66 great wine restaurants in Paris 2026
For all the restaurants in Paris, not all of them are top of the line and not all of them have the wine selections to make you dream. Luckily, we have the talented sommeliers Thomas Simian and Pierre Vila Palleja on our team and these are their recommendations for the best wine restaurants in Paris. More tips are added by other wine pros.
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![La Truffière, a restaurant in Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 01 46 33 29 82
Address: 4 Rue Blainville, Paris
This timeless restaurant situated in the Quartier Latin in Paris is a well-hidden secret among wine connoisseurs. Its very traditional cuisine will find an echo among traditionalists, just as its wine list. All the good classics from France are present, also with some older vintages.
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![Interior of Table - Bruno Verjus, Paris, France.]()
Address: 3 R. de Prague, Paris
Best Medium-Sized List France, presented by Joseph Phelps 2026
The two-Michelin-starred restaurant of prodigious maverick Bruno Verjus, Table has become, over the past decade, one of the most singular addresses in the French gastronomic landscape, entering the hallowed top 10 of the World’s 50 Best in its very first year of eligibility. The chef – former doctor, entrepreneur, blogger and food critic before becoming a chef past the age of 50 – cooks from his wide open counter, serving menus dictated each day by deliveries from producers and artisans he knows personally. From the moment you arrive, the host sweeps you up in a whirlwind of enthusiasm and b...
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![Semilla, a restaurant in Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 43 54 34 50
Address: 54 Rue de Seine, Paris
Since opening in 2012 on the Rue de Seine, Semilla has established itself as one of the 6th arrondissement’s benchmark addresses – particularly on the wine front, which is no small feat in a neighbourhood that has grown considerably more competitive since. Behind the deliberately raw, industrial décor that once set it apart, the sommelier steers a cellar of over 200 references, a significant portion of which is available by the glass – a detail that turns every visit into an unencumbered opportunity for discovery. The selection leans firmly on the trustworthy: Loire natural veterans, Rhône an...
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![Restaurant Benjamin Schmitt, a restaurant in 9th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 42 81 00 17
Address: 41-43 Rue Catherine de la Rochefoucauld, Paris
On one of the streets sloping down from Place Pigalle, Benjamin Schmitt – having passed through Le Meurice, Taillevent and L’Oiseau Blanc – has opened a restaurant that pays tribute to terroir, as much in the curve of the plate as in the depths of the glass. In a rare feat for a chef, he has composed the entire wine list himself, with over 900 references and an unabashed leaning toward the Rhône Valley, his native region (including cuvées he has personally contributed to), but also fine Burgundy bottles, old vintages, and genuine discoveries at fair prices. Hidden treasures not necessarily app...
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![Baca’v Paris par Gilles Choukroun, a restaurant in 5th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 147 07 91 25
Address: 6 Rue des Fossés Saint-Marcel, Paris
Best Medium-Sized List France, presented by Joseph Phelps 2026
Located in Paris’s fifth arrondissement, Baca'v is a friendly bistro with a solid wine list featuring 440 selections. Star Pouilly-Fumé winemaker Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau co-owns the place with Gilles Choukroun, and together they've curated one of the finest selections of French wines. Focused primarily on well-chosen French bottles, the list is diverse, thoughtful, and refreshingly free of dogma.
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![Interior of Les 110 de Taillevent Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 140 742 020
Address: 195 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris
Best By-the-Glass List France 2026
Les 110 de Taillevent is the younger sibling of the famous Le Taillevent restaurant, and part of the Gardinier group – a more casual place to enjoy contemporary cuisine, while indulging in great wines and pairings. As the name implies, more than 100 wines are usually available by the glass, and the menu also provides pairing suggestions that include a range of styles and price tags. The wine list is impressive and wide-ranging. It includes all the important French regions, of course, but you can also find wines from the rest of the world, including countries such as Italy, Spain and the USA...
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![Interior of Le Taillevent, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 44 95 15 01
Address: 15 Rue Lamennais, Paris
Best Long List France, presented by Château Tour des Termes 2026
Le Taillevent is one of the grand restaurants of wine in Paris, if not the world. Dating back to 1946 and carrying two Michelin stars, it is undoubtedly a classic. And whereas ‘classic’ can mean a bit dull at some restaurants, we were charmed by the joyful and festive atmosphere at Le Taillevent on a recent lunch visit – guests were thoroughly enjoying themselves. The restaurant itself states that service should be “a ceremony more wonderful than intimidating” and we wholly agree. Wine-wise, where do we begin? The sommelier team is obviously first rate, exemplifying the long-standing traditi...
