New York
The Best Natural Wine Restaurants in New York
Discover the best restaurants for natural wine in New York City.
New York City is full of restaurants that focus on natural wine pairings to complement your dining experience. Featuring establishments like Wildair, Estela, and Frenchette, this guide is designed to help you discover New York's best restaurants for not only great food, but also excellent natural wines. All restaurants selected are based on recommendations from top chefs, food writers, and sommeliers such as Junghyun Park, Ali Kurshat Altinsoy, and Gaggan Anand. So if you're wondering where to have natural wine in New York, you won't want to miss these top choices.
Wildair
.svg)
142 Orchard St
142 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Wildair is a relaxed wine bar, known for its fun wines and inventive bar food, including notable dishes like the potato cake with uni and jalapeno relish. The establishment is an offshoot of Contra, offering a casual yet refined atmosphere perfect for those seeking a laid-back setting with high-quality food and drinks. With an emphasis on natural wines and creative small plates, Wildair has become a popular spot for those who appreciate simple, clever food paired with exciting wines.
Recommended by
Perfect blend of casual and refined, with a good selection of natural wines and inventive bar food.Wildair is the perfect blend of casual and refined, with a good selection of natural wines and inventive bar food that will leave your taste buds singing. Owned and operated by the team behind Contra, this charming wine bar is recommended for those seeking great food and drinks in a laid-back setting. Don’t miss the potato cake with uni and jalapeño relish - it’s seriously delicious.
Estela
47 E Houston St 1st floor
47 E Houston St 1st floor, New York, NY 10012, USA
Estela is an intimate downtown bistro run by chef Ignacio Mattos, offering bold dishes paired with natural wines. The restaurant is known for its well-executed small dishes, with a menu that might seem simple at first glance but is packed with diverse flavors and textures. A highlight of the Estela experience is the extensive wine list and the relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for both leisurely brunches and thrilling dinners.
Recommended by
Well executed and thoughtful small dishes by Ignacio Mattos and great vibe in Nolita. Estela in Nolita has been open for almost 10 years, but it’s still one of my favorites on the New York dining scene. The kitchen, led by Ignacio Mattos, is doing amazing small dishes, kind of tapas style. It's well executed, thoughtful and looks very simple, but there's so many different flavors and textures going on in the same dish. And also a really good wine list, and the vibe is great. I would always order the endive salad and also the beef tartare with sunchokes is amazing.
Frenchette
241 W Broadway
241 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA
Frenchette is a contemporary French bistro known for its ever-evolving menu of rich dishes. The place, opened by Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson in 2018, is appreciated for its signature natural wine list curated by industry veteran, Jorge Riera, and European-inspired bistro classics. The restaurant also features an atmospheric art-deco design with separate spaces for the restaurant and bar, making it a popular spot for many.
Recommended by
I really like Frenchette in TriBeCa. It's like a home for me, with Jorge Riera and his team. Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson opened the place in 2018, and it’s still great.
Aska
47 S 5th St
47 S 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
Aska is a restaurant offering a Nordic-inspired tasting menu, meticulously crafted by Swedish chef Fredrik Berselius. Renowned for its remarkable ambience and service, Aska entices with complex dishes that balance delicate tastes and density, from kohlrabi rolls to Danish donuts. The establishment is also noted for its comprehensive wine list and the inclusion of unique elements like a natural yeast starter made from pine cones steeped in sugar water, demonstrating Chef Berselius's dedication to bringing authentic Nordic flavors to the table.
Recommended by
Very nice ambience and wonderful service. A wine list that really appealed to me. The food was fantastic. Complex dishes with delicate taste and density.
King
18 King St
18 King St, New York, NY 10014, USA
King is a Mediterranean-style bistro that offers a daily-changing menu with a focus on seasonal, simple food inspired by Southern France and Italy. Known for its relaxed, elegant ambiance and white tablecloth service, it's a great spot for leisurely lunches. The restaurant's menu features a variety of dishes, from chargrilled onglet to salad with small delicious leaves, and their dessert offerings are not to be missed.
Recommended by
Generous, seasonal Italian at its best.The menu changes slightly every day, and it’s always a delight to see what the King kitchen is doing with seasonal updates to classic coastal Italian dishes (always inspiring my own menus in some way). Don’t leave without having dessert.
