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Papillon Bistro and Bar, New York, NY

Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0
4
1092 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
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 am–4:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,092 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
  • 3.8Value

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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.

1,092 Reviews
  1. Clara

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Magnifique endroit, cependant le repas n’était pas bon il n’y avait que le poulet purée qui était bon pour 37$ avec tips c’est moyen. L’endroit reste tout de même magnifique et les serveurs gentils.

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  2. Jennifer

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Very festive and well done basically you go there for a cocktail and the ambience definitely not the food. Food was mediocre at best. You’re better off going to a diner basic food for such a “bistro.” It’s definitely not your “bistro”. It’s your pub food even pubs are better. It should be Papillion pub and bar great for kids meals. My boyfriend ordered a steak sandwich and what he got was lettuce with three little pieces of steak in it horrible.

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  3. Peter

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife wanted to go here for the Christmas decorations It was our last meal before leaving for the airport and it didn't disappoint decorations better than expected service and food to match would highly recommend Only thing we booked for 12.45pm arrived 12.35pm People in queue in front of us that had reservations for 1.30pm spoke to head waiter and he got us a table ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  4. Jennifer

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth the trip ! Just for the decorations. Food is good but you don’t go for the food! Decorations are the star!!!

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  5. Heather

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Decorations were great and what we came for so overall we had a positive experience. Drinks were fantastic, but the food was just bad, the menu was limited, and they were out of what we tried to order. (Only Four appetizers— soup?, calamari, caprese salad, & chicken fingers) I’m pretty sure my husband’s shrimp and pasta could have been dumped out of a Marie Calendar’s box. With all of the wonderful dining options in NYC you’d think they’d come close to comparing considering the holiday hype surrounding this place. Worth a visit once if you’re looking for the holiday vibe, but maybe eat before you come and stick to drinks and a salad!

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  6. Boon Chye

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good ambiance. Very Christmasy. Good food. Good service.

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  7. Sean

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    1.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  8. Ardak

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall atmosphere and service is good, but food is not that good, menu is limited, dishes overcooked.

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  9. Crystal

    Kansas City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Super kind and friendly staff, they are more than accommodating! However the food is bland and also took forever. Their drinks are very tasty, a great place to go for Christmas atmosphere but not for food.

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  10. Danilo

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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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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 1092 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 p.m.
Booked 37 times today

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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
  • Neighbourhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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