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.
Great location, somewhat small but well organised so get a reservation to get in & get it early! Food: rabbit poutine starter amazing (best part of our meal & some of the best around!), rabbit pies good, chocolate truffle dessert fab, pear dessert was not good (undercooked). Overall, we enjoyed our meal & would suggest this location but would say it's popular so be aware it will be a treat
We were very disappointed in the food. The duck fois gras was diappointing. Small serving size. Low quality toast & jam. Not worth the price. We esch ordered rabbit with different sauce. The meat was great but sauces tasteless, veg over cooked. Pear dessert was very low quality. Very sad, we hzd reservations for weeks. This was very low quality tourist food.😒
Oct 2, 2023
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Le repas était bon & le personnel sympathique, en revanche dommage pour l'attente longue dehors sous la pluie alors que nous avions réservé, à l'intérieur il y avait un courant d'air entre les deux portes ouvertes il faisait froid (contrâtes avec l'ambiance chaleureuse dommage) & le plus triste pour moi, j'avais précisé lors de ma réservation que je souhaitais une bougie sur le dessert de mon conjoint, car c'était sa fête, mais au moment où celui-ci est arrivé, il n'y avait rien du tout, la déception était d'autant plus présente, car une table à côté avez eu une bougie. Dommage. Dernière chose je ne recommande pas les crus. J'ai vraiment cru à une blague lorsque j'ai vu ces deux minuscules boules de chocolat arrivé en guise de dessert...
Delicious rabbit & duck sausage cassoulet, rabbit pot pie, & three cheese dessert with jams & chutneys. Decent bottle of cotes du rhone. Very friendly service. Relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend!
Ambiance cosy & service irréprochable. Les plats de lapin sont délicieux & les desserts sont à ne pas manquer. Nous avons apprécié un dîner en famille!
Excellent petit restaurant charmant & cozy, on a pris le plateau complet à partager pour trois, avec la saucisse & la fondue en extra & c'était assez pour un lunch léger. Le plateau est un super choix pour pouvoir tout essayer & se gâter la palette gourmande. En dessert, la poire ainsi que la crème brûlée étaient parfaits & légers. C'est aussi une bonne adresse pour essayer des vins & spiritueux locaux, comme des cidres, de l'hydromel (vin au miel) & le vin au cassis.
Si la cuisine vaut le déplacement, le cadre non. Nous avons déjeuné dans un courant d'air froid. Nous avons interrompu notre déjeuner, que nous n'avons pas eu le temps d'apprécier, avant le dessert.
We just loved this place! Servers were friendly & helpful. The mixed appetizer plates were fabulous & let you try a little bit of everything. The cassoulet was hearty & great even if I will admit it wasn't authentic French cassoulet - it was still very good. Our server suggested adding a second duck confit so I wouldn't have to share mine! Haha. We came back later that night for dessert because we were too full at lunch. Would highly recommend the honey pie! Ambience on the patio was lovely