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![Rencontres, a restaurant and wine bar in 12th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 09 53 52 32 90
Address: 67 Rue de Charenton, Paris
Located in a discreet area of Paris' 12th arrondissement, not far from the Gare de Lyon, this restaurant and wine bar soon became a sought-after hangout for wine and hospitality professionals in the city, after opening in late 2023. The wine selection is focused on resolutely natural choices, with a great openness to wines from around the world. The authentic and gourmet cuisine highlights daily specials and magnificent pâtés en croûte. In summer, with the terrace, this place offers a unique haven of peace in Paris.
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![Bvlgari Il Ristorante - Niko Romito Paris, a hotel, restaurant in 8th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 01 81 72 10 00
Address: 30 Avenue George V, Paris
Best Sparkling Wine List France 2026
Across from one of the most monumental cellars in Paris – that of the Four Seasons Hotel George V – the Bvlgari Hotel manages to stand apart with one of the most singular Italian wine lists in the city. Its originality is the remarkable space given to women winemakers working in organic and biodynamic viticulture, embodied by some of the most committed female figures in the Italian vineyard, in a selection designed to embody, in the house’s own words, “the chic and feminine side of the Maison.” The list, composed by Manuel d'Ercoli, is not limited to this conviction, however, and casts a wid...
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![Origines Restaurant, a restaurant in Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 09 86 41 63 04
Address: 6 Rue de Ponthieu, Paris
In the 8th arrondissement, Aveyronnais chef Julien Boscus offers at Origines a menu that reflects his own character, backed by a cellar of 800 references whose quality has been recognised with Wine Spectator’s Best Award of Excellence and a Trophée du Tour des Cartes from Terre de Vins. The setting is distinctly “starred” (it holds one Michelin star) but no less warm and intimate – midnight-blue walls, tawny velvet armchairs, pale wood tables – conceived for a business clientele delighted to find such an address a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées at lunchtime, with a more relaxed atmosphe...
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![Interior of Babi, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 631 663 928
Address: 11 Rue Mandar, Paris
Best Newcomer List France, presented by Champagne Tarlant 2026
Opened in the summer of 2025 on the highly fashionable Rue Mandar, Babi is the work of sommelier Jérémie Taché and chef Néo Guerin, two thirty-somethings who met in the dining room and kitchen of Shabour and later Tékés, and who wisely decided to condense their friendship into thirty covers. The format is deliberately tiny – including 10 seats at the counter facing the open kitchen – set within an interior by ONO Studio that combines granite, terracotta and two-seater banquettes, in an atmosphere more conspiratorial than starched. The cooking is short and bold, travelling from Provence to Sic...
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![228 Litres, a wine bar and restaurant in 9th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 71 60 51 57
Address: 3 Rue Victor Massé, Paris
Special Jury Prize France 2026
At the foot of the Butte Montmartre (Paris 9th arrondissement), Pierre Renauld (ex-Vantre) at only 26 years old decides to open a restaurant. 228 Litres is young, dynamic and relaxed. Feel free to get there at any time of the evening. If you're in the mood to shop, they have a cosy wine shop right down the street: La Cave Pigalle.
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![Café des Ministères, a restaurant in Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 01 45 33 73 34
Address: 83 Rue de l'Université, Paris
This little restaurant is part of the main rendez-vous for the whole restaurant and wine industry in Paris. Situated behind the French National Assembly in the very chic 7th arrondissement, Roxanne and Jean Sevegnes are the only two working here. Jean, the chef, is a former executive cook of Ladurée and Helene Darroze, focusing on generous French cuisine. Roxanne, the sommelier, likes diversity and pays a lot of attention to her birth region, Cahors. The wine list is precise, diverse, and French-focused.
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![Oka, a restaurant in Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 01 56 79 81 88
Address: 8 Rue Meissonier, Paris
This Brazilian gastronomic restaurant is the place everybody wants to go to in Paris right now. This venue is divided into a gastronomic place aiming for 2 Michelin stars, and a high-end bistro. Thanks to his previous restaurant, owner Raphael Rego, could build an extensive wine list and kept some old vintages for this new project.
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![Interior of restaurant Janine, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 01 42 93 33 94
Address: 90 Rue des Dames, Paris
Best Short List France 2026
This bistro, situated in the very dynamic 17th arrondissement, is definitely the type of bistro we are all looking for: cosy, wine-friendly food, welcoming. The wine list is the pinnacle of precision thanks to its concise selection, with low priced bottles, organic driven, combining both top producers (such as DRC, Clos Rougeard) and newcomers.
