Restaurant 52
10th Arr. - Entrepôt, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Restaurant 52 is a practical pick in Paris's 10th when the goal is an easy, central meal rather than a trophy reservation. Choose it for convenience around Faubourg Saint-Denis; cross-shop 52 Faubourg St-Denis for a clearer modern-cuisine brief, Le Syndicat for drinks, or Urfa Durum for faster value.
About Restaurant 52
Restaurant 52 is a Paris option with daily hours and a casual dress code. Use it when you want a direct, easy plan in Paris rather than a trophy reservation.
A practical Paris choice, not a trophy reservation
Restaurant 52 has long opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 12 AM, Saturday to Sunday from 9 AM to 12 AM. The dress code is casual.
Choose Restaurant 52 when the group wants an easy Paris meal, confirm any menu, booking, accessibility, or dietary details directly with the venue before making firm plans.
Who should choose it over another option
Choose Restaurant 52 when the priority is a casual Paris option with long daily hours. If you are comparing other named options, consider 52 Faubourg St-Denis, Brasserie Flo, La Ferme du Pré, Le Syndicat, or Urfa Durum based on the kind of outing you want and the most current details from each venue.
For readers mapping a wider Paris stay, use our full Paris restaurants guide to compare dining options, then pair the area with our full Paris bars guide if the evening is likely to continue after dinner. For trip planning beyond meals, our full Paris hotels guide, our full Paris wineries guide, our full Paris experiences guide are the better planning layers.
Planning details
- Location
- 52 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010 Paris, France
- Website
- faubourgstdenis.com
- Phone
- +33148009588
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Restaurant 52 situates itself in the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis and foregrounds conscious, minimal-waste French cooking. The write-up emphasizes the 10th’s street-level market culture — butchers, fishmongers and produce merchants — and positions the kitchen’s ethical-sourcing approach as central to its identity. That focus gives the place a quietly charming, intimate character: serious about provenance and technique but rooted in neighborhood supply rather than high ceremony. The result is a contemporary, ingredient-forward room where attention to source and restraint in the kitchen define the atmosphere more than formality or flash.
Best For
Framed against Paris’s formal, high-ceremony addresses, Restaurant 52 reads as a spot for relaxed evening meals that still take food seriously. It suits date nights and casual hangouts where provenance and technique matter — diners who appreciate minimal-waste and ethical sourcing will find the kitchen’s priorities align with their sensibilities. The neighborhood setting on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis also makes it appealing for visitors exploring the 10th’s market culture; it rewards those who value ingredient-driven preparations over ostentation, especially for dinner.
Ordering Tips
Start with the menu’s signature preparations: the pâté de campagne and the carpaccio de Saint-Jacques, both highlighted as emblematic dishes. Because the restaurant is described in the context of proximity to local butchers, fishmongers and produce vendors, look for plates that spotlight single ingredients and seasonal supply. If provenance is important to you, ask the staff about sourcing — the venue’s stated emphasis on ethical sourcing and minimal waste makes those conversations relevant and likely informative. These choices give the clearest sense of the kitchen’s priorities.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Ferme du Pré, Traditional Cuisine, €€€
- Le Syndicat, Notable alternative
- Urfa Durum, Kurdish, Kurdish
- Brasserie Flo, Notable alternative
- 52 Faubourg St-Denis, Modern Cuisine, €€
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Restaurant 52 is the low-commitment choice in this set: useful when the group wants Faubourg Saint-Denis convenience without building the night around a stated cuisine, award trail, or high spend. 52 Faubourg St-Denis is easier to justify for diners who want a clearer modern-cuisine profile at a stated €€ tier, while La Ferme du Pré sits higher on price at €€€ and makes more sense when traditional cuisine is the brief.
For a more casual food-first alternative, Urfa Durum is the stronger value play if Kurdish cooking and speed matter more than a longer seated meal. Brasserie Flo is the safer pick for a classic brasserie mood, especially for groups who want a familiar Paris format rather than a less-defined neighborhood table.
If the evening is really about cocktails, Le Syndicat is the better target. Use Restaurant 52 when dinner needs to be easy and central; choose one of the more defined peers when cuisine, price tier, or drinks are driving the decision.
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Compare Restaurant 52
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant 52 | Paris | ; | ; | No published awards |
| La Ferme du Pré | Paris | Traditional Cuisine | €€€ | No published awards |
| Le Syndicat | Paris | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Urfa Durum | Paris | Kurdish | ; | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Highly Recommended2025 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #1122024 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #932023 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #78 |
| Brasserie Flo | Paris | ; | ; | No published awards |
| 52 Faubourg St-Denis | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Restaurant 52?
Restaurant 52 is open 8 AM–12 AM Monday to Friday and 9 AM–12 AM Saturday and Sunday, but you should confirm availability directly with the venue before you go.
What are alternatives to Restaurant 52?
Other named options to compare include 52 Faubourg St-Denis, Brasserie Flo, La Ferme du Pré, Le Syndicat, Urfa Durum. Check each venue's current details to decide which best fits your plan.
Is Restaurant 52 good for a special occasion?
It can work for a casual occasion if the hours and dress code fit your plans. Confirm any specific expectations with the venue before booking.
