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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 Tomorrow 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
5★
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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

Only had a mocktail, mead, & French onion soup, which was fantastic. Charming atmosphere, tourist trap prices.

Jan 26, 2025
on Google

Such a great bistro to enjoy a lovely French meal in Quebec. All of the wait staff worked so seemlessly together & the food was simply delicious!

Jan 10, 2025
on Google

Absolutely amazing food & fast & friendly service. Make sure to make a reservation. The amount of food is perfect & the cost is reasonable. Be sure to ask for bread & an English menu if you need one. The waitress even remembered which tables were French & which were English speakers each time she went to a different table.

Jan 3, 2025
on Google
5.0

Our last dinner in Quebec was at Le Lapin Sauté. The restaurant is small & cozy & warm with a fireplace. The atmosphere so friendly. The food was piping hot & delicious. I had the Duck Confit Parmentier & it came with a delicious leafy green salad. The portion was large. My husband had the grilled cheese- also delicious, & accompanied by french fries & salad. The prices are crazy reasonable! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Thank you to the lovely staff & chef.

Dec 11, 2024
on Google

It was the first time tried rabbit! The rabbit was a bit dry but the sauce was not bad. Duck sausage was not bad as well. I loved the French onion soup!!! Overall feels like really well-made home-style health dishes.

Nov 27, 2024
on Google
5.0

Delicious French onion soup

Oct 12, 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

We were lucky to find a spot here when we went, because the food is great & there were many people in the city when we went. If you want to try more authentice french/quebec food this is the place. Cant go wrong with Le Lapin Sauté.

Sep 16, 2024
on Google
4.0

It was very busy when we went, but luckily tables for 2 are easier to get. They do have a very robust wait list, they can send international text messages to tourists from around the world. We got the French onion soup & the Quebec discovery platter. French onion soup was very rich. The platter would have been better if there was more bread to go with the pate. We were not fans of the blue cheese, but I'm glad we got to try it.

Aug 3, 2024
on Google

On the beautiful street Le Petite Champlain. Tasty French food, pleasant staff.

Aug 1, 2024
on Google