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Papillon Restaurant, Palm Beach, Aruba

Papillon Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1659 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
J.E. Irausquin Blvd., 348 A, Palm Beach, Aruba 00000

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Welcome to Papillon Restaurant, where Chef Juan Ludeña, with European training and Peruvian roots, blends French and Caribbean flavors using fresh ingredients sourced from local vendors. Located in The Village, just off the Palm Beach strip and steps away from lively bars, shops, and attractions, our cozy, expanded indoor space and spacious outdoor terrace are perfect for any occasion.

With hidden themed details that reflect Papillon’s daring escape—from rustic iron bars to weathered walls—every corner tells a story. Our menu, featuring classic French dishes with bold Caribbean flair, makes for a culinary adventure you won’t forget. Dine in luxury, "Papillon" could only dream of, right here in Aruba!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Caribbean, European
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Juan Ludeña
  • Neighborhood
    Aruba
  • Cross street
    Across the street from the Hilton
  • Parking details
    Papillon has its own private parking right behind the restaurant. Just let the friendly guard know that you are there for Papillon and he will make sure you get a good parking spot.
  • Public transit
    In front of the Aruba sign
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,659 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Aruba

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papillon Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." The menu boasts standout dishes like "red beet risotto" and "wild boar shank," while the "grouper with shrimp" and "lobster bisque" receive high praise. The ambiance is "lovely," and servers, particularly Miguel, are consistently attentive.
1,659 Reviews
  1. Carolyn VIP

    Cleveland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As fans of their sister restaurant, L’Avenue, we were excited to try Papillon. They did not disappoint!! We were warmly greeted by the GM, Diego, and our server Maria. We started with the cold appetizer, Goat Cheese Brûlée. It was delicious. Next up.. Caesar Salad. Good, but typical. Next we had the Grouper and Shrimp entree. Both the presentation and flavors were outstanding. (Especially the lemon risotto accompaniment.) I highly recommend this establishment!

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  2. Svetlana

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, nice environment, great food. We would come back

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  3. Debbie

    New York City22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal with great service. The grouper was fresh and flavorful and poulet dijon was prepared perfectly. The steamed vegetables, however, were a bit lackluster. The daily specials pricing seemed high - our fault for not asking - but the tuna carpaccio was delicious. Overall it was an enjoyable meal.

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  4. Lynn

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service at its best. Dover sole was cooked and served impeccably. Waiter Miguel was attentive and offered good descriptions and suggestions. Vegetables paired nicely and savory but a bit sparse. Had soup of the day, and sweetbreads- all very good. Drinks spot on. Favorite go-to when on the island. Round out your evening w a drink at the speakeasy next door - perfect night!

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  5. DANIELLE VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is delicious. Grouper and Escargot were outstanding and our server Miguel made our evening even better!

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  6. Maria VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best onion soup! Food is great and lived our waitress Maria We always make a reservation every year

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  7. Lyle

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This restaurant is not for those seeking a quiet, leisurely, romantic setting. It was very noisy, which was due in part to several children not happy to be there (continual crying) I felt like the waiter was anxious to get us out quickly . He did not offer to take a drink order separately from appetizer/ dinner order . He took the entire order at the same time, which made it clear that we could not linger over a drink before we placed the food order. The wine arrived after our salad/ appetizer was served. I must say that the food was excellent , but I did not feel like I could appreciate it because of how rushed the meal was. We were in and out within 1 hour. The total price for the evening was $150 (2 glasses of wine, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees) I don’t think we got good value for that cost.

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  8. Deborah l

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time at Papillon the food was incredible we had the shrimp au gratin as an appetizer the lobster bisque which was actually tofu but you couldn't tell it tasted and felt just like lobster and we had the wild boar shank with Beet risotto absolutely delicious our server was amazing she was very knowledgeable. I'm gluten free and she took very good care of us I would highly recommend. The outdoor dining was a little quieter than the inside I found the music a little loud inside but other than that it was perfect.

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  9. Ami VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious vegetarian and vegan options- the red beet risotto is amazing!

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  10. stephen VIP

    Rhode Island5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always visit this restaurant on our yearly trip to Aruba. Sometimes twice in the week. We always liked the French-style atmosphere, of course the famous movie helps! This visit seemed that the French-flair has been lost a bit. Service and food were great, but it lost something in atmosphere. Hopefully, the next visit reminds us of prior visits.

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FAQs

Papillon Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 699 5400.

Papillon Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1659 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 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Papillon Restaurant

J.E. Irausquin Blvd., 348 A, Palm Beach, Aruba 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Across the street from the Hilton
  • Neighborhood
    Aruba
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Caribbean, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Papillon has its own private parking right behind the restaurant. Just let the friendly guard know that you are there for Papillon and he will make sure you get a good parking spot.
  • Public transit
    In front of the Aruba sign
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Ludeña
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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