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

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.

Dec 28, 2023

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5.0

Fantastic food! Delicious French onion soup & shared plate for two with local Quebecois cuisine.
Great kids menu. Fantastic service.
Worth booking a table early.

Dec 28, 2023

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5.0

Best French Onion Soup I've had. A must stop on each trip to Quebec. Merci!

Dec 9, 2023

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4.5

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.

Dec 7, 2023

Celine

2.0

Only the onion soup was ok, rabbit pie was tasteless & the « Quebec discoveries » were pretty disappointing. We went there cuz many restaurants are closed on Mondays

Nov 29, 2023

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Willyam

5.0

This place comes highly recommended for its high-quality offerings. The menu boasts many amazing options, & I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here, spending around $180 for dinner for two. It's advisable to make a reservation in advance, as they are usually busy. Make sure to try their Onion Soup - having sampled it in various places, I can confidently say it's the best one I've ever had.

Nov 25, 2023

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Janna

5.0

Very delicious! Had the rabbit leg, French onion soup & crème brûlée. Service was amazing & the restaurant is so cute!

Nov 4, 2023

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Jingqiong

5.0

a quaint & cozy restaurant. would recommend making reservations ahead of time. i was lucky to get a table walking in on a monday evening. food wise, everyone says french onion soup was good but maybe it’s just not my thing. it was lukewarm, which is a bit weird. & it was too salty. for the warm salad with rabbit kidneys & livers, i liked everyone in this dish except for the rabbit livers & kidneys. but it’s probably just me, not on the restaurant. however i cannot imagine better purée / dressing & potatoes for this salad, very tasty, light in flavor profile but good portion for the stomach! the salad itself is worth a 5/5.

Oct 17, 2023

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5.0

French onion soup is delicious!

Aug 18, 2023

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3.0

Lovely bistro with good food, not great. Service okay. Water not filled, never brought bread. Onion soup very good but a little less thyme would be awesome. Rabbit was delicious as was the light & simple pasta dish.

Jul 1, 2023

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

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