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![Géosmine, a restaurant in Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 09788 04859
Address: 71 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, Paris
Best Rosé Wine List France, presented by Château Galoupet 2026
This Michelin starred restaurant wants to demonstrate that there can be a direct link between wine selection and food sensitivity in terms of naturality. The rich wine list showcases a large array of styles, origins and ages, but all driven by purity, low-intervention winemaking, and small growers, drawing an obvious line between glass and plate.
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![Oktobre, a restaurant in 6th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 01 46 33 00 85
Address: 25 Rue des Grands Augustins, Paris
Behind the discreet entrance on a small street in the sixth arrondissement you will find a hidden gem of a restaurant. Small and elegant, the fine dining restaurant serves both a la carte and set menus for lunch and dinner. The cuisine is refined, fresh and modern with some Asian influences. Yes we loved the food (and we silently wonder why Michelin would not award it a star) but of course we’re here for the wine. The wine list scored a Gold star in our very first French wine list awards for the Best Short List in France. The list has plenty of natural choices, mostly from France of course b...
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![Les Résistants, a restaurant in Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 01 77 32 77 61
Address: 16 Rue du Château d'Eau, Paris
Sustainability Prize France 2026
Nestled in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, Les Résistants covers two floors on the corner of Rue du Château-d’Eau and Rue de Lancry. It has a cosy bistro atmosphere and feels like a neighbourhood joint I would visit frequently had I lived in the area. The co-owner of this, and several other Les Résistants, Florent Piard, and Head Chef Clément, have a deep focus on local French produce and have spent hours, days, weeks and months traveling the country to source the best produce they can find. As a guest you experience this through the lovely dishes that are provided by enthusiastic staf...
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![Les Résistants - Le Comptoir, a restaurant in Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 09 50 08 08 67
Address: 18 Rue du Château d'Eau, Paris
International Sustainable Wine List of the Year, presented by Lingua Franca 2025
Alongside La Table, committed to short circuits and living wine from the outset, Le Comptoir is the wine bar offshoot of the Les Résistants group, founded by Florent Piard around the same creed, in a more laid-back format – a handful of unpretentious tables, small sharing plates, and long shelves offering a glimpse of the visible portion of a selection of abyssal depth. The cellar, some of whose references don’t necessarily appear on the list, lines up over a thousand references from the Rhône Valley, the Jura, Burgundy and Anjou, alongside lesser-known rising stars from across the French vin...
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![Localino, a restaurant in 6th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 143 549 717
Address: 10 Rue de l'Odéon, Paris
On the tourist-heavy street climbing toward the majestic Odéon theatre, it was already possible to make a restorative stop at the Ambassade de Bourgogne to dip one’s lips into the finest climats. But it’s now under Italian skies that one sits down to taste some of the best pasta in the capital, backed by a wine list featuring inevitably excellent Italian crus (including leading names from the Italian natural wine world, served in curious stemless glasses), but also hand-picked French references selected by Martin Charmoy; among them (all too) rare gems from the Languedoc and the Loire, Rhône V...
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![Clamato, a restaurant in 11th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 143 727 453
Address: 80 Rue de Charonne, Paris
At 80 Rue de Charonne, Clamato is the seafood annex of Bertrand Grébaut and Théo Pourriat (Septime), which has over the years become a destination in its own right. The menu, entirely devoted to the sea – artisanal and sustainable fishing, wild oysters or those from natural spat – changes with the catch from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Concarneau or the Île d’Yeu. In the cellar, the same spirit as Septime prevails: a deeply natural selection, yet with real depth, calibrated for briny flavours, bringing together the leading names of the natural and biodynamic world, from the Jura and Champagne to Savoi...
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![La Crèmerie, a restaurant in 6th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 143 549 930
Address: 9 Rue des Quatre Vents, Paris
A cave à manger nestled, since 2006, in a former dairy shop dating from 1880, whose listed hand-painted ceramic ceiling lends the place a charm invisible from the street. The space is tiny (a dozen covers, hardly), but the wine selection is inversely proportional in its generosity to the size of the room: the canonical names of French natural wine – from Beaujolais and the Loire to the Jura and the Rhône – sit alongside carefully chosen Italian references. No great surprises, perhaps, but you are guaranteed sound advice, with bottles lining the walls that change from week to week, service th...
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![La Robe et le Palais, a restaurant in 1st arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 45 08 07 41
Address: 13 Rue des Lavandières Sainte-Opportune, Paris
Located in the heart of Châtelet (Paris 1st arrondissement), La Robe et le Palais is considered an institution of natural wines. A true pioneer, this restaurant has been a fixture on the Parisian scene for over twenty years. It combines traditions and conviviality. The selection is wide; no less than 800 references are available. Chat with Loïc to find your perfect bottle.
