
Shot by a City Insiders curator.
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.
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.