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Compère Lapin, New Orleans, LA
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Compère Lapin

$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Compère Lapin - noun - "kom-pare la-pan" - 1. anthropomorphic rabbit character who served as the mischievous protagonist in Creole and Caribbean folk tales; 2. Chef Nina Compton's restaurant at the Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans.

Meals aren’t about trends, shock value, or opulence.
Meals are about moments, memories and those who surround you at your table.
We believe in the complexity of simplicity, and the power of pure flavors. Our histories, vast and varied, deserve to be memorialized and romanticized by dishes that at once remind us of home and transport us to somewhere new.

We don’t make food for everyone else, we make food for you.

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Executive chef: Nina Compton

From the OpenTable editors: At Compère Lapin, James Beard Award-winning chef Nina Compton dazzles with showstopping dishes that marry her Caribbean heritage and French fine dining pedigree. Dig into favorites like goat curry and broiled shrimp with Calabrian chili butter in a stylish space dressed with exposed brick and warm woods. Don’t miss award-winning cocktails like The Copper Hopper—a tropical, tequila-forward drink served in a copper bunny mug, a nod to the restaurant’s namesake folklore rabbit.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Caribbean, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 599-2119
  • Website
    http://comperelapin.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining RoomSemi private reception area

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What 2,758 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    American

  • New Orleans

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Compère Lapin delights with its "fantastic experience" and "outstanding food." Highlights include the "just feed me" chef's choice option and impeccable service. Though some dishes occasionally miss the mark, the ambiance and unique flavors make it a memorable destination. "Highly recommend" for those seeking creative Caribbean and French fusion cuisine in New Orleans.

2,758 Reviews

  1. Gary and Nancy

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. Highly recommend. Great food and service

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  2. Max

    VIP

    New York City

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was excellent especially the fried chicken.

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  3. Denise

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious inventive Caribbean food and fancy cocktails. I love Nina Compton’s restaurant. Always on my list when visiting NOLA. You won’t be disappointed.

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  4. Andy

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. Great service. I’ll come back again.

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  5. Stacey

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Exceeded expectations ! Service was amazing as was the food!

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  6. Scott

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a really terrific experience, my server was phenom and guided dinner so fantastically.

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  7. Corey

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Small dishes were excellent, but entrees were very uneven. Incorrect items were served and some things arrived barely warm.

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  8. Joy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic meal! From the service to the food & drinks, it was top notch. We were visiting from Philly and a local gallery had recommended this place and I'm so glad they did. They had no problem accommodating my husbands shell fish allergy and dislike for nuts, along with his request for a "warm non-alcoholic beverage that wasn't tea or coffee." We did the "just feed me" chef's choice option and it was a lot of fun. The pace was perfect, we were able to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed or overly stuffed at all. And special shout out to our server, Summer, who absolutely was a delight! I will definitely be recommending this place to anyone traveling to Nola.

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  9. Blake

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group had a great time! Service was great, and the food was unique and fun.

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  10. Harald

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service impeccable. We'll be back for sure.

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Compère Lapin is rated 4.7 stars by 2758 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Compère Lapin

535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lafayette St. and Tchoupitoulas St.
  • Area
    Central Business District
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Caribbean, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Website
    http://comperelapin.com/
  • Phone number
    (504) 599-2119
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining RoomSemi private reception area

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