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Le Lapin Sauté

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

Old-Quebec
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am
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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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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
We serve breakfast on weekends and holidays from 9am to 2pm.
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Reviews for Le Lapin Sauté

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on Google4.6 (4200+)
*as of 2026-08-01
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Review Summary

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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5.0

Very cozy & festive place. The staff are very attentive. Come here eveytime I come to Quebec City.

Dec 10, 2024
on Google

A very cute, cozy restaurant in the heart of Quartier Petit Champlain. Since we have never tried rabbit meat earlier, we decided to try out the Rabbit Rillettes at first. It was absolutely delicious! We actually went back the next day to try another dish & this time we tried the Rabbit poutine & the maple crème brûlée. Both were very very yummy! A must visit if you are in Quebec city. The ambience is lovely & the service is great too! We're so glad we chose this place.

Nov 27, 2024
on Google

Small but cozy atmosphere, service was absolutely fantastic, & the food was great. The salted honey pie was recommended by 2 employees for dessert & it was incredible!

Oct 28, 2024
on Google
5.0

Located on the popular Rue du Petit Champlain, this quaint French bistro felt very on theme with the charming traditional Quebec City architecture so synonymous with this location. The authentic tastes of their food left an equally memorable impression on us. We were lucky to grab a table for two early in the evening for dinner. The restaurant was full of guests but there remained a pleasant, cozy ambience with its gentle lighting as well as a clear view through the windows to the street out front. The staff helping us was friendly & patient when we gave our orders in English. To start, we had the French Onion Soup & Cheese Fondue & those came with plenty of fresh bread & butter. The cheese in the soup was stringy & different from the cheese in the fondue. The rich onion flavours in the soup also made it a great dip for the bread. Together with our delightful cocktails, anticipation for the mains was building. The rabbit themed signage at the door & on the menu made an obvious dish suggestion. We ordered the Rabbit Leg Cassoulet & the Duck Cured Meats Platter as our mains. The cassoulet was cooked well & the rabbit leg was juicy & tender. There were plenty of vegetables which added heft to the hearty stock. The Cured Meats Platter was beautifully arranged & tasted as good as it looked. It was a lot of fun mixing & matching the different meats & crackers as we worked our way around the platter. Overall, we really felt having dinner here made our short stay in Quebec City a memorable experience. We would recommend it to anyone, but especially to anyone who is not the most au fait with French cuisine.

Oct 3, 2024
on Google

Great lil spot in old Quebec. Perfectly located. Cozy simple charming

Sep 26, 2024
on Google

Friendly, warm service. Cozy atmosphere. Everything u want for a bistro experience.

Aug 30, 2024
on Google

Definitely recommend making a reservation. Visited for brunch Saturday morning. Very intimate & cozy spot. Ordered the French onion soup. It had zero flavor. Majority of items on the menu are rabbit. Possibly the worst soup I've ever had. Unfortunately, the service was a bit off as well. I don't even believe we had a waitress towards the end of our brunch. Their cocktails are phenomenal though. Very beautiful outdoor seating as well. Even during the rain.

Jul 12, 2024
on Google

The food was fantastic, ambiance was cozy, & the service was personable & engaging, which is a big part of the dining experience for me. The cocktails were tasty, & you absolutely must save room for the Salted Honey Pie. It undoubtedly ranks in the top 1% of the best desserts I've ever had-I could have easily eaten two! :) This is the kind of place we'll return to every time we visit Quebec.

Jul 9, 2024
on Google

Came here for lunch on a Saturday with a reservation - the place is quite small & got pretty busy when we were there, so a reservation is highly recommended. We ordered the tout lapin tout canard (rabbit & duck platter) to share, & the portion was just right for the three of us. Found the rabbit leg to be a bit dry, but it was very good with the sauces. The duck was great (especially the smoked duck breast) & overall there were a lot of interesting textures & flavours which we enjoyed. Ambiance is rustic & cozy, & service is friendly & quick.

Jul 4, 2024
on Google

I last visited Lapin almost 10 years ago & was glad to return to compare experiences. Portions have become smaller, prices have predictably increased. But I was pleased that the quality of the cuisine has not dropped much, & the atmosphere of the restaurant is still just as cozy. Some confusion was caused by the waiter, who hovered over one table, conducting a casual conversation about his passion for dancing, not paying attention to the other two tables that were trying to attract his attention. But we sincerely wish this guy success in his dance career!

May 27, 2024
on Google