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Meatpacking District · New York · French · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 8, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Pastis’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walk into Pastis and the wine list feels like it belongs in the room — all antique mirrors and zinc bar energy, a proper French brasserie that actually backs it up with a proper French wine list. Three hundred to four hundred bottles deep, and France isn't just represented, it owns the place. Wine Spectator handed them a Best of Award of Excellence in 2025, and honestly, one flip through the list tells you why.
This is an unabashedly French list done with real conviction. Burgundy anchors everything — Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Faiveley represent serious white and red credibility respectively, while Château Lynch-Bages brings Pauillac muscle for anyone who wants to splurge on a Bordeaux night. Alsace gets proper love too, with Domaine Weinbach and Marcel Deiss showing up — a nod to the fact that someone building this list actually cares about the full map of France, not just the greatest hits. The Rhône is covered via Guigal and Louis Jadot fills in the mid-range Burgundy gaps without embarrassment.
Twenty to thirty pours by the glass is a generous program for a brasserie operating at this volume, running $12–$25 a glass. The range tracks the bottle list — expect French-forward options across whites, reds, and likely a crisp Alsatian or Loire option on any given night. No evidence of an active rotation or chalkboard specials, which is a missed opportunity given how well the kitchen turns over.
Guigal Côtes du Rhône — $45
Guigal's Côtes du Rhône is one of the most reliable overdeliverers in France — plummy, food-friendly, and honest. In a list where bottles climb fast, this is the entry point that doesn't feel like a consolation prize.
Marcel Deiss Alsace
Most tables ordering French wine here are reaching for Burgundy or Bordeaux, which means Marcel Deiss sits quietly and waits for someone curious enough to find it. Deiss makes some of the most complex, terroir-expressive wines in Alsace — field blends, biodynamic farming, the whole deal. It's the kind of bottle that makes the whole table lean in.
Louis Jadot Burgundy (entry-level)
Louis Jadot is perfectly fine wine, but in Meatpacking at Pastis-level markups, you're paying a significant premium for a négociant label you can grab at any wine shop for a fraction of the price. With Faiveley and Leflaive on the same list, there's no reason to stop here.
Domaine Weinbach Alsace + French omelette with salad
Domaine Weinbach's Alsatian whites — think Riesling or Pinot Gris — bring a precise, off-dry richness that cuts through the butter in a classic omelette without overwhelming it. It's the kind of pairing that feels obvious the moment it's in your glass.
The Bottom Line
Pastis is the rare NYC brasserie where the wine list actually matches the ambiance — serious French depth, recognizable producers, and enough range to reward a curious drinker. The markups sting a little, but when you're sitting under those globe lights with a glass of Weinbach, it's hard to argue.
NoHo · New York · Italian
Il Buco has one of the most compelling Italian wine lists in New York City — deep, principled, and staffed by people who actually care. The markup is real, so budget accordingly, but this is a room worth splurging in.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · New York · Steakhouse
STK Downtown is a place where people order Champagne to celebrate, not to drink — and the wine program is built accordingly. If you're here for the vibe and someone else is paying, pop the Dom and enjoy it; if you actually care about what's in your glass, you're in the wrong room.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · New York · Upscale Seafood & Steakhouse
Three happy hour wines do not a wine program make. Ocean Prime is a place you eat well and drink safely — but if wine is a priority, this list will let you down before the bread basket arrives.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Midtown · New York · Steakhouse
STK Midtown is a great place to see and be seen, but the wine list is there to pad the check, not to excite you. If you're here for the experience, lean on the cocktails or grab a glass of Bonanza at the bar — don't expect the bottle list to reward any real curiosity.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown West · New York · Russian-American
The Russian Tea Room treats wine as an afterthought dressed up in Champagne flutes — five famous labels at punishing prices with no range, no by-the-glass program, and no apparent curiosity about wine beyond what looks impressive on a table. Go for the spectacle, order the caviar, but don't come here expecting a wine list.
Grocery Store
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Restaurant
David Burke Tavern's list is a Chardonnay lover's comfort zone with a solid sparkling section propping up the top — but the narrow focus and steep pricing mean you're paying for familiarity, not discovery. Send a friend here if they want California whites and a glass of Champagne; send them somewhere else if they want to explore.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Georgetown · Washington · French
Lutèce is a strong place to explore French wine with a firm budget in mind. The posted list runs from a $64 Southern Rhône red to $600 Champagne, so tell Chris Ray what you want to spend and let that guide the conversation. Confirm prices and availability when you book or arrive.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Paso Robles · French
Cépage is a destination restaurant in a destination wine region — the kind of place you plan a Saturday around, not somewhere you stumble into. The wine program appears honest to its terroir and purpose, though pricing at this caliber of operation rarely favors the guest. If you're already out on Highway 46 with a reservation in hand, you're likely going to have a very good time; just don't arrive expecting a sprawling global list or a killer value-hunting opportunity.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Weston · Weston · French
The Left Bank is the rare small-town wine program that genuinely surprises you — not by accident, but because someone with real taste built it. If you're driving through Vermont and need a reason to stop in Weston, this list is it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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