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Papillon Bistro and Bar, New York, NY

Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9
3.9
1051 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 15 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 Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 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 1,051 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papillon Bistro and Bar offers a charming "old-world ambiance" with "outstanding" food and service. Known for its "amazing holiday decorations," it's a fantastic spot for festive drinks and dining. Though some reviews mention slow service, many highlight the friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere, making it ideal for business lunches or gatherings.

1,051 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun Christmas themed bar. Decor was beautiful. Food was OK, menu was minimal.

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  2. Allison

    Houston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very busy. Hostess sat us in a tiny, separate room upstairs away from the main dining room. About 10 min after being seated, someone came and moved us into the main dining room. We never even saw a waiter. Someone just came and took our order and then someone else brought out the food. No one came to check on us, give us more water, ask if we needed anything - nothing. Food was mediocre at best. This place is highly over rated and not worth your time or money. The Xmas decorations aren’t even that good. Go to Rolf’s instead.

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  3. Heather

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing decor. Food was good as well ..we just ate typical bar food…. Hamburger and chicken sandwich. They can with great standard Fries. Now that service. Besides the person who sat us everyone else (3 different people) didn’t appear to have customer service skills. Kind of felt like herding cattle ever though it wasn’t seasonal crowded yet. Food was order and out in 7 min so take your time if your their for ambience. Prices were fair and appreciated. Great decor! We didn’t see any holiday drinks available. When asked they said they were in the menu but nothing referred to a holiday drink. They are missing some revenue but skipping over a holiday drink menu. I would return but now I know what to expect.

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  4. Dan

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome spot for a fun time with family and friends!

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  5. Danielle

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Over the top decorations make for a festive get together. That said, many items are in disrepair, broken, and should be tossed. Primary server and 2 assistants were very attentive. Cocktails were yummy!! Only negative is the food. Meals were incomplete, missing items noted in the menu. Medium rare steak frites was medium well and room temp/cold; fries were good. Croque madam and monsier were essentially French toast. If you want good/great French food, go to Le Grande Boucherie.

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  6. Dula

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Christmas decor is amazing. It’s like stepping into santas shop. Loved it. My only letdown was the music. Visiting this time of year, wanting to experience the festive season with such beautiful festive decor, they should follow through with the theme and keep festive music. They played maybe one song every now and then. I understand the bar is very busy too but still, The food was good.

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  7. Jennifer

    Mississippi

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the Christmas decorations. Food and service were just ok. Steak was tough. Glad we saw it but would go somewhere else next trip for the $.

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  8. sarah

    Austin

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a reservation back in September for a special night for our family before the holidays began. So glad we did. Our waiter, Romeo, was very kind and attentive. The decorations were a great reason to come alone. The food was good, even though the kitchen had run out of a few items; it was busy. Overall, A+ experience. My only constructive feedback is that our family was put at a picnic table for 4 with foldout chairs in a back room away from a lot of the fun things to observe. There wasn’t enough seating at our table for 5 so we knew the reservation wasn’t actually the real reservation. But the up side was that we got Romeo and the back room was quiet to talk as a family. It all worked out.

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  9. Marco

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had to wait 45min for 2 sandwiches, the staff try their best but it’s not enough to called it good service

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  10. Avelina

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas decorations were beautiful and food was very good however service was terrible. We saw our waiter once maybe twice and just jumped to ask if we were ready to put food in after walking over the first time. Didn’t see her after that and had to wait at least 35 minutes for the check once they cleared our plates. Probably would still be waiting if we didn’t say anything.

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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 1051 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 15 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 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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