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![19 Saint Roch, a restaurant in 1st arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 140 150 089
Address: 19 Rue Saint-Roch, Paris
A block from the Tuileries, Pierre Touitou has settled in after a career that saw him run the kitchens of Vivant 2 and Déviant, two temples of Parisian natural wine. The à la carte cuisine is a model of clarity – never more than three elements on the plate – fed by Mediterranean and Japanese influences. While on the wine side, the natural spirit remains intact, with a selection of independent vignerons (Alsatian classics, Rhône Valley essentials, grower Champagnes), venturing into more exotic territory with European vineyards that naturally extend the philosophy of the houses where Touitou cam...
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![Cheval d’Or, a restaurant in 19th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 745 111 647
Address: 21 Rue de la Villette, Paris
On the heights of Belleville, Cheval d’Or is an address with hidden depths. Behind the red façade of a former Chinese caterer dating back to 1987, the quartet of Hanz Gueco (ex-Verjus), Luis Andrade (ex-Clown Bar, Fripon), Crislaine Medina (ex-Rigmarole) and Nadim Smair (ex-David Toutain) have taken the reins of a history-laden venue and turned it into a Sino-bistronomic table in a class of its own. The cellar alone is a manifesto of winemaking without borders from the likes of Lapierre's Morgon to a Palestinian red by Sari Khoury, by way of fine Italian macérations, grower Champagnes one is...
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![Jouvence, a restaurant in Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 56 58 04 73
Address: 172 Bis Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, Paris
In the 12th arrondissement, a short walk from the Marché d’Aligre, Jouvence has occupied a former 1900s pharmacy since 2016, preserving its soul almost entirely intact – the handsome wood panelling, the brass fittings, the period counter – to create one of the Right Bank’s most quietly captivating settings. This Michelin Bib Gourmand is also, and perhaps above all, a genuinely good natural wine address: the list is short but precisely calibrated, leaning organic and biodynamic, with particular strength across the northern vineyards – Alsace, Champagne, Jura, Burgundy and some lovely Loire fin...
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![Bistrot Paul Bert, a restaurant in 11th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 143 722 401
Address: 18 Rue Paul Bert, Paris
A classic among classics, Bistrot Paul Bert has embodied the spirit of the Parisian bistro at its most assured for years, under the impetus of its founder Bertrand Auboyneau. An atmosphere unchanged for decades, a steak au poivre, oeufs mayo and a lemon-dressed cervelle that have entered legend, served in portions of a generosity one sees all too rarely these days. The wine list, with its shrewd classification by style, stays true to this philosophy – as accessible as it is full of fine discoveries: heavyweights from the Rhône Valley, Savoyard and Champagne gems, Beaujolais essentials. But als...
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![Pétrelle, a restaurant in 9th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 142 821 102
Address: 34 Rue Petrelle, Paris
A quietly gastronomic bistro hidden on the charming Rue Pétrelle, where you can satisfy your taste for great wines without compromising on romance. Wood panelling, white tablecloths, candlelight, a four- or five-course menu touched by grace, and a wine list of the same calibre – sensitive, deep and deeply personal, reflecting the duo behind it: chef Lucie Boursier-Mougenot in the kitchen, and sommelier Luca Danti in the dining room, whose always-astute advice allows you, after a few visits, to forgo a lengthy inspection of the list in favour of a more elegant “I'll trust you.” On his list, yo...
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Phone: +33 142 829 201
Address: 136 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, Paris
The fiefdom of chef Thomas Brachet, adjoining his cave à manger Billili – whose list is equally worth your attention – Les Arlots belongs to that breed of bistros on which time seems to have no hold, until they become, almost in spite of themselves, true institutions. On the programme, dishes as generous as you'd hope – including a legendary saucisse-purée, award-winning oeufs mayo and a formidable tête de veau sauce gribiche – sit alongside a liquid list of over a hundred (visible) references of finely crafted natural wines featuring, in particular, great names from Beaujolais, the Loire V...
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![Didon, a restaurant in 6th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 181 696 372
Address: 8 Rue du Dragon, Paris
On the discreet Rue du Dragon, in the heart of a sixth arrondissement that keeps stacking up new addresses, a little-known stronghold seduces with the depth of its by-the-glass offering (more than 50 pours spanning all regions), allowing you to indulge your taste for grands crus alongside a certain appetite for risk, with more confidential references that are sometimes unjustly underrated. Designed by consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt – a Bordeaux signature venturing well beyond home turf – this is a wine list we wish we saw more often on the Left Bank. With dishes that swing between the Midd...
