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Papillon Bistro and Bar, New York, NY

Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0
4
1079 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
22:00
Booked 42 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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  • 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 1,079 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

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.

1,081 Reviews
  1. Sean

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    1.0

    21 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Total tourist trap. The got us with the awesome holiday decor. It is beautifully decorated for the holidays. The food was as my children say “mid” at best. My salmon was the smallest piece of salmon I have ever seen served in a restaurant. It was “fine” but when considering it was an entree, it was really subpar. My water glass was empty and never refilled. Maybe have a drink and check out the decorations, but I’m out picking up a second dinner since I left hungry after spending over 200 dollars.

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  2. Danilo

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Our daughters loved the pasta and the service is very good.

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  3. Paulina

    VIP

    Morelos

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    La comida es pésima, el lugar es muy bonito y adornado completamente, pero la comida es como de bar y sin chiste , vale la pena solo ir por un trago y ya , pero comer no . La atención es regular . Las sillas incómodas y muy apretado el lugar.

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  4. Eduardo

    VIP

    Southwest Florida

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    About my experience the service is fantastic especially Jorge , very nice guy , very recommended this place !!! Thank jorge my family and me send you regards!!

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  5. Katherine

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida no es buena . Y los precios para ese tipo de comida es malo .

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  6. Leandro

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were good. We had just one little problem that we ordered a glass of wine after drinking champagne, but the waitress forgot. Then we told this to another waiter and he provided us with the wine. The restaurant was very very very beautiful.

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  7. Jovanka Nanna

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time. Great atmosphere and amazing Christmas decorations!!

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  8. Tana

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked back in July, and got there and didn’t have a table due to company Christmas parties. They finally fit us in later.

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  9. Kelly

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    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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  10. Rebecca

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    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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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 4 stars by 1079 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
22:00
Booked 42 times today

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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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