Monday

11 am - 10 pm

Tuesday

11 am - 10 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 10 pm

Thursday

11 am - 10 pm

Friday

11 am - 10 pm

Saturday

11 am - 10 pm

Sunday

11 am - 10 pm

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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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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

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

Sep 9, 2022

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5.0

Tough to decide between 4 & 5 stars. This restaurant is built around French-influenced comfort food. So it isn't really "swinging for the fences." I went with five because they do what they are trying to do very well. Everything was tasty & satisfying & the service was excellent.

Sep 1, 2022

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5.0

This is my FAVORITE restaurant in Quebec City. I booked it a month ago for four persons & the day before we had to cancel for two. I love sitting outside because the night air was wonderful & there was someone playing keyboard in the park adjacent to the restaurant.
We had French Onion soup & the "Discover Quebec" entrees. My fiancé is not an adventurous diner so she enjoyed the soup & the Quebec cheese. I had smoked salmon, pate, shredded rabbit & roasted garlic. Our server was a very sweet (but sometimes forgetful) young lady who made everything perfect.
It is still my favorite restaurant & each time I return, I'll look forward to a great meal.
Make reservations early.

Aug 17, 2022

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3.5

We went to this restaurant a few years ago & really enjoyed it. However, this time the lighting was very bright for dinner, we asked them to dim the lights & they did, a little. The music was odd, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna etc. It would be easy to improve the ambiance by dimming the lights, adding some candles & playing more appropriate music, ideally French/Québécois. I would go back for a burger & beer, but wouldn't splurge on a romantic night out there.

Feb 6, 2022

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5.0

Awesome! Super! Magnifique! There's a good reason this place is packed with three seatings, on a Wednesday, in Québec, in nearly November. The rabbit pot pie is a must, & not heavy, at all. Wonderful flavors. I started with the smoked duck breast served with an amazing grainy mustard & jam. A very crisp Québec white, Les Petits Cailloux was enjoyed with it all. Dessert was a salted honey pie, which was somewhat life-changing & had me looking for a recipe as soon as I arrived back at my apartment. I loved my wonderful serveuse for putting up with my broken French. A lovely experience.

Oct 28, 2021

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5.0

Old Quebec is one of the most charming places I've ever been, & Le Lapin Saute absolutely fits in with the locale. It's a small restaurant (especially with the patio closed), but we had reservations & our vaccine passports so we got a little table all to ourselves. I have Celiac Disease, & they have a separate gluten free menu with many delicious choices. I went with the Cassoulet & had some gluten free bread on the side. My husband had the French Onion Soup & the Rabbit Pot Pie which he said were amazing. An intimate, romantic, European-style restaurant that we will definitely be visiting again!

Oct 7, 2021

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5.0

Great patio! Very good food. French onion soup is a MUST have. All dishes are deli.
Very pleasant people

Jun 5, 2021

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Rabbit specialties define the rustic charm of this historic Quebec City dining destination.

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