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![Dandelion, a restaurant in 20th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 142 500 155
Address: 46 Rue des Vignoles, Paris
The neo-bistro of choice for well-informed foodies in the 20th arrondissement, Dandelion manages to pair a kitchen of rare delicacy with a wine list cut from the same cloth – short on paper, perhaps, but distilling the very best that the contemporary vineyard has to offer. In the dining room, co-founder and sommelier Morgane Souris curates a consistently well-considered selection leaning organic, natural and biodynamic, lining up confidential references from star regions and rising stars of the French vineyard alike. Look out in particular for some rare finds from the Loire Valley, a marked a...
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![Plénitude, a restaurant in 1st arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 179 355 011
Address: Cheval Blanc Paris, 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris
The three-Michelin-starred table of master saucier Arnaud Donckele, nestled on the first floor of the Samaritaine, Plénitude delivers one of the most accomplished gastronomic experiences in the capital. Here, the chef has chosen to lift sauces and broths out of their supporting role and turn them into the main protagonists of a French gastronomy that owes them everything. Before sitting down, a stroll along the corridor where a small portion of Cheval Blanc's liquid treasure lies at rest is strongly recommended – including a remarkable spirits trolley that will reconcile even the most relucta...
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![Vivant 2, a restaurant in Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 967 499 626
Address: 43 R. des Petites Écuries, Paris
Adjacent to the Déviant wine bar, Vivant 2 is one of the culinary jewels of the Savoir Vivre group. In a narrow, intimate, corridor-like dining room where you perch along a handsome zinc counter adorned with imposing candles, you’ll find one of the most eclectic wine lists on the Right Bank. At the helm of the wine programme, the talented Jordan Darell curates a dazzling repertoire where Japanese, German and Spanish wines rub shoulders with grand classics from France’s most iconic appellations (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône Valley), alongside older vintages quietly biding their time. A blind-tas...
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![Maggie Restaurant, a restaurant and hotel in Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 142 819 910
Address: 55 Blvd Marguerite de Rochechouart, Paris
Tucked into the ground floor of the Hôtel Rochechouart, Maggie is one of the rare Parisian restaurants to have pulled off an unlikely marriage: that of the hotel brasserie and the genuinely serious wine list. The atmosphere shifts with the clock – hushed and salon-like by day, boisterously alive after dark – but it is on the drinks side that the place truly reveals itself. The list offers an eclectic mix of great classics and clean-cut natural producers, with a strong showing by the glass, all set against a retro dining room where oversized mirrors double the reflections and the silhouettes....
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![Bistro Volnay, a restaurant in 2nd arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 01 42 61 06 65
Address: 8 Rue Volney, Paris
Bistro Volnay opened in 2015. After the departure of Philippe Marques, it’s Olivier Bury who is in charge of the wines. With his experience, that includes l’Arpège, hi aims to make the Volnay a real wine destination. Here you will find a beautiful wine list with particular focus on Burgundy and Rhône. The wines are held to be served at the best possible maturity and price points.
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![Chez Eugène, a restaurant in 18th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 46 06 73 49
Address: 17 Place du Tertre, Paris
Sustainability Prize France 2026
In the middle of the famous and touristique place du Tertre (Paris 18th, Montmartre), Chez Eugène surprises both with its wine list and the kitchen. Co-managed by Jonas Seignovert, brother of an Ardèche winemaker, you can arrive at any time and enjoy the terrace during sunny days. The wine list is leaning to the natural side and you can see that Jonas has a weakness for the northern Rhône. A few older vintages complements this carefully built list.
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![Comice, a restaurant in 16th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 42 15 55 70
Address: 31 Avenue de Versailles, Paris
A few steps from the Pont de Grenelle, Comice is a restaurant (Paris 16th arrondissement) created by the couple Etheliya and Noam. With their experience, the restaurant got a Michelin star after only one year. Today, Etheliya has created a dynamic wine list. She loves to promote winegrowers and will not hesitate to take you away from the beaten path.
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![David Toutain, a restaurant in 7th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 45 50 11 10
Address: 29, Rue Surcouf - 75007 Paris
In the Invalides neighbourhood David Toutain has created his famous restaurant that is now at 2 michelin stars, although you will not find a quiet place with stiff service here. Hearty cuisine and fresh flavours. Sommelier Fabien Vullion took over in December 2020 and he is helped by the seriously deep cellar which offers the possibility to drink wines at maturity. Not to be missed.
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![Eels, a restaurant in 10th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 42 28 80 20
Address: 27 Rue d'Hauteville, Paris
Located right in the heart of Rue Hauteville (Paris 10th arrondissement), Eels is a restaurant with a young, dynamic and above all talented team. On the wine side, the winelist is constantly evolving. At the helm, Felix Le Louarn manages the wine list composed of 900 references.
