Dining Out
- Tipping
- Not Mandatory: Unlike the US, tipping 20% in Paris is not expected or mandatory. However, 10% is common for travelers visiting Paris
- Small Gestures: If you had a great experience, a small tip of a few pounds or rounding up the bill is perfectly acceptable.
- Check for Service Charge: Some restaurants might include a service charge of 10% on the bill. Look for this before leaving an additional tip.
- Restaurant Reservations
- Fine Dining & Popular Spots: For Michelin-starred restaurants or highly-rated establishments, reservations are strongly recommended long in advance of your intended dining date, especially for dinner. These places can fill up quickly, particularly during peak tourist season (March-November).
- Casual Eateries: Reservations are highly advisable. Paris restaurants tend to be busy and any group larger than 4 usually requires prior notice.
- Making Reservations: The most common apps for making reservations are Open Table and TheFork, however, many restaurants still take reservations the old fashioned way - with a phone call!
- Most restaurants in Paris have websites where you can book a table online.
- For tips on where to eat, you can check out the website