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Papillon Restaurant, Palm Beach, Aruba

Papillon Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1147 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Papillon Restaurant’s menu reflects the Frenchman’s arduous journey to freedom: classic French dishes have been dusted with daring Caribbean flair and are a culinary journey for your taste buds. The spacious outside terrace is perfect for casual fine dining; the iron bars, flecks of rust and stains on the walls make one very glad not to be in Papillon’s shoes in the 1940’s! Charrière would undoubtedly have loved `his’ place on Aruba: this is luxury living for anyone!

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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 26 times today

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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 Chef's Garden Wed 7:00 pm–7:15 pm
  • Phone number
    699 5400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Juan Ludeña
  • Catering
    Private Chef service is offered to host your in-home events.
  • Private party facilities
    Chef's GardenEvery Wednesday our chef Juan Ludeña prepares a 6-course tasting menu with optional premium wine pairing. Juan is a true Chef with a passion for food. He refined his talent working around the world.Located in the Secret Garden; this unique experience should not be missed!
  • 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 1,147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Aruba

    Best Food

  • Aruba

    Healthy

  • Aruba

    Hot spot

  • Aruba

    Great for fine wines

1,147 Reviews
  1. PaulaC

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and service was outstanding. So good that we plan to go back again this week!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food Great service from Max Live sax play was awesome Highly recommend this restaurant

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Overall experience was good. Very nice ambience. Live music was a nice touch.Limited options for vegetarians though.

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  4. PerryC

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Our waiter was outstanding! Very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and efficient!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner last night— it was our first night & we landed late afternoon, so we were tired & looking forward to a great, relaxing dinner. The staff, including the hostess, was extremely kind & accommodating. We enjoyed the beet risotto, oysters and funchi fries! The cocktails & ambience were wonderful as well. Highly recommend!

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  6. andrea

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious Thanksgiving meal here last night. The saxophone player was fabulous and he added a nice unusual touch. Highly recommend!

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  7. Sharon

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first year traveling during Thanksgiving and booked our dinner reservation with Papillon. They had a delicious turkey and stuffing special for the holiday that was very flavorful! The rest of the family had steak of which they enjoyed greatly. The kids meal steak is an amazing price and a large plate of meat and fries. Extra bonus with the gentleman who played beautiful music on the saxophone!

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  8. CardioDoc

    Atlanta Metro

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal. One of the best in Aruba. The Sole Meuniere deboned at tableside, the beet risotto, the lobster bisque all so well done

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  9. William

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, if you want outstanding food and service I would highly recommend this place for couples and families.

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  10. Uno1

    Los Angeles

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. The Dutch steak was amazing. The vegetarian pasta with cauliflower was out of this world. A beautiful restaurant.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food and service. Live music was really good with perfect noise level.

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  12. RientsS

    Caribbean

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Goede, vriendelijke ontvangst. Heel aardige bediening met goede menusuggesties. We hadden een zalmloempia, de creme brulee van geitenkaas, grouperfilet met mosselrisotto en rundercarpaccio. We hebben heerlijk gegeten. Komen zeker weer.

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  13. John

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Max provided us with outstanding service ! Thank you

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  14. LouS

    Caribbean

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Dined inside which was small and warm. Preferred to eat in air conditioning but room was not comfortable. Food and service were good.

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  15. Kuly

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We spend a night at the Papillon and enjoyed some great food out there. The three of us all had the skirtsteak and we all liked it very much. Together with some good wine and a cocktail is was a rememberable evening.

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  16. DavidA

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Food was spectacular as always. Three of us had different mains and apps and all were great. Service was slow and needed prompting.

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  17. soccerref07

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our party of 9 adults had a delicious meal at Papillon! Drinks were tasty, dinner filling & dessert scrumptious. Our server Robinson took wonderful care of us. We will definitely be back!

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  18. GrantC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. I felt like it was a great value for the price.

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  19. EJSUT

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our 2nd Papillon visit on this Aruba trip. This 2nd visit was as great as the 1st. Great food & excellent service from Adrian. Looking forward to coming back when we next visit in February.

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  20. MichaelP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and great Dover Sole. We go visit on every trip

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  21. K8tKall

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    We sat at the bar last year & had a few apps that made us plan a return dinner reservation for our anniversary. We were disappointed with the oyster appetizer as it seemed like they were actually canned snails used as an oyster substitute on the grilled oysters appetizer, very hard chewy little nuggets smothered in cheese and crumbs at 4.50/ea. The lobster was just ok at $69 as was the beef bourguignon for $34. The highlight was the wine list, which did not disappoint. We like to support small businesses, but sadly we will stick to the resorts from now on.

