Revived: August 28, 2026 (Published: May 15, 2017)

The food and wine scene in 11th arrondissement of Paris is worth exploring. If you love tasty food and exciting wines in relaxed settings, check out my top food & wine spots in Paris 11th.

AU PASSAGE

Cosy and cheerful wine bistro Au Passage is located on a dull-looking back alley where you wouldn’t expect to find such a gem. I love this Paris 11th food and wine address for its petits plats that are made with top-notch ingredients with love. What’s more, these delicious dishes come with hearty service.

Living in Paris in summer 2016, I went to Au Passage every week. Laid-back atmosphere and well-chosen background music created a feeling so homey that I never felt lonely, nibbling this n’ that at the counter. 

To be honest, I’ve never eaten a tasteless or sloppily plated dish at Au Passage, so the popularity of this place does not surprise me. To make sure to fit in, book a table before your trip to Paris.

If vivid atmospheres and interiors rich with patina appeal to you, I’m pretty sure you will fall for Au Passage. And after dinner, there is nothing lovelier than crossing the Boulevard Beaumarchais for a nocturnal stroll in beautiful Le Marais district.

Au Passage
1 bis Passage Saint-Sébastien
Tue-Wed 19–22, Thu 19–22:30, Fri-Sat 19–23
Métro: Richard Lenoir (line 5), Filles du Calvaire (8)

CLAMATO

Even though I visit Paris four times a year and love trying new food & wine spots, there are certain places where wild horses couldn’t keep me away. Halfway down pulsating Rue de Charonne, Clamato is one of them.

Since my first Sunday lunch at Clamato in summer 2014, I have kept going back for superbly fresh, colourful and exciting seafood dishes. For instance, tuna tataki with strawberries inspired me to add berries to my home-cooked fish dishes. 

Part of the Septime restaurant group, Clamato is very popular. Arriving early, I have always managed to get a seat as a solo traveller. On Sundays, this means going to the queue around 11:40–11:45, before they start serving food at noon.

If you favour something heavier, order Clamato’s exciting fish n’ chips and finish your meal with a real classic. For instance, tartelette with walnut syrup and chantilly sauce does the trick.

Compact, well-curated wine list includes rarities too. In winter 2016, I enjoyed their last bottle of Vincent Laval’s decade-old Les Hautes Chèvres, which still is among the best single-vineyard vintage champagnes that I have ever tasted.

Clamato
80 Rue de Charonne
Open daily 12–14:30, 19–22:30 –> no bookings!
Métro: Ledru-Rollin (line 8), Charonne (line 9)

LOUIE LOUIE

When you think of food and wine spots in Paris 11th, pizza is not the first thing on your mind. But there are days when charcuterie or a sturdy salad is not enough. Those rainy, cold days when you want something hearty, fluffy and easy to eat.

Before discovering Louie Louie, I had never ordered pizza in Paris. Yet, this charming place behind the bright blue façade won my heart.

Many pizzas here are classics, but Louie Louie also surprises you. In particular, I loved the pizza topping of albacore tuna, gremolata (Italian mix of lemon zest, garlic and parsley), red onions and red peppers.

A far cry from ordinary pizzerias where you eat well and wash down your pizza with a jug of something ordinary. Meanwhile, Louie Louie’s wine list is intriguing. Last time I had an old-vine organic orange wine from the Emilia-Romagna region with the pizza described above. The combination rocked.

Another great thing is that Louie Louie is open seven days a week; also in August when many good Parisian restaurants close for holidays. When the weather is summery, delicious pizzas can be taken away. Yet, I prefer to enjoy them in this comfortably noisy and warmly lit place.

Louie Louie
78 Rue de Charonne
Mon-Sun 12–14:30 and 19–23:30, Fri-Sat until 23:30
Métro: Ledru-Rollin (line 8), Charonne (line 9)

SEPTIME LA CAVE

Another member of the Septime group, Septime La Cave is a must-go spot if you like natural wines (approx. 150 various labels available) and mingling with the locals (and more and more Americans).

One of the modern legends of the Paris 11th food and wine circles, this candle-lit wine bar behind a robust wooden façade is a great meeting point and a perfect arena to admire the effortlessly stylish Parisians.

Just remember that this wine spot is so tiny that you often end up standing. Personally, I don’t mind; it gives a better view for what’s going on.

The plates are small but tasty, so grab some friends with you and surf the menu together. Natural wine lovers feel content as Septime La Cave has a lot to offer. For me, this is a perfect spot to sip Lassaigne‘s Les Vignes de Montgueux champagne by the glass.

I love this Paris 11th gem on winter evenings when it’s packed with people. In summer this wine bar easily gets too hot inside. Despite its bustling vibe, Septime La Cave closes at 11pm. Be smart and bear this in mind; I’ve arrived too late more than once.

