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Papillon Bistro and Bar, New York, NY

Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9
3.9
1043 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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 1,043 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

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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.

1,043 Reviews
  1. sarah

    Austin

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Marco

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Avelina

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. kelley

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was beautifully decorated but that’s where it end! They were out of soda, lemonade was tart! Waitress didn’t introduce herself and took over 10 minutes to get to table once we were seated. They are were out of 3/5 appetizers, no speciality drinks. 3/5 orders were incorrect! Took 2x for management to come! Would NEVER go back nor recommend!

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  5. Helen

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience is just right to getting the holiday spirit. Food was good enough. Staff was friendly, but service was a little slow. A must visit during the holiday season!

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  6. Melinda

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Just went here for the Christmas decor. Small choice of food options. Food is pricey for meh food. I wouldn’t come here for drinks because they are ridiculous on price and not Instagram worthy nor has alcohol

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  7. Rachel

    Spain

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Decorated brilliantly - the decorations being the main attraction. Food was good - menu limited. Service was terrible - the female on the entry desk was rude we were then sat for 25 minutes waiting for menus and a drink, plates not cleared after we had finished eating, you had to leave the table to locate waiters to serve you. 20% gratuity added automatically to the bill and then a feeling of annoyance from the waiter when we selected no additional tip on the payment machine. There’s definitely much better places at much better value like Lillies in Times Square.

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  8. Claudia

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant’s ambiance is beautiful, but the service is terrible. I had to get up and look for a waiter because we had been waiting for half an hour with no one to assist us. When the food finally arrived, they forgot my daughter’s dish, and she is just a child. I asked for bread, and it never came. I saw two tables where people got up and left because they weren’t being served. The food is overpriced, there are few options, and several dishes were unavailable. I do not recommend this place.

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  9. Ticole

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is amazing. Food was fine. But service was terrible.

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  10. caroline

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Obviously not here for the food but got the roast chicken, ceasar salad, and apple crumb and it was all perfectly good enough for my $!

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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 1043 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 17 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 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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