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Le Papillon


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4.0 of 5 stars 60 ratings
60 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
20
4.0 of 5 stars
22
3.0 of 5 stars
12
2.0 of 5 stars
4
1.0 of 5 stars
2
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#16 of 911 restaurants in San Jose
  • Cuisines: French, Contemporary
  • Average price*: € 20 ($ 30)
  • Address: 410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
  • Phone:  (408) 296-3730

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4 of 5 stars
jhawk2nd   10 contributions
Chicago
Nov 9, 2009

Not as great as advertised but still very, very good. Lunch on Fridays is probably the best deal w/possibly the Prix Fixe. Enjoyed getting the tasting portions from the chef before our meal. All and all very good but nothing spectacular. Foie Gras was the best. Halibut is a dry fish and needed more sauce. Good for romantic date or... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Feb 2, 2009

Love this place; been around for many,many years; very pricey, but worth it! more

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1 of 5 stars
shirin2   1 contribution
California
Oct 28, 2008

this place was horrible!! so expensive!!! the food tasted like baby food. i will never go back here again!! more

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1 of 5 stars
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Aug 3, 2008

Expensive and food is ok at best, no comparision to a place like Manresa and just as expensive. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 17, 2008

Food was good, but ambiance extremely stuffy and snooty. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 11, 2008

Very uptight. We love food and that day we were not really dressed up...that said, the food was good but only the appetisers were creative enough, the entrees were really disappointing and very traditional. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 1, 2008

Very nice restaurant. Great for a special occasion or for an impressive power lunch more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jun 13, 2008

Good food and service. Definitely high end so on the pricey side, but worth it! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jun 10, 2008

Excellent food. I haven't eaten at the restaurant, but have attended a Valentine's Day dinner they hold at Villa Montalvo. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jun 7, 2008

Good ambiance - limited veg choices. more

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Le Papillon Address

410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
Tel: (408) 296-3730
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.