Le Lapin Sauté concentre son approche culinaire sur des préparations régionales françaises mettant en vedette le lapin comme élément signature. La carte privilégie des ingrédients issus de sources locales transformés par des techniques de cuisine de marché classiques. Les convives découvrent des plats tels que le lapin confit et les morceaux braisés qui démontrent une profondeur de goût et des méthodes de préparation traditionnelles. L architecture du lieu utilise des murs de pierre apparente et des poutres en bois pour définir l atmosphère intérieure. Les tables occupent un environnement rustique qui reflète un style de bâtiment régional historique. La sélection de volailles et de gibiers propose un récit cohérent centré sur les produits saisonniers. Chaque assiette maintient une adhésion stricte aux standards régionaux authentiques en soulignant la polyvalence du gibier dans les applications culinaires actuelles.
Le Lapin Sauté est largement reconnu comme une destination charmante et chaleureuse, incontournable dans le Vieux-Québec, particulièrement appréciée pour ses spécialités authentiques de lapin et de canard. De nombreux visiteurs louent l'accueil attentionné du personnel, le service impeccable et la terrasse pittoresque idéale pour observer les passants dans le quartier Petit-Champlain. Bien que la majorité des convives soulignent la grande qualité de plats comme la poutine au lapin, le cassoulet et la tarte au miel salé, certains clients ont noté des incohérences dans la préparation, des délais de service occasionnels ou des portions jugées parfois trop petites. Malgré une forte demande rendant la réservation essentielle, la plupart des visiteurs considèrent l'établissement comme une adresse à ne pas manquer, offrant une atmosphère unique et intime parfaitement adaptée aux familles comme aux sorties romantiques.
The atmosphere of this place was just what we needed on a rainy night - we sat at the balcony & listened to the rain while eating hearty food. The food itself is not mind-blowing, but is good & the portions are generous. The cassoulet for one was big enough to feed us both, which was great, but the dish itself did not feel cohesive... As if every part was cooked separately. The onion soup was good, but there was more bread than soup. Overall a nice place to stop for dinner.
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.
Cute restaurant with friendly staff & tasty food! This is a touristy restaurant on a fun street but the food is very good! We enjoyed the Walleye, rabbit poutine, pesto pasta, etc! There was about a 30 minute wait but there are plenty of shops on the street to visit while waiting!
We tried to brake the concept of "touristy food place equals bad food & mediocre service"....Oh well,we honestly tried. Food,food ,food. Its about food first. Unfortunately this place fell the victim of just a profit in busy area. The dish the called "Foundue" ,git that name for the sake of it. It wasn't a Foundue. Just a melted cheese,no wine,no spices... Cousoulete was tasteless,dry & overcooked. Tourte Lapin appeared to be the same overcooked & tasteless dish. Service was a bit pushy & we felt like being rushed. When you visit this place, please be objective. Don't give it a 5 stars because you feel great. Taste the food, observe the service & then give an honest review,so the next patron wouldn't become another deceived & disappointed guest of this place.
If you must eat at this place, do suggest to make a reservation to guarantee a table. We lucked out that there was a table available. Everything looks so good on the menu. Wasn't too hungry, wanted a sample of everything, on the menu there is a "To Share" . We got the "Tout lapin tout canard" - Raised rabbit leg, duck leg confit, rabbit rillettes, duck foie gras terrine, smoked duck breast, roasted garlic, vegetables, roasted potatoes, bread croutons & marinade. The foie gras, your either going to like it or not. The server that brought our dish was excellent in informing us each part of the dish.
