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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 Today at 11 am
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About

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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1 Review
5.0

We loved everything about Le Lapin sauté. Great atmosphere, good & friendly service, & great food. Quebecoise discoveries, with a nice selection of cured meats, pates & cheese. Salad with rabbit kidney & liver. Cassoulet. It really is a gem ✔️✔️

Dec 29, 2023

Great spot with a distinct menu. The shared plates are wonderful as is everything else we tried here, including the rabbit pot pie & the rabbit poutine. Soups were also wonderful. Highly recommend, though I don't usually recommend places in such trafficked tourist areas, as they are often second tier...this is a true exception. A must do dining experience.

Dec 28, 2023
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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

Best rabbit & duck ever. Not to be missed

Dec 22, 2023

Quaint & perfect. I had an 8pm reservation on a rainy Monday evening after I arrived from traveling all day. They were able to squeeze me in a bit earlier & I enjoyed every moment I was in the restaurant. From the food to the service everything was top notch. I had the rabbit saddle with mustard & salted honey pie. Both incredibly unique & delicious. Absolutely would recommend eating here, but make sure you make a reservation!

Dec 19, 2023
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Very tasty, the staff was superb. Had the Rabbit Pot Pie & was not disappointed

Dec 16, 2023
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5.0

Great little authentic spot for rabbit! The maple crème brûlée supe

Dec 12, 2023

Cute & homey restaurant featuring traditional quebec rabbit & duck cuisine! Would recommend making a reservation beforehand to avoid long wait!

Dec 10, 2023
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5.0

Every time I go to Quebec City I make a point of having either lunch or Dinner here. I especially enjoy the « Tourte au lapin ». Or rabbit pie......i miss the old version though. The pie is now a pot pie....versus a real pie......

Dec 9, 2023
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5.0

We are so happy to return to Lapin Saute as we have not been able to visit QC since 2019! We loved our table of 4 location in the window nook. We shared smoked duck breast & salmon gravlax, & both were so delicious! Everyone enjoyed their main courses...especially the saddle of rabbit with duxelles. Just superb! Our server was very friendly & professional. It was such a wonderful evening! Merci beaucoup!

Dec 7, 2023