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For four star French, try Le Papillon in San Jose. This is a great place. This expensive restaurant has been around for the last 20 years. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms, catering, lunch, and fine wines. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't get any finer than Le Papillon. It is the best restaurant in the bay area. Wonderful ambiance, romantic, quiet, excellent wait service. Just don't bring your kids please!! This is the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Le Papillon is an unexpectedly wonderful little haven of fine dining in the middle of San Jose.I joined two friends here tonight to celebrate a 40th birthday, and the entire evening was a very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say?The food is good, and it well better be for about $100 per person.They give you tasty samples between meals, but then again, they better give you something extra for what you pay.This...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Exquisite Food, Great Service!The decor however was ok. Nothing too fancy or different. Just a formal setup; nothing flashy at all. I remember ordering the multi course tasters which was wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give this 5 stars cause I love it here, but the service I feel has gone downnn. I don't mean to be like hating on women, especially since I am one (okay well more like I'm not a girl, not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband wanted to take me out for something pricy during our 1st marriage anniversary. He tooked me here. We feel kind of weird because we're the only young folks there that night. Especially me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Normally take my girlfriend here for speical occasions. Whenever I go somewhere nice and it doesn't provided great results I always come back here to make for it cause I can always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY goodness. The food here is fantastic. I went there for a dinner meeting from work so I was so psyched after reading the reviews and looking at the menus. Here is what i got:1 . A crab...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive, but you get what you pay for - fantastic service in a fine dining atmosphere. The sommelier was excellent at pairing our dishes as we took his recommendations and were not disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is impecable. As for fine dinning food, think La Foret and Michael Mina is better. However, with that being said, they make the best souffle's here. As much as I love La Foret, I think the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I ate on 2/13/09 at Le Papillon. We are continually amazed at the incredibly high level of service and food quality we experience each time we go there. A new dish to me was the Hot and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I helped out my wife's boss with some stuff, and as a way of saying 'thank you' he took us out to dinner at Le Papillon. I'm not a big fan of French food generally, but have to admit that this was an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived near this place and drove pass by everyday yetI only been there few times and food was good. It was a little expensive but the food and service good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had been looking forward to dining at Le Papillon for over a year before I finally ate here. For some reason we always decide to go somewhere else whenever a special occassion arose. This year,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phenomenal service, delicious foods, appropriate portions (compared to how much I am used to eating)....everything about this place is amazing, service, food, desserts too! I have become a returning...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy feel, and I love that it's in the South Bay.We got a couple of amuse bouches (4 or 5 rounds of them), which all did the job of stimulating our appetites. The sugar snap pea pea soup is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was the bomb!!! My bf decided to surprise me for my birthday and took me out to Le Papillon for dinner. Although it was hard to find the place, the service was excellent. I ordered the veal...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my ex out to Le Papillon as a congratulations for finishing his MCAT, which makes this review around two years past due. Still, I decided to chime in because this was one of the best dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: Come here only if you have a ton of money to blow. This is a place where you will want to just enjoy the experience and not worry about the bill!I dined here a while back with an old boss...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our first 5-star review in our search for 5 stars in the South Bay. Almost didn't try this place because other yelpers said it was uppity. But despite my sweater & slacks, we got past the coat closet...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
service, excellent. food, excellent. atmosphere, excellent!!!i had the poached lobster, stuffed quail salad, lamb, and an expresso. there is absolutely nothing bad about the food. waiter was very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh the best meal is when it's not coming out of my pocket. From the reviews, this was definitely a place I wouldn't venture on my own.Dept holiday luncheon was held here and boy what a doozy. Talk...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: yummy food, great service, nice and cozy atmosphereCons: parking, I can foresee, to be a pain (but there is valet); pricey (of course)Well, I have to come back to my love of duck. The duck was a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anytime you eat at fancy restaurants such as Manresa, Alexander's, and Le Papillon, you know a big chunk of the bill covers service, ambiance, presentation, and the overall experience of fine dining....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I want an excellent french meal with a nice calm atmosphere, this is the place I go.I have never been dissapointed with the food and the wine list is excellent! The owner Mike is always kind and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is was so nice! I came here right after my current fiance proposed and as soon as we arrived, the host as well as the waitress and bread boy gave us a cheerful congratulations! Our friend's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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It was an ok experience. Nice place, decent service, alright food but everything was just so so. Not the superior service or terrific food I expected, especially for the cost. I wouldn't recommend it and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I'm not crazy about the decor of this restaurant, and the seat cushions need to be re-stuffed, my complaints pretty much end here.The service is impeccable and attentive. Better than Michael...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a rare feat to get a table of 19 to simultaneously make 'yummy noises'. Even more so when that group of 19 had just recently attended a memorial service only two hours ago. Our private party was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were looking for a nice place for a spontaneous date and Yelp served us well again. The reviews promised excellent food and tremendous service. Le Papillon has both. I had the spice pork...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*cough* *cough*, yes it's a bit stuffy in here. Jackets required, cell phones off in the dining area, but luckily I came as part of a team lunch to celebrate a work project so I ate for free. