May 28, 2026 - 0 comments
Where to Eat & Drink Well The Newest Addresses Around the World - May 2026
From Florence to Tbilisi, Paris to Rome, via Copenhagen, Bilbao, Chamonix and the Sicilian coast, a new wave of natural wine venues is joining the Raisin map.
This month, new restaurants, wine shops and wine bars are opening their doors in France, Italy and elsewhere around the world. These places share the same attention to natural wine, seasonal produce and a certain idea of hospitality.
Lively, committed places, sometimes discreet, sometimes already well established, but always guided by taste and a connection to living things. A selection to explore, whether close to home or on the other side of the world.
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Summary
- 🌎 International
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇮🇹 Italy
🌎 INTERNATIONAL
Xisto - Tavira
Part bakery, part café, part natural wine hideaway, Xisto brings a relaxed, sun-soaked energy to Tavira’s food scene. Expect beautifully made pastries, seasonal lunch plates and a thoughtful selection of low-intervention wines that pair perfectly with slow Algarve mornings. The atmosphere feels effortlessly local — somewhere to linger over coffee before slipping naturally into a glass of wine.
Belanja - Copenhagen
Belanja captures the kind of understated Copenhagen cool that natural wine lovers travel for. Seasonal sharing plates, organic produce and a carefully curated wine list come together in a warm, intimate setting where dinner easily turns into a long evening around the table. It’s a spot that balances Scandinavian precision with a genuinely relaxed spirit.
Mountain Guides House - Mestia
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Caucasus, Mountain Guides House offers a slower, deeply local approach to Georgian hospitality. After long days in the mountains, guests gather around generous home-style cooking and naturally made Georgian wines that reflect one of the world’s oldest wine cultures. Rustic, welcoming and rooted in Svaneti tradition, it feels less like a hotel and more like being invited into a mountain home.
Alvinha Wein un Kaffeebar - Cologne
Alvinha feels like the kind of neighbourhood address that quietly becomes a favourite among Cologne’s wine crowd. Natural wines, good coffee and an easygoing atmosphere make it equally suited to an afternoon pause or a late-night bottle with friends. The focus here is less about trends and more about honest producers, comforting plates and genuine hospitality.
Forastera - Bilbao
A Mediterranean refuge in the heart of Bilbao, Forastera pairs strict seasonality with an exciting natural wine cellar. The kitchen leans into produce-driven cooking with bold southern influences, while the wine list travels through some of the most exciting low-intervention bottles in Spain and beyond. It’s lively, generous and deeply rooted in the pleasure of sharing food and wine.
Gigi Cucina and Bar - Geneva
Gigi Cucina and Bar brings together Italian warmth and contemporary Geneva style in a space made for long aperitivo evenings. Expect comforting plates, fresh seasonal cooking and wines chosen with a modern, low-intervention sensibility. The atmosphere strikes a balance between polished and relaxed, making it equally appealing for dinner or just a few glasses at the bar.
Fino Vino - Rijeka
Part wine shop, part bar, Fino Vino has quietly become one of Rijeka’s most exciting addresses for low-intervention wine. Croatian natural producers sit alongside carefully chosen bottles from across Central Europe, all served in a warm, unpretentious setting in the city centre. Add local cheeses, olive oil and seasonal bites, and it’s the kind of place where one glass naturally turns into the whole evening.
BistroNou - Barcelona
BistroNou channels the relaxed, produce-first energy that defines Barcelona’s newer generation of wine bars. Expect creative small plates, seasonal Catalan ingredients and a playful natural wine list filled with bottles from independent growers. It’s the kind of place where casual neighbourhood dinners effortlessly turn into bottle-sharing sessions late into the evening.
Demo - New York
Demo brings a fresh energy to the West Village wine scene, shifting effortlessly from daytime café to buzzing evening wine bar. The kitchen delivers creative small plates with bold flavours and meticulous sourcing, while the wine programme focuses on exciting growers and bottles with real personality. Stylish without taking itself too seriously, it captures the new generation of New York natural wine culture perfectly.
