at lunch time for about 10 euros.

Avoid buying snacks in cafes. You can easily pay the price of a meal for little more than a "crock monsieur" (toasted ham and cheese sandwich). Go for the real restaurants.

One thing about France, restaurants are legally obliged to display their prices outside. So you know before you go in what to expect - I never did understand why it's not the same in the US.

If you want to get a cheap meal meal, you can occasionally go to one of the many Turkish places that are springing up. The dish of the day at midday costs about 6 euros and is more than enough for all but the biggest appetite. But don't do it every day.

Chinese restaurants are another good cheap place for an occasional change. There are two kinds in France. The traditional restaurants, and  the much cheaper "Chinese fast food", where you stand in line to choose your fare which is then microwaved.

Oh, and avoid taking "Coka". Its price is deregulated, so many restaurants catch up on that.

Restaurants are also legally obliged to offer tap water free of charge, but sometimes you have to ask for it (someitimes you have to repeat your request several times). Paris tap water is very good, so no need to go for bottled water.

Answer 7

I would suggest Jaloo's house of Curry which is in the 7th Arrondisement.