Luxembourg is home to the restaurant with the largest wine lists in the world

Luxembourg, though one of Europe’s smallest countries, has a remarkable claim in the world of gastronomy: it is home to a restaurant that once held the official Guinness World Record for the largest wine list commercially available in a single restaurant. This achievement was not just a local brag — it was recognized and certified internationally.

The record-setting restaurant is Restaurant Chiggeri, located in Luxembourg City, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. On 31 December 2008, Chiggeri’s wine list contained 1,746 different wine varieties, all of which had been offered on the menu for more than six months. This astonishing diversity of wines was officially documented and recognized by Guinness World Records on 15 September 2009.

What made Chiggeri’s list especially notable was not just its size, but the breadth and depth of regional representation. The selection included wines from Luxembourg itself, neighboring European producers, and regions from farther afield — offering diners an unparalleled opportunity to explore a vast spectrum of taste, style, and heritage under one roof.

It’s important to note that this Guinness World Record refers to a specific moment in time: the count of varieties as of late 2008. Since then, other restaurants around the world have developed even larger wine lists — for example, some establishments now list many thousands of labels. Nevertheless, Chiggeri’s achievement remains a verified historical record and a point of pride for Luxembourg’s culinary scene.

Today, Restaurant Chiggeri continues to be celebrated for its extensive wine offerings and fine dining experience in Luxembourg City, attracting wine lovers, tourists, and local connoisseurs alike. Even if the official record may have moved elsewhere, the restaurant’s legacy as one of the most ambitious wine lists ever assembled persists into 2026.

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