50 iconic french dishes

French cuisine is incredibly diverse, and it’s challenging to rank dishes definitively, as preferences can vary widely. However, here’s a list of 50 well-loved and iconic French dishes, presented without specific ranking:

  1. Croissant
  2. Baguette
  3. Quiche Lorraine
  4. Coq au Vin
  5. Ratatouille
  6. Bouillabaisse
  7. Escargot
  8. Bœuf Bourguignon
  9. Crème Brûlée
  10. Duck à l’Orange (Canard à l’Orange)
  11. Salade Niçoise
  12. Foie Gras
  13. Tarte Tatin
  14. Cassoulet
  15. Salade Lyonnaise
  16. French Onion Soup (Soupe à l’Oignon)
  17. Pissaladière
  18. Beef Tartare (Tartare de Bœuf)
  19. Beef Bourguignon
  20. Sole Meunière
  21. Chateaubriand
  22. Blanquette de Veau
  23. Confit de Canard
  24. Gratin Dauphinois
  25. Pâté en Croûte
  26. Beef Wellington
  27. Navarin d’Agneau
  28. Escalope de Veau
  29. Coquilles Saint-Jacques
  30. Crêpes
  31. Pot-au-Feu
  32. Moules Marinières
  33. Duck Confit (Confit de Canard)
  34. Hachis Parmentier
  35. Pissaladière
  36. Cordon Bleu
  37. Château Briand
  38. Raclette
  39. Choucroute Garnie
  40. Boudin Noir
  41. Ratatouille
  42. Blanquette de Veau
  43. Moules Frites
  44. Flamiche
  45. Canard aux Cerises
  46. Pâté de Campagne
  47. Lapin à la Moutarde
  48. Soufflé
  49. Crêpes Suzette
  50. Gougères

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and French cuisine offers many more delightful dishes worth exploring. Additionally, the popularity of specific dishes can vary by region within France, so what’s beloved in one area might be less known in another. Enjoy your culinary journey through the diverse and delicious world of French cuisine!