Ampelos Wine - Dallas
Ampelos is a welcome addition to Dallas’ growing natural wine scene, combining bottle shop energy with the feel of a laid-back neighbourhood bar. The focus is firmly on transparent winemaking, regenerative farming and producers working close to nature. Drop in for a glass on the patio and expect passionate recommendations alongside a constantly evolving selection of bottles.
Cafe Boy - Zurich
Set inside a historic building in Zurich, Cafe Boy combines radical seasonality with a warm, understated dining room atmosphere. The kitchen focuses on regional ingredients and generous plates, while the wine offering leans thoughtful and food-friendly. It’s a place that feels deeply connected to its neighbourhood while still speaking the language of contemporary natural wine culture.
A Cafe Noite - Santiago de Compostela
A Cafe Noite reflects the soulful, unhurried spirit of Santiago after dark. Expect Galician hospitality, comforting small plates and wines chosen for freshness, personality and drinkability. There’s an intimacy to the place that makes it easy to settle in for one glass and stay for the evening.
Zymi - Lausanne
Zymi feels very much part of Lausanne’s new wave of relaxed, design-conscious food and wine spots. The atmosphere is intimate and contemporary, with an approach centred around conviviality, thoughtful plates and a carefully selected wine offering. It’s a venue shaped around the pleasure of sharing good bottles, good food and long evenings around the table.
🇫🇷 FRANCE
Autour du Goulot - Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire
Set in one of the Loire Valley’s most charming riverside villages, Autour du Goulot celebrates the region’s deep connection to natural wine culture. Expect a relaxed, convivial atmosphere, thoughtful bottles from independent Loire growers and generous plates designed for sharing. It’s the kind of address where long lunches effortlessly drift into apéritif hour.
Pizza Brun - Maussane-les-Alpilles
Pizza Brun brings together the warmth of a Provençal village pizzeria with the spirit of a laid-back natural wine bar. Wood-fired pizzas topped with fresh regional ingredients are served alongside easy-drinking bottles perfect for sunny evenings in the Alpilles. Casual, lively and full of southern charm, it’s a spot made for lingering over good food and wine with friends.
Le Bardu - Strasbourg
Le Bardu captures Strasbourg’s growing appetite for natural wine in a space that feels both intimate and contemporary. The menu leans seasonal and produce-driven, while the cellar focuses on low-intervention bottles from Alsace and beyond. Calm, understated and quietly stylish, it’s equally suited to a relaxed dinner or a slow evening over a few carefully chosen glasses.
La Cave Vivante - Cambo-les-Bains
Deep in the French Basque Country, La Cave Vivante celebrates living wines with warmth and authenticity. Expect a carefully selected range of natural bottles paired with local cheeses, charcuterie and small plates rooted in regional traditions. The atmosphere feels personal and welcoming — a place where conversations around wine naturally stretch late into the night.
Poulette - Paris
Poulette channels the effortless energy of contemporary Parisian bistro culture, pairing vibrant cooking with a sharp natural wine selection. The atmosphere is lively without feeling rushed, making it the perfect setting for sharing plates, discovering new producers and settling into the rhythm of a long evening. A modern neighbourhood favourite with plenty of character.
Pepe Coco - Céret
Pepe Coco brings Mediterranean warmth and playful energy to the heart of Céret. Seasonal dishes, sunshine-filled hospitality and an easygoing natural wine list create the feeling of a long southern lunch that simply never needs to end. Relaxed and convivial, it captures the slower pleasures of food and wine culture near the Spanish border.
Aux Crieurs de Vin - Troyes
A true wine lover’s address, Aux Crieurs de Vin combines old-world charm with a deep appreciation for independent winemakers. The focus is firmly on authentic bottles, thoughtful sourcing and classic French conviviality, all served in a warm atmosphere that invites guests to stay awhile. A perfect stop for discovering natural wines in the heart of Troyes.
La Cave du Corsaire - Saint-Malo
Tucked inside the historic streets of Saint-Malo, La Cave du Corsaire offers a cosy refuge for lovers of low-intervention wine. Expect carefully chosen bottles, generous sharing boards and an atmosphere shaped by the city’s maritime spirit and relaxed Breton hospitality. It’s the kind of place that feels equally welcoming on stormy evenings or lively summer nights.
