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!

We came here after our airbnb host recommended it to us. The restaurant/store is located in such a…read moregorgeous area so we walked around and admired the sights! We first ate at their restaurant on the second floor. We had prosciutto and beef - the beef was so insanely soft, and the prosciutto was delicious as well. The beef straight up melted in my mouth! Our waitress was extremely helpful and recommended wine to go with our meal. After our meal, we wandered around the store, and were offered some samples of tequila. The samples were so smooth, and the store person really knew what he was talking about. Later we ventured into the wine cellar at the bottom floor. We bought some tokens and got wine on tap!! The wine was so smooth and had just the right amount of sweetness.

....first let's start with the robust choices of wine. The presentation is insane, and the…read moreregional collection is one to envy. It's nothing like sampling a variety of flight of wines, and then proceeding to the atrium where you can sit down outside with friends. From there charcuterie and selected bottles of wine can be narrowed down to combine for a casual yummy experience. Bottomline- Great wine choices! Excellent service, Good atmosphere!

On my way by Paris Métro from Gare du Nord to Bastille I realised with some horror that the train…read morewould not be stopping at my desired destination. I got off instead one stop earlier and upon seeing the Colonne de Juillet in the distance knew I wasn't far off. On a small street off Boulevard Richard-Lenoir I spotted La Cave à la Bastille. I explained the sort of bottle I was looking for to take to dinner that evening and the kind shopkeep (owner?), who came across as quite knowledgeable about the store's wine selection, steered me to some bottles he determined I would enjoy. I didn't love the wine he picked but it was fine and I would come back if I found myself in the area again and in need of vino.

After a few days of my seemingly selecting the perfect place for a late afternoon drink from the…read morehundreds I'd bypassed, I was asked how I decide where to stop. The decision often feels abrupt or unmeasured but it rarely is. All I can say is that I'll know it when I see it and La Belle Hortense was a perfect example. We'd been walking for over an hour when I suddenly crossed the street in front of 3 other cafes and declared "This is it. Let's have a drink". I mean, who wouldn't stop for a tiny storefront doing double-duty as a wine bar cum bookstore? Seats at the small bar were mere inches away from the few tables behind my stool. A play list from a streaming service was visible, amplifying music that could be easily talked above. A tiny passage led to an intimate back room, windowless, with filled bookshelves and several more tables for drinks and diners. It wasn't mealtime for me so I enjoyed only wine at the bar and buying a few postcards in-house before leaving. As such, I didn't sample the food menu sourced from other restaurants on the street. It amused me though, to sit at the bar and watch plates being ferried back and forth across the street to tables inside. Charming and eclectic, La Belle Hortense isn't anything to go out of your way for but if you find yourself nearby it' might be time to stop for a drink.

Instantly became my favorite wine bar in Paris, especially as a book lover. The atmosphere is so…read morecozy, the wait staff is personable and welcoming and the food choices are extremely tasty. We had the house wine, a ham sandwich, the tarama and chicken liver salad when we went and everything was delicious. The tarama was unreal, it was whipped in a way I have never had tarama before and I and my husband come from Greek families. The chicken salad was perfect as well and the chicken liver was grilled and seasoned to perfection. My husband and I went here while they had the Peter Turnley exhibit happening and his photos added even more ambience to the place if that is even possible. We stayed here until the back of the restaurant cleared out and honestly I would have been happy to spend all night here. It was a truly magical place that I will be sure to visit every time I go to Paris.

My favorite wine shop/bar on the planet! Eric and Laurent know their business and will help you…read moreselect and experience boutique wines and food in as pleasant a French atmosphere as one can imagine. Select and drink your wine under their awning at a table on avenue du Roule or in the cool cave centuries old below Vivin. Best of all Eric speaks perfect English. Tell them Greg Wagner sent you....

While exploring my surroundings in Paris, someone recommended this gem for baguettes. When you walk…read morein, your eyes are drawn all over the place! They have pastries, baguettes, tarts, croissants, etc on one side and then more savory items it appeared on the other side. I visit this place a few times while staying down the street, and was never disappointed in my selections. The bread was absolutely amazing. The croissants were super flaky and buttery. Honestly, no matter what the meal, there is something in here to add to it! Delicious!

Nice neighborhood shop with not bad selection of pastry. The Mont Blanc here is made with meringue…read morewhich is my fav style. I also bought croissants here and they were very tasty and flaky.