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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 6051 reviews

What User likes about Papillon:
I loved the place! The food is really good and the prices are also good. I liked bakery and Beef Wellington. Especially we enjoyed a very friendly atmosphere where the owner comes and greets you and the staff makes you feel at home. Feels like Europe. View all feedback. What James Wedewer doesn't like about Papillon:
Food was very hit and miss. Service was very slow most times of the evening despite only having 3 or 4 tables, taking 10+ minutes to be served just a few glasses of wine after ordering them. Ribeye good. Sea bass special meh. Dried out. Duck breast edible but one of the worst had. John Dory good. All of the vegetable side dishes were unseasoned and bland. House salad dressing was amazing, and salad itself was fine. F... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.6 ★ from 50 reviews
Edgar
27.09.2024 - 15:54

We have been to Papillon many times over the last seventeen years. Celebrating my birthday at the restaurant with son-in-law and daughter was an outstanding exp...

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Matt
27.09.2024 - 15:54

TL;DR Food is nothing but average: too much garlic and overcooked. Service is average and nothing better. I got to get this out of the way first, out server was...

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Raymond
27.09.2024 - 15:54

This was an extremely well chosen location for a farewell dinner. Much appreciate the staff, their attention to detail and the especially that farewell plate fo...

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Kelly
27.09.2024 - 15:54

Staff were outstanding!! Loved the escargot and Oyster Rockefeller. The Chocolate Mousse with cake desert was fantastic and was the highlight of the meal. Great...

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Christine
27.09.2024 - 15:54

Amazing food, the wait staff is excellent, and the owner is positively charming!

Restaurantji
4.5 ★ from 388 reviews
Triya
24.09.2024 - 10:43

I'd been excited to go to Papillon reading the reviews but it was honestly a huge letdown in terms of the food. The ambience and service is great, so this revie...

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Hailey
24.09.2024 - 10:43

Never have had a bad meal or bad experience while going here for decades. The staff is always polite and professional towards everyone. Everything offered on th...

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James
24.09.2024 - 10:43

Whenever we come to San Francisco we make the trip to papillons. I'm a big eater and I do not understand one of the reviews that say they serve small portions....

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gary
24.09.2024 - 10:43

This is a really nice restaurant. Old fashioned service and the food is excellent. Can't recommend it enough. Enjoy! It's expensive but worth it.

RUBY
24.09.2024 - 10:43

The food is super delicious and the service is amazingly great!!! Seldom you experienced an owner to take time to talk to customers but Charlie did! He prepared...

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Sirved
4.4 ★ from 1016 reviews

The Bay Area is full of restaurants, but if you are looking for old school Continental cuisine, consider Papillon in Fremont. We were dined there yesterday and...

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So I just got done drafting a long message on our experience but this form won't let me post it it's too long. So I'm going to say my experience was very poor b...

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We went with my husband on May 7, 2022 to celebrate his birthday since he likes French cuisine. The place has nice parking and beautiful flowers outside the res...

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Me and my partner definitely loved our dining experience here. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was above and beyond. We will definitely be ea...

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They have a nice Nice wine list and strong cocktails. The appetizers are yummy. We tried crab cakes, ahi tuna, baked brie and brussel sprouts. For our mains we...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1586 reviews
GIGI
23.08.2023 - 12:27

The Bay Area is full of dining choices but if you are looking for old school Continental cuisine, consider Papillon in Fremont. We dined there yesterday and wen...

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Anna
23.08.2023 - 12:27

We went with my husband on May 7, 2022 to celebrate his birthday since he likes French cuisine. The place has nice parking and beautiful flowers outside the res...

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Matthew
23.08.2023 - 12:27

Such a neat experience and so much history. This was my girlfriend's grandmothers favorite restaurant and was so fun to see what her hype was about. Butterfly d...

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Andrew
23.08.2023 - 12:27

Service was good, food was surprisingly good too. The clientele were all seniors over 60 but apparently seniors know good food! We got a crab cake appetizer. It...

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ed
23.08.2023 - 12:27

We went to remember a lost relative. One of her favorite places on her birthday. And without disappointment again. Out of the park.

Yelp
3.9 ★ from 1109 reviews
Leroy
31.03.2024 - 02:10

This is a great restaurant to visit with a loved one! The meals were delicious, well-priced, and the service was outstanding!

Lloyd
31.03.2024 - 02:10

I had always heard about this restaurant from friends and colleagues, so I was thrilled to finally have the chance to dine here. My wife surprised me by taking...

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Kenny
31.03.2024 - 02:10

I had a fantastic first-time experience! I will definitely be returning. The beef wellington and filet mignon were delicious. My favorite was the creme brulee.

Google
4.3 ★ from 633 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 148 reviews
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