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.
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.
The rabbit saddle I keep seeing recommended was dry, but my wife's rabbit pot pie was very good. The piece of salmon for the kids meal was very small but understandable for $14. Includes dessert. Next time will definitely try the rabbit & duck leg. Will probably have better luck with dark meat. Sat indoors in the cute corner area. Made reservations online.
Real cost place in the old city of Québec. The atmosphere is charming & warm. The service was excellent & the lady who served us was really kind. I have no words to describe how good the food was. I ate the porc with vegetables & my mother took a Fish Cassoulet. & the Honey Pie, one of the best dessert I ever had, the good balance between all the tastes, just for the Maple Syrup crème brûlée we didn't really taste the maple syrup. The place is quite small, so if you wanna go there it's better to reserve to be sure to have a table. I really recommend it!
May 27, 2024
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My boyfriend really wanted to try rabbit while we were in Quebec & this place definitely delivered. Easy to walk to, as it is right in the middle of touristy Quartier Petit Champlain. The rabbit leg was very tender & tasty & the rabbit pot pie was full of flavor. We also got a cheese for an appetizer, which was a fun experience, & the tiramisu for dessert. Service was great, the staff is very capable in both French & English, & the atmosphere is very nice & cozy.
I grew up on wild meat so this was the perfect restaurant for me. So glad I got the chance to visit. I loved every bite. I ordered the duck sausage & rabbit leg which comes on a bed of beans & it just reminded me of eating dinner with my grandfather. Very nostalgic. Great flavours. Had the salted honey pie for dessert which was absolutely delicious. Fresh bread whenever we asked (gotta eat beans with buttered bread, I don't make the rules) we had a very nice lady serve us but there was also a gentleman with glasses that helped with every table as well. They're a team he said. He was very lively & energetic. Definitely a meal I'll have to come back for. Don't miss out when coming to Quebec City. I would recommend a reservation though as they're usually full.
Unique recipes, excellent food & great service. Of course we had to have the rabbit & duck, it is their specialty. Although it was winter time & thought it would not be very busy, we were lucky to book a reservation a couple of days in advance, people without reservations were not able to get a seat. We recommend the Creme Brule for dessert, it is not your usual Jello pudding, it is very light & just right & the flavour is outstanding. Five stairs in all categories.
Service was excellent.Ambience was excellent. Most of the food was very good. French onion soup was excellent. Cassoulet was poor: beans way overcooked & mushy, too much bean liquid, dish needed herbs & was very bland. For desserts, honey pie was very good.
It was difficult getting a reservation at this popular restaurant, & our excitement was high due to its great reviews. However, the food didn't quite match our expectations. Each of us ordered a course with an appetizer, main dish, & dessert, but nothing stood out as impressive. The rabbit dishes we tried, while an interesting experience since we hadn't tasted rabbit before, ended up tasting like drier chicken. Overall it was still a good dining experience, but not as amazing as we'd hoped.
The best rabbit dish I have had in my life! It was also my husband's first time having rabbit & he loved his dish also! Special dessert for my bday as well- wonderful experience
