Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.1

1021 Reviews

$31 to $50

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Good for groups
Lively
Neighbourhood gem

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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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
Website
http://www.papillonbistro.com/
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

Location
22 East 54 St., New York, NY 10022
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Oysters on the Half Shell*
Beausoleil - new brunswick canada. Refined, sweet, and light, with a bit of brine. Served w/ housemade cocktail sauce & mignonette
- Half DozenUS$20.00
- Full DozenUS$40.00
Charcuterie Platter
Served w/ cornichons, kalamata olives, honey mustard, & sliced country toast. Saucisson a l' ail, prosciutto, bresaola, pate de campagne, chorizo
- Three MeatsUS$22.00
- Five MeatsUS$32.00
Artisanal Cheese & Fruit Plate
Served w/ dried cranberries, candied walnuts, grapes, bartlett pear & granny smith apple slices, & sliced country toast. Brie, st. andre triple crème, port salut, gruyere, fourme d'ambert blue
- Three CheesesUS$20.00
- Five CheesesUS$30.00

Starters

French Onion Soup au GratinUS$14.00
Topped w/ homemade croutons & melted swiss cheese
Hummus & GuacamoleUS$14.00
Served w/ pita bread
Coconut ShrimpUS$18.00
Served w/ Sweet Habanero Mango Sauce
Crispy CalamariUS$16.00
Seasoned & fried squid served w/ marinara sauce
Grilled Chicken SkewersUS$14.00
Thai peanut sauce for dipping
Tomato Mozzarella BasilUS$18.00
Plump tomato, fresh mozzarella cheese w/ basil & a balsamic drizzle
Crab CakeUS$17.00
Golden crab cake, frisee lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sweet whole grain mustard sauce
Steak Tartare*US$18.00
Fresh ny strip steak, seasoned w/ fresh herbs, & served raw w/ a quail egg & country toast
Salmon Tartare*US$18.00
Marinated salmon served w/ a side salad & toast

Salads

Add Ons: Chicken $8, Shrimp $14, Salmon $16, Steak $17

Papillon SaladUS$17.00
Bleu cheese crumbles, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, & crispy fried onions over mixed greens tossed in our truffle dressing
Kale SaladUS$17.00
Fresh kale, roasted squash, toasted almonds, feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Seared Tuna & White Bean Salad*US$21.00
Seared tuna, prepared to your liking, served w/ a bed of mixed greens, chilled green beans, white beans, sliced radishes, & oven dried tomatoes w/ a citrus vinaigrette dressing
Chef's SaladUS$20.00
Romaine hearts w/ sliced ham, crispy bacon, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, & egg w/ a citrus vinaigrette dressing
Classic Caesar SaladUS$15.00
Chilled romaine hearts w/ homemade croutons, shaved parmesan, & our classic caesar dressing

Entrées

Moules FritesUS$28.00
Served w/ hand cut fries & your choice of sauce: mariniere white wine & herb or provençal tomato, garlic, & parsley
Grilled Mahi MahiUS$27.00
Served w/ sweet potato mash, grilled vegetables, & lemon caper sauce
Norwegian Salmon*US$30.00
8 oz salmon filet, prepared to your liking, served over a bed of fresh asparagus risotto, topped w/ roasted tomato & beurre blanc sauce
Half Roasted ChickenUS$28.00
Half free range chicken over mashed potatoes, sautéed escarole & haricots verts, creamy whole grain mustard sauce
Fish & ChipsUS$18.00
Golden fried beer battered cod, served with hand cut fries, malt vinegar & a fresh lemon wedge
Quinoa SaladUS$19.00
Red quinoa, golden raisins, frisee lettuce, roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, fresh avocado
Steak Frites*US$36.00
12 oz ny strip steak, prepared to your liking, served w/ compound butter & hand cut fries
Shrimp & GritsUS$27.00
Sautéed shrimp, jalapeno grits, beurre blanc sauce

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served w/ your choice of: hand cut fries, or a mixed green side salad

Croque MonsieurUS$17.00
Country bread topped w black forest ham melted gruyere
Pesto Chicken SandwichUS$16.00
Grilled chicken breast w/ melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, & pesto spread served on country bread
Grilled Portobello SandwichUS$18.00
Grilled portobello mushroom cap w/ goat cheese, arugula, & pesto spread served on a brioche bun
Classic Cheeseburger*US$18.00
Grilled beef patty, prepared to your liking, lettuce, tomato, onion, & melted cheddar cheese served on a brioche bun
Papillon Signature Steak SandwichUS$19.00
Chopped steak sautéed w/ peppers, onions, & melted gruyere cheese, frisee lettuce served on ciabatta bread

Side Dishes

$10

Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli
Truffle Fries
+$4
Sweet Potato Fries
+$2
Haricots Vert
Jalapeno Grits
French Fries

What 1,021 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.9Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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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.

