Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9

1056 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

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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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 1,056 people are saying

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.7Service
4.6Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

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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.

1,056 Reviews

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Eileen
Costa Rica
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The Christmas decor was beautiful, the service was above average and food was ok. Minimal menu options and the gluten free availability almost nonexistent.
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Ingrid
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lugar muy bonito y una experiencia navideña única!
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Cherie
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was very friendly! Loved our waiter and talked about all the Christmas decorations. Food was excellent !
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Zulma
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The decor is beautiful and the ambiance of the place is good, However I’m disappointed that there was only 2 bartenders for so many people at the bar, Me and my husband were standing there for 10 minutes and no one asked us what we wanted. My husband ordered the pasta with shrimp and it was a very small portion .
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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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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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Michelle
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went to this restaurant for the Christmas decorations, every inch is decorated so that part was true in the reviews. It’s a lot and a little overwhelming and just seemed junky. We had 11:45 reservations, they are not open much earlier, and they were out is the soup of the day and one of the specialties. They did comp us desert. The waitress was ok but had too many tables. The men ordered smoky old fashions and they were not smoky. The food was ok but you can tell it’s not a priority. There are a lot of great restaurants in NYC that are decorated beautifully so I would pass on this one. Take a picture out front, that’s the best part.
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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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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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Danielle
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 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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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 1056 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

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 16 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

Overall ratings and reviews

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