Papillon's

Name: Papillon's
Address: 690 Lafitte St, Mandeville, LA, United States, 70448-5200
Telephone: (985) 624-2597
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

71 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 12, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(985) 624-2597

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, French, European
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(985) 624-2597
Website
http://www.papillonsla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Patrick Merritt

Location
690 Lafitte St, Mandeville, LA 70448-5200
Neighborhood
Mandeville
Cross street
on the corner of Lafitte St. and Woodrow St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Offers

$5.00 Classic Cocktails
Multiple dates available
Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us everyday between 5 and 7 for $5.00 Classic Cocktails at our downstairs lounge Angolo del Vino! The atmosphere is laid back and loungy, and we also offer a small plates menu.

Eggplant Fiore
Thinly sliced eggplant, pan fried and served with homemade marinara sauce
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Toasted Italian bread topped with fresh tomato, basil, spices, cheese, and extra virgin olive oil
Gamberi Cefalu
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with wine, tomatoes, and herbs in a fresh marinara sauce
Le Épinard Ravioli
Fresh spinach and ricotta ravioli, in an artichoke cream sauce
Vongole Taormina
Sautéed clams with tomato, garlic, in a white wine sauce
Ratatouille Tartine
Diced eggplant, zucchini, and sweet peppers, slow roasted on top toasted baguette
Charcuterie Plate
Selection of cured meats, cheeses, and accoutrements

Insalate e Zuppe / Salades et Soupe

Papillon's Salad
Romaine lettuce, apples, almonds, oranges, raisins, Feta and Parmesan cheeses, tossed in our house-made vinaigrette dressing
Insalata Caprese
Sliced fresh tomato stacked with Bufala Mozzarella, fresh basil, red onions, drizzled with a Balsamic glaze, atop a small house salad
Insalata al Cesare
Romaine lettuce tossed in Chef Patrick's Caesar dressing, topped with house-made croutons and cheese
Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée
Caramelized onions, slow cooked in a beef broth, topped with toasted crostini and melted Emmental Cheese
Stracciatella (Wedding Soup)
A delicious Italian soup with bite sized meatballs and a variety of pastas in a light broth with spinach, peas, and egg

Primi Piatti / Premier Plat

Fettuccine Primavera
Creamy Parmesan cheese sauce with assorted mixed vegetables. Add grilled chicken, Add grilled shrimp for a additional charge
Spicy Italiano
Italian sausage sauteed with spinach, peas, black olives, capers, tomatoes and artichoke in a marinara sauce
Braised Beef Bourguignon
Beef roast, slow cooked until it's fall-apart tender, served in a rich red wine sauce over fettuccine
Spaghetti Bolognese
Traditional Italian ragù of beef simmered in homemade marinara sauce, served over a generous portion of spaghetti
Sicilian Lasagna
Sheets of pasta layered with house made ricotta, Bolognese sauce, peas, mozzarella cheese and boiled eggs, topped with marinara sauce
Vongole Marechiaro
Linguine with clams, served with choice of red or white sauce

Pesce / Poisson

Red Fish Mediterranean
Red fish sautéed in white wine, fresh tomatoes, spinach, peas, garlic, artichoke, almonds, and raisins. Served with a side of pasta
Red Fish Almondine
Sautéed red fish topped with a browned butter sauce and slivered almonds
Scampi Arrabbiata
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in white wine, topped with a spicy marinara sauce, with spinach, peas, olives, capers, artichokes, and tomatoes, served over linguini

Portata Principale / Plat Principal

Parmiggiana
Your choice of milk-fed veal or chicken, breaded and sautéed, topped with ham, Italian cheeses and house-made marinara. Served with a side of pasta and red sauce. Available in Milk-fed Veal, Chicken Breast
Scaloppini Salvatore
Milk-fed veal sautéed in wine, topped with thin slices of eggplant and provolone cheese, topped with a marinara sauce, capers, mushrooms, and olives. Served with a side of pasta and red sauce
Pizzaiola
Your choice of milk-fed veal or chicken, sautéed with capers, olives, mozzarella, and artichoke in house-made marinara sauce. Served with a side of pasta. Available in Milk-fed Veal, Chicken Breast
Piccata
Your choice of protein sautéed in a creamy lemon butter sauce with wine, capers, and mushrooms. Served with a side of pasta. Available in Milk-fed Veal, Red Fish and Chicken Breast
Veal Rosa Maria
Milk-fed veal sautéed with garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, peas, and topped with a generous serving of crab meat in a creamy white sauce. Served with a side of pasta and cream sauce

House Specialties

Due to the nature of these dishes, they may take a bit longer to prepare

Orecchio di Elefante
An impressive 14 oz. milk-fed veal chop, butterflied and thinly pounded, battered and pan fried, topped with capers in a lemon, wine, butter sauce. Served with a side of pasta in house-made marinara Sauce
Beef Wellington
Filet steak, seared and topped with a mushroom purée, wrapped in puff pastry and baked, served with a side of creamed potatoes, and a red wine mushroom cream sauce

