# Raisin: Food & Natural Wine — Local Map & Restaurant Guide

> Global directory and scanner for natural wine bars, restaurants, shops, and events. (iPhone/iPad app by Raisin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raisin-food-and-natural-wine/id1096504117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Raisin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096504116)
- Category: Food & Drink, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 895 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Italian, Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2016-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raisin-food-and-natural-wine/id1096504117/reviews.md

## What is Raisin?

EAT & DRINK LIKE A LOCAL, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! 
Raisin is your guide to discovering artisanal, seasonal, local, and often organic cuisine, prepared by handpicked chefs at restaurants that serve at least 30% natural wine.
Whether you are looking for a hidden wine bar in Tokyo, a farm-to-table restaurant in Paris, or a natural wine fair in New York, Raisin helps you discover places where taste, craftsmanship, and authenticity still matter. Natural wine is at the heart of everything we do. Made from organic grapes, with minimal intervention and sometimes just a little sulfur, natural wine is one of the best indicators of honesty and quality.
More than a wine app, Raisin is a cultural and gastronomic guide built around the people who grow, cook, ferment, and share things with care.

WHY IS RAISIN DIFFERENT?
Traditional gastronomic guides and rating systems based on stars, scores, and rankings aren’t enough to identify the best bars, wine cellars, restaurants, and accommodations. At Raisin, every recommendation is manually verified by our team following a rigorous selection process. To be listed, an establishment must offer at least 30% natural wines.  This is our key criterion for identifying places that support independent winemakers, seasonal cuisine, local sourcing, and a genuine commitment to craft. On Raisin, you follow taste, not ratings.

KEY FEATURES
• Discover restaurants, wine shops, natural wine bars, winemakers, events, and unique stays worldwide
• Find farm-to-table, seasonal, local, and often organic food wherever you go
• Avoid tourist traps and discover places loved by locals, chefs, winemakers, and natural wine lovers
• Scan any wine label to learn more about the wine, the producer, grape varieties, and where to find it
• Save and share your favorite wines, places, tasting notes, and discoveries
• Explore passionate natural winemakers and their wines
• Connect with the community through likes, comments, and “drank it too.”
• Submit new places directly in the app
• Book a table directly from Raisin when available

KEY FIGURES
• Over 580,000 downloads worldwide
• More than 8,500 recommended venues
• Over 49,000 natural wines indexed
• More than 3,500 natural winemakers
• Over 350,000 monthly sessions
• Available in English, French, Japanese, Italian, and Spanish.

WHAT OUR USERS ARE SAYING:
• “We're passionate about natural wines, and love that your app is bringing more attention to them, and where you can find them!“ - Erin C. - Oakland
• “Your app is extraordinary! So practical, lovely, and so well designed! You should be proud!!” - François H. - France
• “We only eat in restaurants registered in Raisin, we were never disappointed, we recommend it to everybody!” - Valérie C. - France
• “Huge thanks for such an amazing app!” - J D R. - London.
• “We love Raisin, please download this great app to find natural wines in NYC!” @winetherapyny

Stay savvy: eat well, drink well.
Thank you for downloading our application.
The Raisin Team

Terms of service: https://www.raisin.digital/en/general-conditions-for-use-of-website-and-application/

## Key features

- Discover natural wine venues worldwide
- Scan wine labels to verify and learn
- Save favorite wines with tasting notes
- Connect with a community of wine lovers
- Find seasonal and organic food options
- Book tables directly through the app

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip 1 - Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Tip 2 - Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Tip 3 - Monthly Subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| Tip 6 - Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Tip 10 - Monthly Subscription | $42.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip 2 - One time tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip 3 - One time tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tip 1 - One time tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip 4 - One time tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tip 5 - One time tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Raisin?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Well-designed and easy to navigate
- 🚀 Useful information
- 👍 Fantastic app and go-to for natural wine adventures
- 👍 Great resource for finding natural wine while traveling
- 👍 Advocates for and educates about natural wines

**Cons**

- 🤔 Obscure criteria for listing locations
- 🤔 Misleading about natural wine availability
- 🔊 Annoying opening sound
- 🤔 Questionable quality verification process
- 🤔 Limited coverage in certain regions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not functioning properly (login issues, crashes, etc.)
- Listed locations being closed or non-existent

**Most requested features**

- More interactive features like likes and comments
- Easier way to suggest new locations
- Translation tool or multilingual support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raisin-food-and-natural-wine/id1096504117/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dès l’origine !

*2026-03-10*

On adore cette appli qui au début permettait de dénicher des lieux de vins nature… et le permet toujours et à démarré nourrie par les participants. La cuisine était toujours très intéressante et c’est notre guide Michelin. Quelques margoulins on compris la combine et répondent en apparence au cahier des charges. Heureusement ils sont peu nombreux mais il faut quand même faire attention.

**Developer response:** 🍷🍾 🍇🥂 😍👍 ❤️

### 5/5 — Großartige Empfehlungen

*2026-01-07*

Nach der App kann man Reisen organisieren

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review! 🍷
We're thrilled to hear that Raisin is helping you organize your wine trips and adventures!

### 5/5 — Raisin nous fait voyager…

*2025-07-26*

… autrement. Une façon de découvrir une région, en France mais surtout ailleurs. Des vins, une cuisine, des lieux ou le bon et le beau ont leur importance. Impossible de se promener sans Raisin!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your sweet words! And we absolutely LOVE creating it for you! ❤️

### 5/5 — Review

*2025-07-12*

Excellent!! Well designed, very easy  to navigate. A lot of useful information!