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![Freddy’s, a wine bar and restaurant in 6th arr, Paris, France.]()
Address: 54 Rue de Seine, Paris
Created by Drew Harre and Juan Sanchez in 2015, this pocket-size wine bar is one of the most dynamic addresses in the Saint Germain area. Thanks to its diverse wine selection of around 200 labels, you can enjoy both natural wines and a more classic experience and some wines with age. The chef, Maxence Rouget, serves classic and modern small plates, just perfect before dinner, in a warm atmosphere, all run by the manager Quentin Zuddas. What about enjoying a good Gevrey Chambertin listening to Snoop Dogg?
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![In Oberkampf, Pierre Sang, a restaurant in 11th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 9 67 31 96 80
Address: 55 Rue Oberkampf, Paris
Let’s meet here, in the Oberkampf district, Paris 11th. This venue is the very first of the many beautiful wine restaurants from the Franco-Korean chef Pierre-Sang Boyer. The talent of this chef first shone through in the reality competition Top Chef. Subsequently, his group evolved to open two new restaurants on the same street and then others in the heart of the French capital. In Oberkampf, you will discover the universe of an artist endowed with unique inspiration, whose restaurants offer lively and joyful dishes as the common denominator. The wine program is under the responsibility of...
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![Les Gouttes de Dieu, a restaurant and wine bar in 9th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: 01 42 46 54 72
Address: 8 Rue Rossini, Paris
The name means “The Drops of God”, also the name of a famous manga comic. Staff speak English, and will ask you what you like and then pour a couple of things, to see what you enjoy. You can also buy a bottle, and they have a menu of small plates. So it’s not just cheese, like most wine bars. One of the walls is all glass so you can see the street. The wine list is conventional and French, but extensive.
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![L'Ébauchoir, a restaurant in 12th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 43 42 49 31
Address: 43- 45 Rue de Cîteaux, Paris
Nestled in the heart of the Aligre quartier (12th arrondissement), the Ebauchoir is a real Parisian Bistro with a warm atmosphere. Naturally, the wine and a varied choice of it, is a given. The selection of wine is varied.
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![Le Baratin, a restaurant in 20th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 43 49 39 70
Address: 3 Rue Jouye-Rouve, Paris
A veritable institution of natural wines, the restaurant Le Baratin (Paris 20th arrondissement) is an indispensable place for the natural and curious wine drinker. Philippe Pinoteau has introduced new producers for 30 years. Do not hesitate to discuss with the owner so that he unearths some rare gem from the non-listed wine cellar.
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![L'Ecrin, a restaurant in 8th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 44 71 15 17
Address: 10 Place de la Concorde, Paris
We take you to the heart of the famous place de la Concorde in Paris (8th arrondissement). On reopening in July 2017, Xavier Thuizat took over the management of the wine of the famous Hotel de Crillon and its L'Écrin. Born in Burgundy, he draws a wide map, blending classic and modernity with wines from a new generation of winegrowers.
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![Le Bon Georges, a restaurant in 9th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 48 78 40 30
Address: 45 Rue Saint-Georges, Paris
Special Jury Prize France 2026
Just a few steps from the beautiful Rue des Martyrs, the Bon Georges (9th arrondissement) is a real Parisian Bistro. In 2013, Benoit Duval-Arnould, a former agricultural engineer, decided to change course and to open a place of quality and simplicity. He continually invests in his wine cellar in order to create a strong address for wine. Today, it is Elise who oversees the wine program. Open all week.
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![Le Clarence, a restaurant in 8th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 82 82 10 10
Address: 31 Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Paris
Located a few steps from the Champs-Elysées, the Clarence (Paris 8th arrondissement) is located in the heart of an exceptional building. Owned by Prince Robert of Luxembourg of Chateau Haut-Brion, this property represents the pinnacle of French classicism but with a warm and comforting décor. It serves as a home to one of the most beautiful Parisian cellars. The wine list naturally has a good selection of the Haut-Brion family of wines, including several of them by the glass, and plenty of back vintages. But there are also very nice selections from across France, at prices that are very reas...
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![Le Petit Sommelier, a restaurant in 14th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 43 20 95 66
Address: 49 Avenue du Maine, Paris
In the heart of the Montparnasse district, le Petit Sommelier is a bistro managed by the owner Pierre Vila Palleja. The selection will make you travel through the French heritage but also to foreign wine regions (Piedmont, Douro...). For several years, Pierre and his team (Chef Nicolas Bouillier) have organized monthly wine-growers' dinners. Editor's note: Pierre Vila Palleja is also Star Wine List's ambassador in Paris.
