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Papillon Bistro and Bar, New York, NY

Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9
3.9
1068 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro
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Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9
$31 to $50
Bistro
Midtown East

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2 people
23:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Bar Daily 11:30–01:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (212) 754-9006
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rogelio Martinez
  • Catering
    We are available to cater events. Please contact us at carly@cdg.nyc for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private events for parties of 15 up to 300 guests. Please contact our event coordinator Carly via email at carly@cdg.nyc for more information.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (212) 754-9006
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    5th Ave & Madison Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking garage across the street from Papillon.
  • Public transit
    E & M Trains at 5th Ave / 53rd Street 6 Train at 51st Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,068 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papillon Bistro and Bar charms with its "fantastic decor" and vibrant holiday spirit, making it a must-visit for festive ambiance lovers. Guests enjoy the "classic old world ambiance" and "outstanding" food, perfect for a casual business meal or a family outing. The menu offers good French-inspired dishes, though some items may be unavailable. Excellent for drinks and decor, Papillon is an iconic Midtown spot.

1,068 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was awesome from beginning to end!

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  2. Rebecca

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We didn’t even stay. One person in our party uses a wheelchair - we were taken to the back, to what seemed like a storage closet with 4 tables with folding chairs and all the overflow furniture against the walls. HORRIBLE ATMOSPHERE for a place where every other corner was so well decorated for Christmas. And I was so looking forward to a nice way to kick off the holidays. Really, really disappointed.

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  3. Robyn

    New York City

    247 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    247 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location in the heart of the Christmasy stores and close to St Patrick's and the tree. The decorations for Christmas were so fun. That's where the joy ended. We waited 15 minutes for a server for take our order. There were no festive holiday cocktails or specials. Sparkling water arrived room temperature. Cocktails were good. My husband's burger was fine and truffle fries were good but the steaks were inedible. So tough we couldn't cut them let alone eat them. Took the waitress 15 minutes to check on us. I explained the two steaks were awful and the waitress disappeared. I had to flag her down to ask the resolution and she said "oh you mean you don't want to eat it?". Finally a manager removed them from the bill and I got a salad. My son ate the fries and didn't want a replacement. This was not my experience in 2023 but being the menu is lackluster to begin with (there's not even a vegetable side option or side salad with the steak), and the food disappointing. I would only return for drinks at the bar and dine elsewhere. Very disappointing considering we looked forward to this for a long time.

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  4. joselyn

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good the ambience was amazing, however the service was just ok. I used to waitress and even on my worse days I wouldn’t look like I didn’t want to be there because i would never want people to get that impression. Also I had asked for a coke 3 times before he finally remembered to bring it to me which by that time i was already done with my meal.

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  5. Eileen

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Christmas decor was beautiful, the service was above average and food was ok. Minimal menu options and the gluten free availability almost nonexistent.

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  6. Paras

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Busy for Christmas but food and servers were great and everyone had a great time. Thank you!!

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  7. Ingrid

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lugar muy bonito y una experiencia navideña única!

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  8. Cherie

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very friendly! Loved our waiter and talked about all the Christmas decorations. Food was excellent !

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  9. Zulma

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor is beautiful and the ambiance of the place is good, However I’m disappointed that there was only 2 bartenders for so many people at the bar, Me and my husband were standing there for 10 minutes and no one asked us what we wanted. My husband ordered the pasta with shrimp and it was a very small portion .

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun Christmas themed bar. Decor was beautiful. Food was OK, menu was minimal.

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FAQs

Papillon Bistro and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 754-9006.

Papillon Bistro and Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 1068 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Papillon Bistro and Bar restaurant

Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9
$31 to $50
Bistro
Midtown East

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Papillon Bistro and Bar

22 East 54 St., New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    5th Ave & Madison Ave
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Bar Daily 11:30–01:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking garage across the street from Papillon.
  • Public transit
    E & M Trains at 5th Ave / 53rd Street 6 Train at 51st Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rogelio Martinez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 754-9006
  • Catering
    We are available to cater events. Please contact us at carly@cdg.nyc for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private events for parties of 15 up to 300 guests. Please contact our event coordinator Carly via email at carly@cdg.nyc for more information.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (212) 754-9006
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