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.
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.
This charming restaurant offers a cute & cozy atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. The food is authentic & delicious; we started with foie gras paired with champagne, followed by a rabbit stew complemented by local red wine, both of which were outstanding. For dessert, the crème brûlée was absolutely divine! What truly elevated our experience was our server, Delphine, whose warmth & positivity made our visit unforgettable. Her exceptional service added a delightful touch to an already wonderful meal. Highly recommend!
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.
Food was delicious & atmosphere was warm amd welcoming. Would recommend getting reservations as it is a small place. We had the taste platter with duck, rabbit, salmon & cheese.
Nov 27, 2024
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A very cute, cozy restaurant in the heart of Quartier Petit Champlain. Since we have never tried rabbit meat earlier, we decided to try out the Rabbit Rillettes at first. It was absolutely delicious! We actually went back the next day to try another dish & this time we tried the Rabbit poutine & the maple crème brûlée. Both were very very yummy! A must visit if you are in Quebec city. The ambience is lovely & the service is great too! We're so glad we chose this place.
Such a lovely experience! The wait staff were exceptionally helpful & attentive, offered up suggestions for food & drink, took our coats when we got there, checked in on us & made friendly conversation. The atmosphere was lovely & intimate, the decor was very cute & all garden & rabbit themed, which I loved. The food was SO GOOD. We had the plate of rabbit & duck & it was a fun experience. For dessert we had the maple crème brûle & it was the best I've had. I would absolutely come back here as it was the best dining experience I've had in the city.
I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant! A reservation is definitely a must, especially during the holiday season, as it gets quite busy. There's paid parking available outside, just few steps lead to the street side, which is convenient to majority of people. The food was absolutely delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend trying the foie gras & rabbit - both were outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly & attentive, adding to the overall wonderful atmosphere. Definitely a place worth visiting!
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.
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.
Crispy stewed rabbit meat is still good, just like onion soup. I brought two rabbit legs with me, but I didn't expect any seasoning, but it was very fragrant. The small restaurant is lovely & romantic, & it is worth punching in here.
