Chez Santa
Republique, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A neighborhood table in the 10th arrondissement that delivers weeknight utility without the booking drama. No awards, no celebrity chef, no three-week lead time: just straightforward service in a residential pocket near Gare de l'Est. Book it when you need dinner tonight and you're already in the neighborhood; skip it if you're prioritizing ingredient-driven cooking or technique on a short Paris trip.
About Chez Santa
Chez Santa is a Paris restaurant with opening hours and a casual dress code.
The restaurant runs service twice daily Monday through Friday, lunch from 12 to 2:30 PM and dinner from 7 to 11 PM. Saturday is dinner only, from 7 to 11 PM, and Sunday is closed.
The Format and What It Delivers
Without menu details or chef credentials, the decision here should stay simple: Chez Santa is a Paris option with lunch and dinner hours during the week, Saturday dinner hours, and casual dress. If you are planning around more than one restaurant, you might also compare it with Habile. or Les Résistants.
Location details should be understood at the city level only: Chez Santa is in Paris.
When to Book and How to Decide
Lunch service runs Monday through Friday from 12 to 2:30 PM. Dinner service runs Monday through Saturday from 7 to 11 PM. Sunday is closed.
Chez Santa is in Paris, keeps casual dress, serves lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, serves dinner on Saturday, and closes Sunday.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–2:30 PM, 7–11 PM · Tuesday: 12–2:30 PM, 7–11 PM
- Location
- 5 Rue René Boulanger, 75010 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/424848
- Phone
- +33148742439
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chez Santa reads like a true neighbourhood table in Paris’s 10th arrondissement. Set on Rue René Boulanger between Place de la République and the Canal Saint‑Martin corridor, it lives in the layered, working-class-turned-gentrified seam of the neighbourhood. The room attracts regulars who favor conversation over spectacle, so the energy feels relaxed, unshowy and quietly charming. The kitchen leans into tradition, offal-forward signatures such as ris de veau, foie, cervelle and coeur underline a bistro lineage, and the overall impression is of a locally loved spot rather than a performance for visitors.
Best For
This is a place to come when you want an authentic neighbourhood meal rather than a staged dining experience. It suits evenings when conversation is central: date nights for couples who appreciate a sincere, intimate table and casual hangouts with friends who prefer a convivial, talk-focused room. Midweek meals find a steady local crowd, and the restaurant’s reputation among regulars makes it a comfortable choice for diners seeking something rooted in the neighbourhood’s everyday rhythms.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house specialties: the menu is known for offal dishes, ris de veau, foie, cervelle and coeur, so order one or more of those to understand the kitchen’s character. Ask the staff what the regulars are ordering; Chez Santa has an unwritten menu of returning guests’ favorites. Avoid expecting formal fine-dining pacing: this is a neighbourhood bistro experience built around bold, traditional preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Convivial and lively bistro atmosphere where dishes pop and natural wines sing, welcoming guests like family in the heart of the 10th arrondissement.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Natural wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- ris de veau
- foie
- cervelle
- coeur
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5 Rue René Boulanger, 75010 Paris, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–2:30 PM, 7–11 PM
- Saturday
- 7–11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
5 Rue René Boulanger, 75010 Paris, France · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- HolyBelly, Notable alternative
- Restaurant Hôtel Providence, Notable alternative
- Les Résistants - Le Comptoir, Notable alternative
- Les Résistants, Notable alternative
- Habile., Modern Cuisine, €€
Restaurant context
Against the 10th arrondissement's more documented tables, Chez Santa sits at the casual end of the spectrum. HolyBelly owns the neighborhood breakfast-and-brunch slot with a cult following and longer waits, while Restaurant Hôtel Providence delivers a more polished dinner experience with a wine program and design sensibility that justify a higher price point. If you're choosing between them for a single meal in the 10th, Providence wins on ambiance and cellar depth, HolyBelly wins on buzz and value at breakfast. Chez Santa wins only on same-day availability.
Les Résistants and Habile. both operate at a higher tier, Habile. in particular brings modern technique and a €€ price tier that signals ingredient investment and kitchen ambition. If you're booking ahead and sourcing matters to you, Habile. is the better allocation of a Paris dinner slot. Les Résistants - Le Comptoir offers a similar neighborhood ease but with clearer editorial recognition. For explorers who want a meal without a project, any of the Résistants concepts or Habile. deliver more signal; Chez Santa is the fallback when logistics matter.
The practical call: if you're staying in the 10th and it's 6 PM on a Tuesday, Chez Santa solves the problem. If you're planning tomorrow's dinner from your hotel in the Marais, walk to Providence or book Habile. instead. The booking difficulty here is easy because the draw is limited, use that flexibility when spontaneity matters more than the meal itself.
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Compare Chez Santa
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Santa | Paris | No published awards | ||
| HolyBelly | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Restaurant Hôtel Providence | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Les Résistants - Le Comptoir | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Les Résistants | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Habile. | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Chez Santa?
Chez Santa has a casual dress code. Casual clothing is the dress-code guidance for either lunch or dinner.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chez Santa?
Chez Santa serves lunch Monday through Friday from 12 to 2:30 PM and dinner Monday through Saturday from 7 to 11 PM. The better choice depends on your schedule; Sunday is closed.