Affamés - Angers
Affamés reflects the vibrant food and wine culture that continues to make Angers one of France’s most exciting natural wine cities. Seasonal cooking, creative small plates and an adventurous cellar come together in a lively, contemporary setting designed for sharing. Energetic yet approachable, it’s a place where curiosity for food and wine takes centre stage.
Lilou - Hyères
Lilou brings a fresh, sun-soaked energy to Hyères with seasonal cooking and a wine list centred around independent producers. The atmosphere feels light, modern and deeply Mediterranean, making it ideal for long lunches or warm evenings over a few bottles with friends. A relaxed address where simplicity and quality go hand in hand.
La Doulce Terrasse - Villandry
Surrounded by the beauty of the Loire Valley, La Doulce Terrasse pairs relaxed outdoor dining with a thoughtful approach to wine. Seasonal dishes and fresh local ingredients meet easy-drinking natural bottles in a setting designed for slowing down and enjoying the moment. Perfect after a day exploring the gardens and vineyards nearby.
Prout Prout - Paris
Playful, irreverent and unmistakably Parisian, Prout Prout embraces the fun side of natural wine culture without losing sight of quality. Expect lively evenings, creative small plates and bottles chosen for personality as much as precision. It’s the kind of place where curiosity, spontaneity and good conversation matter just as much as what’s in the glass.
La Table Floralie - Aix-les-Bains
La Table Floralie brings together elegant seasonal cooking and a refined yet approachable wine programme in the heart of Aix-les-Bains. The menu highlights fresh produce and delicate flavours, while the cellar leans towards expressive low-intervention wines that complement the cuisine beautifully. Calm, intimate and quietly sophisticated.
Restaurant La Rascasse - Hyères
With its relaxed coastal atmosphere and Mediterranean-inspired cooking, La Rascasse captures the easy pleasures of dining in the south of France. Fresh seafood, sunny flavours and carefully selected wines create a convivial setting made for long shared meals near the sea. The wine list balances freshness and drinkability with a strong sense of place.
Drift - Chamonix
Drift brings a modern alpine energy to Chamonix, combining relaxed mountain hospitality with a sharp food and wine offering. After a day outdoors, guests gather around seasonal plates and low-intervention bottles in a warm, design-conscious setting. It’s an ideal stop for natural wine lovers looking for something contemporary in the heart of the mountains.
Ode des Sens - Saint-Siffret
Ode des Sens lives up to its name with a sensory approach to food, wine and hospitality rooted in the south of France. Seasonal ingredients, thoughtful cooking and expressive wines come together in a calm, intimate atmosphere that encourages guests to slow down and savour every detail. Elegant without feeling formal.
Bistrot Kraken - Île-d’Houat
On the tiny island of Houat, Bistrot Kraken offers a wonderfully relaxed take on coastal dining and natural wine. Fresh seafood, local ingredients and carefully chosen bottles are served in a setting shaped by sea air and island rhythms. Simple, generous and deeply connected to its surroundings.
La Villa Romaine - Montmirey-la-Ville
La Villa Romaine combines countryside charm with a warm, traditional sense of hospitality. The kitchen focuses on generous regional cooking, while the wine selection highlights authentic producers and bottles made with minimal intervention. Peaceful and welcoming, it’s the kind of rural address worth travelling for.
LaCave.so - Caylus
Part cellar, part gathering place, LaCave.so reflects the creative, community-driven spirit of France’s modern natural wine scene. Expect a carefully curated selection of living wines, local products and an atmosphere built around conversation and discovery. Relaxed and unpretentious, it feels like a true destination for curious drinkers.
🇮🇹 ITALY
Angiolina - Pitigliano
Set within the tufa-stone beauty of Pitigliano, Angiolina blends rustic Tuscan charm with a thoughtful approach to natural wine and local cuisine. Seasonal dishes rooted in regional traditions are paired with expressive bottles from small Italian growers, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and deeply authentic. A place made for slow dinners and long conversations around the table.
MoMo Q.B. Cucina e Vini Naturali - Genoa
MoMo Q.B. brings together Ligurian hospitality, creative cooking and a genuine passion for natural wine in the heart of Genoa. The menu focuses on fresh seasonal ingredients and vibrant flavours, while the cellar highlights low-intervention producers from across Italy and beyond. Warm, lively and full of personality, it’s a natural gathering place for curious eaters and wine lovers alike.
