In the midst of a giant tourist trap, here is a small store offering delicious wines, saving our…read morepicnic. Have a picnic at Sacre Coeur, get your wine here!

A cozy and warm spot with walls literally lined with wine. Delicious small plates and friendly…read moreservice. A great find! We ducked in out of terrible rain and discovered this tasty, wine-loving corner. The bartender switched to English quickly after watching our struggle and made excellent wine recommendations (including a delicious selection from the winery for which the spot is named). Bountiful charcuterie and cheese plate. What more could help us shake off the cold rain? Bon appetit!

Our friends made reservations at one of their neighborhood restaurants, "Le Bouclier de Bacchus."…read more It's an interesting restaurant, as soon as you walk in you can see all the wine bottles displayed, quite impressive. We were 11-people, so we sat upstairs. I found it really interesting, they had several "living-room" areas for dining. It's hard for me to sit on couches and basically eat from a coffee table, so fortunately we were able to get a long table. The prices were extremely reasonable, for 2-courses at 17.50€ and for 3-courses at 24€. They brought out a "jambon persil" ham for the table to share. It was basically ham seasoned with parsley. It was OK, I guess, but reminded me of ham you get in U.S. and serve during Easter. For some reason I was expecting a Basque or Spanish style ham. It was very hard to read the menu, since deciphering French handwriting is not my forté. So, I'll use the English equivalents. The Entrées: I had the "smooth cheese". There were some at the table that really loved it and others who didn't. I was on the camp that didn't like it. It tasted like someone scooped out a butter cupcake, put a round of cheese on top and then heated it. It tasted like a bad cheese pudding surrounded by greens. Very "cake" doughy and not pleasant at all. Salmon salad. It was executed well, and although it wasn't outstanding, for those who had it, it was good. Quail salad. I had a taste of it, again, it wasn't anything special, nor did it stand out as a gastronomical feat, it was just OK. My 10-year old niece could've made it. And, the remaining group had the green salad, which they all said they enjoyed. The Plats: I had the pheasant with a foie gras sauce. The pheasant was cooked well and tasted fine. Here's the problem I had with the dish, the foie gras sauce. Two of us commented that it was extremely rich, and for the life of me, we couldn't figure out why they called it a foie gras sauce, it was heavy cream and butter, with emphasis on the cream! and a hint of foie gras. As a starch, they had rice. It was a very unbalanced, unattractive dish. Several people had the veal, and according to them, it was a very, very, good dish. The desserts: The gingerbread, called spiced bread in France was a bit too sweet and the sauce was a bit too gooey. Nothing wrong with that, but this is France for God sake, you sort of expect something a little more refined. I found it just OK. The Soufflé Grand Marnier I loved. This was probably the highlight of my meal. It's actually an ice cream but light and refreshing, with a nice fine crusty topping. What can I say, I was a fan of this dessert. And, you can definitely taste the Grand Marnier. The wines, we had several bottles of Ajaccio at 12.50€ each, not a bad price. Prices: For the price you can't beat it. For 11-people, it averaged 32€ per person, which included several glasses of wine, tea and coffee. Excellent price! Summary: If you're looking for haute cuisine, or more refined cuisine this is not the place for you. This restaurant is known for their low priced wines, ambiance, and home cooking, what maman would make, if maman was an average cook. Everything was just OK. However, the service was EXCELLENT. Think of the food as secondary, and you're there to socialize with friends!

Absolutely charming wine that serves dinner under the shelves filled with Wibe that is for sale…read more Bought Nuit St George burgundies

Picturesque tiny wine shop restaurant. No food on…read moreSunday/Mondays. Shop owner is adorable.

What a great Parisienne experience. We had a blast with Nathalie, the manager. She made us feel…read moreso welcome and at home. Interesting decor with empty wine bottles coming out of the ceiling. My favorite area was the alcove with the communal table with clay pots light fixture. Loved the 2 minute chiller used to insta-chill our champagne/s and glasses. Love that they serve local foods from the different shops that have mastered their skills. We love this idea- supporting the community. Truly an unforgettable experience. Thank you!

From the owner: Dégustation de bières Dégustation de vins…read more Dégustation de whisky Dégustation de chocolats Cours de cuisine à domicile Mixologie

Came here to but some whiskey - Highly reccomend it. The assistant was a good lad That knew his…read moreStuff and gave us a wee taster session, good craic! Some delicious whiskeys and wines to be tested here- I will certainly come back and invest! Think they do dégustations- ill be coming to That! Cheers!

Little wine bar and wine shop had the best cheese assortment we found in Paris! Service is…read moreadequate, not many tables, cute location on rue des Abbesses. Did I mention - VERY good cheese!

nice wine list and range of bottles to take away, and very nice, affordable cheese and meat plates…read more There is a bar in the back if the wine shop as well as the few tables on the street.

From the owner: Cave et bar C'est une cave à vins où l'on peut se régaler de planches de charcuteries ibériques, de…read morefromages, de tapas, de verrines ainsi que des desserts tous simples.

This wine shop was the closest to our vacation rental and we were fortunate because the employee…read morewas a very helpful shop keep (even though the shop is part of a chain). The person that assisted us did speak English and was able to suggest some great wines to go with our cheese picnic. Even told us we didn't have to buy the wines from him if we didn't want to lug the wine bottles on the Metro. We had told him we wanted to picnic at Le Jardin du Luxembourg but warned us the other shop's employee may not speak English as well (there is another Nicolas shop across from the garden by the gelato shop. The hours are limited so be sure to check before you head over.