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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
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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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The first place we chose to have dinner on our three-day visit to Quebec was Le Lapin Saute to sample their rabbit pot pie & the rabbit stew with wine & vegetables. The flavors of both were comforting, reflecting the recipe of a'home-cooked' meal; the rabbit tender, flavorful, the pastry of the pie flaky & buttery, the vegetables tasted'garden-fresh.'

Mar 4, 2025
on Google
1.5

Bonsoir
Nous avions reserve pour 2 personnes, sur recommandations de proches.
La reservation se passe bien. La table est prete un peu avant l'heure.
Acceuil correct. Tout de suite, le'patron' nous recommande leur plat'signature':'Tout lapin, tout canard'
Plat a partager, a 79$ (le plus cher de la carte).
La description du plat fait envie: Une cuisse de lapin, une cuisse de confit, legumes, pomme de terre, toasts, 3 sauces, foie gras, rillettes de lapin etc ...
Le plat arrive. Visuel decevant, contenu de l'assiette minable: Pour 2 personnes: 1 petite cuisse de lapin, 1 petite cuisse de confit de canard, 3 cuillere a soupe de haricots vert & petits pois, 1 demi tranche de foie gras, 1 cuillere a soupe de rillette de lapin, 3 pauvres feuilles de magret de canard, & 2 ails ecrasés.
Bilan: Pour 2 personnes, ca frise le ridicule !
Les viandes sont froides & seches. Les legumes sont froids & peu nombreux. Si on enleve les 3 ramequins de sauces, & le support de toasts, le vide s'installe dans l'assiette pour deux !!
Bon, comme nous ne sommes pas du genre ralleurs, on dine sans vraiment de conviction.
La serveuse nous demande comment etait notre diner. Je lui explique avec courtoisie mais determination, que ce plat n'a rien d'un plat signature, & lui exprimons notre deception point par point. La serveuse nous ecoute & nous entends. Elle nous propose des desserts, un digestif. Nous declinons.
Le meilleur reste à venir ... La serveuse nous depose l'addition. C'est a ce moment, que le'guignole de service' (& je pese mes mots), le patron, vient nous voir. Je me dis:'Chouette, un restaurateur qui prends soin de ses clients'. Pas du tout. Sans un mot, il se contente de deposer sur la table son terminal de paiement. Je lui demande si il a eu vent de nos remarques ? Rien, aucune reaction, tel un poisson mort. Il consent a nous dire que tout le monde adore son plat. Bref, un mec borné, arrogant, qui se ferait virer a coup de pompe dans le derriere s'il mettait les pieds dans une cuisine francaise.
Pour conclure. Si vous aimer les'plats' froids, mal cuisinés, chers, assipides, sans saveurs, rechaufés, & si vous aimez un'patron' imbu de sa personne, persuade d'etre la reincarnation Quebecquoise de Mr Bocuse, n'ayant aucune consideration pour ses clients, tout comme ses plats. Allez y ! Vous serez au bon endroit.
Il vous faudra malgre tout, tendre l'oreille pour entendre votre partenaire de galere, car le patron (le guignole), a le verbe haut, hurlant de ci, de ca, comme pour tenter de compenser le vide sideral de ses plat par des râlee de caribou en rut, telle une poissonniere sur le port de Marseille.
A defaut d'avoir diner, ce commentaire vaut bien 79$ !
Xavie

Feb 12, 2025

Not sure what happened, came here last year & was great but this time the pot pie tasted rancid & the soup smelled like the cheese went bad. Not sure if the ingredients weren't fresh this time? Very disappointed.

Feb 2, 2025
on Google

Everything is so good! We ordered soup of the day & the rabbit meat pie (I forgot the name) also the platter with duck leg rabbit leg & smoked duck meat. Portion is good enough for two to three ppl. Remember to make reservation! Would def come back again ❤️

Dec 27, 2024
on Google

A MUST PLACE TO EAT IN QUEBEC! Make a reservations early so you don't miss out!! The honey pie is truly amazing as well as all the other menu selections.

Dec 8, 2024
on Google

I was hesitant about trying La Latin Sauté because it is on the main tourist drag, but I was proved wrong. The food was delicious & the service was superb. GET THE SALTED HONEY PIE! You will not regret it. I am still thinking about it two weeks later.

Nov 28, 2024
on Google

Small but cozy atmosphere, service was absolutely fantastic, & the food was great. The salted honey pie was recommended by 2 employees for dessert & it was incredible!

Oct 28, 2024
on Google

Excellent soup, cassoulet & salted honey pie

Oct 7, 2024
on Google

Bello, accogliente e caratteristico. Cibo buono e personale gentile. Ideale per assaggiare pietanze non comuni.

Oct 4, 2024
on Google
4.0

Delicious! My partner & I had a great time. I was quite hungry when I got there, but I felt no hunger for 24 hours after eating. Our server was very funny & quick & kept us happy. We came in around noon but no spots were open so we came back at 1:15. A tip: before you send pictures of the rabbit poutine to your friends, make sure none of them have pet rabbits who passed away that morning. My partner says it was a hilarious mistake. Quebec cheese fondue with crispy onions: wonderful fondue. Rabbit poutine main course: delectable, & a huge size. I couldn't finish it all, even with help from my partner. Maple crème brûlée: bland & too burnt for my taste. Smoked duck breast: my partner had it & said it was disappointingly cold, but good other than that. Rabbit pot pie: my partner loved it. On her first bite, she made a face that made me jealous of the pie. Salted honey pie: my partner said it was great but too salted. I had a bite & it was delicious. Total bill: $126.94 after 15% tip & taxes.

Sep 19, 2024
on Google