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L'Amitié
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About the Vibe
L'Amitié is the kind of neighborhood bistro that quietly steals your heart—think warm opaline pendant lights, a cozy wooden counter, and a serious wine list that nods to its past as Thierry Dubourg's natural wine outpost. Kailey Hoyle (ex-Mokonuts, Septime) runs a kitchen that's sharp but unpretentious, while her husband Sébastien handles the floor with that effortless Parisian charm. It's not flashy, but it's exactly the kind of spot where you'll want to linger over a glass of natural wine and a plate of seasonal plates.
Known For
- •natural wine selection
- •seasonal French bistro fare
- •ex-Septime/Mokonuts chef
- •warm opaline lighting
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Location & Hours
Tu-Fr 11:00-14:30; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-14:30, 16:00-21:00
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Reviews (1)
Montreuil's Cozy Wine & Bistro Gem
L'Amitié feels like a love letter to Montreuil's bistrot culture. When Thierry Dubourg's beloved wine bar closed, locals Kailey Hoyle and Sébastien Le Coroller stepped in to keep the flame alive—and they've done it with style. The space has been completely refreshed with those dreamy opaline pendant lights that cast a soft glow over the wooden counter, but the soul remains intact. You'll find a wine list that still champions natural wines, now paired with a kitchen that's got some serious pedigree behind it.
Hoyle's cooking is refined without being fussy—think seasonal vegetables prepared with precision, meats cooked just right, and flavors that sing without overpowering. The service strikes that perfect Parisian balance: friendly but not overbearing, knowledgeable but never showy. It's the kind of place where you'll find yourself coming back week after week, always hoping to catch the same table by the window.
Lire en français
L'Amitié, c'est vraiment l'âme d'un bistrot de quartier qui a su garder son caractère tout en se modernisant. Quand Thierry Dubourg a fermé son bar à vin adoré, Kailey Hoyle et Sébastien Le Coroller ont repris le flambeau avec brio. L'intérieur a été entièrement refait, avec ces suspensions en opaline qui créent une ambiance chaleureuse et intime, mais l'esprit reste le même. La carte des vins continue de mettre en avant les naturels, accompagnée d'une cuisine qui a du talent derrière elle.
La cuisine de Kailey est raffinée sans être guindée—des légumes de saison préparés avec soin, des viandes cuites à point, des saveurs qui s'expriment sans étouffer. Le service trouve cet équilibre parisien parfait : convivial mais pas trop, compétent sans être prétentieux. C'est le genre d'endroit où l'on revient semaine après semaine, toujours avec l'espoir d'avoir la même table près de la fenêtre.