### 1/5 — has become a business now

*2025-02-26*

Raisin began as a true platform for people to share their love for Natural Wines. Now it has become a bit of a cartel where, based on very obscure criteria, they decide who they show and who they don't. Very unfortunate.

**Developer response:** We have not changed a bit! Raisin has always been and remains a platform dedicated to sharing the love for natural wine. 🍷
Our criteria are clear and publicly available on our website. Winemakers must respect standards on sulfite levels and avoid chemical interventions in the winery. Venues must have at least 30% natural wine on their wine list.  🏡
We are a business, but one driven first and foremost by our mission and passion. We don’t sell or rent data, and there is no advertising or targeting on our app. 🔒
Transparency has always been at the core of what we do. ✨

### 1/5 — Misleading

*2025-02-22*

Did you know that they only show locations that carry 30% or more of wine that has gone through THEIR PERSONAL verification process? Based on my experience of the process these are the people who have paid to jump to the front of the line. So the super small 100% natural winemakers don’t have the opportunity to benefit from visibility on this platform even though they absolutely meet their criteria. Additionally, Winemakers that don’t see the benefit of paying an app to verify their practices are also not listed despite being 100% within Raisin’s criteria. Don’t be fooled into thinking that the wines they list are the only natural wines on the market or that the stores listed are the only stores that carry a significant amount of natural wine.

**Developer response:** We understand your concerns and appreciate your perspective. However, we want to clarify that every venue and winemaker featured on our platform must meet strict natural wine criteria—having at least 30% natural wine—before being listed. This process is independent of payment, and no one can pay to bypass our verification.

Our goal is not to claim exclusivity but to provide a trusted resource for natural wine lovers. We recognize that there are many amazing winemakers and venues beyond our platform, and we always welcome suggestions to improve our listings. If you know of great producers or spots that should be featured, feel free to share—we're here to support the natural wine community together!

### 5/5 — Impeccable

*2025-01-31, version 251.2.2*

Je me sers toujours de cette app en tournée et je découvre pleins de bon vin!

### 5/5 — 100%

*2024-09-26*

Tous les restaurants que nous avons bookes grâce a Raisins en France et à Barcelone étaient excellents.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! Cheers! 🍷✨

### 5/5 — Boussole

*2024-09-17*

Raisin nous guide depuis des années 
Attention à ne pas trop accueillir d’établissements qui ne sont pas à la hauteur des exigences en termes de qualité gastronomique 
2/3 bouteilles en biodynamie ne doivent pas cacher le reste…

**Developer response:** Merci pour votre confiance ! 
Nous attachons une grande importance à la qualité des établissements référencés sur Raisin. Si vous avez des retours précis concernant un établissement, n’hésitez pas à nous les transmettre par e-mail à contact@raisin.digital afin de nous aider à affiner notre modération. Votre contribution est précieuse ! 🍷

### 3/5 — Why is there no option to turn off the opening sound?

*2024-09-14*

Having to hear the French version of The Shining twins murmur “raaiiiisssiinn” like they’re going to kill me from within the phone makes me never want to open this app.

**Developer response:** If you’d prefer a silent start, just open the app with your sound turned off. Hope you’re enjoying the rest of the experience! 🍇📱

## Frequently asked questions about Raisin

### What does the Raisin app do?

The Raisin app is a global directory for natural wine bars, restaurants, wine shops, producers, and events. It helps users discover authentic, seasonal, farm-to-table dining and natural wines wherever they are, allowing them to eat and drink like a local.

### What are the key features of Raisin?

Key features include discovering natural wine-centric venues worldwide, scanning wine labels to verify them and learn about winemakers, saving favorite wines with tasting notes, connecting with a community of wine lovers, finding seasonal and organic food, and booking tables directly through the app.

### Is Raisin free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a vast directory of natural wine venues and features. There are in-app purchases available, though the core functionality of discovery and scanning is accessible without them.

### What kind of food can I expect to find with Raisin?

Raisin focuses on authentic, seasonal, and often organic, farm-to-table food. The app highlights venues that serve quality, natural ingredients, aligning with the philosophy of natural winemaking.

### How does the app ensure the quality of listed venues?

An expert team verifies every recommendation through a strict curation process. Venues listed are guaranteed to offer at least 30% natural wine, ensuring a high standard for users seeking natural wine experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 262.3.0 — 2026-07-23

- We've redesigned onboarding — getting started is now faster, easier, and more informative!
- Following venues is now instant, with no more lag.
- We've improved performance of the search on the map.

### 262.2.1 — 2026-06-18

Provides performance and stability improvements.

### 262.2.0 — 2026-06-12

Just a routine round of bug fixes and performance improvements to keep things running smoothly!

### 262.1.0 — 2026-06-04

Many minor fixes you won’t notice immediately but you will definitely enjoy ;)

### 261.2.0 — 2026-04-07

Our latest update includes a redesigned Notification Center, keeping you instantly connected whenever you gain a follower, a like, or a new wine discovery is verified. We’ve also improved navigation with smarter deep links from notifications and news, ensuring you always land on the right page.
    
Enjoy a more polished feel with our new main font, improved map filters, and more accurate winery location searches!

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