Best Restaurants in Paris

Paris’s dining scene pairs world-class cuisine with a deep wine culture rooted in France’s regions. This directory highlights six restaurants in Paris offering cellar-driven lists, natural wine bars and classic bistros across Saint‑Germain, Le Marais and Montmartre.

6 venues 4.6 avg Wine Cellar

AU TOUR DU VIN

5.0 (329)

50 Rue de Maubeuge, 75009 Paris, France

Les Petits Crus Paris

4.7 (1,017)

13 Rue St Sabin, 75011 Paris, France

La Réserve Du Terroir - Restaurant / Bar à vins Paris 4

4.6 (1,516)

13 R. Quincampoix, 75004 Paris, France

Chez Georges

4.6 (679)

11 Rue des Canettes, 75006 Paris, France

Vins des Pyrénées

4.5 (2,119)

25 Rue Beautreillis, 75004 Paris, France

Le Relais Du Vin

4.5 (2,073)

85 Rue St Denis, 75001 Paris, France

Wine Culture in Paris

Paris has long been a capital of food and wine appreciation. From the brasseries of the 19th century to today’s intimate natural wine bars, Parisians celebrate terroir alongside technique. Sommeliers and cavistes curate lists that travel through France’s vineyards — Burgundy’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin, Rhône Syrah and Southern blends, and the Gamay of Beaujolais. Champagne remains a fixture at celebrations and aperitifs.

In recent years the city has embraced a lively natural and low-intervention movement: small-producer cuvées, orange wines and biodynamic bottles now sit beside well-aged Burgundies in many cellars. Wine pairing in Paris is both formal and playful — bistronomy chefs work with sommeliers to match regional wines to seasonal produce, while neighborhood bars pour generous, glass-by-glass selections for casual discovery.

Where to dine with wine in Paris

Neighborhoods shape the wine experience. In Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés you’ll find elegant cellars and classic bistros with extensive Burgundy lists; Le Marais blends trendy natural wine bars and small-plate dining; the Latin Quarter and Canal Saint‑Martin offer lively, affordable wine bars; Montmartre leans toward cosy, traditional eateries. The 4th arrondissement is home to La Réserve Du Terroir — Restaurant / Bar à vins, a great stop for terroir-driven bottles.

Notable venues include AU TOUR DU VIN for a wide cellar selection, Les Petits Crus Paris for regional flights, Chez Georges for a timeless bistro ambience, Le Relais Du Vin for well-curated pairings, and Vins des Pyrénées spotlighting Southwest wines. Each venue reflects a different facet of Parisian dining — from cellar-first tasting menus to casual glasses by the bar — so plan your route by neighborhood and style.

What to Look For

When choosing a restaurant in Paris, read the wine list for provenance and diversity: look for Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) labels, producer names, vintage info and whether bottles are organic or biodynamic. A strong list balances established regions (Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Rhône) with lesser-known terroirs like Jura, Jura Trousseau, or the Pyrenees. Ask about vins au verre and by-the-glass rotation to sample different grapes without committing to a bottle.

Service matters: skilled sommeliers will suggest pairings that respect both dish and budget, offer decanting when needed, and explain tasting notes. Practical considerations include making reservations for dinner, checking corkage policies (some Parisian spots allow it by request), and noting if the kitchen offers prix-fixe pairings or wine-paired tasting menus for a streamlined experience.

When do wine restaurants in Paris open and close?

6 of the 6 wine restaurants listed in Paris publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 5 pm and closes at 12 am on a typical trading day.

Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 4 venues in Paris (67% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 4 on Monday. 3 open seven days a week.

6 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Chez Georges closes latest, at 2 am.

At the other end of the day, Le Relais Du Vin opens earliest, at 7 am.

These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.

What the ratings in Paris actually say

The 6 rated wine restaurants in Paris carry 7,733 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.65 out of 5 and the median is 4.6, and 6 venues hold 4.5 or better — 100% of the list.

AU TOUR DU VIN carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 5.0 from 329 reviews. Vins des Pyrénées is the most reviewed address in Paris, at 2,119.

A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.

How much do wine restaurants in Paris cost?

Price level is published for 4 of the 6 wine restaurants in Paris, and it splits as follows: 1 budget (25%), 2 moderate (50%), 1 upmarket (25%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.

