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Papillon Restaurant, Palm Beach, Aruba

Papillon Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1545 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Welcome to Papillon Restaurant, where Chef Juan Ludeña, with European training and Peruvian roots, blends French and Caribbean flavors using fresh ingredients sourced from local vendors. Located in The Village, just off the Palm Beach strip and steps away from lively bars, shops, and attractions, our cozy, expanded indoor space and spacious outdoor terrace are perfect for any occasion.

With hidden themed details that reflect Papillon’s daring escape—from rustic iron bars to weathered walls—every corner tells a story. Our menu, featuring classic French dishes with bold Caribbean flair, makes for a culinary adventure you won’t forget. Dine in luxury, "Papillon" could only dream of, right here in Aruba!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Caribbean, European
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    699 5400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Juan Ludeña
  • Neighborhood
    Aruba
  • Cross street
    Across the street from the Hilton
  • Parking details
    Papillon has its own private parking right behind the restaurant. Just let the friendly guard know that you are there for Papillon and he will make sure you get a good parking spot.
  • Public transit
    In front of the Aruba sign
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,545 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papillon Restaurant in Aruba offers an enchanting dining experience with "absolutely amazing food, service, and ambiance." Known for its elegant French-Caribbean fusion cuisine, standout dishes include the "wild boar" and "goat cheese crème brûlée." Enjoy live music and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a "must-visit" for food enthusiasts.

1,545 Reviews
  1. Charles

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service and delicious food! We loved our server’s energy.

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  2. Noel L.

    VIP

    Tahoe

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night we had the best meal on the island! Excellent service and food! This is MUST visit when in Aruba! Put it a the top of your list! And if you are staying in Palm Beach you can walk to the restaurant!

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  3. Brian

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best dining experience on the island so far. Outstanding and attentive service and conversation from Miguel and team. Adult kids enjoyed frog legs and escargot. My ceviche was excellent. Good steak and fish mains, and nice crème brûlée and a lava cake with pistachio ice cream to end the evening.

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  4. Alla

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We been in this restaurant many times, different years, but it’s still have great food and service and we are going there again tomorrow

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  5. Maurits

    VIP

    Hampshire

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    On Christmas evening, my family and I all came to Papillon to celebrate the occasion. After seeing the well written reviews, it was a must! When we arrived at the restaurant, we were seated ar a table for 4, though we were a family of 5. Nevertheless, we were eager to see the menu and order our food. Having played a couple of card games, our starters had finally arrived; this took about 35 minutes which was already disappointing. Having finished our starters, we continued playing the xmas games we brought for 1 hour until our mains arrived. We heavily anticipated the wonderful food, especially after such an extended wait - but to have dry chicken, which was barely chewable, and dry lobster, which thankfully had butter to go with it making it somewhat edible, we were disappointed with the overall meal and decided to skip desert and head back to the hotel. The staff did their best but perhaps the kitchen was too busy that evening.

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  6. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice experience! Great dinner and excellent service!! Very nice atmosphere!!!

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  7. stephen

    VIP

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Thought this was going to be great based on reviews but food was not very good. Server was great and tried.

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  8. Lisa

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was just OK. Nothing to remember really. The ceviche was not great and not served with chips unfortunately. The bread was served with ranch dressing and oil. Very odd. I would not recommend. Server was lovely. Really nice guy.

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  9. Prarit

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with an outdoor courtyard. Vegetarian dishes not the best, but rest of meals were good. Service was a bit slow but due to the holiday rush.

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  10. Francesca

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gentilezza e qualità , bella atmosfera Super consigliato

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FAQs

Papillon Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 699 5400.

Papillon Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1545 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Papillon Restaurant

J.E. Irausquin Blvd., 348 A, Palm Beach, Aruba 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Across the street from the Hilton
  • Neighborhood
    Aruba
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Caribbean, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Papillon has its own private parking right behind the restaurant. Just let the friendly guard know that you are there for Papillon and he will make sure you get a good parking spot.
  • Public transit
    In front of the Aruba sign
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Ludeña
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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