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Henri Charrière, one of the world’s most famous prisoners, would surely have had the time of his life at Papillon Restaurant in The Village, across from the Hilton Resort. Nicknamed Papillon because of the butterfly tattoo on his chest, he was the first convict to escape from Devil’s Island. Charrière’s thrilling, gripping autobiography has been the concept behind Papillon Restaurant. Papillon Restaurant’s menu reflects the Frenchman’s arduous journey to freedom: classic French dishes have been dusted with daring Caribbean flair and are a culinary journey for your taste buds. The spacious outside terrace is perfect for casual fine dining or one may enjoy the air-conditioned inside dining space.
PRICE RANGE
$8 - $36
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
CUISINES
French, Seafood, European
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed May 28, 2019

Went in May where Mondays and Thursday between 5-7pm you get 43% discount. Florin for Dollar special on anything on main menu. Food was quite tasty but portions were small. We came home still hungry. Not certain if the portions are the same when not...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed May 28, 2019

Excellent customer service and exquisite food. We went with our baby and they have a good menu for infants

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed May 27, 2019

We ate here last week on a night when they had a 43% discount on all food. We were a party of 3 and all ordered the filet mignon medium. All of the steaks came out rare. When we eventually got the steaks cooked as...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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MaudVrancken, Manager at Papillon Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded July 13, 2019

Dear Jean, Thank you for visiting us, we are very happy you had the chance to visit us on this 43% discount night (Florins for Dollars) that we hosted every Monday and Thursday from 5 pm till 7 pm in the month of May. Unfortunately...More

Reviewed May 24, 2019 via mobile

Our first experience was so good we decided to go again on the last night of our weeklong stay in Aruba. Julius was our server both times and he was extremely attentive and genuinely engaging which truly enhanced our dining experiences. He offered great recommendations...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed May 24, 2019

The most romantic restaurant in Aruba. The ownership and his team made us feel very special. The food was outstanding and our server Lawrence was excellent. A must do

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed May 22, 2019 via mobile

This is our first time in Aruba. We have eaten at 5 highly recommended establishments and this was by far the BEST. The food was unique, creative French cuisine that was very well prepared with beautiful presentation. It was obviously created by a well trained...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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MaudVrancken, Guest Relations Manager at Papillon Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 22, 2019

Dear Michelle, thank you for writing your review and the incredible compliment! Our food is traditional French cuisine with a Caribbean vibe to it. We put a lot of love in preparing our dishes, which arrange from classical French to local fresh fish with local...More

Reviewed May 21, 2019 via mobile

My wife and I make it an annual adventure to Aruba each May to celebrate our anniversary. We discovered Papillon in speaking to several Arubans and we were not disappointed. Our server Megan, and restaurant manager Maud, were gracious and welcoming, and were absolutely great....More

Date of visit: May 2019
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MaudVrancken, Manager at Papillon Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 22, 2019

Dear Petera737, thank you for your kind words and the personal compliments. Besides our regular menu, day specials and seasonal specials, we also have an extensive wine list catered to wine experts, but also easy to understand for wine enthusiasts. We have a in house...More

Reviewed May 20, 2019

We had a wonderful time here. Staff was pretty good. Food was good. Spent a few hours just relaxing and enjoying

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed May 20, 2019

Outstanding meal at Papillon. The whole thing was just perfect. The food and the service. This place has the best French onion soup ever – it is not just salty water with cheese. From start to finish – it was the best meal we had...More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed May 19, 2019

Went up to the high rise area to explore after my husband slept through our expected reservation for the night. So glad we found this restaurant across from the Hilton Resort...great play on French-Caribbean fusion. Loved the vibe based on the movie of the same...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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MaudVrancken, Manager at Papillon Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 22, 2019

Dear Epikat, thank you for taking the time to write a review! We love how you describe our restaurant, food, decor and ambiance. Papillon is indeed conveniently located across from the Hilton restaurant, tucked away a bit giving it a unique and quiet ambiance (whilst...More

Reviewed May 17, 2019 via mobile

I found this restaurant on veganaruba.com, and it said they had a vegan menu. When my husband and I arrived, we were served vegan bread and had delicious vegan crabcakes and a vegan chicken stew. All the options were delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant....More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed May 15, 2019 via mobile

Enjoyed our dinner, the open air seating, I had the asparagus soup, my husband had the seasons pasta. Service was great, the prices averaged $20-$30/ entree

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed May 11, 2019

I was SO shocked to find out that this restaurant had a COMPLETE vegan menu of very popular French food items, like coco au vin. Well, I ordered the vegan version and I was BLOWN away by how incredible it was. I have had regular...More

Date of visit: April 2019
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MaudVrancken, Manager at Papillon Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 22, 2019

Dear Gabriellerosee, thank you for your kind words and your recommendation. Besides our regular menu, daily and seasonal specials, we also have a complete vegan menu. We have had extensive vegan training and can also provide vegan bread and desserts (on request). Visit our website...More

Reviewed May 9, 2019

This was our first visit to Papillon but it won't be our last. Our waitress Meghan was super. My husband asked if he could have the onion soup without the onions. He loves the flavor of the broth and the bread and cheese but not...More

Date of visit: April 2019
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MaudVrancken, Manager at Papillon Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 22, 2019

Dear Carlotta, thank you for your review. We always try to cater to the wishes of our guests as well as we can. Feel free to ask the wait staff about our menu, tell them about any dietary restrictions you might have or let them...More

Reviewed May 9, 2019 via mobile

We have been fans of this restaurant for many years. A couple of years ago they went through a rough patch with chef issues and we were disappointed, as a result we skipped then for a year. We decided to try them again this year...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Hi there, please contact us via our email address or WhatsApp!
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Hi there Jim, Papillon is open seven days a week from 5 to 10 pm, also on Holidays! See you soon at the restaurant!
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Hi there, this really depends on the season and the amount of people in your party. You can book real easy through Open Table or simply send us a whatsapp! Looking forward to hosting you!
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