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Papillon Bistro and Bar, New York, NY

Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0
4
1114 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 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 1,114 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
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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.

1,114 Reviews
  1. Alvin

    Caribbean

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is very bad. The attentions are very good, but it is a very informal atmosphere (to the extreme). The regular prices for the food they offer, but eating here is the same as going to Wendys, Fridays or Olive Garden... fast Food! A disaster.

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  2. Denise

    VIP

    New York City

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and amazing Christmas decorations! Service was ok but it was a terrific overall experience!

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  3. Steven

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Saw the waitress one time to order. Then never saw her again. Had to find another waiter to get our check. I asked for the soup of the day; I was told creamy lobster. Sounded really good. Ended up getting tomato basil soup. Rest of my families dinner looked good. I was disappointed with my soup.

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  4. Robyn

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire visit was wonderful. From the beautiful Christmas decorations to the staff this place is a gem! Definitely will be back on my next visit ! Do not sleep on this place!

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  5. Angelo

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Servicio e cibo terribili, tempi di attesa infiniti. Atmosfera natalizia è l'unica nota positiva...

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  6. Lu

    VIP

    Toronto

    72 reviews

    4.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Christmas decor still up and made for an amazing evening.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Clare

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice decorations, terrible service, toilets not very clean

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  8. Paul

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such a fun ambience!!! Our waiter was not very attentive but it was great food. The Croque Madam was fabulous!

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  9. Anitra

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant is beautiful at Christmas. The food was overpriced and underwhelming. Pricey for the quality of food and menu is very limited.

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  10. Donna

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place to go, beautifully decorated for Christmas! Only got appetizers and dessert, but the food came out quickly and was really tasty. Definitely worth checking out!

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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 1114 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
7:00 pm
Booked 16 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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