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When it comes to dining out, we may all have our personal preferences, but who better to give insider tips on what not to order at a gourmet restaurant than the chefs themselves? From food that's about to be thrown out, to unnecessarily overpriced items, your best bet is to steer clear of these sub-par orders.
Click through to learn some secrets from behind the kitchen doors.
Words by Joanna Fantozzi at Insider
[Photo via @eatingwithminnie]