What 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Romantic
New Orleans / Louisiana
Italian

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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food quality, service, staff outstanding
A
Angie
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner and great service! We will definitely be back! 🥂
A
Alicia
New Orleans
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were great! Would highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great experience. Good food nice environment. Our third time there in past 6 mos. My only small suggestion to the very kind owners is to reconsider the music. The orchestra versions of pop songs really impacts the atmosphere - its not an elevator or geriatric ward. Suggest light jazz, cocktail lounge, more upbeat: think Oscar Peterson and even Getz/Gilberto.
BG
BeGood
New Orleans
51 reviews
2.0
51 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall2food4service3ambience3
I hadn’t been to Papillon until today. However, I had been to Gio’s several times..which was in the same location and same menu as before. The new place does a very good job of stepping in the shoes of the previous owner with regards to the recipes and taste. However, the veal Rosa Maria was good but not as good as before. The bolognese was right on point as was the fettuccine. There was little to no unusual wait for food to arrive..which was an issue for the previous owner. The meals are pricey for the location. You have to go up some stairs into a small but nice dining room which is odd. The prices are up there with Commander’s, Desi Vegas and Emeril’s but the ambiance and location are lacking comparatively. Service was good..not Commander’s but efficient and friendly. Presumably the owner or manager comes around to check on you and helps to serve. I’m accustomed to paying top dollar at a nice restaurant. I had no qualms about the veal being $39.00 and the entire bill being well over $100 plus. However, I find a “service charge” for using a credit card petty and deceptive. There was no notice that I am aware of that there is a charge for using a card. My real issue is that the service charge is THE OWNER’s cost of doing business NOT the customer’s. We are all affected by supply chain issues, employee issues, inflation etc. It cost me more in gas to get there. Charge more for the meal but don’t charge the service fee. I could have paid in cash. There’s no doubt that most people eat out more because of the convenience of the credit card..so it is necessary to have the cards to compete..so it’s a business expense. Walmart takes credit cards but doesn’t include the fee. It’s the principle not the amount. It is sneaky and petty. Charge for the bread service or refills to make up the fee. It was a real turn off for me and ruined and otherwise nice meal. I’ll NEVER go back because of it.
Papillon'sResponded on July 31, 2022I apologize for your experience. We do post on our menu about the service charge. It seems that you are unaware of what has happened in the last year. Every ingredient and paper product sharply rose, some more than doubling. We have raised prices to compensate, however the costs were and are still rising at a rate that we could not keep up with. In the long run, it's cheaper for us to charge the credit card fee rather than to keep raising prices. Walmart is a billion dollar company, we are not.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great date night ☺️
SB
StevieB
New Orleans
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful experience! Courteous staff, great food! Drinks were good too! Will definitely be back- couldn’t fit in dessert!
DD
DebbieD
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food was awesome!! I will recommend this to all my friends!!!
PB
PeterB
New Orleans
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Very enjoyable meal. Drinks good; service good; entrees very slow in coming out of the kitchen, but were hot upon arrival. Became a bit noisy when dining room filled.
JR
JRPEM
New Orleans
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The moment we arrived, we were greeted, and then seated. We had a 7:15 reservation for 4. The service was wonderful. If we lifted our head to ask for something we needed, someone was right there. The food was great! We had the Lobster Ravioli as an appetizer. Excellent! I would highly recommend it. And of course, the Elefante, and a couple of veal and pasta dishes. They were all truly wonderful!! We are very happy to have a good Italian restaurant in town. We will definitely dine there again.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ambiance and food
JA
JackieA
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Great date night vibe. Kitchen got backed up but that just gave us more time to enjoy the night out!
JR
JudyR
New Orleans
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall, another awesome experience!!!
N
Nola551
New Orleans
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always Delicious, Wonderful service from Elizabeth. Papillon has a great team, keeping diners happy!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite new dining spot!
PB
PeterB
New Orleans
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Food excellent, drinks and wine really good, service good. A lot to choose from on the menu, and what we had was well prepared. Pricey, but backed up by quality ingredients and preparation. We’ll definitely return. A hidden gem in Old Mandeville.
BM
BrookeM
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. The service was outstanding. Highly recommend!
LR
LeahR
New Orleans
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
What a disappointment this dining experience was for our special occasion. We were crammed into a table next to the wait station. Literally the worst table and you can see all the staff and junk in the back. After waiting an hour for our entrees, the crabmeat was bad in my dish. I sent it back and they they informed me they “agreed with me” and would take it off the bill. The rest of the food was unremarkable. The kicker is they charge you an extra 3% to use a credit card after still paying 70 for two appetizers and one entree. No alcohol in that tab. I hope they enjoyed getting the extra 3% Will never go back.
RR
RonnieR
New Orleans
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very flavorful food with lots of options. An affordable wine list good service! Much improved from previous owner!
MD
MichelleD
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. Wonderful cocktails. Wonderful experience.
EH
