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A restaurant · Midtown · on two of my lists

Papillon Bistro.

Worth it, says Antonina. Papillon Bistro is a personal favorite in our household for outlandish holiday decor.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list Best Christmas-decorated restaurants in New York
Address
22 E 54th St Directions
Subway
E, F to 5 Av/53 St, 1 min
Website
papillonbistro.com
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about Papillon Bistro on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on two of my lists, Best Christmas decorations in New York and Best Christmas-decorated restaurants in New York. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.

  1. Best Christmas decorations in New YorkWorth it
  2. Best Christmas-decorated restaurants in New YorkWorth it

Where it appears on New York Dearest

Two of my lists
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Those looking for over-the-top Christmas decorations in New York City need to know about Papillion Bistro. The restaurant is covered head-to-toe with garlands, string lights, oversized ornaments and decorated Christmas trees.

Operating as a restaurant and bar, the menu is tailored for both cocktails and proper meals. With a commitment to uncompromising quality, the restaurant serves delicious fare and doesn’t rely on holiday decorations alone to stay busy (don’t sleep on the French onion soup).

Read it on the list
  • From my guide, checked September 2026.

Restaurant and bar, the menu is tailored for both cocktails and proper meals.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Papillon Bistro is a personal favorite in our household for outlandish holiday decor. The restaurant is covered head toe with garlands, string lights, ornaments and trees.

If that wasn’t enough, there is a giant festive teddy bear that hangs above the entrance and sets the tone for the jolly atmosphere. Restaurant and bar, the menu is tailored for both cocktails and proper meals. Staying true to a commitment to quality, the restaurant serves delicious fare and doesn’t rely on holiday decorations alone to stay busy (don’t sleep on the French onion soup).

Papillon Bistro is a sister restaurant to two other establishments that made our list of the best Christmas restaurants in New York City.

On The Best of New York

I put Papillon Bistro on two of my best lists.

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