Our Guide to Paris: La Cave de l’Insolite

This Oberkampf shop recently joined the cave-à-manger wave, serving simple simple, direct fare to accompany the natural, terroir-driven wines on the shelves.

Practical information

Address: 30 rue de la Folie-Méricourt, 75011
Nearest transport: Parmentier (3)
Hours: Shop, Monday-Saturday, 10:30am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-1pm; Lunch and dinner, Tuesday-Saturday; Lunch only on Sunday
Telephone: 01 53 46 08 33

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Average price for lunch: 10-19€
Average price for dinner: 20-34€
Style of cuisine: Classic French, small plates
Special attributes: open Sunday
Type of crowd: hipsters, bobos, foodies, neighborhood locals
Interior: bare bones & minimal
Atmosphere: casual

Trusted reviews

• Alexander Lobrano (2011) “…I suspect that this place is going to heat up fast, especially because the prices are so fair…hit this one soon
• Aaron Ayscough (2010) “Michel’s style of service can be politely called improvisational, but the end result is a tremendously charming, personable, and inviting cave, where the wines – and now the menu, too – all evidence his bold tastes…”
• More than Organic “Probably the best natural wine shop in Paris, and definitely the friendliest. Former sommelier Michel Moulherat is equally generous with his time and his wine…”
• Featured in Clotilde’s Edible Adventures in Paris