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Driven by this place for years without ever giving it a thought. THen I decided to YELP a place to get rack of lamb and noticed Le Papillon had very good ratings. My wife and I gave it a try and WOW!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So we came here to celebrate my birthday and found the restaurant location a little shiesty, some guy was in the parking lot smoking and looked a little iffy. We go in and the restaurant inside is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We set our priorities early on in our wedding planning process, and decided to focus on food, photography and venue. My advice to you is don't choose a caterer without tasting the food. We went to a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid 4.5 stars. Went here on a Monday night for the bday party of a friend and was pleasantly surprised to find this high caliber of ridiculously good French food within reaching distance of most...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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I cannot speak highly enough about Le Papillon!! Mike and Jondel go above and beyond to make sure everything . The food they serve at the wedding is as beautiful and delicious as the food that is served in the...
weddingwire.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I recently celebrated our 2nd anniversary at Le Papillon. After having heard and read so many great reviews about this restaurant, we were looking forward to a great experience.Our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service was superb. The only negative for the evening came at 7:30pm when a large family arrived with two kids under age 4. This was a recipe for disaster. The tykes were tired and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to many "fine" restaurants throughout the country. And I must say, after hearing so much about Le Papillon, I had high expectations. Le Papillon was established in 1977 and became one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well I certainly can't top the last review below.. Q H should be a food critic.I went here for one of my anniversary's and had the best experience. The waiter was really cool and even asked us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Used to come here for Mother's Day and the occasional date. I'm vegetarian and have sometimes had a problem ordering food at nice restaurants- but not here! They made a completely seperate vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to eat.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love Le Papillon. My husband and I came here in 2007 around the time we were considering catering companies for our wedding. Unike Michael Minna, we ate everything on our plate. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes Nouveau Cuisine should take a lesson from Old School. Le Papillon is Old School -- at it's very finest. Probably my greatest eating experience in all of San Jose. From beginning to end....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a nice restaurant. My GF loves this place. Nice atmosphere. Professional service. Impressive wine list. But for me, it's over-priced, considering the taste of the food you're getting.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good French food in a truly horrible and pedestrian location and building. It is located to a sort of run down strip mall with a liquor store as the immediate neighbor. They must own the building.I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish more yelp reviewers would start with an objective assessment of their qualifications to review a particular restaurant. My wife and I don't frequently eat fine French cuisine, or frequently...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a hot & cold foie gras appetizer which was lovely. The duck breast was also good. They gave out lots of little dishes on the house: a tiny cup of soup, a shrimp pastry, chocolate truffles....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We used Le Papillon as the caterer for our wedding in Los Gatos. Everything was perfect. The guests said it was the best meal they had ever had at a wedding. I still have cravings for their duck...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding food & outstanding and friendly service.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I'm one of those stuffy 50 y/o fuckers who does nothing but talk about the country club that I belong to....but let's take that out of the mix. Dude, this place was awesome. I went to this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad thing to say. Even my husband who is not too adventurous with food loved it! Perfect! Loved the setting and decor...gives the feeling of dining in a home instead of a restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful place for business dinners or a nice evening out. Menu varies, but always has something wonderful for the adventurous (game), meat lover, or veggie. I often get the veggie offering and it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here, you'll think you're at grandma's house. The fancy grandma, where all the little knick nacks had to be in their right places, the table set just so...you know, the grandma who thinks all girls...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will preface my review by saying French cuisine is not a favorite of mine. Le Papillon is a nice looking restaurant although I'd say it was a little stuffy in there. Also, the prices are high....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why does this place exist on earth? I saw an recommendation from hotel book and mentioned it's a good French restaurant. I went there and felt disappointed. Totally a rip off place for rich people to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here 3 times. 2 times for dinner and once for lunch. My experience has always been great. Food was great, and service was very professional. I felt the food was mostly classical...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for a family function and the food was great, service was outstanding and the ambiance was desirable. There was nothing that I didn't like....except for more for less. buhahahahaha yeah,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To celebrate our first wedding anniversary we choose Le Pap! The night before we made reservations, fortunately they weren't booked on a Sunday night. Greeted upon our arrival, they seated us towards...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a tasting while planning our wedding at the Villa Montalvo. The service was impeccable and the dishes were AMAZING - every item was a piece of art on top of being delicious.This...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my boyfriend there for his birthday and their service was outstanding. The staff, from the Maitre d to the waiststaff, are wonderful and attentive. The food has not changed in quality and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
an ex took me here for a Valentine's dinner a while ago, and it was absolutely perfect. The ambiance is very quiet, romantic and the waitstaff are very nice and accomodating. We had a great little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really tried to give it more stars, I really did. The service was very good. The wine list was extensive, and I thoroughly enjoyed looking it over. I seriously had a difficult time trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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The guests haven't stopped talking about the food, that's how good it was! Fabulous!
