Bistro Papillon

A gloriously packed slice of Paris just steps from Wynyard Station. Walk through the doors—instant transportive, romantic energy. French expats routinely point to this bustling Clarence Street dining room for a legitimate taste of home. The soupe à l'oignon? Intensely rich, deeply savory, and frankly unparalleled. Follow it up with classic escargot, a beautifully crisp canard confit, or an impossibly tender beef bourguignon resting on velvety mash. It gets loud in here—a vibrant, wine-soaked atmosphere fueled by an expansive French cellar and impeccably patient staff. Mid-meal, brace for a refreshing hit of Le Colonel to prep your palate for a textbook Île Flottante. Reservations are fiercely contested. C'était superbe, indeed.