| French Word | English Translation |
|---|---|
| galette | a cake made from grains or starchy foods |
| gamberoni | italian term for large shrimp |
| garrigue | scrub, brush, wild herbs |
| gastronomy | cuisine dedicated to exploration of flavors and experiences, as opposed to "just good cooking" |
| gateau opéra | classic almond spongecake layered with coffee and chocolate butter cream and covered with a sheet of chocolate |
| gésier | gizzard |
| girelles, friture de | small, colorful Mediterranean fish, fried |
| girolles | a type of yellow-orange chanterelle mushroom highly prized |
| grand cru | a vintage of wine generally acknowledged as of the finest quality |
| grande maison | a hotel or other establishment known for the elevated level of its service |
| grande table | a restaurant known for its gastronomic achievements and, usually, its high prices |
| granité | a relatively gritty sorbet prepared from a syrup that is not too sweet |
| grappa | Italian brandy-type wine |
| grappe de poireaux de vigne | a bunch of fat leeks |
| gras-double | beef tripes baked |
| gratin à la cheminée | foods cooked au gratin in a fireplace |
| gratin dauphinois | potatoes chopped and cooked au gratin with butter, milk, and cheese |
| gratin, in general | preparation of any dish by covering it with breadcrumbs, butter, and cheese and then browning it under a fire |
| grondin | a Mediterranean and Atlantic sea fish, the red ones are "rougets" |