weddingwire.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
used Le Papillon to cater our wedding, The guests haven't stopped talking about the food, that's how good it was! Fabulous!
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our dinner here was absolutely fabulous! We had the tasting menu and though each course was small, it all added up to the point that we barely finished the last 3 courses!We split an order of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was proposed to here, so it has a special place in my heart. IThe decor is so so but the food is very very good. The Grand Marnier souffle is not to be missed! I love the little amuse that the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Le Papillion set the standard for top restaurants in San Jose. Just a fabulous overall dining experience. I love the quiet and subdued atmosphere, soft music and classy personnel all around that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
really expensive for really small portions. know that commercial from citibank where the couple goes to a really fancy expensive restaurant only to have really small portions of food and then after...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5 years later and I come here to write a review.... it was that good. (Our ring designer just did some stuff for us and I came here to write for him too)People really do still talk about our food. They were a...
weddingwire.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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YUMMY but expensive. Yes, we succumbed to the high prices which are non-negotiable. However, this is the Bay Area where there are many excellent restaurants to elevate one's standards and the majority of our...
weddingwire.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific ambiance, phenomenal service, but I think they could use an update on their decor. We had foie gras torchon and hamachi tartar for appetizers, both of which were amazing. The tartar had a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the nicest restaurant I've ever been to. Mind you our bill was $1,500 including tip.Menu has no prices, they charge about 100 dollars a person, you choose from 5 courses: appetizer, soup,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars for Le Papillon. Excellent food. I had the salmon and it was fresh, and tasty - not over-seasoned. My friends had the lamb chops and beef and no one had any complaints. The portions were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommended. I've been here for numerous personal and business functions and have yet to be disappointed. The food is always good, the berries make a memorable dessert, and the staff makes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(Actually 3 1/2 stars) The four stars are for the food and service. Everything else would have earned two stars. This is a classy restaurant in an area that doesn't have many classy businesses. A...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In most high end places you can get away with drunken stupidity, but this isn't one of them. The first and last time I ate here, they didn't just kick us out--we got banned (but they kept bringing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a Christmas 2006 company dinner, ~ $75 per person.Upon entering, the waiters were friendly and were taking ourdrink orders. I ordered coke and water to drink. The dumb waiter [pun]gave...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent. The menu is very well put together and reminds me of all the dishes which are featured on Bravo's Top Chef. The wine list has a great selection of mid to high end wine. The Dungeons Crab...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few times, and had my wedding dinner here. The wine list for that night I hand crafted. I met with the restaurant beforehand to have tastings and to make the selections. I found the wine...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Le Papillon did the catering for my wedding at Villa Montalvo. There's a reason why 80% of the weddings at Montalvo choose Le Papillon as their caterer. They are extremely professional and are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not exactly "real" french food, but very yummy indeed! the restaurant needs an interior overhaul, i was here with clients and they tried to pimp me out for an update.expensive, a bit stuffy and in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! Not a thing wrong, everything was just absolutely DELICIOUS!!! We went to celebrate my brother's birthday- they remembered that despite my confusion of trying to make reservations online....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was absolutely fantastic. The tomato and parmesan salad was bursting with flavor. When it came, I was dismayed to discover that there was no salt or pepper on the table with which to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Excellent food. Excellent service. Great ambience. Great selection (wild meats/wild birds/steak/fish/pasta). Their tasting menus are amazing. It's pricey - but you are getting your money's worth.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my husband and another couple. We arrived 5 minutes after our reservation time, but there was no wheelchair accessible table available for us. We were seated in the bar and offered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Le Papillon is one of the top restaurants in San Jose - great for special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. The atmosphere is pleasant and intimate but it's pretty quiet as people go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Le Pap was the place I decided to venture to for my birthday dinner. With roughly 8 of us at the dinner table, we decided to share a few choice appetizers and order our own entrees.Le Pap offered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a bit of hype from my co-workers, I expected quite a bit more. The service was spotty with the wait staff apologizing for what was a very lengthy wait between appetizers and dinner. Overall...