Momento
Poconos hideaway that takes wine seriously
Stroudsburg · Stroudsburg · French, Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 23, 2026
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First Impression
You don't expect to open a wine list in Stroudsburg and find Sassicaia and Bordeaux classified growths staring back at you — but here we are. Momento's list has a quiet confidence to it, the kind that comes from someone who actually thought about what goes on these tables rather than just filling a binder. Wine Spectator has handed them an Award of Excellence every year since 2021, and honestly, you can see why.
Selection Deep Dive
The list runs 80-plus bottles deep and stays locked in on France, California, and Italy — which aligns perfectly with the bistro's French-Italian identity. On the French side, you've got Burgundy from Drouhin and Louis Jadot alongside Rhône Valley Syrah and blends, plus Bordeaux classified growths for the old-school crowd. Italy shows up strong with Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, and Super Tuscans including Antinori and Sassicaia. California holds its own with Napa Cabernets from Stag's Leap and Jordan — serious names at this price tier. The list doesn't chase trends or go rogue with natural wine experiments, but it's coherent, well-executed, and honestly better than anything else within 20 miles of here.
By the Glass
Ten to sixteen options by the glass is a respectable spread for a restaurant this size, with pricing running $10–$18 — reasonable for the quality level on offer. The rotation doesn't appear to change much, so don't expect surprises week to week, but what's there should be solid. If you're doing a quick dinner before hitting the slopes, the glass program is your friend.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $65
Jordan consistently punches above its price point — it's a polished, food-friendly Napa-adjacent Cab that costs a lot more at retail than what you'd expect to pay here. For a French-Italian bistro in the Poconos, it's a smart, crowd-pleasing bottle that won't feel like a gamble.
Rhône Valley Syrah
Most tables at a French-Italian bistro gravitate toward the Burgundy or the Italian reds, and we get it. But the Rhône Valley Syrahs on this list — structured, savory, often underordered — are exactly the kind of wines that outperform their price tag and turn skeptics into believers. Ask what they're pouring and take the leap.
Sassicaia
Sassicaia is a legendary wine, no argument there — but at a restaurant at this price tier, the markup on trophy bottles like this one tends to be punishing. You're paying for the name as much as the wine, and there are far better values hiding elsewhere on this list. Save the Sassicaia splurge for a proper wine bar where the markup is kinder.
Barolo + Braised Short Ribs
Barolo's firm tannins and high acidity were built for exactly this kind of rich, braised meat. The wine cuts through the fat, the short ribs soften the tannins, and the whole thing just clicks. It's a textbook match executed in a setting that can actually pull it off.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Momento is the rare Poconos restaurant where the wine list is a genuine reason to show up, not an afterthought. If you're in the area and care even a little about what's in your glass, this is your spot.
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