The specialisations that recur most often in Paris are Wine Cellar (1). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.

Paris compared with the rest of France

Paris accounts for 6 of the 92 wine restaurants we list across France, spread over 10 cities.

Sunday trading is the clearest local difference: 67% of venues in Paris open on Sunday against 38% nationally, 29 points higher.

Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.

Paris compared with every restaurant we list in France, March 2026.
MeasureParisFrance
Venues listed692
Mean rating4.654.70
Open on Sunday67%38%
Median closing time12 am11 pm

Where to look next from Paris

This listing is short on purpose: Paris has 6 wine restaurants that publish enough public information to describe honestly, and we would rather say that than pad the page. A short list usually means the trade here runs through supermarkets and restaurants rather than specialists, not that the city drinks badly.

Other wine venues in Paris: 18 wine bars, 20 wine shops, 10 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.

The nearest larger listings in France are Lille (13), Montpellier (13), Toulouse (12), Strasbourg (11), Nantes (11). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.

Bottom line

Paris has 6 wine restaurants on this list, averaging 4.65 out of 5 across 7,733 reviews. The median address opens at 5 pm and closes at 12 am; 4 of the 6 with published hours open on Sunday.

If you only have time for one stop, AU TOUR DU VIN is the highest-rated address with a real review base (5.0 from 329).

Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.

Buying wine in France: age, tax and trading rules

Selling wine to anyone under 18 is prohibited in France under article L3342-1 of the Code de la santé publique, and the seller is required to ask for proof of age.

Wine carries almost no excise duty in France: the European Commission's excise duty tables put the rate on still wine at €4.05 per hectolitre, which is about €0.03 on a 75 cl bottle. What you pay at the till is the wine plus 20% VAT, not a tax on the alcohol.

Trading hours are the practical constraint rather than the law. Food retail may open on Sunday morning, and independent cavistes in the larger cities commonly do, but most close by early afternoon and take Monday off instead — which is why the Sunday and Monday counts above rarely match.

Sources: Code de la santé publique, art. L3342-1 (Légifrance) · European Commission — Excise Duty Tables, Part I: Alcoholic Beverages

Local Tips

01

Book ahead for dinner

Popular wine-focused restaurants fill up quickly, especially in Saint‑Germain and Le Marais. Reserve at least a few days in advance for weekend evenings.

02

Ask for regional suggestions

If you love a particular grape, request nearby alternatives — sommeliers often suggest lesser-known producers from the Loire, Jura, or Pyrenees that pair beautifully with local cuisine.

03

Try vins au verre

Order wines by the glass to explore different regions without committing to a bottle. Great for sampling Burgundy, Loire whites, or natural orange wines across venues.

04

Walk between neighborhoods

Pair a stroll through Le Marais or along the Seine with stops at wine bars and bistros. Many great spots are clustered, letting you taste across styles in one evening.

FAQ

This directory highlights six notable restaurants in Paris, each chosen for its wine program and culinary approach. The city, of course, hosts thousands of dining options across arrondissements, from casual wine bars to Michelin-starred houses.

Many Paris restaurants and wine bars offer vins au verre, especially venues focused on natural or contemporary wine cultures. Look for rotating glass lists in Le Marais, Canal Saint‑Martin and the 11th arrondissement to sample producer diversity without ordering a whole bottle.

Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés and the 6th arrondissement are known for classic cellars and refined lists; Le Marais and the 3rd host natural wine bars and modern bistronomy; Montmartre and the Latin Quarter offer traditional bistros with strong, affordable wine selections.

Seek out French signatures: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Burgundy, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin from the Loire, Syrah and Grenache from the Rhône, and Gamay from Beaujolais. Don’t miss regional specialties like Jurançon or wines from the Pyrénées for unique pairings.

Many central Paris restaurants provide English menus or have staff who speak English, especially in tourist-friendly areas. Smaller bistros and neighborhood bars may rely on French; a quick phone call when booking can clarify language support.

Prices vary widely: by-the-glass pours can range from modest to premium, while bottle markups are common. Expect mid-range restaurants to add 2–3x the retail value on bottles; fine-dining houses may charge more. Look for prix-fixe wine pairings for predictable budgeting.

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6 venues in Paris