Our Guide to Paris: Willi’s Wine Bar

Willi’s turned 30 in 2010, which is no small feat, considering that most restaurants have a lifespan shorter than the average goldfish. Mark Williamson’s impressive wine list and unique hospitality can be enjoyed two ways: From a seat at the bar, or at a table in the dining room, which is packed with suits from the Bourse at lunch, and an Anglo-heavy crowd in the evenings.

Practical information

Address: 13 rue des Petits-Champs, 75001
Nearest transport: Pyramides (7, 14) or Bourse (3)
Hours: Closed Sunday
Reservations: Last minute booking usually OK
Telephone: 01 42 61 05 09
Website

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Average price for lunch: 20-34€
Average price for dinner: 35-49€
Style of cuisine: Classic French
Special attributes: prix-fixe, superior wine list, vegetarian options
Type of crowd: suits, foodies, neighborhood locals, tourists
Interior: charming & traditional
Atmosphere: casual

Trusted reviews

• Patricia Wells (2012) “…still going as strong as ever. My last meal was a revelation: food with character and history, a chef with a classic education at the stove, a wine list that’s hard to beat anywhere in the world…food that seems intent on satisfying the customer, a place that is what it is (fabulous!) and not trying overtly to prove anything…”
• Barbra Austin via Girls’ Guide to Paris (2010) “My favorite way to eat at Willi’s is to sit at the bar…perfect for trying out some of the wines by the glass, and great for a solo meal or last-minute get-together.”
• Figaroscope (2010) “On y retrouve huit à dix personnes sur les tabourets hauts, en fonction de l’affluence. D’abord pour goûter les épatantes propositions de vins au verre et souvent pour poursuivre autour d’une bouteille (sélection tout aussi qualitative, notamment dans le Rhône) et de plats, piochés sur le menu-carte.”