Menu

Le Papillon, a classy and upscale French restaurant in San Jose, offers a variety of exquisite dishes. The menu features options like Ragout of Burgundy Snails, Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin, and Slow Poached Lobster. Customer reviews praise the exceptional food quality, superb service, and peaceful ambiance. Whether you opt for a tasting menu or a 3-4 course dinner, Le Papillon promises a culinary experience to remember. The restaurant also caters to special occasions with seamless communication and top-notch catering services. With a focus on bold, rich flavors and beautifully presented dishes, Le Papillon is a must-visit for those seeking an exceptional dining experience.

Appetizer

Appetizer

Ragout of Burgundy Snails

with Warm Fennel Panna Cotta and Parsley Puree

Pan Seared Maine Day Boat Scallops

with Hazelnut Polenta and Preserved Lemon

Roasted Asparagus

with Pine Nuts, Preserved Mandarinquat and Asparagus Custard

Slow Poached Lobster(add $10)

with Lemongrass, Sweet Basil and Tamarind Gel

Truffled Hamachi Tartar

with Avocado, Lemon and Pea Shoot Emulsion

Linguine and Prawns

with Cognac Truffle Cream

Tolenas Farms Quail

with Steelcut Oatmeal and Madeira Reduction

Sugar Snap Pea Soup

with Roasted Button Shiitake Mushrooms

Salsify Soup

with Duck Royale and Truffle

Roasted Beets Salad

with Date, Pistachio and Sherry Vinegar Gelee

Pear Salad

with Toasted Pecans, Feta Cheese, Baby Lettuce and Chambord Vinaigrette

Shaved Hamakua Heart of Palm Salad (add $3)

with Ruby Grapefruit, Avocado and Macadamia Nuts

Baby Lettuce

with Sherry Vinaigrette and Danish Blue Cheese

Soup and Salad

Soup and Salad

Main Course

Main Course

Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin

with Maitake Mushrooms, Potato Gratin and Bone Marrow

Noisettes of Red Deer

with Huckelberries, Roasted Pear a Parsnip Tart

Braised Duck Breast

with Pomegranate, Walnut and Black Forbidden Rice

Grilled Swordfish

with Soy-Verjus Reduction, Scallions and Risotto Croquettes

Sturgeon "Wellington"

with Chanterelles, Red Wine Miso and Potato Mille-Feuille

Roasted Berkshire Pork Tenderloin

with Smoked Maple and Hibiscus-Onion Marmalade

Loin of Lamb

with Sheeps Milk Yogurt, and Eggplant "Baklava" and Barberries

Pan Roasted Vegetables

with Soft Polenta and Fried Herbs

Hokkaido Scallops

with Seaweed Puree, Puffed Rice and Pickled Miyoga

Pan Roasted Sea Bream

with Caramelized Fennel and Black Lime

Roasted Young Turnips

with Black Garlic and Elderflower Gastrique

Breast of Squab

with Braised Sunflower Seeds and Confit Tortellini

Shio Koji Roasted Beef Tenderloin

with Vanilla Parsnip Puree and Black Truffle

Odre

with fig, Pine Nut Butter and mastic

Sytrawberry Vacherin

with Mascarpone, Marzipan and Lemon Balm

Tasting Menu

Tasting Menu