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Le Papillon is absolutely the finest French restaurant in San Jose."The above statement is comparable to saying that my wifey has the coolest pencil collection in western San Francisco.Granted, it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went for wine and dessert. I am a pastry chef, so we are always looking for good desserts for inspiration.We started with a kir royale and a glass of pinot noir. Both were very good. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A real 4 star restaurant. The service from the host to the waitress & staff was flawless. I mean they were on point.I was very happy with my first dinning experience there. We started with a tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can summarize my experience at Le Papillon in word: Pfffffffftt.I'd grown up in the South Bay, so Le Papillon had always been the standby French place whenever some dude wanted to take his dame out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah... check to see if the wedding you are going to is catered in by these people... if so... you might wanna ease off the little creamy stuff in the cups.A "friend" of mine had a wedding catered in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say this place was so divine. I really enjoyed my time here. Service was impeccable and the food delish!I came here during a work lunch that lasted 3 hours long! my awesome coworkers...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To premis this, we were there for a work lunch so it was noon on a Friday. We had about 6 or 7 people with us so we were given our own dining room seperate from everybody else and were for the most...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, we had heard good things about this place many times and we wanted a nice night out. Arriving at our scheduled time (note: the parking lot is TINY, but we found a spot), we were seated and we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic! It has been there long time and but I had chance of visting last weeke. And I was glad to dine with you. From the presentation to the dessert wine, I was so impressed. My wife and I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have now been to le Papillon a couple of time and each meal was solid, decadent and very very tasty. The food experience is a little "iron chef" esk with heavy use of big ticket ingredients like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn. Just damn. This place is awesome. They do damn near everything right. We came here to evaluate them as a caterer for a friend's wedding. For $50, they'll present you with hors d'oeuvres,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok -- this rating will probably change if I go back there another two - three times. I've been here only once.For food , it's great! The ambience is small but comfortable. It's nice setting. They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Le Papillon to celebrate Valentine's Day a couple of years ago. Overall, it was quite a disappointment. My partner and I heard such great things about it and we were excited to find out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here a few times. Once in highschool (what do you know when youre 16? nothing!) and the other time I think was for work. I guess French food is good but now that I can afford to eat at fru fru...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a great dinner here to celebrate a birthday. 3 bite sized appetizers and 1 tiny soup were served to us compliments of the chef and they were all really tasty. We got the tasting menu and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful spot for a romantic night out. You actually feel like you drove much farther than you did for a 'special' restaurant. Lots of good memories from here!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great! Wonderful presentation & delicious. OK, so the times I've been here have been for dinner events in the one of the private dining rooms, so my experience here may be a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were lucky to be seated in the side dining area, where it had a more romantic atmosphere. Our waitress was really nice, helpful, and did not have a snooty attitude at all. We started with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My visit to Le Papillon was supposed to be a romantic night out. Well, it turned to be anything but.The ambience was terrible: there were corporate presentations made at two private rooms. They were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rating: 4.5 starsMy bf took me here on a hot date this past Saturday night. I have lived here my entire life and driven by this restaurant 100000x. It was about time that we tried this place. Better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good spirits, nice atmosphere, excellent service. The "exotic" foods, they occasionally serve, are quite good. I've tried ostrich and alligator, both of which did not disappoint.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is what they call "fine dining". Our good friends Tobia C. and Arnon Z. (Arnon, you need to get on Yelp!) took my wife and I here for dinner a week ago in celebration of our first...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If it's possible to be overly impressed by a place, Le Papillion may have just done it for me. It's austentatious, decadent & pricey. The food is 3 to 4 stars & I must admit that it could be the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there twice. The food is very good and well prepared, however when considering the price, I believe the quality should be higher (well after all we are in the silicon valley so I'm probably...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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Overall dining is recommended. The service staff was polite and dessert was excellent