Enoteca Violetta - Florence
Enoteca Violetta offers a more intimate, contemporary side of Florence’s wine scene, centred around carefully sourced natural bottles and seasonal food. The atmosphere is relaxed yet refined, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, conviviality and discovering small independent producers. Ideal for settling in over a few glasses and simple, beautifully prepared dishes.
Mano® - Sirmione
With its relaxed lakeside spirit and modern approach to hospitality, Mano® brings fresh energy to Sirmione’s dining scene. Seasonal plates, elegant simplicity and a thoughtful natural wine selection come together in a space designed for sharing and slowing down. Bright, welcoming and quietly stylish, it captures the softer rhythm of Lake Garda life.
Osti - Novara
Osti combines the warmth of a traditional Italian osteria with a contemporary focus on natural wine and ingredient-led cooking. Expect comforting dishes, relaxed service and a cellar filled with bottles chosen for authenticity and drinkability. It’s the kind of neighbourhood address where guests arrive for dinner and end up staying well into the evening.
Luma Caffè Vino Finalborgo - Finale Ligure
Nestled in the historic streets of Finalborgo, Luma moves effortlessly between café culture and natural wine bar. Coffee, small plates and carefully selected bottles create a laid-back atmosphere that reflects the creative energy of the Ligurian coast. A relaxed stop for aperitivo, casual dinners and slow afternoons alike.
Dornach Osteria Contadina - Salorno
Rooted in the agricultural traditions of Alto Adige, Dornach Osteria Contadina celebrates farm-driven cooking and wines made in close connection with the land. Seasonal produce, rustic elegance and low-intervention bottles come together in a setting surrounded by vineyards and mountains. Honest, generous and deeply tied to its territory.
Gaia.bio - Rome
Gaia.bio brings a fresh, environmentally conscious approach to Rome’s natural wine scene, pairing organic ingredients with carefully chosen living wines. The atmosphere feels contemporary yet welcoming, with a strong focus on sustainability, conviviality and relaxed dining. A vibrant spot for discovering modern Italian food and wine culture in the capital.
Il Covino- Rome
Il Covino captures the spirit of Rome’s modern wine bars with an intimate setting, thoughtful cooking and a cellar full of characterful bottles. Seasonal small plates and natural wines from independent producers encourage guests to explore, share and linger. Relaxed and understated, it’s a perfect escape from the pace of the city.
Da Franz - Milan
Da Franz balances classic Milanese conviviality with a sharp contemporary wine programme focused on artisanal producers. Expect comforting dishes, lively evenings and a carefully curated selection of natural bottles served in a warm, unfussy atmosphere. Traditional in spirit but modern in taste, it feels instantly familiar.
Mandi Parentesi Friulana - Lignano Sabbiadoro
Mandi Parentesi Friulana celebrates the food and wine traditions of Friuli with warmth, generosity and a strong sense of regional identity. Local specialities, seasonal ingredients and expressive natural wines create an atmosphere that feels both authentic and deeply welcoming. A relaxed address shaped by the pleasures of sharing good food near the Adriatic coast.
Sodo - Ragusa
Sodo reflects the growing energy of Sicily’s natural wine movement through seasonal cooking and a carefully chosen cellar of low-intervention bottles. The atmosphere is intimate and contemporary, while the menu highlights local ingredients and southern flavours with creativity and restraint. A thoughtful, quietly stylish destination in the heart of Ragusa.
Radici - Castel Giorgio
Meaning “roots” in Italian, Radici is deeply connected to its territory, celebrating local produce, traditional flavours and wines made with respect for nature. The atmosphere is warm and grounded, bringing together countryside hospitality with a modern sensitivity towards food and wine. A place where simplicity, seasonality and authenticity guide the experience.
Osteria del Portone - Melegnano
Osteria del Portone combines the welcoming spirit of a classic Italian osteria with a growing passion for natural wine. Generous regional dishes, convivial service and a thoughtful selection of independent producers make it a comforting yet exciting address for wine lovers. Relaxed and unpretentious, it’s the kind of place built around the joy of eating and drinking well together.
