A charming little French restaurant with just 30 seats, Papillon Ivre is a must to try when in St Barth, with a combination of gourmet cuisine and bistronomy, which invites you to taste some of the best bottles of French wine, as well as discover regional French specialties, with about twenty small plates to choose from. These are perfect to share, and savor many different flavors, as you graze appetizers, main courses, and desserts in any order you so desire. Some of the best-sellers range from green asparagus or white asparagus with poached egg and balsamic vinegar to Israeli-style roast cauliflower, a lovely selection of fresh-cut ham, soft-boiled eggs, artichokes, croc monsieur with truffles, beef tartar, homemade duck foie gras, and oysters.
Centrally located St Jean, this small restaurant is great for a group of friends to spend a special evening or for a romantic table for two in an intimate corner. Specials on the menu change every two days.
Key points
A diversified French menu to enjoy with the best French wines; the possibility to enjoy many different tastes at the same meal, wine by the bottle or the glass. With over 250 different kinds of French wine by the bottle, priced from 40€ to 21,000€, one can always find something perfect at an affordable price; Plus a choice of over 100 excellent wines poured by the glass
Plus
Take-out also available.
Average price
Average price « à la carte » based on one appetizer and one main dish (excluding drinks, according to the menu provided by the restaurant)
Location
Behind the Vaval shopping center, St Jean