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place for special occasions. the service is exemplary and the food is fantastic. I've never had a bad experience here. You don't have to dress up, though you can. It's got...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was amazing! I was attending a pharmaceutical dinner, which means I didn't see the menu and I didn't pay. The food was fabulous, but they were plying us with wine...so I was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, romantic French restaurant for San Jose. There are many as good, or better French restaurants in San Francisco (some cheaper) but if you're bound to San Jose, then not many restaurants get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is just ok; for that price I'd expect the food to be better. Maybe I have too high of expectation after reading the reviews, but I'm just not too impressed with the flavors and how the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me to Le Papillon on my birthday and it was a great experience. They gave us three samples on the house to start with which were pretty interesting to the taste buds. I'd had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can not express to you how much I love this restaurant... but I'll try.I have had the divine privilege of dining here several times. The last time I dined here I started off in this order; the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great, the ambience was nice...however the problem I encounted was the rudeness of the staff. I don't know how else to describe it other than looking down on us. I felt my waiter was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: Try the Steak! :-) Ok another 4, "the souflee is delightful"
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mother's favorite french restaurant. Be prepared to be spoiled and don't make after dinner pans as the meal is the event of the night. Think romance. Great all around-- $$$$ but worth it ;)
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three or four times and it's my top pick for special occasions and birthdays now, especially when forced to go somewhere in the south bay. I think it may, however, be a better value...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only place worth making reservations for in San Jose. The Pan Seared Tuna Topped with Foie Gras in a Pinot Noir was amazing. I want to go back and try the Braised Short Ribs of Kobe Beef.A good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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I celebrated my birthday there with some friends. Eventhough expensive, I feel it was worth every penny. The tasting menu came with so much food to try & so much fine wine. Wonderful professional service. A...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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Everything was great, value would be average for a nice/good restaurant, two course dinner without drinks for a couple cost about $100. Great for groups, very accomodating.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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This is a typical fancy french restaurant near 280 and Saratoga intersection. I have been there for ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Le Papillon, which means butterfly, transformed dinner to an enjoyable casual dining experience in South Bay. When a meal lasts 3 hours, it's probably good and filling =D Even though the crowd tends...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Le Papillon is the perfect place for a romantic dinner. The food is divine, atmosphere is charming, and service is superb. I highly recommend Lobster Bisque to start and Berries Corbeille to finish....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Le Papillon. I had the tasting menu; my boyfriend had the Pepper Seared Filet of Beef with Brandy Demi-Glace (my bf loved it) and the soup of the day--curry soup (too strong...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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Just perfect! I know you have been around a long time, but I never visited until I saw you on citysearch. And was I glad to dine with you. From the presentation to the dessert wine, I was so impressed. My wife...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2004
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The food is excellent. The servers are efficient and professional. The ambience is elegant but too stuffy for us Californians, who want to enjoy the exquisite French cuisine without dressing up. The price is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2003
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I didn't think the cost of our dinner for two ($250) was worth it. The portions and quality of the food just didn't match the price and left me feeling a little ripped off. The service was straight forward but...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2003
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The food was good, but excessively expensive for the quality of the dishes. Wait staff was helpfull and friendly, but somehow didn't quite gel properly. Ambiance was excellent, if a touch stuffy. Dinner was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2003
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For my birthday I had the tasting menu. The food is very good, the service even better. I would recommend this place for an elegant,classic dining experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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We went on Scott Cooper's reputation and ended the night by calling to see whether he had ever been there. Dishes were surprisingly bland and unimaginative -- e.g. beet and goat cheese salad where an...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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classic french fare served by candlelight...
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a mainstay in san jose for years...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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for more than 20 years, le papillon has provided the san jose area with superb nouveau french cuisine. this elegant restaurant is only a few minutes drive from downtown and provides a welcome respite from the...
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for more than 20 years, this place has offered an elegant setting in which to enjoy world-class french cuisine. try the veal, duck, or ostrich(!) dishes and sample from the extensive wine list, which has...
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