Business Details
Your Parisian Escape in Midtown Manhattan
Nestled in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Papillon Bistro & Bar Bistro & Bar offers a Parisian-inspired escape where guests experience refined indulgence through exceptional cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and warm hospitality. Our elegant spaces accommodate diverse dining experiencesfrom intimate dinners to lively gatheringswhile our prime location near Central Park and Fifth Avenue provides a vibrant urban backdrop. With a commitment to creating memorable moments, we blend old-world charm with modern flair, ensuring every visit feels like a celebration.Our team takes pride in curating seasonal interior design exhibitions and fostering a welcoming atmosphere where guests become part of our extended family. As part of a network of sister restaurants in Times Square, Union Square, and Nomad, we extend our passion for hospitality beyond our flagship location.
Services
Bistro & Bar
Private Events
Catering
Online Ordering
Happy Hour
Highlights and features
- We offer a Parisian-inspired ambiance in Midtown Manhattan
- Our private event spaces accommodate up to 300 guests
- We provide full-service catering with customizable menus
- Our staff creates a welcoming family atmosphere
- We have sister restaurants in popular NYC locations
What people say
Vintage vibe
Great drinks
Wonderful service
Charming decor
Delicious dinner
Services
Bistro & Bar
Our Parisian-inspired bistro offers lunch, dinner, and late-night bar service with seasonal menus and craft cocktails. The elegant yet welcoming atmosphere caters to casual diners and special occasions alike. Located steps from Central Park, we combine old-world charm with modern hospitality for an unforgettable experience.
Private Events
Host events for 15-300 guests across our versatile spaces including the Burgundy Room, Prohibition Room, and entire second floor. Full-service event planning includes customizable menus, satellite bars, and seasonal decor. Ideal for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations requiring sophisticated ambiance and professional execution.
Catering
Full-service catering provides customizable menus tailored to your event's needs. Our culinary team creates dishes matching your vision while maintaining the same quality as our restaurant offerings. Available for both on-site and off-site events with coordination through our dedicated events team.
Online Ordering
Convenient online ordering allows guests to enjoy our signature dishes and cocktails at home. The platform features our complete menu with options for pickup or delivery. Maintains the same culinary standards as our dine-in experience with easy digital accessibility.
Happy Hour
Daily happy hour from 3PM-5PM offers discounted drinks and select menu items. Available Monday-Saturday in our bar area, providing an affordable way to experience our craft cocktails and Parisian ambiance. Combines quality offerings with relaxed social atmosphere.
Questions
What types of events can I host at Papillon?
We accommodate events from intimate dinners to large receptions for up to 300 guests, including weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Do you offer catering services for off-site events?
Yes, we provide full-service catering with customizable menus for both on-site and off-site events through our dedicated events team.
How can I make a reservation?
Reservations can be made through our website or by calling (212) 754-9006 during operating hours.
Is there a dress code?
We maintain a smart casual dress code to preserve our elegant atmosphere while ensuring guest comfort.
Do you have happy hour specials?
Yes, enjoy daily happy hour from 3PM-5PM Monday-Saturday featuring discounted drinks and select menu items.
Are there payment options available?
We accept major credit cards, mobile payments, and cash for all services including dining and event bookings.
Reviews (7)
Ana Ann
Jan 03, 2022
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The best cocktails
The food is very good! Great customer service cheers
Thank you Frank ! Best
Ana
The food is very good! Great customer service cheers
Thank you Frank ! Best
Ana
C. T.
Jan 01, 2022
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DO NOT GO THERE ! Worst experience ever. If I could put 0 star I would !! We went there because we heard a lot about their Christmas decorations and they are indeed really nice. Unfortunately the food wasnt good and is SOOOO expensive thats crazy. We ordered a Caesar salad with chicken for 24$!!! I am still looking for the parmigianno and the croutons that were promised on the menu. It was basically ONLY chicken and lettuce. What a shame! How can you make someone pay 24$ for lettuce and chicken?!
Noticing that, I decided to ask for an explanation. The lady told me she could not do anything
Noticing that, I decided to ask for an explanation. The lady told me she could not do anything
La Otra Parada
Dec 25, 2021
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The place is beautiful, specially the Christmas decoration... the food and the service could be better... take a lot of time to get your order and is just fast food!
Heather Hamrick
Nov 23, 2021
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Where do I begin well the one and only positive was the decor is beautiful inside. Unfortunately, that is where the positive begins and ends. We had a 8 PM reservation for 5. We were told there was a 20-25 minute wait by the very rude hostess, and she then pointed to the bar area flooded with other people waiting with reservations and said it was up to us if we wanted to wait, in a I dont give a **** manner. We waitedand waitedand waited. At the 30 minute mark we attempted to order drinks from their cocktail menu to no avail, as apparently the BAR doesnt serve drinks
Cristiano Costa
Nov 21, 2021
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Dont go there!!! Weve made a reservation, waited for 1 hour and didnt get seated. The staff was rude. They didnt care about not being able to accommodate our party. Asked us to wait at the bar, and the bar didnt serve the drinks listed in the menu, and we couldnt order food while waiting. The worst service Ive ever had in Manhattan. I wish I could review their food, but I didnt get service. Ive heard it wasnt great anyway.
Marjorie Ribeiro Barbosa
Nov 18, 2021
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TOURIST TRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I could give less than a star. We heard about this restaurant in all NYC blogs about its decoration. It looked amazing. We made a reservation and thats when the nightmare started. When we got there the hostess couldnt find our reservation, then, she said that there wasnt any available tables and that we would have to wait.
Ok! We went to the bar and tried to get drinks. We couldnt!!!!!! All the best drinks needed to be ordered in the upstairs bar that wasnt close to the waiting space. After almost 45 minutes waiting (even though we had reservations
Ok! We went to the bar and tried to get drinks. We couldnt!!!!!! All the best drinks needed to be ordered in the upstairs bar that wasnt close to the waiting space. After almost 45 minutes waiting (even though we had reservations
Chris Cheon
Oct 04, 2021
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Cute dinner spot after work near midtown. Great bars on both floors. She thought the negroni was a bit syrupy - must be the aging sweet vermouth. Good service. Eclectic seating on the second floor. Juicy burger with chopped lettuce, bacon and american cheese. Incredible sauce. Sauted shrimp with creamy risotto - an absolute delight. Ive never been to France but she has. Reminds me of Paris but bigger, she says. Take it as you will but the music choices were suspect. Oh, and amazing fresh, well seasoned fries. Those alone are worth coming back for.
