$$$$ • Italian • Mandeville
Hidden gem located in Old Mandeville Town Center. Conveniently located on the corner of Lafitte and Woodrow, across from the Mandeville Trailhead, blocks from the Lakefront. Boasting Chef Patrick Merritt's take on Sicilian and French cuisine, where every dish is made to order with care and attention. Papillon's consists of an intimate fine dining room located on the second floor, featuring house specialties such as the Elefante (a 16 oz bone-in veal chop, butterflied and pounded thin, battered and pan fried, topped with a lemon/butter/caper sauce) and the Beef Wellington (hand cut filet wrapped in phyllo dough and baked to perfection). On the bottom floor is Angolo del Vino Wine Bar and Gelateria, serving a small bites menu which features award-winning meatballs, and wine on tap.Perfect for any special occasion, date night, or a simple evening out. An experience like no other.