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  22. marinas

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Service was excellent food was not as good as usual . Onion soup was very salty , skirt was very chewy . Everything else was good

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  23. SjBe

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food was not as tastefull as expected, small portions and pricy! Service good, not excellent.

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  24. GeorgeM

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was wonderful. We sat at the bar. Shared a ceaser salad. Hubby had the anchovies, i passed on them. I had the most incredible beef bourginan and hubby had the duck. Both wonderful. Finished by sharing a creme brûlée.

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  25. EJSUT

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, excellent food, wine & service. Only place we go to in Aruba for lobster. Wife enjoyed her birthday serenade from server Max & other staffers. We will be back.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was excellent. Needs more fans for air movement

    1 person found this helpful

  27. LauraW

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is perfection!! A must do on Aruba. Everything was top notch. Food was UNBELIEVABLE!! Will be back next year. Thank you all for an exceptional experience. Our server Max was fantastic

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  28. WayneM

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter Max was exceptional along with the service. The food was great. We will recommend you and certainly we will be coming back.

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  29. KeliL

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food great atmosphere and awesome location. Cool music vibe too.

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  30. Missy

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the tuna steak. It was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Beautiful presentation. And you must get a creamy espresso martini!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food taste, plated like artwork! But pricy! Live singer was a nice difference from just piping in prerecorded background music.

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  32. attila

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service.Andreas the waiter was excellent. Thank You so much

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  33. WendyP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We went for the early bird. Ordered the beef bourguignon. When it came to our table, it looked like an appetizer it was so small! It came in a little ramekin, about the size you would normally get a creme brulee in. There were about 6 pieces of "beef" in the ramekin. My first bite was completely fat, which I immediately spit out - don't like eating fat. The second piece was half fat/half beef which I had to separate. The others were fine. The taste was excellent, but when we left we felt like we needed to go eat someplace else! Still hungry. Husband ordered the same thing but didn't get the fat that I did. On the positive side, the service was excellent. They had a singer there with a beautiful voice. It was our anniversary and they brought our ice cream out and wrote happy anniversary on the plate with chocolate sauce, nice touch. The regular menu was very expensive compared to other places we eat at.

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  34. SashaK

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an outstanding dining experience! Loved everything we tried ( ceviche was true to Peruvian Origin, goat creme brule was definitely something new to try and escargot were to die for) Dover Sole was delicious and tuna steak was impressive as well. The Wait Staff was attentative not at all intrusive and the ambiance was immaculate!

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  35. privateguy603

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is one of the best restaurants on Aruba. Classic French cuisine with modern takes. Cocktails are outstanding. Wine list is expertly curated. Food is exquisite! Very attentive service, both by management and the servers. Heartily recommended!

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  36. KatelynC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From start to finish, excellent meal to celebrate my birthday 🥳

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  37. georgem

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Not that good. Beef dish fatty. Overpriced mussels and small grouper filet

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  38. randarooo

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful birthday celebration. Joshua was very personable. Makes a great Manhattan also. The shrimp au gratin appetizer was delicious. Entrees as well. The entire staff is very welcoming. It's a favorite each time in Aruba

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  39. KevinF

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and attentive service by the whole staff here. We highly recommend this restaurant. If you an escargot fan order theirs. Best we have ever had!!

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  40. Oldguy

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My significant other and I enjoyed our visit to Papillion while in Aruba. My escargot appetizer was generously portioned and delicious; beef Bourginon entree was equally good. My companion had lobster bisque which she liked and grouper entree, which she liked but could not finish due to generous portion size. The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere (we dined outdoors) was wonderful as well-the live singer added a real plus, with soft and tuneful music.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

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

Papillon Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1147 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 Chef's Garden Wed 7:00 pm–7:15 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
  • Phone number
    699 5400
  • Catering
    Private Chef service is offered to host your in-home events.
  • Private party facilities
    Chef's GardenEvery Wednesday our chef Juan Ludeña prepares a 6-course tasting menu with optional premium wine pairing. Juan is a true Chef with a passion for food. He refined his talent working around the world.Located in the Secret Garden; this unique experience should not be missed!
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