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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

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (4200+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
74%
4★
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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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This is the cutest restaurant! The service was great & the food was delicious! We enjoyed a steaming hot rabbit pot pie & rabbit poutine.

Sep 25, 2025
on Google

Don't miss the salted honey pie!

Sep 23, 2025
on Google

Reservations are a must if you don't want to wait.

There were many tables inside packed super close to each other so it got pretty loud.

We had the cheese fondue for appetizer - the melted cheese tasted ok. It was not runny even when it sat for 15-20mins & the bread had a light garlic flavour. (6/10)

Then we tried the Quebec Discoveries - the two duck items were my favourite as they were very savoury. The only thing I didn't like were the onions (8/10) & Rabbit Pot Pie - the crust was flakey but not buttery as I had hoped. The rabbit meat is tender like chicken but I didn't love the flavour of the soup. It was more on the mild side (7/10).

We ended it off with a Poached Pear - I don't like pairing fruits with chocolate or anything sweet so I didn't really enjoy this dessert. The pear was not sweet but it had a light cinnamon taste. (3/10)

I would definitely come here again to try their other rabbit & duck dishes.

Aug 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

rabbit pie & rable were delicious, service was great

Aug 27, 2025
on Google

The service was excellent & the atmosphere was wonderful. The food was very disappointing. The leg of rabbit came out almost as soon as we ordered it as of it had been sitting in the kitchen on a table ready to serve. It was neither cold or warm which is the desired temp for roasted rabbit. The rabbit's leg was as broken, very sad. The rabbit was tough. I needed a steak knife to cut. It really was not good at all & there were few vegetables served with it. My grandson ordered the rabbit poutine. It was full of cheese curd. Had there not been cheese curd there would have been little to the meal… very few pieces of rabbit.

I absolutely would not recommend!

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

This is a quaint gem! It's just like out of a fairytale. Because where I am from I rarely get the opportunity to eat rabbit, I jumped at the chance to eat here. The staff was super welcoming & I was seated right away. I had looked at the menu online. The rabbit pot pie stood out to me. It was beautifully presented, perfect portion size & was accompanied by a little salad. Everything was delicious. What a delightful treat dining here was. I'd even say a magical experience!

Jul 3, 2025
on Google

Ordered the cheese plate, rabbit pot pie & creme brulee. All three were excellent! We sat on the patio, & it was a lovely evening.

Jun 4, 2025
on Google

Our first time to Quebec City & we had a wonderfully memorable dinner out at this lovely restaurant.
Everyone was very welcoming . Sara, our server, took excellent care of us & was spot on with her suggestions . We started off with a Rose Cider, light, refreshing & bubbly. We wanted to taste a variety of food so we shared the Quebec discoveries plate for two & a delicious mixed salad with strawberries, & then shared the Cassoulet with Duck Sausage & confit duck leg. For dessert , we shared a piece of their amazing signature Honey pie that was so creamy, & just the right sweetness. Merci Beaucoup.

Jun 2, 2025
on Google

Third time last sunday & as always it was amazing. Great wine selection & nice cocktails. Decent-to-good service as you sometimes feel like the servers really want to upcharge you by excessively suggesting add-ons etc, but quick service as well, & I never ran out of anything.

The food is amazing & really a great way to experience Quebec cuisine & produce/meat. All flavors are insane, & the portions are generous, leaving you satisfied & full.

Personal highlight would be the duck foie gras terrine & the salted honey pie.

May 27, 2025
on Google

Our server Pascal made the experience most enjoyable & one we will not soon forget! His recommendation for the rabbit & duck platter for two paired with a delicious pinot noir followed with honey pie for dessert left all plates empty without over indulging. I highly recommend this restaurant but make reservations at least a week in advance.

Apr 27, 2025
on Google