Burgundy royalty underground in Tribeca
Tribeca · New York · American · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 8, 2026 · How we review
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The list lands in your hands like a small novel — 800 to 1,000 selections deep, organized with the kind of quiet confidence that doesn't need to shout. This is a tasting menu restaurant that takes wine as seriously as the kitchen takes fermented grains and foraged mushrooms. Sommelier Dan Lusardi's fingerprints are all over it.
Burgundy is the obvious crown jewel here — Armand Rousseau, Leflaive, and Raveneau Chablis anchor a list that could hold its own against any serious wine bar in the city. Bordeaux runs deep with Château Pétrus and Château Le Pin for the deep-pocketed, while the Rhône section delivers with Guigal La Landonne and Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Italy shows up properly with Giacomo Conterno Barolo, Spain punches with Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita, and California gets a respectful nod via Kistler Vineyards and the obligatory Screaming Eagle. The Champagne section alone — Krug, Salon — is worth the trip downtown.
The by-the-glass program runs 12 to 18 options and rotates in line with the tasting menu's seasonal direction, which is exactly what you want in a place like this. Pours start around $15 and climb, and the selection is thoughtfully chosen rather than just whatever needed to be moved. If you're doing the full tasting menu experience, the wine pairing through Dan's hands is likely the smarter call anyway.
Raveneau Chablis — $80-$120 range
In a list stacked with four-figure Burgundy, Raveneau is where you access genuine Chablis greatness without the DRC price tag — structured, mineral, and an absolute weapon against Atera's Nordic-inflected seafood courses.
Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Most eyes go straight to the Burgundy and Bordeaux sections, but Bonneau's Châteauneuf is one of the most singular wines in the Southern Rhône — wild, old-school, and completely its own thing. Easy to walk past; hard to forget once you've had it.
Screaming Eagle
It's on the list because it has to be — a certain type of guest expects it. But at whatever Atera charges for it, you're paying heavily for the name in a room where that money goes much further in Burgundy or the Rhône. Order it at a steakhouse.
Kistler Vineyards Chardonnay + Sea urchin with fermented grains
Kistler's richly textured California Chardonnay has enough weight and acidity to stand up to briny uni without drowning it — the creamy, slightly oxidative character bridges the fermented element in the dish in a way that leaner whites simply can't.
The Bottom Line
Atera is the real deal — a Best of Award of Excellence list that earns it rather than inherits it, guided by a sommelier who clearly gives a damn. The markups are steep because everything here is, but the depth and curation justify making a reservation you plan around.
Midtown · New York · French Brasserie
La Grande Boucherie earns its place as a reliable stop for wine in Midtown, especially if you're leaning French. The glass list is genuinely wide and has some smart picks buried in it — the Fleurie and the Wiemer Riesling both punch above their price points. Markups trend steep as you climb the bottle list, so your money works hardest in the by-the-glass section. If you're here for the brasserie experience, the wine program holds up its end of the deal.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Steakhouse
BLT Prime's wine program is glass-only, which limits your options if you came for a big bottle moment, but the pricing is honest and the selection is more thoughtful than most steakhouses bother with. If you're keeping it casual and ordering by the glass, you can drink well here without feeling taken advantage of — and that's not nothing in this city.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
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· New York · Restaurant
The Palm Midtown is not where you'd expect to find Puzelat and Ruth Lewandowski sitting next to each other on a wine list — which is exactly what makes it worth a second look. Six bottles is a short menu, but all six are defensible picks at prices that don't insult you. If you're in the mood to trust the list and not overthink it, this works.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Murray Hill · New York · Classic American Steakhouse
Wolfgang's is a reliable steakhouse wine experience in the sense that you know exactly what you're getting: a list built around the bottle you already know, priced for the room you're sitting in. If you're here to close a deal over a Porterhouse for Two, the wine list will do its job without embarrassing anyone — but it's not going to surprise you, and it's almost certainly going to cost more than it should. Go in with eyes open and a strong second-choice red in mind.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Mediterranean
Zaytinya's wine list is a rare thing in New York: a focused, regionally coherent program that commits hard to Greek and Eastern Mediterranean varieties without making you feel like you need a flashcard to order. The by-the-glass selection alone — 18 options, all under $18, featuring producers most wine lists wouldn't touch — makes this worth visiting even before the food arrives. If you eat here and order a Cabernet, that's on you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
SoHo · New York · Italian
A long bottle list with Italian, Burgundy and Champagne sections, fronted by a 22-wine glass page. For a glass, try the Skerk Orange Wine from Friuli at 25/95, and for a bottle on a lighter budget, the Volpaia Vermentino at 60; upstairs in the café, the labeled list pours Palistorti di Valgiano's orange Tuscan blend at Glass $22. Confirm prices before you order, because the site's Upstairs Café dinner menu and the beverage PDF do not match. This unrated guide covers the posted wine lists, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown Roswell · Roswell · American
Canton St. Social is a solid neighborhood restaurant in historic downtown Roswell, and the wine program appears to be built for exactly that — supporting a good night out without overcomplicating things. We don't have enough sourced wine data to tell you what to order, which means your best move is to ask your server what's pouring well that night and go from there. Worth a visit for the food and atmosphere; the wine list is a work in progress as far as our research goes.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Worcester · American
The Boynton is a great neighborhood spot for a cold beer, a burger, and a game — and that's exactly what it should be. The wine program is along for the ride, not driving the car. If wine matters to you tonight, this isn't your destination; if you're here for the food and the vibe, order a beer and enjoy it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Atlanta · Atlanta · American
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's wine list is a Lazy List by every measure — grocery store brands, steep markups, no specials, and a rotating staff with little incentive to know what's in the glass. If you're here for the memorabilia and the atmosphere, lean into a cocktail or a beer. If wine is non-negotiable, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or Columbia Crest Cab will get you through the night without regret.
Grocery Store
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Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
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