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.
C'était vraiment bon, on a partagé tout ce qu'on a commandé , c'était délicieux. Le lapin, le canard, le foie gras, les légumes & aussi sur la recommandation de notre très sympathique serveuse on a goûté à leur fameuse tarte au miel salée, un regal.
A great waitress & attentive! We sat on the nice outdoor patio overlooking a garden in the Petit-Champlain district. The Poke Bowl & mocktail I ordered were delicious! It was fun to people-watch. Highly recommend.
Definitely recommend making a reservation. Visited for brunch Saturday morning. Very intimate & cozy spot. Ordered the French onion soup. It had zero flavor. Majority of items on the menu are rabbit. Possibly the worst soup I've ever had. Unfortunately, the service was a bit off as well. I don't even believe we had a waitress towards the end of our brunch. Their cocktails are phenomenal though. Very beautiful outdoor seating as well. Even during the rain.
Jul 12, 2024
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The rabbit saddle I keep seeing recommended was dry, but my wife's rabbit pot pie was very good. The piece of salmon for the kids meal was very small but understandable for $14. Includes dessert. Next time will definitely try the rabbit & duck leg. Will probably have better luck with dark meat. Sat indoors in the cute corner area. Made reservations online.
Came here for lunch on a Saturday with a reservation - the place is quite small & got pretty busy when we were there, so a reservation is highly recommended. We ordered the tout lapin tout canard (rabbit & duck platter) to share, & the portion was just right for the three of us. Found the rabbit leg to be a bit dry, but it was very good with the sauces. The duck was great (especially the smoked duck breast) & overall there were a lot of interesting textures & flavours which we enjoyed. Ambiance is rustic & cozy, & service is friendly & quick.
The rabbit pot pie is by far the best pot pie I have ever had. Highly recommended. The sea buckthorn lemonade was an interesting new experience that I would be happy to repeat. Excellent maple creme brulee, very politically correct for a French Canadian restaurant. Second meal here years later & it's still just as good. My daughter: "I've never been to a place that cooks green beans, potatoes, & purple cabbage perfectly. Would they open a restaurant in Pittsburgh? Please?" The duck & rabbit platter was amazing, & the cheese fondue was excellent.
Our first time trying rabbit & the seasoning & gravy of the pie content is excellent ! Recommended by one of the staffs! You should try it too! Atmosphere is a little squeezy inside & it was a little chaos due to staff changing timing but other than that, the food wins so you should come !
We ordered the half portion of the huge plate $79, half portion is $44. Their waitress always recommends this expensive dish but nooooo, don't do the full size, not highly recommend. Rabbit leg is huge but not too much flavored. Friendly front desk outside. bread served was 2 cold 1 hot which is unusual. We waited for the bread for 20 mins & was told by a man impatiently "it should be with your food" Next time , plz be patient☺️ good atmosphere outside in the summer.
Real cost place in the old city of Québec. The atmosphere is charming & warm. The service was excellent & the lady who served us was really kind. I have no words to describe how good the food was. I ate the porc with vegetables & my mother took a Fish Cassoulet. & the Honey Pie, one of the best dessert I ever had, the good balance between all the tastes, just for the Maple Syrup crème brûlée we didn't really taste the maple syrup. The place is quite small, so if you wanna go there it's better to reserve to be sure to have a table. I really recommend it!
