Thé Vin — Restaurant in Dijon

Disclaimer: came to this place with very high expectations after reading reviews, doing research, and reaching out to the owners to facilitate a visit. My partner and I were visiting from a vacation in Paris for two days and all the photos, reviews and communications suggested an exceptional experience.

This is where it ended….

We waited and were successfully ignored for 10 minutes to be recognized and seated at a half empty restaurant.

We were seated outside and a gentle rain turned into torrential rain. However, the beautiful umbrellas offered a romantic cover.

Unfortunately the server had zero interest in venturing anywhere where water might exist. Whether in our glass or from the sky….

After 15-20 minutes, the rain subsided and we were provided the courtesy of ordering. When we asked the server about how best to approach the menu, they had zero — and I repeat zero — knowledge about the food, even when prompted and we had selected the preferred wines from a limited list of 6 wines they offered by the glass this specific evening. Beyond the color and region, they had no information or commentary. (side note: the wines were excellent!).

Wine glasses were always empty unless you went inside to request. At one point, server came to our table, ignored the empty wine glasses and nonexistent food to take menu off our table for another party inside. A separate time, again ignoring the empty glasses and no food status, took the display (located right next to us) of 6 bottles of wine by the glass away. Each time with an awkward embarrassed laugh.

Food…. Nonexistent for 45+ minutes, all came at once, no explanations, and certainly zero wine to pair at this point (Note: we ordered the three course wine/snack pairing). Even when prompted, the wine came long after the food was completed.

We received 5 of 6 “snacks” and 2 of the 3 wines, quickly insisted on paying, left, and will never be back.

Food was solid. Wine was excellent. Service was nonexistent, and for a retail/wine bistro that claims education, the education was hiding at a hole-in-the-wall pizza by the slice shop next door (Apparently, also 4.9 Google rating by the way! Very seriously considered going about 45mins into this). To be honest, I felt bad for the server. They clearly didn’t have the training, education, or awareness to be successful. Not an issue of bad attitude, simply nonexistent training/management.

This is NOT: a 4.9 excellent wine bistro in the wine capitol of France.

This IS: a happy accident if none of the true stellar restaurants of Dijon are open or as a snack before you go to...

What a hidden gem this place is!! From the moment we stepped into Thé Vin we knew we’d discovered something special. The food? Absolutely amazing. The menu may be small/limited, but every single dish we tried was SO good — full of flavour, beautifully done, and unique.

The wine selection is out of this world — you can tell the owners have put real heart into curating it, blending natural wines, biodynamic selections and classic Burgundy-style gems. And the price vs quality? Next-level. Great value for what you’re getting.

The owners / staff make the experience even better: warm, welcoming, attentive — you really feel like you’re being treated as a guest, not just a customer. The vibe is relaxed but elevated, perfect for a memorable meal or a special outing.

If you’re in Dijon and looking for somewhere with character, superb wine, exceptional food and an atmosphere that feels both cosy and refined — do not miss this place. We’ll absolutely be back and can’t wait to try more from the menu and wine list.

Huge thanks to the team at Thé Vin for such a...

One of my favorite places in Dijon. This intimate wine and tea shop is run by a very nice young sommelier and her husband, he prepares very good Chinese dishes. I really liked the noodle and dumpling dishes. The sommelier selects bottles of white, red, rosé and orange wines to serve by the glass at very reasonable prices. Every wine I tried was excellent. She offers a large selection of wines by the bottle, as well. I especially like to sit at one of the few outside tables, as Rue Monge is a great street for people watching. Also, I recommend an excellent orange wine. Be sure to ask the sommelier about the techniques used to make this...