EmmaH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We celebrated my husband bday here and it was a dinning experience to remember. Everything was presented in a timely manner and taste outstanding. Best marinara ever! My husband is very particular when it comes to restaurants but he says he can’t wait to return to this one. Mr Papillon stopped at our table a couple of times to make sure everything was to our liking. Love this place!
LR
LaurienR
New Orleans
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Father’s Day lunch.
ST
SherriT
New Orleans
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
It could be so much better if the staff was trained appropriately for a fine dining restaurant. Our server was very nice, but missed the touches that would have made it feel like a nice restaurant. We waited almost an hour and a half for spaghetti and meatballs and veal parmigiana. My husband ate with no water or wine for an extended period. The server and (I assume) the manager were apologetic about the kitchen delay and did comp one of my drinks. The French 75 was good. The food was not bad, but not worth discussing.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for Father’s Day and it was fantastic — best chicken piccata around!
TM
TimM
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the ravioli appetizer, veal piccatta and veal Rosa Maria. Everything was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food. Service was a little slow but worth the wait.
AM
AMO782
New Orleans
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Nice meal overall. We were disappointed in the service at first. The waitress did not greet us for quite some time and when she did she told us to order everything upfront. We asked why and she stated that the kitchen is slow. She was absolutely correct! Our reservation was at 7pm(party of 4) and we did not leave until 10:15pm. I’m all for a relaxing dining experience but this was a bit much, especially for what we ordered. The whole restaurant has about 10 tables. We ordered 2 appetizers, one side salad and pasta entrees for each of us. My husband was disappointed that they were out of the charcuterie plate but was pleased with his salad and lobster ravioli. I would try them again for the brunch but would not run back for dinner. Heads up! They charge a credit card fee. When we asked the waitress she replied “no comment”. I found it a bit tacky considering we had a $300 bill.
DZ
DavidZ
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a private dining table outside on the balcony it was so nice. The wait staff went out of their way to make our dining experience as nice as possible. The food was amazing we will be back.
MB
MikeB
Dallas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
If you’re gonna charge for credit card use, you should tell the customers. Half the table was served and five minutes later the rest of the table served and was cold.
ED
ErinD
New Orleans
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The drinks and food were fantastic. We started at the bar downstairs (highly recommended) and then went upstairs to eat. We had the bruschetta, lobster ravioli, linguini with clams, and tiramisu. Everything was top-notch. I’d even venture to say this was the best lobster ravioli I’ve eaten. Excellent service with the owners checking in frequently. We will definitely be back.
BE
BigEasyBigAsh
New Orleans
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were outstanding. We had the lasagna and veal piccata. Will definitely be back!
SL
SusanL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The whole experience was amazing! The service was fantastic, friendky and helpful. The food--words can't begin to describe how good it was. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone!
SH
SarahH
Shreveport
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We waited over an hour for our food, and our server did not communicate with us about why it was taking so long.
Papillon'sResponded on May 23, 2022I apologize for the delay. It should have been communicated that on Fridays and Saturdays, it's usually a two hour dinner service. We make every dish to order and nothing (other than the Lasagna) is cooked ahead of time. We do pride ourselves on service and great food. I hope I get the chance to make it up to you next time.
S
Steve42448
New Orleans
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food and very attentive staff. Nice surroundings.
MG
MrsG311
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed our first trip here. The mussels were fantastic, the Papillon martini perfect, and a fabulous dinner to follow. Highly recommend for a great date night!
ML
MelanieL
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was excellent! Our second time there and everything was so nice and the food was spectacular!
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gpizzle
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Small and quaint restaurant with big flavor. Ambiance and price point excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful dinner. Everything was authentic Italian flavors and fresh. Definitely a top favorite restaurant on Northshore.
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Lasparky47
Denver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Excellent food!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been looking for somewhere to dine after 11 am church on Sundays… this fits the billl on all levels!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Papillon's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (985) 624-2597.

Papillon's is rated 4.7 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 12, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(985) 624-2597

690 Lafitte St, Mandeville, LA 70448-5200

Additional information

Cross street
on the corner of Lafitte St. and Woodrow St.
Neighborhood
Mandeville
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, French, European
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Patrick Merritt
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.papillonsla.com/
Phone number
(985) 624-2597

Papillon's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

$5.00 Classic Cocktails

Antipasti /Apéritifs

Eggplant Fiore

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Gamberi Cefalu

Le Épinard Ravioli

Vongole Taormina

Ratatouille Tartine

Charcuterie Plate

Insalate e Zuppe / Salades et Soupe

Papillon's Salad

Insalata Caprese

Insalata al Cesare

Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée

Stracciatella (Wedding Soup)

Primi Piatti / Premier Plat

Fettuccine Primavera

Spicy Italiano

Braised Beef Bourguignon

Spaghetti Bolognese

Sicilian Lasagna

Vongole Marechiaro

Pesce / Poisson

Red Fish Mediterranean

Red Fish Almondine

Scampi Arrabbiata

Portata Principale / Plat Principal

Parmiggiana

Scaloppini Salvatore

Pizzaiola

Piccata

Veal Rosa Maria

House Specialties

Orecchio di Elefante

Beef Wellington

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