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Papillon Restaurant, Palm Beach, Aruba

Papillon Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1648 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Welcome to Papillon Restaurant, where Chef Juan Ludeña, with European training and Peruvian roots, blends French and Caribbean flavors using fresh ingredients sourced from local vendors. Located in The Village, just off the Palm Beach strip and steps away from lively bars, shops, and attractions, our cozy, expanded indoor space and spacious outdoor terrace are perfect for any occasion.

With hidden themed details that reflect Papillon’s daring escape—from rustic iron bars to weathered walls—every corner tells a story. Our menu, featuring classic French dishes with bold Caribbean flair, makes for a culinary adventure you won’t forget. Dine in luxury, "Papillon" could only dream of, right here in Aruba!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Caribbean, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Ludeña
  • Area
    Aruba
  • Cross Street
    Across the street from the Hilton
  • Parking details
    Papillon has its own private parking right behind the restaurant. Just let the friendly guard know that you are there for Papillon and he will make sure you get a good parking spot.
  • Public transit
    In front of the Aruba sign
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,648 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papillon Restaurant in Aruba offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." Known for its "delicious" French cuisine, the menu features standout dishes like the grouper and shrimp, duck, and wild boar. The ambiance is "lovely," with both indoor and outdoor seating options. A "must visit" for an exceptional culinary journey.
1,648 Reviews
  1. Rick

    Caribbean1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, some mis communication during ordering and service but well taken care of at the end.

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  2. Kurt VIP

    Greater Boston26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was good, food was good, solid menu. This was probably the 4th best place we ate while in Aruba, and we'd go back. The location is fantastic and you can be outside where you get the added benefit of people watching.

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  3. Isidore VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, service was excellent. Highly recommend Papillon

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time at Papillon Restaurant was one of the best restaurant experiences i’ve ever had and I will definitely be back!!

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  5. Ash VIP

    Denver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very attentive and made our experience even better.

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  6. Linda

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The staff were very friendly and attentive

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  7. Janine VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent per usual. Our server was very nice and attentive. The grouper/shrimp dish was fabulous. Five stars.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter forgot to bring out plates for bread and appetizer course. The fillet was a bit tough, even thought it was ordered medium rare.

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  9. Christina

    Vancouver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service! Our food was made exactly how we ordered it and arrived promptly. It’s a beautiful restaurant and has a great menu.

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  10. Dr & Mrs Anthony VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been going there for many years and always please. This time however I found the onion soup disappointing. It wasn’t rich and the onions were not very the tomato basil soup my wife found bland. We used to be able to order the Dover soul for one. Now it can only be ordered for two. We found the Dover salt a bit the little bit mealie. Maybe the kitchen just had an off night hopefully that’s the case. We’ll try again in October when we return.

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FAQs

Papillon Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 699 5400.

Papillon Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1648 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
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Papillon Restaurant

J.E. Irausquin Blvd., 348 A, Palm Beach, Aruba 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Across the street from the Hilton
  • Area
    Aruba
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Caribbean, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Papillon has its own private parking right behind the restaurant. Just let the friendly guard know that you are there for Papillon and he will make sure you get a good parking spot.
  • Public transit
    In front of the Aruba sign
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Ludeña
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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