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.
A very Sweet, Quaint, Romantic escape into the past. You'll ask yourself if you're in Quebec or France.... not for picky kids like mine unfortunately .. but we took them anyway.. thankfully little one still enjoyed the Crepe. On the other hand, We enjoyed some delicious French dishes. Rabbit poutine, duck foie gras, duck confit & of course to finish it off we HAD to have the creme brulee. The service was excellent & accommodating. Very friendly. You have to make reservations as this place seems to always be fully booked..its a very cozy small restaurant so you can't expect to get a spot on the whim. Plan ahead & make this stop a must!
I was eagerly anticipating dining at this restaurant, drawn to its local, specialized, & cozy ambiance—the kind I prefer most. Despite the bustling Christmas season in Quebec City, I was fortunate to secure a table. To my delight, every aspect of our experience surpassed expectations.
The friendly staff warmly welcomed us & treated us to their incredible mulled wine. The French onion soup was truly delectable, setting the tone for our meal. Acting on our waitress's suggestion, we opted for the rabbit & duck platter, which offered an assortment of both cold & hot dishes—an excellent choice. The waitress remained attentive & helpful throughout, enhancing our overall experience.
Remarkably, the bill was surprisingly reasonable, considering the quality & enjoyment we received.
I love your space, but I have to be honest & tell you that everything I ordered was just mediocre. Everything was on the fairly safe side for seasoning or under seasoned. I was also disappointed there was no offering of duck confit à la cart, but se la vie
We are so happy to return to Lapin Saute as we have not been able to visit QC since 2019! We loved our table of 4 location in the window nook. We shared smoked duck breast & salmon gravlax, & both were so delicious! Everyone enjoyed their main courses...especially the saddle of rabbit with duxelles. Just superb! Our server was very friendly & professional. It was such a wonderful evening! Merci beaucoup!
Le Lapin Sauté is a lovely, small eatery within Quebec. The food was beyond fantastic. Well presented, delicious rabbit, duck, salad & sauces made for an unforgettable meal.
I highly recommend this restaurant.
Merci
A super lunch! Very nice staff & atmosphere, a lovely relaxed experience. Seemed very child friendly. Would recommend booking if going for supper as they were fully booked when we tried to drop in the previous evening. Rabbit leg & duck sausage cassoulet was delicious & the rabbit pot pie was also splendid. Highly recommend!
My brother & I were in Québec City for a wedding, & loved the ambience of this restaurant from the streets in Le Petit Champlain, so we decided to Google it & see what the menu was like.
We loved the cozy rustic vibe of this place. We tried the Rabbit & Duck Cassoulet for 2. With no exaggeration, we felt like it was one of the best meals we had during our stay. We are so happy we made a reservation in advance, because we watched them turn many parties away due to how busy & full they were with reservations!
Staff was very friendly & made sure to check on us often.
Would love to come back here any time I'm in Québec City!
