Afendi
10th Arr., Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Afendi is a practical 10th arrondissement choice for an easy Paris dinner rather than a destination splurge. Book it when location and low-friction planning matter; cross-shop Les Résistants - La Table if you want a clearer modern-cuisine brief or Grand Amour Restaurant for a stronger ambiance-led night.
About Afendi
Afendi is a Paris dining option with opening hours across the week and a casual dress code. The clearest reason to consider it is practical timing: dinner runs Monday through Saturday, with midday service Tuesday through Saturday and a Sunday daytime window.
Treat Afendi as a casual Paris dining option to evaluate by schedule and the kind of meal you want rather than by a highly specific cuisine, chef, price band, tasting-menu format, awards, or service setup.
A Paris pick for low-friction dining
Consider this when the priority is an easy meal rather than a destination built around accolades or a detailed menu format. The dress code is casual, and the hours give several useful windows: Monday dinner from 7–11 PM; Tuesday through Saturday from 12–3 PM and 7–11 PM; and Sunday from 11:30 AM–4 PM.
For travelers building a fuller itinerary, use it alongside broader planning rather than as the sole anchor: our full Paris restaurants guide is the better starting point for restaurant-heavy days, while our full Paris bars guide helps if dinner is only one stop in the night. If the trip also needs hotels or non-restaurant planning, keep our full Paris hotels guide, our full Paris experiences guide, and our full Paris wineries guide separate from the dinner decision.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
Afendi makes sense for diners who want a casual Paris meal with direct timing. If you want to compare other options before committing, consider Les Résistants - La Table, Grand Amour Restaurant, Restaurant 52, Brasserie Flo, or 14 paradis by occasion, timing, and the level of detail each listing provides.
Cross-shop if price, cuisine, chef profile, seating format, or awards are essential to the meal. Afendi is easiest to assess as a Paris restaurant with a casual dress code and a weekly schedule that includes both dinner and several daytime service windows.
Quick reference: consider Afendi for a casual Paris meal with useful hours; cross-shop if you need clearer cuisine, price, format, or occasion signals.
Planning details
- Location
- 84 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010 Paris, France
- Website
- afendi-paris.com
- Phone
- +33156922801
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Afendi sits squarely in the characterful, working texture of Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, embracing the loud, neighbourhood energy of Paris’s 10th. The room reads like an inherited piece of the arrondissement — exposed stone, zinc details, tiled floors and original ironwork give the place an architectural pedigree that feels older than any modern fit-out. It prefers the honest rhythms of local life to formal polish, so the overall impression is one of classic, slightly worn charm: a relaxed, authentic address that makes sense only once you understand the block it occupies.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood spot that suits informal gatherings: casual lunches, weekend brunches and convivial group meals feel particularly at home here. The description positions Afendi as part of the 10th’s independent-dining wave, a place shaped by local appetite rather than tourist formality, so families and groups who want an unpretentious, lively setting gravitate toward it. It’s less about dressed-up occasions and more about sharing plates and the immediate conviviality of the street.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as family-style and plan to share. Signature items to try include the hummus, tabbouleh and cheese sambousseks, which work well as complementary mezze to pass around. Given the restaurant’s neighbourhood character and the emphasis on what lands on the table, pick a mix of salads and small plates so everyone can taste multiple preparations rather than committing to single entrées.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and cozy atmosphere with exposed wood beams, large windows allowing natural light, and a lively yet inviting vibe.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- hummus
- tabbouleh
- cheese sambousseks
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 84 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if Afendi does not fit
Book Les Résistants - La Table if the group wants Modern Cuisine with €€ positioning. Choose Brasserie Flo if the safer call is a traditional brasserie mood rather than an easy neighborhood table.
Restaurant context
How Afendi compares in the 10th arrondissement set
Afendi is the easy-book option in this group: useful when the night needs to stay flexible and the 10th arrondissement location matters. Les Résistants - La Table is the clearer pick for diners who want a defined Modern Cuisine format at €€, while Afendi is better for a lower-pressure plan where cuisine and price are not the main filters.
For ambiance, Grand Amour Restaurant and Restaurant 52 are stronger cross-shops if the room matters as much as the meal. Brasserie Flo is the better comparison when the group wants a more classic brasserie-style choice, while 14 paradis is worth checking if the evening can move slightly beyond the immediate Faubourg Saint-Denis plan.
Recommendation: choose Afendi for convenience and easy booking, choose Les Résistants - La Table for a more defined dining brief, and choose Brasserie Flo when the group wants a traditional Paris brasserie frame.
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Compare Afendi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afendi | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Grand Amour Restaurant | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Les Résistants - La Table | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| 14 paradis | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Restaurant 52 | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Brasserie Flo | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Afendi?
If bar seating matters, check directly before going; otherwise, treat the listing as a casual Paris dining option and compare it with Grand Amour Restaurant if you want another Paris choice.
Is Afendi good for solo dining?
The casual dress code and hours may make Afendi practical for a simple solo meal, but check directly if you need a particular seating setup. Restaurant 52 is another Paris option to compare.
How far ahead should I book Afendi?
Use the schedule to plan: Monday 7–11 PM; Tuesday through Saturday 12–3 PM and 7–11 PM; and Sunday 11:30 AM–4 PM. For a specific time, it is safest to check availability directly.
Is Afendi good for a special occasion?
Afendi is best framed as a casual Paris dining option, not as a tasting-menu or award-led destination. If the occasion depends on a particular cuisine, price level, chef profile, or service format, compare it with Les Résistants - La Table or another Paris restaurant before booking.
