
Bi-level French brasserie with a popular brunch, a vibrant bar scene & live opera Saturday nights.
22 East 54 Street, Manhattan 10022From Google Maps reviews.
Visited during the Christmas holiday, the decorations were indescribable! Service was pretty decent for a Saturday. My party of eight sat at a high table, however the chairs were super unstable(don’t recommend if you have small children). I ordered the Pesto Chicken Sandwich which comes with fries, thin sliced and hearty serving. They have a variety of seasonal drinks, which I really appreciate. I got the Bad Santa which was good overall, however could’ve been colder. Overall, Papillon’s is a cu
I waited 2.5 hours online outside . The restaurant is beautifully decorated inside for Christmas. It’s definitely one of a kind! However, I was underwhelmed by the food and service. The food was room temperature and blah. The service was blah . They served a salad without a serving utensil . No napkins on the table . The server spilled my margarita on my dress . Beautiful ambiance but I definitely won’t be back . The food and service were not worth the wait (especially cold food) We ordered spr
We visited this restaurant on a weekend afternoon — two adults and one child — and ended up waiting almost two hours in line. We knew there would be a wait because of the holiday season and no reservations being accepted, but the wait was still longer than expected. The host kept seating parties of two, sometimes multiple pairs, which made us wonder why they couldn’t seat a group of three sooner. Inside, the place is absolutely stunning with floor-to-ceiling Christmas decorations — honestly, th
From the Jul 17, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.

Live roaches were found on site.

Dishes and utensils weren't being properly washed and sanitized.

Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.