Le Lapin Sauté

Team

5.0

What a nice restaurant to come to on a cold day. It was cozy & warm, & the food was fantastic. I ordered an Oka Grilled Cheese. (Oka is a cheese 🧀) This was definitely a big winner for me. The salad with it was fresh & well seasoned & dressed. Service was attentive & friendly.

Michael

5.0

This extremely cozy & charming small restaurant in Quebec City is one of those places that transports you back in time with the rustic vibe & dishes & truly attentive service .

We had made reservations few weeks in advance & glad we did as this place will fill up quick .

The staff was very friendly & our waitress explained the menu to us . The menu does have a theme of rabbit based dishes & duck.

We asked for some gin based cocktails & she recommended some of the local gins to try & their flavor profiles . We tried the floral version of a Gin Tonic & the herbal version of their Negroni . Both were outstanding & went well with our main courses .

As it's not every day you find cassoulet on menus , we got both versions to try . The rabbit leg & the duck leg (not pictured) .
Their version is less heavy than other cassoulet but this is a good thing . The duck sausage is juicy & memorable as it sits on top of a bed of properly prepared beans & rustic cut carrots . Small pieces of lardon are caramelized adding their unique depth of flavor to the dish . Rabbit leg is well prepared & maintains its juicy flavor without having dried out . It's a challenging kind of protein that can easily dry out . It here ! They know their rabbit here !

A plus was our waitress asked about gluten free & could omit breadcrumbs on top of the cassoulet.

dessert menu we tried the maple syrup crème brulle which was light & maple tines shined though.

A great location & cozy restaurant that you need to visit.Make sure reservations are made in advance . Step outside after dinner at night & enjoy the prime location & charm .

Rosie

5.0

We went 2 times in our one week visit (as we have done before). Quaint & cozy spot with hearty food. You should visit! Best to make a reservation, as can be busy.

Michael

5.0

The venue is well lit, small & cozy, a refuge on a cool autumn evening. The wait staff are warm, welcoming, & attentive. It was easy to dine here with limited French language skills, as the wait staff were bilingual & also good humored about rusty, high school French. Both the menu & wine list were thoughtfully composed to reflect some of the highlights of French & Quebecois culinary cultures. The food was outstanding. The plates were artfully presented & composed with layers of complementary flavours. The duck fois gras & the cassoulet (with confit duck leg) were both absolute show stoppers. The suggested wine pairings were also delicious. Le Lapin Saute is absolutely worth traveling out of one's way to visit. Reservations recommended.

Mariela

4.0

Lapin Sauté is in a fantastic location right in the heart of Petit-Champlain. The atmosphere is cozy & welcoming, perfect for a Québec City experience.

The wait was a bit longer than expected, but once seated, everything was wonderful. The food was wonderful (the rabbit dishes are a must-try!) & the cocktails were spot on. Service was friendly & attentive once we were at our table.

Fovea

5.0

I had such a wonderful meal at Le Lapin Sauté in the heart of Old Quebec. The atmosphere is cozy & full of charm-perfect for enjoying traditional French-Quebecois dishes.

One of the highlights of my visit was their French onion soup. It was simply outstanding-deep, rich broth layered with perfectly caramelized onions, topped with a thick layer of golden, bubbling cheese & crusty bread that soaked up all the flavor. Every spoonful was comforting & delicious, especially on a cool evening.

The service was warm & attentive without being rushed. You can feel that they care about offering a genuine local experience.

If you're exploring Petit Champlain & want an authentic taste of Quebec, don't miss this place. I'll definitely be coming back for the onion soup alone!

Mahdokht

4.0

While the portions felt a bit small for the price, the flavors truly stood out. The poutine with rabbit was rich & delicious, & the crème brûlée was exceptional. The atmosphere was cozy & inviting, & the staff were incredibly warm & welcoming. Overall, a memorable dining experience with standout dishes!

Matt

5.0

Cozy little restaurant with many duck & rabbit entree choices you can't go wrong with

Would highly recommend the Taste of Quèbec appetizer & their cassoulet was one of my favorite dishes we've had in the City!

Toni

5.0

I ate here twice during my visit to Quebec City. They were clearly the best two meals I had. The service was excellent & friendly. The space is small & cozy. I highly recommend.

Ashleigh

5.0

Best meal of the trip! Highly recommend you make a reservation here & try the French Onion Soup. My husband especially loved the Rabbit & Duck plate. Very small but cozy restaurant with great service. We loved it here. Thank you again!