Septime La Cave
3 Rue Basfroi
Every day 16–23
Métro: Ledru-Rollin (line 8), Charonne (line 9)

LE BISTROT PAUL BERT

At the southern tip of Paris 11th, on Rue Paul Bert, wine-loving foodies have plenty to choose from. Attracting attention with innovative cuisine and visiting chefs since 2012, Le 6 Paul Bert is the place my chef friends talk about.

For a true Paris 11th food & wine experience, I would suggest you a pre-dinner visit to La Cave du Paul Bert, a natural wine boutique serving small plates with apéro. After that, Le Bistrot Paul Bert is only 20 metres walk.

Established 20 years ago, this wonderful bistro serves delightful food while making you drool over their comprehensive wine list. Service is lovely: traditional and attentive.

Although tourists discovered Bistrot Paul Bert long ago, it is still loved by locals. You see entire clans, including chic grandparents, eating together.

During my recent visit I opted for light, savoury summer dishes – although Paul Bert is a place to order a massive classic boeuf of the best kind.

Wine pricing here is slightly higher than in other Paris 11th wine spots that I tend to favour. That said, besides Paul Bert’s brilliant champagne selection ranging from trendy vignerons to vintage gems (such as Salon, Dom Pérignon or Bollinger’s VVF), the red and white wine list stuns you as well.

The desserts are stunning, too. Before my first meal at Paul Bert, I thought macarons were small in size. This raspberry dream changed my view.

Le Bistrot Paul Bert
18 Rue Paul Bert
Tue-Sat 12–14 and 19:30–23
Métro: Faidherbe-Chaligny (line 8), Rue des Boulets (9)

LE PETIT KELLER

One of my latest Paris 11 food and wine discoveries, Le Petit Keller, is located on a cross street between Charonne and Roquette.

As I step in on a windy October morning, Billie Holiday’s moaning voice welcomes me. The milieu feels inviting, with a chic elderly lady dressed in lilac is sipping coffee at the counter while reading to her dog. The contrast between the floor and bright green tables feeds the eye.

It’s still early, but the texture of café au lait and the simple toast with piquant rhubarb jam convince me so much that I decide to come back for a lunch.

In the afternoon, Le Petit Keller is buzzing with people. Loyal to my habits, I start with saucisson (which is excellent!) and simple Oriental eggs.

Many dishes come with a Japanese twist. The menu includes simple and tasty things such as sashimi, donburi and delicious grilled fish dishes.

Browsing their inspiring, low-intervention wine list, I can’t help wishing I had company with me. Still, it makes me look forward to the next time, right?

And what about that jam Le Petit Keller served on my morning toast? I ask about it, and the guy tells me they buy it from a nice épicerie next door.

I pop in to take a closer look. Unfortunately, rhubarb jam is momentarily sold out, but I buy other jams to take home and super fresh fruit to eat in the park nearby. Perfect spot for purchasing lil’ souvenirs!

Le Petit Keller
13 Rue Keller
Thu-Fri 8:30–22:30 (breakfast 8:30–10:30, lunch 12:15–15, dinner 20–22:30), Sat 10–23. Métro: Bastille (line 1), Ledru-Rollin (line 8), Voltaire (line 9)

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UPDATE (2026): Unfortunately, Le Petit Keller closed permanently after the Olympics summer 2024, but I’m keeping it here as this restaurant of chef Kaori Endo represented so well the versatility of food & wine spots in Paris 11th. Besides, I heard that in spring 2026 Endo opened her new place in Paris 2nd. Kokomi will be on my list for my next Paris trip!

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DELICATESSEN CAVE

Paris 11th is so full of fantastic food and wine spots (caves à manger, bars à vin) that you are spoilt for choice. Still, we find places that stay with us.

One of my recent darlings is a relatively new small spot where I found myself several times last summer. Founded by Mireille Langlois, Delicatessen Cave is a wine shop where you can taste cool stuff by the glass. All wines on her shelves are organic/bio/natural.

At Delicatessen Cave, I love to cuddle on those silvery chairs and observe people on the street. Locals pop in to buy wine for dinner, some stay for a glass. 

If you don’t feel like staying for a glass, grab a bottle of natural wine for an urban waterfront picnic by trendy Canal Saint-Martin (my favourite thing to do in summery Paris).

Delicatessen Cave
36 Rue Amelot
Mon 10:30–20, Tue-Sat 10:30–21, Sun 10:30–20
Métro: Oberkampf (lines 5 and 9), Filles du Calvaire (8)

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UPDATE (2026): Delicatessen Cave is a wonderful place to do wine shopping. The bar à vin / cave à manger, Delicatessen Place, serves you at 5 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud seven days a week 17–22.

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