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Papillon Bistro and Bar
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. Our ambience is the ideal environment for young professionals to meet and socialize.
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23 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 23 reviews
5 stars
(2)
4 stars
(7)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for lunch(12)
- vibrant bar scene(5)
- good for groups(4)
- great for brunch(1)
- great for outdoor dining(1)
- kid-friendly(1)
Papillon Bistro and Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place will do well as just a bar, not a bar/restaurant combo. What was really disturbing was how many bar customers were standing around the dining area. It made myself and the rest of my party feel very uncomfortable. The service was slow and rude. The food was okay, nothing spectacular and my fish was quite dry. I did come here for drinks one time and it was a much better experience in that mind set."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 2 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went there for dinner. It was way too loud there. The food was average. The chairs look like they got them at a garage sale and feels like it too when sitting."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 3 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had a great meal here last time I visited, but this most recent time the noise was horribly loud. It was about 7:30PM on a Thursday and the restaurant was full of midtown young professionals who were drinking. I actually had to leave before we ordered because it was so loud I couldn't hear my boyfriend over the music and drinking patrons at the bar."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 4 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great business meeting location. Nice menu."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 5 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decent Midtown bar-fare. Nice
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Decent Midtown bar-fare. Nice service, relaxed environment. Food was reasonably priced and tasty."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2006
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Review 6 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lunch is usually better here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've always enjoyed coming here, but today it was 'off' usual expectations. The fish and chips consisted of a very large plate of French Fries and three tiny fish nuggets. Also, the waiter said that they didn't have mashed potatoes at lunch instead of the fries, but three items on the menu specified mashed potatoes as the side dish. At least the ice tea refills were free"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
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Review 7 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good food and service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food and service. Great location for my business lunches."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2007
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 8 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bravo Papillon! Encore! Encore!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"On first appearance this restaurant may not fill you with excitement but once you enter the upstairs the warm greetings received from all of the staff soon puts you at your ease. We were welcomed by the owner, a charming Italian man, who gave useful advice on where we might want to sit so we could enjoy the entertainment to it's best advantage. All of the food we had was cooked to perfection and served by staff who clearly enjoy their job. Then when the Opera singers took to the stage the evening was transformed from enjoyable to memorable and I'd encourage everybody who is in NY on a Saturday evening to get themselves along to this restaurant - the singing was magnificent and all 3 members of our party totally enjoyed the evening!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very tired and worn inside,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very tired and worn inside, food was just so so. Waiter was new but very good."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2006
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Review 10 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pub type with good service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pub type with good service for lunch"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I have enjoyed Papillon for
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have enjoyed Papillon for years, but on Super Bowl Sunday it is a different establishment: reluctant service at the bar; loud music so hearing the game was difficult; film crew restricting access to only the 1st level; and it was absolutely FREEZING inside of the restaurant - for the entire 3.5 hours. Neither the staff or management could explain the reason for the coats and scarfs being worn by me and my guests or provide any heat."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2009
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Review 12 for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place for a business
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place for a business lunch."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Papillon Bistro and Bar
Based on the average of (11) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic