Papillon Bistro and Bar

Name: Papillon Bistro and Bar
Address: 22 East 54 St., New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 754-9006
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4.0

541 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 299 times today

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(212) 754-9006

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Bistro, French American
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 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 : (877) 929-3698

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 541 people are saying

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4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.7Service
4.1Ambience
3.7Value

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NatalieC
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food3service5ambience5
The Christmas décor is over-the-top amazing. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Service was so friendly and attentive. Drinks were delicious (but a bit slow coming from the bar). Food is decent bar food. Highly recommend as a Holiday Must Do.
PR
PRSNYC
New York Area
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
The restaurant was decorated so nicely, but your seasonal music was very loud, I found myself shouting. I was sitting upstairs at lunchtime on 11/29. I will return for future lunches and do hope the music is turned down a bit, so talking is possible. Thank you.
F
Flaka
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
This is one of the worst restaurants in midtown I've been too. The food was cooked poorly. There was no waiter assigned to the table so nobody came to check up if food was satisfactory. The food was awful. I ordered a Steak and fritters and the steak was tough. I barely ate my meal. Then ordered dessert because I was hungry and they brought it basically frozen and it tasted old. Very disappointed in poor quality of food and service.
NI
NIDI
Caribbean
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food1service3ambience5
The decorations were beautiful and we ordered a smokey old fashioned which was great. Thats where the good experience ends, we ordered a flatbread and what arrived was a thin pizza with terrible tasting glopped mozarella on top. Terrible taste and worse appearance. Honestly, so bad we refrained from ordering anything else. I would recommend going to the bar getting an oldfashioned and looking at the lights and calling it a night.
F
Foodie123
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service1ambience5
Servers were not polite. Very rude because one server moved us to another table
JB
JimB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I loved this restaurant! We had the best time and the food was great! Can’t wait to go back!
C
Craig
New York Area
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The holiday decorations were beautiful but the food was mediocre at best. I would only recommend Papillon as a cocktail / bar snack destination.
A
Alyssa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Restaurant was not opened but still allowed me to reserve a table for you two via Open table.
D
Deputyts
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience5
Gnocchi was burnt and you barely get any calamari for the price. Prices were very high for the food and drinks. A margarita was $20… The atmosphere was really beautiful though especially during this time of year.
R
Rishi
Philadelphia
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience5
You can literally get a better steak at Friday’s. it was grainy, watery and mushy. Server was horrible and inattentive The restaurant is beautifully decorated for Christmas, but they had techno music blasting. Sweltering hot That’s what I get for choosing decor over going to Le Boucherie!!
JE
JENNIFERC
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Papillon Bistro lived up to my high expectation based on what I’d heard! The decorations were amazing, service was wonderful and overall experience was spot on. The chicken quesadilla was one of the best I’ve had!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
Food we ordered was pre cooked and heated before serve
RM
RonaldM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Got to the restaurant before time, when they told me the kitchen was closed BECAUSE OF THE RAIN, causing lack of people at the restaurant, so they decided just to open the bar. They should have sent a message so people don’t go for nothing
TM
TomM
New York Area
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience4
The food was awesome but it was a business lunch and we wound up being very late because of slow service.
TK
TriciaK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous all around. Definitely check out the holiday decor.
A
Abie9b
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
Horrible service. We basically had to ask over and over for water, drinks and finally the check. Dining area was not busy at all. Had to get up and go to the bar to pay the bill and then when we left, previously inattentive server chased us down on the street to say we hadn’t paid. Cute place but loud happy hour scene and food just meh.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good spot for lunch - I knew it was a lively after work bar but it was nice to see it was good for a business lunch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
We cool place! Kids was excited! Amazing Halloween decorations
ES
EddieS
New York Area
62 reviews
vip
3.0
62 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience5
As usual, food was delicious. Buffalo cauliflower was great, as was croque Monsour and steak sandwich. Restaurant has holiday theme with hundreds of skeletons. Looked great.
MA
MattA
Nashville
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very cool place – definitely a bar but the food was nice and the drinks were great. The decorations are worth the visit.
S
Sarkar
Toronto
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great fun place with good food. Kerbside outdoor seating was really nice.
N
Nycvisitor
Houston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Mussels with frites were lackluster. The frites were regular frozen fries not thin and crispy the way a frite should be. The mussels were very small. The waiter wasn’t personable and the service, perfunctory,
AD
AudraD
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great meet up place for friends!!
NA
NASA
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
El lugar es muy agradable pero la música está demasiado fuerte. No es posible reunirse ahí para simplemente comer y platicar en calma
TE
TimE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Love the design, and the service was outstanding. Will definitely be back. What a cool place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
Service was terrible. Came late between shifts. Had to flag waitress multiple times and there were only three tables of people upstairs.
RC
RisC
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The craft cocktails were absolutely delicious and so aesthetically pleasing. We enjoyed every single one we tried. All the music was so much fun, and the pesto chicken sandwich was one of the best things I have ever eaten. Everyone I was with enjoyed their food, but was jealous they didn’t order it! Overall a great time with a fantastic vibe.
PK
PeterK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated outdoors. Very pleasant if a bit pound (but to be expected streetwise in midtown NYC) Food and service was outstanding. Definitely a keeper.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfecto todo
LC
LaurenC
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
The restaurant was almost empty and the service was still slow. They brought our appetizers out at the same time as the entrees. We ordered the ribeye medium rare and it came out dry and medium well. Mussels were OK, but a small portion for $32. Would not recommend.
MS
MarcosS
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Elegant, classy, great food. Service could be improved but it looks they are on the right track.
a
alwvnyc
London
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
Service was inattentive. Sat outside which was nice but there was a faint unpleasant odor.
HC
HafeezaC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Really good food and great restaurant but had to wait over 20 mins for the check! Also a shame that the lunchtime menu is only available if you sit at the bar.
P
Philip002
London
51 reviews
vip
2.0
51 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
An old-fashioned brasserie style venue that lacked atmosphere. The lunch menu was ordinary but not bad. The service was frankly below average considering we were the only patrons upon arrival.
ML
MedLib
Washington DC
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The menu was limited (main course: 2 steaks, 1 fish, 1 chicken, not much else). But our Caesar salads were quite good, and both the steak and salmon we ordered well prepared and delicious. The wait staff was helpful and efficient. We will return
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time dining here. We will be back!
JO
JeseniaO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very delicious and just a fun environment. I would definitely go there again!
JM
JillM
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
EXTREMELY loud. Service very poor.....about to walk out as no one would wait on us. Dirty bread plate although no bread served. Our medium rare burger well done. Would never go back
l
lfdchris
New York Area
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous and delicious with great service, to boot. Thank you for a delightful evening.
TP
TelehellPodcast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was great, we ate outside (though a little too windy, and we could still hear the music from outside. Considering what one pays for a meal in the city, this was a bargain, and I would come back....also, My GOD their Truffle Fries...that's all I gotta say.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
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
- Contact tracing information collected

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 4 stars by 541 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

Dec 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 299 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 754-9006

22 East 54 St., New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
5th Ave & Madison Ave
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
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 : (877) 929-3698

Papillon Bistro and Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

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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