Monday

11 am - 10 pm

Tuesday

11 am - 10 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 10 pm

Thursday

11 am - 10 pm

Friday

11 am - 10 pm

Saturday

11 am - 10 pm

Sunday

11 am - 10 pm

About

Le Lapin Sauté centers its culinary focus on regional French preparations featuring rabbit as a signature element. The menu emphasizes locally sourced ingredients transformed through classic market cooking techniques. Diners encounter dishes like rabbit confit and braised cuts that showcase depth of flavor and traditional preparation methods. The architectural space utilizes exposed stone walls and wooden beams to define the interior atmosphere. Tables occupy a rustic environment that reflects a historical regional building style. The selection of poultry and game selections provides a cohesive narrative centered on seasonal offerings and farm to table sensibilities. Every plate maintains a strict adherence to authentic regional standards by highlighting the versatility of game meat in modern kitchen applications.

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Le Lapin Sauté is widely celebrated as a charming, cozy, and quintessential destination in Old Quebec City, particularly favored for its authentic rabbit and duck specialties. Many visitors praise the restaurant for its warm, welcoming staff, impeccable service, and a picturesque patio perfect for people watching in the Petit Champlain district. While the majority of diners highlight the high quality of dishes like the rabbit poutine, cassoulet, and salted honey pie, some guests have noted inconsistencies in food preparation, occasional service delays, or a preference for larger portion sizes. Despite the high demand making reservations essential, most guests consider it a must-visit venue that captures a unique, intimate atmosphere suitable for families and romantic outings alike.

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Alexandre

5.0

It was my first time trying rabbit & I have to say this is the best spot to try it & I loved it. Very cute & cozy atmosphere. Whoever made our dishes was an angel & especially the honey pie.

Apr 4, 2026

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Chad

5.0

Cozy & super cute. Had a wonderful dinner. Atmosphere was amazing & the staff lovely.

Mar 30, 2026

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Kristen

5.0

Wonderful all around. Great space, so cozy, amazing food. Can't wait to go back next time visiting!

Mar 23, 2026

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Lucila

3.0

Great Appetizers, the Rest Falls Short

We went for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant has a cozy, homey atmosphere in the best sense, & the presentation of every dish was beautiful. Service was attentive throughout the meal.

The real highlight here is the duck foie gras. It was outstanding, served with a ¿beet? jam that was absolutely delicious & paired perfectly. The onion soup was also good.

For mains we ordered two rabbit dishes: the rabbit leg & the stuffed rabbit. Both were fine, but considering the restaurant's reputation & focus on rabbit, we were expecting something a bit more memorable.

Desserts were less successful. The honey tart had a very good base, but there was too much salt. The chocolate cake simply wasn't great

Unfortunately, the coffee was the weakest part of the meal. The filtered coffee tasted burnt, & the cappuccino was essentially the same coffee covered with a very large layer of milk foam, beautiful to look at, but it didn't hide the burnt taste.

Overall, the starters were the highlight, but the mains, desserts, & coffee didn't reach the same level, which made the overall experience feel average rather than memorable.

Mar 7, 2026

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Matt

5.0

Wonderfully cozy atmosphere with lots of character & charm. Service was friendly & helpful & the food was tasty - the onion soup stole the show.

Mar 7, 2026

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Jennifer

5.0

We loved our dining experience at Le Lapin Sauté. Fantastic food (we shared the fondue (delicious!) & a winter salad & I had the rabbit saddle & my husband had the duck cassoulet), excellent service & a super-cozy atmosphere. I'm so glad we dined there on our February 2026 trip to Quebec City!

Feb 27, 2026

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Florian

5.0

Lovely, cozy little spot with great food. If you like rabbit in all different variations this is the place to go to!

Feb 23, 2026

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Barbara

5.0

Lovely restaurant with old-world charm located on a street with beautiful lights, in combination with the delicious meal it made for a magical evening. Service was excellent, food delicious & seating was cozy & comfortable. It was a treat to eat rabbit- you don't get it anywhere else!

Feb 9, 2026

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Sherry

5.0

Absolutely wonderful! Loved the quaint & cozy atmosphere. The food was delicious. I had The rabbit pot pie & my husband had the pork. The cheese fondue was the best I've ever had & our server was fun, gave us great recommendations & was attentive.

Jan 26, 2026

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Natalia

5.0

Le Lapin Sauté is a true gem in Old Québec. Cozy, charming, & full of character, it serves outstanding French-Québécois cuisine with rabbit & duck as highlights. The dishes are rich & comforting, the service is warm & attentive. A must-visit spot in Petit-Champlain - reservations recommended.

Jan 11, 2026

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Rabbit specialties define the rustic charm of this historic Quebec City dining destination.

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