The guide to the 7 best wine restaurants and wine bars in Ho Chi Minh City 2026
Where can you find the best wine lists in Saigon?
Discover our guide to the wine bars and restaurants with selections worth seeking, as recommended by our Vietnam Ambassador.
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![Lửa, a restaurant and wine bar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.]()
Phone: +84 0932 229 342
Address: 2 Đường Số 11, Thao Dien, Quận 2
Sustainability Prize Southeast Asia 2026
This chef and sommelier duo from Japan have brought a new breeze to the wine bar concept in Saigon. The open and airy space creates a natural and comfortable feeling, while the wine list focuses on sustainable and organic wines with a variety of choices by the glass. Yu Yamamoto, the dedicated sommelier, ensures that customers will surely always find the right choice.
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![Interior of Little Bear Wine Bar, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam.]()
Phone: +84 862 512 086
Address: 36 Nguyễn Bá Huân, An Khánh Ward, Hồ Chí Minh City
Special Jury Prize Southeast Asia 2026
Dynamic, cheerful, and friendly are the words I would use to describe Little Bear Wine Bar. The space isn’t large, but it feels open and airy, with a small garden that makes every visit feel like you’re dropping by a friend’s or neighbour’s home. But don’t be fooled by its casual vibe – the wine selection here is truly impressive. It’s remarkably diverse, so you can be confident you’ll find something that perfectly suits your taste, and particularly strong in wines with an organic, biodynamic, and natural focus. What stands out even more are their rosé, orange, and white wine selections from...
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![Aiii House Saigon, a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.]()
Phone: +84 906 060 276
Address: 27/6 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Sài Gòn
Another fine dining destination in Ho Chi Minh City that you should add to your list, offering not only creative cuisine that blends Vietnamese ingredients with French culinary techniques by chef Alain Phạm, but also a thoughtfully curated wine list and pairing experience crafted by sommelier Andrew Trương. Trương always brings a positive, cheerful energy – sometimes with a slightly playful and mischievous touch. If you want to experience that personality, you can explore the “Trust the Somm” section of the wine list or, even better, opt for the curated wine pairing menu. And of course, with...
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![Nephele Restaurant, a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.]()
Phone: +84 937 012 512
Address: 125/12 Nguyễn Cửu Vân, Street, Gia Định
Francis Thuận Tran is a talented chef with a deep passion for wine. The sommelier team, led by Paul Vo – an experienced professional and a close friend of chef Thuận – brings to Nephele a strong sense of harmony between culinary philosophy and wine experience. Although the wine list at Nephele is not particularly extensive, what impresses me most is the skill behind it. Known for his storytelling style, Paul always brings interesting stories, fun facts, and even his own personal anecdotes to each bottle featured on the wine list. Don’t hesitate to ask him questions – unless, of course, you’re...
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![Esta, a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.]()
Phone: +84 0886 623 782
Address: 27 Trần Quý Khoách, Phường Tân Định, Quận 1
With a young and talented Vietnamese team, Esta focuses on local ingredients with nothing but pride, leaving the chefs free to create delicious dishes. The wine list is not too extensive but carefully selected by the sommelier team. Very suitable for those who want to have a cosy evening and love modern Vietnamese-style cuisine brought by 100% young Vietnamese people.
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Phone: +84 094 653 43 26
Address: 63 Xuân Thủy, Thảo Điền, Quan 2, Ho Chi Minh
Danish sommelier couple Camilla and Casper, both chefs and wine lovers, have long made their mark on Saigon’s food and drink world. Accompanying them and managing MAD Wine Bar is Mary Vu, who also has extensive wine knowledge, and so the wine list will not disappoint – there is a diverse and regularly updated selection by the glass and by the bottle. The open, casual garden space is suitable for gatherings with friends after work, at weekends, or even on dates.
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![Quince Eatery, a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.]()
Phone: +84 028 3821 8661
Address: 37bis Đường Ký Con, Phường Nguyễn Thái Bình, Quận 1
Led by chef Julien Perraudin, who is famous among Vietnamese food connoisseurs for his talent - and a wine lover - Quince restaurant is famous not only for its delicious, creative dishes but also for its open kitchen space allowing diners to watch the chefs at work while eating. The drinks offering is diverse and the wine list includes items from a large private cellar area, so diners always have a suitable choice. You should try their delicatessen.