1,021 Reviews

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2253249213
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Just sub par. All the way around. Felt cheap not amazing food and service. Felt run down and dingy. May just be me
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Angela
Milwaukee
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
They were out of the entree I wanted to order and a beer my friend wanted. Service was average. The holiday decor was top notch and the reason we came.
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Simone
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful. The only issue is that they had run out of some menu items.
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Lisa
Phoenix
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved the Christmas Spirit shown with the decor, however, our waiter showed no emotion whatsoever. I don’t expect an overly enthusiastic personality but I do expect a simple hello and you are welcome when you receive one from a patron of your business. He spent most of his time at the bar chatting with his coworker and did not stop by our table one time after our meal was delivered by another restaurant employee to see if there was anything else needed. No water refills nor drink refills offered. The only time he said anything to us with half a pleasant voice was when he brought us our bill and stood there for payment. Do better with your waitstaff. The only reason I gave 4 stars is due to the Christmas decor and the food.
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Elena
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
So the only good stuff was decorations. That’s why we came initially. So the result: waiters were totally careless, steak was cold, Caesar salad came with a full bowl of green and 5 shrimps for ~30$!!! And finally - we didn’t even get the receipt. The waiter just gave us the Apple Pay thing, told us total 72$ and then when we left 3$ tips (cause all was terrible except the lights!!!) he said out loud “so 72$ plus 3$ tips” and was gone. Like what is wrong with this place really?!
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Danielle
New York City
23 reviews
vip
2.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Don’t understand why they say they have no reservations when the restaurant was almost empty! Waiter was very good food was just ok place was decorated beautiful
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Sharon
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love the service and Holiday decorations. The food was good. I will be back.
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Linda
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
as far as the Christmas lights were concerned, they were beautiful. Everything I expected. I was really looking forward to coming to this restaurant. Unfortunately the lights were the only good thing about the restaurant. I ordered the Papillion salad with shrimp and they plopped down a bowl of Mesculin greens with four shrimp in it some Craisins and nuts and some blue cheese with about a teaspoon of dressing. The salad hit the table less than five minutes after I ordered it.. I wish I could post a photo. the small bowl of salad looks like a side salad. $29. When I complain to the manager he took it off the bill
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David
Alabama
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for drinks and dessert. Our cocktails were delicious. The cheesecake may have been the best I've ever had, Highly Recommend!
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Hope
Indiana
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
It was very crowded. I was seated in a booth with another booth to my back. There were young children that were fighting and constantly pushing the booth. I could feel every movement. Our waitress was fine but not great. I would stop in to see the Christmas decorations but I would not eat here.
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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 4.1 stars by 1021 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

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

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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 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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.papillonbistro.com/
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

Papillon Bistro and Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Main

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Charcuterie Platter

Artisanal Cheese & Fruit Plate

Starters

French Onion Soup au GratinUS$14.00

Hummus & GuacamoleUS$14.00

Coconut ShrimpUS$18.00

Crispy CalamariUS$16.00

Grilled Chicken SkewersUS$14.00

Tomato Mozzarella BasilUS$18.00

Crab CakeUS$17.00

Steak Tartare*US$18.00

Salmon Tartare*US$18.00

Salads

Papillon SaladUS$17.00

Kale SaladUS$17.00

Seared Tuna & White Bean Salad*US$21.00

Chef's SaladUS$20.00

Classic Caesar SaladUS$15.00

Entrées

Moules FritesUS$28.00

Grilled Mahi MahiUS$27.00

Norwegian Salmon*US$30.00

Half Roasted ChickenUS$28.00

Fish & ChipsUS$18.00

Quinoa SaladUS$19.00

Steak Frites*US$36.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$27.00

Sandwiches

Croque MonsieurUS$17.00

Pesto Chicken SandwichUS$16.00

Grilled Portobello SandwichUS$18.00

Classic Cheeseburger*US$18.00

Papillon Signature Steak SandwichUS$19.00

Side Dishes

Mashed Potatoes

Broccoli

Truffle Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Haricots Vert

Jalapeno Grits

French Fries

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