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.
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.
Wow. Just wow. My daughter & I started with an appetizer of cheese, fondue each & boy are we glad we didn't share one of those because frankly, we each could've eaten two or three of them. They were so good. I mean really really great. We then split the Rabbit stew with a pastry top. Also delicious & highly recommended. We topped it off with a crème brûlée Since we are fans of that dessert. We had tried four other crème brûlée across old Quebec during the week & this one was by far the absolute best. Overall, a really terrific meal & a really relaxed & intimate atmosphere.
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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Un des meilleurs restaurant du vieux quebec. La carte est sympa, il y a du choix aussi pour ceux qui ne mangent pas de lapin. Le menu enfant est adapté. Dommage que ce soit une petite salle, pas trop à l'aise pour s'installer
We started off with the french onion soup which was very very good & the best I had in ville de Québec. Also the bread was simple but tasted great, very fresh. For the main dishes we had the Mushroom ravioli & the rabbit leg with duck sausage. The Mushroom ravioli was very good, in a nice cream sauce. The rabbit leg was quite good as well, but could be slightly more crispy. It came with lots of beans. The duck sausage tasted nice. For dessert we had the poached pear which was a bit of a let down. We expected it to be warm but it was cold. I would suggest trying to heat it up as I think it would taste better this way & bring out the flavours more. The service was very good as the staff worked as a team when serving our table instead of just having one server. Overall quite a nice resturant.
We stopped by for coffee & dessert, & it was such a lovely experience. The decorations were very different & interesting, giving the place a unique charm. The staff were warm & welcoming. We sat right beside an authentic fireplace-hearing the crackling fire (without any smoke!) made it extra cozy.
The desserts were truly a different experience 🤤😋. After walking in freezing weather, enjoying delicious desserts & a great cup of coffee here is an absolute must. Highly recommended!
One of coziest restaurants in Le Petit Champlain w very nice ambiance
The staff are very attentive & the food is very good.
The rabbit leg with mustard sauce , along with lamb as mains were excellent
The starter, mixed greens & very fresh. Dessert- we had Crème Brûlée which was very nice way to end off a beautiful meal
Pretty good meal. Had the poutine, French onion soup, cassoulet & rabbit saddle. The desserts are to die for!!!! Get the honey pie & crème brûlée. Best part of the meal!
Outstanding dining experience. We went for lunch. The atmosphere is beyond wonderful & the service & food was spectacular. The lentil carrot soup was sooo good & the honey pie for dessert!
