Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9

1132 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Child-friendly

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

Location
22 East 54 St., New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 754-9006
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, French American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Bar Mon–Sat 11:30–01:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:30
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking garage across the street from Papillon.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rogelio Martinez

Experiences

St. Patrick’s Day – Celebrate the Irish Way! ☘️🍻
17 Mar 2025 only
Join us at Papillon Bistro & Bar, a French-inspired gem in Midtown Manhattan, just steps from 5th Avenue—right where the St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at 11 AM! Celebrate all day with our festive specials: 🍺 Guinness + Irish Whiskey Shot – The perfect duo! ☕ Irish Coffee – Smooth, rich, and a little lucky! 🍀 Irish-Inspired Menu – Delicious bites to fuel your celebrations. Whether you’re watching the parade or just soaking up the Irish spirit, Papillon is the place to be. Sláinte! 🎉

Private dining

Offers

Happy Hour-Midtown’s French-Inspired Escape 🍷🍹🍻
Multiple dates available
Mon - Sat - 11:30 - 15:00, 15:00 - 21:45
Experience the charm of a French bistro in the heart of Midtown Manhattan with Papillon’s Happy Hour! Enjoy specially priced drinks and bites in our elegant yet lively bar. 📍 Only available at the bar** 🕒 Monday – Friday | 3 PM – 5 PM** 🕛 All day Saturday** ✨ Happy Hour Specials: 🍻 Beers – $6 🍸 Cocktails – $12 🍷 Wines – $10 🍽️ Bar Bites – $15 Join us for great drinks, delicious bites, and a vibrant atmosphere. Terms and conditions apply. Cheers! 🥂 **terms and conditions apply**

What 1,132 people are saying

Papillon Bistro and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
3.6Service
4.5Ambience
3.6Value

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Papillon Bistro and Bar offers an enchanting Christmas atmosphere, with "amazing holiday decor" and a "magical and immersive" dining experience. The vibrant ambiance is perfect for festive celebrations. While the menu is "limited" and food reviews are mixed, the "friendly staff" and "good drinks" add to the overall charm, making it a seasonal favorite.

1,132 Reviews

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Kumar VIP
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Thought we were going to have a table with regular food menues but they sat us by the bar. with limited space and only serving bar food. Had a dinner scheduled with a client so was not ideal, we only had drinks with light appetizers but had to find another spot for a proper dinner. Didn't realize the place didn't serve regular menu.
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Handan
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Place was very nice as well staff very friendly Food was ok did not meet expectations for price Great cocktails
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Kelly
New York City103 reviews
3.0
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Fun, busy, restaurant with a good menu. Something for everyone. Great location in Midtown
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Jody VIP
New York City82 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun venue. Great, happy vibe. Food was perfect. Sections to enjoy bars, dining, hang out by high tops.
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Monique VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good food and nice ambiance. Will go back again
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Sharon
Salt Lake City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We met friends for lunch, and we all enjoyed the atmosphere, and the food. The service was terrific and we will definitely be back
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sandi
London3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The open table app said there was one table remaining at 9.15pm. When we got there into a very noisy tavern/bar , they tried to sit us downstairs as no tables were available. After some firm words, we were shown to our table.. in an empty restaurant. The food was shocking - unedible and a very limited menu. To top the evening, a MOUSE decided to join us to give us company in this empty restaurant! We left pretty sharp - i told the waiter, but he didn't really look bothered. Basically it was a god awful place, we laughed about it because what else can you do?
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Richmond3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite regular restaurant we can always count on for great service and food.
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jennifer VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a group of 20 and most 1st time nyc. Loved it!
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Kate
Denver2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The Christmas vibe was amazing, and we loved the cocktails, but the food and service were disappointing. The steak was nearly inedible due to the fat and toughness of the meat, and no one ever came to check on us. When we needed a fresh cocktail, we had to flag down a random server.
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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 1132 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

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

22 East 54 St., New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(212) 754-9006
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, French American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Bar Mon–Sat 11:30–01:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:30
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking garage across the street from Papillon.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rogelio Martinez

Papillon Bistro and Bar

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

St. Patrick’s Day – Celebrate the Irish Way! ☘️🍻

Private dining

BURGUNDY ROOM

PROHIBITION ROOM

PARLOR ROOM

ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR

SEMI PRIVATE SECTIONS

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Offers

Happy Hour-Midtown’s French-Inspired Escape 🍷🍹🍻

Menu

What 1,132 people are saying

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