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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
11:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • Location
    535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Cross street
    Lafayette St. and Tchoupitoulas St.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Cookbook Release and Signing

    $75.00 per person

    Apr 1, 2025 only
    Join us in celebrating Chef Nina Compton's first cookbook release. Kwéyòl / Creole: Recipes, Stories, and Tings from a St. Lucian Chef's Journey.

Menu

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What 2,795 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

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    American

  • New Orleans

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Compère Lapin offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food and great service." Highlights include the "just feed me" tasting menu, showcasing a diverse array of creative dishes. Standout items like the curried goat and papaya salad are "not to be missed," and cocktails are "dynamite." The ambiance is vibrant, making it a must-visit in New Orleans.
2,795 Reviews

  1. Genevieve

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food. This was my second visit in 2 years and the quality of the meals and food experience was high quality. Though a bit noisier than the first time. The food was exquisite. The only negative was as that though the meals were serve quite rapidly the dessert took almost 30min to arrive. They were still worth the wait. My favorite restaurant in New Orleans.

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  2. Heidi VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Do not miss this place when in New Orleans!

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  3. Lou

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Biscuits were not as tender and flaky as I hoped but the pork belly and curried goat were phenomenal (no bones in the goat FYI!)

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited a VERY long time for the small plate (biscuits), and this was the only good thing we ate. NO flavor in any of the entrees (and their accompaniments) ordered (fried chicken, snapper). The garden mocktail was refreshingly good. Ran out of the crab fingers so we didn’t get to try.

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  5. Norwita

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed at the long delay in getting dinner served. Some of the dishes were not as seasoned as they could be (ie snapper). Restaurant was so dimly lit that you could not read the menu.

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  6. Tracie

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was terrific! Thank you for a great evening! Our server was the nicest young lady and attentive to all our needs.

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  7. Kathleen VIP

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. The hushpuppies were phenomenal—the best I’ve ever had.

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  8. Tom VIP

    Jacksonville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome evening. Good was great, service friendly and attentive. Very worthy experience. Highly recommend the “Just Feed Me”

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  9. Melissa

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. My table selected the “Just feed me” option, and we got so much food - probably over two-thirds of the menu. Such a wonderful experience!!

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  10. William

    St. Louis7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Compère Lapin was fantastic, and Chef Nina was here tonight.

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FAQs

Compère Lapin is rated 4.7 stars by 2795 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Compère Lapin

535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lafayette St. and Tchoupitoulas St.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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