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![Le Petit Verdot, a restaurant in 6th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 42 22 38 27
Address: 75 Rue du Cherche-Midi, Paris
'A little love and good wine are enough to make a man happy', this is the motto of Le Petit Verdot. Not far from the Jardin du Luxembourg (Paris 6th arrondissement), this restaurant specializes in French cuisine. In 2005, Hide Ishizuka took over the reins of this establishment. The wine list is focused on French vineyards with some lovely references with maturity.
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![Le Saint Sebastien, a restaurant in 11th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 6 49 75 27 90
Address: 42 Rue Saint-Sébastien, Paris
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Le Saint Sebastien, located halfway between République and Bastille (in Paris’ 11th arrondissement), has established itself as a true Paris wine destination. The wine list has been made with a lot of personality, and this bistro is a melting pot of fun and conviviality. The selection stretches across France, with a lot of benchmark producers from the natural wine scene, but not exclusively – you can find more classically minded winemakers here too, and wines from outside France too (Germany, Austria and Spain to name a few).
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![Le Verre Volé, a restaurant in 10th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 48 03 17 34
Address: 67 Rue de Lancry, Paris
A few steps from the St Martin canal (10th arrondissement), Verre Volé is worth a visit. A tasty and frank cuisine is accompanied by a wine selection that seeks above all to highlight little known winegrowers.
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![Le Villaret, a restaurant in 11th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 43 57 89 76
Address: 13 Rue Ternaux, Paris
Authentic Parisian Bistro, the Villaret (11th arrondissement) is a convivial place. For several years, the chef Olivier Gaslain in partnership with his team has created a venue with focus on French vineyards. The wine list is filled with treasures at very good prices. Burgundy is the speciality.
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![La Cagouille, a restaurant in 14th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 43 22 09 01
Address: 10 Place Constantin Brancusi, Paris
La Cagouille opened in the early '80s and is a true classic in Paris. The restaurant is located close to Gare Montparnasse and serves fresh dishes, focusing on seafood.
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![Le Grand Restaurant, a restaurant in 8th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 53 05 00 00
Address: 7 Rue d'Aguesseau, Paris
Only a few steps from the Elysée presidential palace in Paris, Le Grand Restaurant is one of the major works from Chef Jean-François Piège. The well-known chef has built his reputation and ’savoir-faire’ at some of the most celebrated establishments in the world. At this two-star restaurant, the chef shows off all of his creativity.
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![Le Mermoz, a restaurant in 8th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 45 63 65 26
Address: 16 Rue Jean Mermoz, Paris
Situated in the middle of the Golden Triangle, Le Mermoz is a Paris bistro that stands out from the golden neighbours. It is a casual and friendly setting with a small outdoor terrace in summer. In the kitchen, chef Thomas Graham has created a fresh, tasty and gourmand menu. On the wine side, Le Mermoz is counting on the new arrival Robin Gurgui. He is a sommelier with curiosity that can take you off the beaten track in the wine world, part of the young generation of sommeliers. Trust him to pick something good.
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![Le Chateaubriand, a restaurant in 11th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 43 57 45 95
Address: 129 Avenue Parmentier, Paris
Located in the famous 11th arrondissement in Paris, Le Chateaubriand is a real institution, and its reputation precedes it. Under the leadership of chef Inaki Aizpitarte, this restaurant has become a pillar in the neighbourhood. The cuisine is high-end, fresh and unique. The wine list offers a wide selection and is geared towards natural wine. You will find some of the best and most committed winegrowers from each region. All the ingredients are in harmony and ensure that guests experience a moment of happiness at every visit.
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![Le Gabriel, La Réserve Paris, a restaurant in 8th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 58 36 60 50
Address: 42 Avenue Gabriel, Paris
Located in the heart of the Parisian golden triangle (8th arrondissement - Quartier de l’Elysée), La Réserve is a true French haven. Under the leadership of Chef Jérôme Banctel, restaurant The Gabriel has been awarded two stars in the Michelin Guide and is listed as one of the best restaurants in Paris. The wine list is improving day by day. The recent arrival of Gaëtan Lacoste (ex Le Clarence) brings a new dynamic and aims at positioning this establishment among the Parisian references. He is trustworthy and has an extraordinary talent; you are in for a remarkable experience in an exceptiona...
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![Le George, a restaurant in 8th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 01 49 52 70 00
Address: 31 Avenue George V, Paris
For many years, the iconic Four Seasons Hotel George V has enjoyed one of the deepest and richest wine lists, mainly composed of the finest jewels of the French vineyards. Founded by Eric Baumard for the 3 Michelin star restaurant "le V", the cellar is a classic myth among wine enthusiasts. But today, the Italian restaurant "Le George" is worth a closer look. Led by the charming head sommelier Francesco Cosci, we find here a beautiful selection of prestigious estates with old vintages of, for example, Burlotto, Quintarelli and Soldera, and also rising stars from all over Italy, like Sciara f...
