The cuisine and the way of enjoying the meals, means a lot to the people in Paris and the rest of the country. Eating and drinking is part of their social life, and an important component of the enjoyment of life. Paris is the capital of the various cuisine, and has some of the worlds best restaurants.
Breakfasts in Paris are traditionally not that opulent as in other European countries. Lunch and dinner seems to have a much higher importance for the Parisians.
In the evening most of the restaurants open not before 8:00pm. An aperitive is the start of every restaurant visit. A little snack should attune the enjoyment of the main course, and for the last course something sweet with a cup of coffee shouldn’t be a big mistake.
Usually tap water and bread are part of every course meal and free of charge.
Wine is also a very important element of conforming restaurant culture in Paris. A universal wine list is the visiting card of a good restaurant. Parisians enjoy wine always during the meals. It’s not usual to drink wine after the meal.
A tip between 10 and 15 percent for the waiter should be adequate.