READING and UNDERSTANDING a French Menu | How (and what!!) to order at a restaurant in Paris

Today we are going through an entire French menu from A to Z, plus some tips and tricks for ordering at a restaurant in Paris. Enjoy !
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0:00​ - Intro
2:16 - Restaurants to avoid
4:38 - Tips for ordering
6:06 - Starters \ Entrées (in French)
16:20 - Mains \ Plats (in French)
22:24 - Dessert
25:36 - Jean's recommendations
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[@missd2657]

This is a great video. You should put a condensed version on your website. People really like things visually explained.

[@marthawilson4775]

Great video! It is a challenge sometimes to get healthier food in Paris - as much as I love the rich and delicious food there. I spend a few months a year in Paris and have learned, from my French friends, that you can have a quiet word with the waiter - asking for a plate of steamed vegetables. The chef always has fresh, seasonal vegetables that day and (hopefully!) will not have a problem plating them for you. Also, I was going to mention that my French friends always order champagne as an apéro - whether it’s lunch or dinner. So I just follow their lead and now order champagne at the beginning of every meal. Contrary to ordering a glass of champagne in the US, you won’t pay a fortune for it there.🥂

[@nancygage7679]

This was great. So helpful. I’m going to watch again and take notes. You were wonderful to the tourist family.

[@Ariellelaparisienne]

Ah so glad it was helpful !

[@user-mn4bj8xt5p]

This is an awesome video! I speak/understand French on an A2/B1 level but am intimidated when it comes to eating out in France. I am going to bookmark this video to watch it a few more times. I will be going to Bordeaux and Toulouse in September and this video will come in handy when eating out!

[@patriciateague8677]

This is such a great video! I am so craving French food right now. Your explanations are so helpful. Would love to see more of these from your favorite restaurants.

[@Ariellelaparisienne]

So glad to hear the video was helpful ! ☺️

[@Theworldisyourplayground0011]

Ohhh you changed your channel name, much better!

[@Hellohnl1702]

❤ cameo of plus one and what both of you would order , reaction priceless 😂😋

[@junethiel632]

Ah, some delicious memories of very chic dinners out with my late in laws and hubby - years ago (oh, this was circa 1969!), my father in law would take us out for dinner at really top hotel restaurants, as family restaurants were not yet a thing down here in South Africa. Oh, we had divine entrees, mains and desserts, all presented by smart black-tied waiters, starched linen serviettes, and good wine..... you made me drool, Arielle! Thanks for the memories!!!!

[@Ariellelaparisienne]

Hahahaha sounds fabulous ! Happy to bring you back down memory lane ☺️

[@candydonnelly7543]

Thank you for the delicious information, so hungry ! ❤️🇫🇷❤️

[@veritasca24]

Entree in the US is the main dish unlike in France where it is the appetizer/starter dish. Great video, very helpful, thanks!

[@johnhoward6132]

Also a great crepe place. We are staying in the 6th arrondissement. Thx Arielle!

[@michelemarie2499]

Oeuf meurette originates from Burgundy It is cooked in Bourgogne red wine and is delicious 🤗 Thank you very much for your wonderful shares 💕💕💕🧚‍♀💕

[@francescorighini9303]

You should try one of the bistrots by the Nouvelle Garde company, they're a step above! I used to go to the Brasserie Martin in Saint-Ambroise, but there's a few others in Paris.

[@joandelise145]

Thank you. Loved this video!!

[@Ariellelaparisienne]

So glad to hear it ! ☺️🫶

[@lisaharner3720]

This was very helpful but as a vegetarian, there was nothing even close that I would eat on that menu except the cheese plate and other desserts. Are there other French style restaurants beside this Bistro type menu?

[@hilltopfamily]

curious about that, as well! SOOO much meat! wow. I've been researching Vegan/Vegetarian places for our upcoming trip but always looking for more places to add to our growing list .

[@reginaobrien8983]

Very helpful, thank you! Will keep it for reference on my trip.

[@Ariellelaparisienne]

Happy to hear it ! ☺️☺️

[@johnhoward6132]

This is a great idea. We are from Toronto as well! Going to Paris June 15th. A few questions; will most waiters speak English in restaurants? After looking at many menus, Paris menus are meat and potato heavy. Do you have a suggestion for a restaurant that has more veg with the entrees? Also, would love to try a great quiche, do you have a suggestion? Thanks so much! You are a natural at this!

[@iniabellepaz445]

Thank you for all the great tips!

[@Ariellelaparisienne]

Youre so welcome ! ☺️

[@karenwhite7023]

Great video. 😀

[@cynthia2233]

WOW! Great information! Sure wish I would have know this info before we went to Paris in 2022! We only had a couple of meals that were not traditional French dishes and those were at our hotel restaurant (American chain - type time share apartment)

[@bobconstantine2775]

Great job, thanks

[@paulawright8340]

This was very helpful! My favorite dessert on our last visit was île flottante! Also love Crème brûlée, a classic. We also tried a few cafe' gourmand, which was fun.

[@Ariellelaparisienne]

Ah ! Yes the île flottante is delicious ! ☺️

[@corgiowner436]

OMG I love andouillettes

[@laurac7289]

Thanks for the video. Perfect for showing my middle schoolers. Just a note that in French, "amateurs" in the context in which you mention it probably means "lovers of" not "amateurs".

[@lyndaandrian7204]

Great video

[@Ariellelaparisienne]

Thank you ! ☺️

[@seanmartinez8415]

Oh la, maintenant j'ai faim!

[@jean-claudemuller3199]

tripou and tripes is stomach tripou veal rolled in sheep tripes cow It exists in many forms all over France, in Lyon it's called "tablier de sapeur" (fireman apron) different squares from different parts of the multiple cow stomacs.

[@teresad6513]

Thanks for the education. I find French cuisine delicious but a bit on the heavy side. As far as desserts go, if I see baba au rhum on the menu, I'm all in.😀

[@christiecrawford1907]

My husband is vegetarian. Do the majority of restaurants offer a vegetarian option or do we need to express this upfront to see if the restaurant can cook something for him?

[@AndrePartykevich]

My husband and I are traveling to Paris later this year. I am a vegetarian however he is not at all. How easy will it be for us each to always be able to be satisfied in restaurants? Merci!

[@bessonnet]

Terrine = pronounce tayrin E+r+r = ér

[@alomafoggo3239]

Now I can go to a French restaurant and order my meal 🩵

[@fv1291]

French fries and champagne sil vous plait. 😉

[@denisemarino3021]

From the USA. Here the profiterole is called a cream puff.

[@lorrainethomas241]

I should have known better than to watch this before breakfast.

[@Ariellelaparisienne]

Oh no 😂 sorry ! Haha

[@camcam294]

my ex told me that "amateurs" in this case is different from amateurs in English, more like devotees or lovers of andouille