Paris dining is an adventure for the most experienced palette. French food is served at restaurants, bistros, tea salons, cafes and wine bars. Along with the great selections of French cuisine, there is quite a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, North African, Italian, Greek, Lebanese and Indian. Foods range from rich French dishes to simple local cuisine. Most every chef brings the cuisine of his birth to his menu.

Time of day does not interfere with the type of dining, particularly at cafes, wine and beer bars, bistros and, believe it or not, cake shops. Good food can be found everywhere in Paris; however, the Left Bank has the most concentration of French food available. The St-Germain-des-Pres and the Latin Quarter have the most restaurants concentration. Not to be left out is fast food which seem to be located mostly along Champs-Elysees and Madeline areas of Paris.

Well-known cafes are located in Montparnasse; Boulevard Montparnass includes La Select and La Rontonde. The splendor of these cafes from the l920’s have been preserved.

Areas of town such as the Invalides, Eiffel Tower and Palasie de Chaillot are more serious about dining which is reflected by high prices.

The eating diversity of Paris is great.  The regional dishes are well-preserved at many of the bistros some of which are elegant because the chefs have worked at the named restaurants and have now opened their own business.