Cendrillon
Belleville, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Choose Cendrillon for a flexible late-night plan in Paris, not for a tightly defined destination meal. Its main advantage is timing: Wednesday to Sunday evening service, with later hours on Friday and Saturday and earlier opening on weekends.
About Cendrillon
Cendrillon is a Paris venue to shortlist when timing matters. The hours are the most useful planning detail: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens from 6 PM on Wednesday through Friday, opens from 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and runs late each open day. Friday and Saturday have the latest closing time.
Beyond those hours and a smart-casual dress code, Cendrillon is best approached as a flexible Paris option rather than a fully defined destination meal.
A late-night Paris pick, not a trophy booking
Cendrillon fits best when the plan depends on evening or late-night timing. Choose it for a flexible night out, not for a formal culinary statement. If the occasion needs a more clearly defined restaurant comparison, Le Baratin or Le Cadoret may be useful points of reference.
For solo diners, Cendrillon may work if the goal is an easy late stop in Paris. For a business dinner or a highly structured celebration, it may be harder to plan with precision than a venue with a clearly stated cuisine, price, and format. For a date or birthday, it makes the most sense when late hours are the priority.
Where it fits in a Paris plan
Use Cendrillon as the late-running part of an evening in Paris. Earlier meals or more defined plans can be compared with Mensae, Lao Siam, Bouyon Belleville, Le Baratin, or Le Cadoret, depending on availability and the kind of night you want.
For broader planning, compare Cendrillon with other dining rooms by overall fit. The strongest reasons to consider it are its Paris location, smart-casual dress code, and late opening hours from Wednesday through Sunday.
Planning details
- Location
- 50 Rue Piat, 75020 Paris, France
- Website
- restaurantcendrillon.fr
- Phone
- +33684058954
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cendrillon settles into Belleville’s alternative dining circuit as a neighborhood-forward restaurant that privileges experimentation over institutional polish. Located on Rue Piat, the address reads like an invitation to locals and curious diners who follow the 20th arrondissement’s evolving food scene. The copy frames the kitchen within a serious, modern culinary conversation — refined sequencing and thoughtful pacing — while explicitly distancing the place from the formal trappings of grand Parisian institutions. The result is a quietly confident spot: contemporary and sophisticated in its culinary aims, but rooted in the modest, exploratory sensibility of its surroundings.
Best For
This is a spot for dinner-focused visits that appreciate the arc of a multi-course French meal. The description stresses the tradition of sequencing — from amuse-bouche through entrée, plat, fromage and dessert — so diners who enjoy paced, composed service will find it rewarding. Its location in Belleville favours locals and small groups who seek a serious, experimental take on fusion without the tourist crowds of central Paris. The restaurant suits date nights, intimate special occasions and gatherings that want inventive cuisine presented with disciplined pacing rather than bombastic presentation.
Ordering Tips
Embrace the French arc the menu endorses: allow the meal to unfold across courses and resist skipping stages of the progression. Start with lighter, crudo-style plates such as the Arctic Chard Crudo to tune the palate, and reserve richer selections like the Smoked Quail for a later course. The Frozen Mango Mezcalita is a signature aperitif-style choice that works well as an opening note before the sequence begins. Given the venue’s experimental, local bent, expect thoughtful flavour contrasts and order a few small courses to experience the kitchen’s pacing and technique.
Venue details
Ambiance
Clever decor featuring stone walls, red velvet, and shelves of knick-knacks creates an atypical, astonishing atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Frozen Mango Mezcalita
- Arctic Chard Crudo
- Smoked Quail
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 50 Rue Piat, 75020 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bouyon Belleville, Notable alternative
- Le Baratin, Neo-bistro, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- Mensae, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Le Cadoret, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- Lao Siam, Asian, €€
Restaurant context
How it compares
Cendrillon is the looser late-night choice in this group. Pick it when the evening may run past standard dinner hours and the group cares more about staying out in the 20th than locking in a known cuisine or price point. Le Baratin is the stronger option for a €€ neo-bistro meal with a clearer traditional-cuisine identity, while Le Cadoret is the safer traditional French call for a meal where expectations need to be clearer upfront.
Mensae is a better fit for modern cuisine and a more food-led dinner, especially if the occasion is built around the meal itself. Lao Siam works better when the group wants Asian food at a known €€ level rather than an open-ended late-night address. Bouyon Belleville belongs in the same neighborhood decision set, but Cendrillon has the clearer appeal for after-dinner timing.
For value planning, Le Baratin, Mensae, Le Cadoret, and Lao Siam are easier to benchmark because their €€ positioning and cuisine types are clear. Cendrillon is the one to use when availability feels easy and the night needs a second act, not when the group wants the spend, format, and food direction decided before arrival.
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Compare Cendrillon
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cendrillon | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Bouyon Belleville | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Baratin | Paris | Neo-bistro, Traditional Cuisine | €€ | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #72Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #442024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #62 |
| Mensae | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Le Cadoret | Paris | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | No published awards |
| Lao Siam | Paris | Asian | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cendrillon good for a special occasion?
It can suit a casual, late-running occasion in Paris. The hours help with that: Wednesday and Thursday run 6 PM–1 AM, Friday runs 6 PM–2 AM, Saturday runs 2 PM–2 AM, and Sunday runs 2 PM–1 AM. For a more dinner-led occasion, Mensae or Le Cadoret may be useful comparisons.
How far ahead should I book Cendrillon?
Plan around the opening days and hours, and check directly before going if timing is important. For a looser comparison, Bouyon Belleville is another venue to consider.
Can I eat at the bar at Cendrillon?
If bar dining or a specific seating format matters, confirm directly before planning around it. If the seating format matters, compare with another venue before deciding.
Is Cendrillon good for solo dining?
It may work for a solo stop in Paris if the late hours are the main reason you are considering it. The Wednesday-to-Sunday schedule gives flexibility for later plans. For a solo meal with a more clearly defined dining plan, Lao Siam is another option to compare.
Is lunch or dinner better at Cendrillon?
Evening planning is the clearest fit on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday because Cendrillon opens at 6 PM on those days. Saturday and Sunday start earlier, at 2 PM, and both run late. The venue is closed Monday and Tuesday.
What are alternatives to Cendrillon?
Consider Bouyon Belleville, Le Baratin, Lao Siam, Mensae, or Le Cadoret as other venues to compare. Cendrillon stands out mainly for its late hours from Wednesday through Sunday and its smart-casual dress code.
What should I order at Cendrillon?
Keep the order flexible and decide once you have seen the current offering. If you want a venue with more detailed planning in advance, Le Cadoret is a useful comparison.