Wildair
142 Orchard St
142 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Wildair is a relaxed wine bar, known for its fun wines and inventive bar food, including notable dishes like the potato cake with uni and jalapeno relish. The establishment is an offshoot of Contra, offering a casual yet refined atmosphere perfect for those seeking a laid-back setting with high-quality food and drinks. With an emphasis on natural wines and creative small plates, Wildair has become a popular spot for those who appreciate simple, clever food paired with exciting wines.
Recommended by
Perfect blend of casual and refined, with a good selection of natural wines and inventive bar food.Wildair is the perfect blend of casual and refined, with a good selection of natural wines and inventive bar food that will leave your taste buds singing. Owned and operated by the team behind Contra, this charming wine bar is recommended for those seeking great food and drinks in a laid-back setting. Don’t miss the potato cake with uni and jalapeño relish - it’s seriously delicious.
Estela
47 E Houston St 1st floor
47 E Houston St 1st floor, New York, NY 10012, USA
Estela is an intimate downtown bistro run by chef Ignacio Mattos, offering bold dishes paired with natural wines. The restaurant is known for its well-executed small dishes, with a menu that might seem simple at first glance but is packed with diverse flavors and textures. A highlight of the Estela experience is the extensive wine list and the relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for both leisurely brunches and thrilling dinners.
Recommended by
Well executed and thoughtful small dishes by Ignacio Mattos and great vibe in Nolita. Estela in Nolita has been open for almost 10 years, but it’s still one of my favorites on the New York dining scene. The kitchen, led by Ignacio Mattos, is doing amazing small dishes, kind of tapas style. It's well executed, thoughtful and looks very simple, but there's so many different flavors and textures going on in the same dish. And also a really good wine list, and the vibe is great. I would always order the endive salad and also the beef tartare with sunchokes is amazing.
Host of Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil
Frenchette
241 W Broadway
241 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA
Frenchette is a contemporary French bistro known for its ever-evolving menu of rich dishes. The place, opened by Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson in 2018, is appreciated for its signature natural wine list curated by industry veteran, Jorge Riera, and European-inspired bistro classics. The restaurant also features an atmospheric art-deco design with separate spaces for the restaurant and bar, making it a popular spot for many.
Recommended by
I really like Frenchette in TriBeCa. It's like a home for me, with Jorge Riera and his team. Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson opened the place in 2018, and it’s still great.
Aska
47 S 5th St
47 S 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
Aska is a restaurant offering a Nordic-inspired tasting menu, meticulously crafted by Swedish chef Fredrik Berselius. Renowned for its remarkable ambience and service, Aska entices with complex dishes that balance delicate tastes and density, from kohlrabi rolls to Danish donuts. The establishment is also noted for its comprehensive wine list and the inclusion of unique elements like a natural yeast starter made from pine cones steeped in sugar water, demonstrating Chef Berselius's dedication to bringing authentic Nordic flavors to the table.
Recommended by
Very nice ambience and wonderful service. A wine list that really appealed to me. The food was fantastic. Complex dishes with delicate taste and density.
King
18 King St
18 King St, New York, NY 10014, USA
King is a Mediterranean-style bistro that offers a daily-changing menu with a focus on seasonal, simple food inspired by Southern France and Italy. Known for its relaxed, elegant ambiance and white tablecloth service, it's a great spot for leisurely lunches. The restaurant's menu features a variety of dishes, from chargrilled onglet to salad with small delicious leaves, and their dessert offerings are not to be missed.
Recommended by
Generous, seasonal Italian at its best.The menu changes slightly every day, and it’s always a delight to see what the King kitchen is doing with seasonal updates to classic coastal Italian dishes (always inspiring my own menus in some way). Don’t leave without having dessert.
Looking for more restaurant recommendations to
New York
? Get the World of Mouth app for free and discover expert recommendations to over
4,500
destinations, curated by top chefs, food writers and sommeliers. From street food to fine dining and well known institutions to hidden gems, World of Mouth is your ultimate insider's guide to the world's best restaurants.
Read more
The Best Italian Restaurants in Dubai
These are your go-to places to try both classic and contemporary Italian cuisine in Dubai.
The Best Local Restaurants in Milan
Discover the restaurants with a taste of the local Milanese cuisine and tradition, from a traditional trattoria with local meat dishes and saffron risotto to contemporary restaurants cooking with local produce.
The Best French Restaurants in Helsinki
If you're longing for Parisian bistro atmosphere, give these spots a try.
The Best Spots for Aperitivo in Milan
Every fun evening in Milan starts with aperitivo. This curated list guides you to the perfect wine and cocktail bar to kick off the evening in Milan.
