I love this restaurant, small, compact, cosy, great atmosphere, (can be a little noisy). Have been several times now and the food is always very very good. Fantastic wine list. The staff are all very friendly , attentive and welcoming. Must have the sorbet with vodka shot, I slept soundly that night! Every time I have been , it has been full (lunch and dinner) which speaks volumes.
One of those hole in the wall places that you visit once by accident, then take ages trying to remember where it was. Finally you stumble back in and re-discover what it was that took your fancy in the first place.
Unpretentious menu, good honest, tasty food, wonderful flavours and complementary wines. Dessert is for the hardy and the place is still packed!
Traditional and cozy vibe. Food was perfect in terms of presentation and taste. Was only sad that I didn’t have anymore space in my stomach to try everything else ! Definitely will have to go there again
Reasonable portion, lovely ambience, not too salty taste which is both healthy and delicious.
A small but good restaurant that serves tasty French food. I can't comment on authenticity but I don't expect it to be 100% authentic, what maters to me are quality ingredients that are always well prepared.
The steak tartare is excellent and is by far my favourite dish. The menu includes many other standout dishes that keep us coming back. They also have a decent wine list and make God cocktails.
The only downside is that it can get a bit noisy
Excellent place for a date on weekends. It was always full of people these recent days, but the food is comforting and even have a blanket for sitting outside! Recommend redroot ravioli!
We had our anniversary there last night
We both had escargots to start and for main my wife had Beouf Bourgignon and I had the Cassolette de Poissons. In between we had the Colonel. a lethal mixture of sorbet and vodka worth every mouthful
We then had a Poire Belle Helene and Profiteroles for dessert
The food and service was excellent and also reasonably priced considering where we were. We will definitely return
This authentic little French gem is quite a find. Its a warm inviting & romantic. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable & very professional. The food is absolutely delicious. We enjoyed every morsel. Do yourself a favor & have the crepe suzette.. it's out of this world.
Traditional, simple and just yum. Love the bread that came out with the escargot and pate, warm and crusty.
Ambience was comfortable, quiet with dim lighting. A perfect place for small group of friends to enjoy some quality food, wine and conversations.
Service was good, attentive and friendly.
Really enjoyed my night here.
Good service, good simple french food. A bit of Paris in Sydney. The snails with the baguette were delicious. Just a bit disappointed about the fries who were frozen with the steak.
Quaint little French restaurant in the heart of the CBD, with an impressive wine menu and a good range of food choices. The venue feels like a Parisian cafe and would be good for an informal dinner.
If French food is your jam then BISTRO PAPILLON is your digs. Wonderfully bohemian mid 20th Century French in design and atmosphere with traditional food that impresses as much as the waitstaff. I will be returning to this place for more of the decadent cuisine all washed down with even more French wine and martinis.
Full review is now up on Spooning Australia.
Came here for a special occasion for lunch today and the service was exceptional. The escargot and French onion soup is a must try! We also had the pork medallions and confit duck legs which were so tender and full of flavour. The crème brûlée was the perfect finisher to our meal, by far the best I’ve had. Our waiter (sorry I didn’t get his name) made our time there special and everything was perfect!
A cozy taste of France with friendly welcoming service.
A romantic restaurant serving French classics. The ambience and decor transports you to France. The French onion soup with cheesy bread was flavoursome. The pork medallions was on the dry side while the spaetzle was oily, sauce was rich and creamy. The boullibaise was nice although could have a fishier taste and could have more soup served. Creme brûlée was delicious, smooth and creamy made with vanilla bean with a perfect sugar coating. A number of wines to choose from.
This is not an everyday place given the prices, but a taste of Europe while in Sydney. This is a popular place with only a few tables so bookings are recommended.
Beautiful and intimate experience with delicious French cuisine in a small cosy restaurant. Staff were friendly, accommodating and very attentive. The pate and seafood stew were my favourite dishes of the night. We were celebrating my husband's birthday and were greeted with a cute candle with our creme brulee. Thank you so much for the night Bistro Papillon!
An impromptu dinner brought us here tonight, warmly welcomed and attentive service coupled with homey country french food was wonderful! The plat du jour papardelle with duck ragout was outstanding and was thoroughly enjoyed! Everything else was tasty as well! A bit pricey but what the hell! Thank you
A gorgeous traditional French bistro (other than a French-inspired local restaurant). The food was authentic and delicious. Highly recommend ‘confit de canard’. It’s smell so good and the skin is crispy than you expected and the inside is juicy as well.
Been here many times over the years and never disappoints. Classic French food done well and with no pretentiousness. Very friendly staff, quiant and intimate setting. Love this place.
Loved the food here. Service was absolutely phenomenal. Nice and cosy environment, great ambience
Authentic French dining with lovely attentive staff. Took us right back to France! Food was spot-on. Classic French dishes. Love when the bread is crusty and warm! Wonderful evening to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Thank you Bistro Papillon!
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