Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9

1042 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

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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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
Neighborhood
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

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 Dozen$20.00
- Full Dozen$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 Meats$22.00
- Five Meats$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 Cheeses$20.00
- Five Cheeses$30.00

Starters

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

Salads

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

Papillon Salad$17.00
Bleu cheese crumbles, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, & crispy fried onions over mixed greens tossed in our truffle dressing
Kale Salad$17.00
Fresh kale, roasted squash, toasted almonds, feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Seared Tuna & White Bean Salad*$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 Salad$20.00
Romaine hearts w/ sliced ham, crispy bacon, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, & egg w/ a citrus vinaigrette dressing
Classic Caesar Salad$15.00
Chilled romaine hearts w/ homemade croutons, shaved parmesan, & our classic caesar dressing

Entrées

Moules Frites$28.00
Served w/ hand cut fries & your choice of sauce: mariniere white wine & herb or provençal tomato, garlic, & parsley
Grilled Mahi Mahi$27.00
Served w/ sweet potato mash, grilled vegetables, & lemon caper sauce
Norwegian Salmon*$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 Chicken$28.00
Half free range chicken over mashed potatoes, sautéed escarole & haricots verts, creamy whole grain mustard sauce
Fish & Chips$18.00
Golden fried beer battered cod, served with hand cut fries, malt vinegar & a fresh lemon wedge
Quinoa Salad$19.00
Red quinoa, golden raisins, frisee lettuce, roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, fresh avocado
Steak Frites*$36.00
12 oz ny strip steak, prepared to your liking, served w/ compound butter & hand cut fries
Shrimp & Grits$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 Monsieur$17.00
Country bread topped w black forest ham melted gruyere
Pesto Chicken Sandwich$16.00
Grilled chicken breast w/ melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, & pesto spread served on country bread
Grilled Portobello Sandwich$18.00
Grilled portobello mushroom cap w/ goat cheese, arugula, & pesto spread served on a brioche bun
Classic Cheeseburger*$18.00
Grilled beef patty, prepared to your liking, lettuce, tomato, onion, & melted cheddar cheese served on a brioche bun
Papillon Signature Steak Sandwich$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 1,042 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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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.

1,042 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kelly
Cincinnati
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very few menu items available even at 5:30 reservation. Fries super soggy. The salads were 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 3.9 stars by 1042 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

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

22 East 54 St., New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
5th Ave & Madison Ave
Neighborhood
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

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 reservation

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 Gratin$14.00

Hummus & Guacamole$14.00

Coconut Shrimp$18.00

Crispy Calamari$16.00

Grilled Chicken Skewers$14.00

Tomato Mozzarella Basil$18.00

Crab Cake$17.00

Steak Tartare*$18.00

Salmon Tartare*$18.00

Salads

Papillon Salad$17.00

Kale Salad$17.00

Seared Tuna & White Bean Salad*$21.00

Chef's Salad$20.00

Classic Caesar Salad$15.00

Entrées

Moules Frites$28.00

Grilled Mahi Mahi$27.00

Norwegian Salmon*$30.00

Half Roasted Chicken$28.00

Fish & Chips$18.00

Quinoa Salad$19.00

Steak Frites*$36.00

Shrimp & Grits$27.00

Sandwiches

Croque Monsieur$17.00

Pesto Chicken Sandwich$16.00

Grilled Portobello Sandwich$18.00

Classic Cheeseburger*$18.00

Papillon Signature Steak Sandwich$19.00

Side Dishes

Mashed Potatoes

Broccoli

Truffle Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Haricots Vert

Jalapeno Grits

French Fries

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