Papillon Bistro and Bar

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   lisa

   New York City

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant was nicely decorated for Christmas. Tons of people taking pictures. Made my reservation a month in advance, and they stuck us up in a back room and then started pumping out really really loud Reggaeton music. Everyone who is seated in this back room would just move into the Real bar area. It’s not as nicely decorated. Honestly, the experience was going to be like a one star, but the steak frites were really good and save the day would not recommend it really but it was OK. not really sure why all the music is Bad Bunny and Reggaeton doesn’t really seem like the vibe of the restaurant so it’s a little confusing to me. Should’ve just played a nice mix of dance music.
   

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   Hannah

   Washington DC

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   DO NOT GO HERE! First off it’s super crowded. We finally got to our table after waiting 30 minutes after our reservation was for. We looked at the menu which had 8 things on it all over priced and looked like it came out of a microwave. We left after no one came to our table for 20 minutes after we sat down and went somewhere else.
   

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   Luis

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The place was very beautifully decorated, upstairs less than downstairs. The food was delicious(ribeye sandwich). The service was lacking. Not clearing tables of empty glasses or plates. ATA bout &100 per person you would expect a little better service especially during the holidays. I liked it but overall probably wouldn’t go back.
   

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   Ragilicious

   VIP

   New York City

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Came here for Sunday brunch. Food was good and at a decent price. I had the pulled pork sandwhich. I would order it again. The drinks are strong and tasty. Service was okay. I would come here for again for brunch with friends, especially if you want good drinks and food that won't break the bank.
   

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   Clara

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Magnifique endroit, cependant le repas n’était pas bon il n’y avait que le poulet purée qui était bon pour 37$ avec tips c’est moyen. L’endroit reste tout de même magnifique et les serveurs gentils.
   

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   Andrea

   Nashville

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The Christmas decorations and service were great. The food and drinks weren’t great. Would not go back.
   

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   Jennifer

   New York City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Very festive and well done basically you go there for a cocktail and the ambience definitely not the food. Food was mediocre at best. You’re better off going to a diner basic food for such a “bistro.” It’s definitely not your “bistro”. It’s your pub food even pubs are better. It should be Papillion pub and bar great for kids meals. My boyfriend ordered a steak sandwich and what he got was lettuce with three little pieces of steak in it horrible.
   

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   Peter

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife wanted to go here for the Christmas decorations It was our last meal before leaving for the airport and it didn't disappoint decorations better than expected service and food to match would highly recommend Only thing we booked for 12.45pm arrived 12.35pm People in queue in front of us that had reservations for 1.30pm spoke to head waiter and he got us a table ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
   

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   Jennifer

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Worth the trip ! Just for the decorations. Food is good but you don’t go for the food! Decorations are the star!!!
   

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    Heather

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Decorations were great and what we came for so overall we had a positive experience. Drinks were fantastic, but the food was just bad, the menu was limited, and they were out of what we tried to order. (Only Four appetizers— soup?, calamari, caprese salad, & chicken fingers) I’m pretty sure my husband’s shrimp and pasta could have been dumped out of a Marie Calendar’s box. With all of the wonderful dining options in NYC you’d think they’d come close to comparing considering the holiday hype surrounding this place. Worth a visit once if you’re looking for the holiday vibe, but maybe eat before you come and stick to drinks and a salad!
    

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