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![Macéo, a restaurant in 1st arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: 01 85 15 22 56
Address: 15 Rue des Petits Champs, Paris
A few steps from Place des Victoires (Paris 1st arrondissement), Macéo is the restaurant sibling of the famous Willi's wine bar, managed by father and son Mark and Adrian Williamson. The wine list features reasonable prices. The cuisine is fresh and inventive.
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![Peninsula, a hotel and restaurant in 16th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +331 58 12 67 50
Address: 19 Avenue Kléber, Paris
Among the luxury hotels in Paris, the Peninsula Hotel in Paris is one of the newest. Situated a few steps from Arc de Triomphe, it represents a sanctuary for food and wine lovers. Here Florent Martin, the Best Sommelier of France 2021, is looking after one of the most exciting wine lists in the capital. He is also well-known for his precision in the food and wine combinations. A great experience! This highly recommended palace will surprise you both with the 2 Michelin-star restaurant L’Oiseau Blanc and its Chinese restaurant Lili, where you can enjoy one of the finest Beijing ducks in town.
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![Parcelles, a restaurant in 3d arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 43 37 91 64
Address: 13 Rue Chapon, Paris
In the heart of the Marais (75003), Parcelles has rapidly become one of the places you must not miss in Paris. Bastien and Sarah has built on their experience to take over an old venue and give it new life. The cuisine is refined and absolutely delicious. Since the beginning it has been packed. On one side of the little street you have the bistro with a small outdoor terrace, and on the other side a small epicerie shop. Bastien Fidelin has created an incredible wine list from the get-go, with very reasonable prices. He is a veritable bargain-hunter so let him guide you and use the occasion...
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![Quinsou, a restaurant in 6th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 42 22 66 09
Address: 33 Rue de l'Abbé Grégoire, Paris
In the middle of St Germain, Quinsou has become a reference. In the cuisine, reputation is such that nothing more needs to be said. Under Chef Antonin Bonnet, you will discover a cuisine that marries many senses. (And when you are in the neighbourhood, make sure to visit the Boucherie Grégoire a few steps away). Here, you will find one of the finest wine lists in the capital. The great classics and the talents of tomorrow mingle with a line of conduct centered on natural wines. You will benefit from a selection of wines that will allow you to travel between the most beautiful French regions...
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![Substance, a restaurant in 16th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 47 20 08 90
Address: 18 Rue de Chaillot, Paris
In the heart of the very chic ’quartiers’ of Paris, Substance brings a breath of fresh air. Under a young and enthusiastic duo, Substance has become a reference in no time. After only a few weeks, Substance has found its way with a spontaneous cuisine and relaxed service.
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![Tour d'Argent, a restaurant in 5th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 43 54 23 31
Address: 15 Quai de la Tournelle, Paris
The silver tower Tour d'Argent (Paris 5th arrondissement) embodies French wine heritage more than anywhere else. The former Head Sommelier David Ridgway and his predecessors have built up over the years a treasure with more than 15,000 references and nearly 320,000 bottles that rest in the 1200 m2 wine cellar. No other place today has such a deep cellar, a required visit for every classical wine lover. During your stay in Paris, do not hesitate to cross the doors of this mythical place and live a unique gastronomic experience sublimed by the service of a battalion of servers.
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![Vantre, a restaurant in 11th arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 48 06 16 96
Address: 19 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, Paris
Close to République (11th arrondissement), Vantre opened its doors in September 2016 under the direction of Marco Pelletier. After several years of studies in civil engineering, the Canadian sommelier left everything to follow his passion for wine. A few years later, the roads led him to the head of Taillevent and the famous Hotel Bristol Paris. After 18 years he launched his own bistro with great food and a serious wine cellar. Today, Vantre holds no less than 18,000 bottles under 4000 references - not all of them listed. The leitmotif? For Marco, the main thing was to create an Embassy of wi...
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![Willi's Wine Bar, a restaurant and wine bar in 1st arr, Paris, France.]()
Phone: +33 1 42 61 05 09
Address: 13 Rue des Petits Champs, Paris
Willi's is a legendary place in Paris. Since more than 30 years, Mark Williamson runs the wine bar (and restaurant) that was one of the first to celebrate the great Syrahs of the northern Rhône in Paris. Today it's a must for any wine lover and it is busier than ever. You will find great classics at an affordable price. Thank you to the Williamsons for this lovely place!
