Best Manhattan restaurant wine lists: 10 venues to try

Our guide to Manhattan restaurant wine lists

While the number of Manhattan restaurant wine lists worth checking out goes far beyond the confines of one article, we’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite spots for eating and drinking right now.

The saying goes that wine is best enjoyed with food, and in the realm of exceptional lists, New York is home to some of the world’s greatest.

From long-standing classics to new-to-the-scene seafood counters, Korean fried chicken joints, and more, the city is brimming with versatile wine lineups that promise to leave a lasting impression – it’s simply a matter of knowing where to look.

For those eager to deepen their appreciation of fine wine, the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter New York returns on Saturday 6 June and is not to be missed.

Manhattan restaurant wine lists: 10 of the best

Borgo

124 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016

New York boasts no shortage of cozy Italian restaurants, though few offer a wine list as impressive as Borgo’s. Opened in late 2024, the space represents the first Manhattan-based venture for Brooklyn restaurateur Andrew Tarlow (Diner, Marlow & Sons, Roman's), and has quickly captured neighbourhood hearts with its wood-fired focaccia, homemade pastas, and impressively curated wine list.

In addition to eclectic sparkling and rosé offerings—think picks from I Vigneri, Radikon, and Emidio Pepe—the rest of the list leans French and Italian heavy, featuring extensive selections from Piedmont, Tuscany, Burgundy, and Sicily.

Whether hearth-cooked pastas or wood-fired meats and veggies are what you’re craving, Borgo’s got the perfect bottle—and unmatched ambiance—to go with.

Café Carmellini

250 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001

Opened in late 2023, Café Carmellini is situated inside the sophisticated Fifth Avenue Hotel, and is spearheaded by namesake chef Andrew Carmellini.

The wine list, which is curated and overseen by Master Sommelier Josh Nadel, features 1,800 selections from both highly regarded and lesser-known producers alike, with a heavy emphasis on France, Italy and the United States.

Stop in for the restaurant’s daily lunch deal, which offers three courses for $85, and peruse the list for something equally exciting.

Chambers

94 Chambers St #1, New York, NY 10007

Located in the former space of past downtown wine destination Racines, Chambers offers a breath of fresh air – and an impeccably curated wine list – to New York’s Financial District.

Spearheaded by Master Sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier, Chambers’ sustainability-forward wine list highlights a myriad of natural, organic and biodynamic producers, featuring up-and-coming names to long-standing legends alike.

Best of all, over a third of the restaurant’s space is saved for walk-ins, and is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Come for the 88-page list, stay for the small bites, and grab one of the many (and we mean many) selections of Chartreuse available before heading out.

COQODAQ

12 E 22nd St, New York, NY 10010

Champagne lovers, this one’s for you. Coqodaq’s list is dazzled with over 400 Champagne selections alone, making it the largest Champagne restaurant lineup in the country.

Helmed by Simon Kim and beverage director and partner Victoria James, the pair behind nearby COTE Korean Steakhouse, Coqodaq’s knockout list also features an equally exciting selection of still white, red and rosé wines, the majority of which hail from small, artisanal producers around the globe.

Keep this entry at the top of your Bucket List (don’t worry, you’ll get the pun after you check this unmissable restaurant out for yourself).

Gramercy Tavern

2 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003

Established in 1994 by restaurateur Danny Meyer, Gramercy Tavern has been a New York wine institution for over 30 years, and somehow, the programme continues to get better and better.

The Bible-like beverage list spans an impressive 96 pages, and features a variety of global regions, styles and varieties. Fans of Champagne, Burgundy and German Riesling will take delight in the list’s extensive offerings, and those on a budget will find a myriad of fun options on the programme’s ‘Bottles for a Benjamin’ page, each of which clock in at exactly $100 even.

Jupiter

20 W 50th St (Rink Level) New York, NY 10020

Founded by the star trio behind beloved downtown restaurant King, Jupiter offers a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of Rockefeller Center, featuring handmade pastas, well-executed vegetables, and a robust wine list focused on French, Italian and Californian offerings.

Expect classic selections from the likes of Roulot, Roagna, and Quintarelli, as well as a number of picks from new-to-the-scene producers from lesser-known Italian regions (Lazio, Umbria and more).

Le Chêne

76 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014

Le Chêne is breathing new life into New York’s French dining scene, with a Bible-like wine list to boot. The first solo project for husband-wife duo Alexia Duchêne and Ronan Duchêne Le May, the restaurant focuses on classic French dishes and seasonal ingredients, with menu staples including crab thermidor, foie gras terrine, and the renowned Pithiviers Terre & Mer, prepared with potato gratin, pork farce, smoked eel, and beetroot condiment.

The extensive wine list, overseen by Duchêne Le May (formerly of Cafe Boulud), leans French-heavy, with robust Burgundy, Champagne, and back-vintage Bordeaux offerings.

Beyond the restaurant’s equally well-curated list of cocktails and digestifs, we found the best way to end a meal is with a splash of 15-year-old Château d'Yquem, poured from a massive six-litre bottle kept proudly on display in the back of the dining room.

Penny

90 E 10th St 1st Floor, New York, NY 10003

Located upstairs from its sister restaurant Claud, Penny is the seafood-focused brainchild of Joshua Pinsky and Chase Sinzer, and like its older sibling, is home to one of the best wine lists in the city.

This small-yet-fierce East Village fish counter exclusively features counter seating (31 stools are available), and all 17 dishes incorporate some form of seafood in their regimen – making it no surprise that the 1,000-bottle list leans white and sparkling heavy.

Expect extensive Grower Champagne selections from Prévost, Chartogne-Taillet and Elise Bougy, as well as a healthy Burgundy selection (back vintages included).

Saint Urban

43 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003

Saint Urban is one of New York’s most exciting and underrated dining destinations for wine lovers. Opened in May 2025 in the former Veritas space, the wine-focused restaurant features a rotating monthly tasting menu centred around a globally renowned region, with curated pours served alongside each course.

Chef Jared Stafford-Hill, who spearheads both the kitchen and the wine list, offers both four and seven-course options, with past themes including Burgundy, Piedmont, Champagne, and the Northern Rhône.

While Stafford-Hill’s wine pairings are undoubtedly the star of the show, those who prefer to sip by the bottle can choose from a seemingly endless amount of options spread across a show-stopping 140 pages.

Reservations open one month in advance; see the Saint Urban website to view upcoming regional features.

The Modern

9 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019

The Modern’s wine list has been deemed the best in the city by various wine professionals over the years, and it’s really no surprise why. While the dining certainly errs towards the higher-end of the spectrum, the wine list spans the gamut of styles and regions, with offerings beyond the standard go-to regions.

Expect lengthy offerings from South Africa and Australia as well as Spain, Portugal and beyond. The Modern’s list comprises over 3,000 selections, and spans a monumental 177 pages, with a solid number of bottles clocking in under $100.

Ten additional Manhattan restaurant wine lists to explore:

Crown Shy – 70 Pine St. New York, NY 10005

Daniel – 60 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065

Eleven Madison Park – 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010

Eli's Table – 1413 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028

Le Bernardin – 155 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019

Nice Matin – 201 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024

Noreetuh – 128 1st Ave., New York, NY 10009

Pinch Chinese – 177 Prince St, New York, NY 10012

Roscioli NYC – 43 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012

The Noortwyck – 289 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014

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