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.
The food was absolutely delicious, every dish was a true delight, & the ambiance is fantastic. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the service.
I understand it was a busy weekend evening with many reservations, but that should never justify a lack of care in how guests are treated. The service felt rushed. Our server seemed eager to end the shift & a bit rude, placing dishes down abruptly & offering little interaction, which made the experience feel cold & unnecessarily fast.
Highly recommend this place for its food, but not so much for the service, it left a lot to be desired. With just a bit more attention to hospitality, this could easily be a top-tier dining experience.
Un excellent resto service impeccable avec un très bon accueil
Repas en terrasse dans un quartier de Quebec des plus agréables
De retour au lapin sauté & toujours aussi bon tant l'accueil que le menu
If you love rabbit this is the place to go!! the atmosphere is so cute, a little small on the inside but they also have seating outside. I had the rabbit poutine & it was pretty good for someone who isn't a fan of rabbit.
Jul 10, 2025
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This is one of our FAVOURITE spots! From the beautiful staff, to the amazing food, & the stunning atmosphere, we will always return when we visit Quebec City! 10:10! It was our birthday & the staff were so delightful & kind! The rabbit & duck are just delicious! Make it a stop for sure!
Nous avons adoré notre expérience au Lapin Sauté! C'est un petit resto super charmant, les plats sont excellents & savoureux, & le service chaleureux complète parfaitement un bon repas…& le menu pour enfants est aussi super pour notre petite qui aime autre chose que les pépites de poulet & le macaroni au fromage (elle a pu choisir du saumon rôti).
Lovely service & a beautiful terrace make this restaurant a pleasant place to spend an evening. However, for a restaurant specialising in hare, I had expected a more refined preparation. The side dishes also lacked variety in taste, as they were quite similar to each other. Still, an enjoyable experience overall.
It's a cute little restaurant but idk. I'll preface this by saying it's known for its rabbit & I don't eat rabbit. I had the onion soup, which I found to lack any flavor, onion, & broth, it was very bread & cheese forward & not what I was looking for. I then had the grilled cheese, which was…fine. I appreciated the thin bread so the bread didn't take over, but could have used more cheese; it's a grilled cheese after all. The fries & side salad were very good. I finished things off with the crème brûlée which was pretty clearly preprepared but fine. Overall my meal was fine but not the 4.6 stars the restaurant has.
