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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 25 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
  • 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.

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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 2,710 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    American

  • New Orleans

    American

2,710 Reviews

  1. Nichellephelps

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first time visiting and I must say, I was not disappointed. My boyfriend and I did a progressive dinner night, with Compère Lapin being our entree location. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive without being over bearing. Our entrees consisted of the Red snapper and the fried chicken; both were delicious. I was especially pleased with the jerk butter over the fried chicken.

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  2. raymond

    VIP

    New Orleans

    72 reviews

    4.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good Caribbean fare, had the pig ear, curried goat along with the pasta w/clams and shrimp which were all good. Service was great. Good cocktails

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  3. Gary

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I was looking forward to finally eating here. It was at 7 on a slow,week night. The service was the worst I've had in a while. The most attentive of the wait staff was the guy refilling our water. It was about 20 minutes before the waiter came for our drink order, and that was after I requested him. The food was slow to come out, but they were quick trying to clear our plates. The food was okay, but not worth the wait. We were so disappointed.

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  4. Emanuel

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the tasting menu, and everything was delicious. Our waiter and the rest of the wait was was very friendly, professional and very attentive, but never overbearing. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about our dishes and drinks and was clearly very passionate about his work. This was a great meal, experience and value.

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  5. Nely

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience! The food was amazing as was all the wait staff. Everything was so delicious and everyone was so genuinely friendly, we will plan to come back for sure!

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  6. Reggie

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal. Fried Chicken and Pigs Ears. Livia was a wonderful server. Very attentive and efficient. Cory picked a great and perfectly matched wine to compliment our food.

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  7. Aaron C.

    VIP

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal especially the just feed me option. Flavors and variety are perfect for a group that likes to explore cuisines! Service was great.

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  8. Robert

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal we ever had in the US. A wonderful combination of flavours: all fresh ingredients and well balanced spices. Lovely wines. We had a Californian orange wine that paired with each and every dish. Staff was perfect, friendly, there when appropriate and genuinely happy to see out enjoyment of the food. Don’t miss Compère Lapin when staying in New Orleans!

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  9. Brook

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. Our servers were wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable

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  10. June

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was excited to try one of Nina Compton’s places on our trip to New Orleans and it did not disappoint! The hush puppies were a great start and had a nice but not too over powering kick to it. My husband can’t stop talking about the pork belly and the goat curry gnocchi lived up to its reputation as one of the signature dishes! The Italian Stew was also a great vegan option and was packed with flavor. The atmosphere was relaxed and staff were excellent and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend as a stop on your trip to New Orleans!

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Compère Lapin is rated 4.7 stars by 2710 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Compère Lapin

535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

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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