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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
9:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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
  • 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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What 2,727 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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    American

  • New Orleans

    American

2,727 Reviews

  1. Galia

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was okay, but there’s definitely room for improvement, especially with the service. It took quite a while to get our drinks, and the server seemed to struggle with taking orders. She insisted on waiting for everyone to order instead of putting in partial orders, which caused some confusion. On a positive note, the appetizers were excellent, and the main course had a standout dish: the red temper, which was fantastic. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal wasn’t as enjoyable. The fried chicken had such a thick crust that it was not edible. The pasta we ordered was unexpectedly very spicy—far beyond pleasant heat—and there was no mention of this on the menu, which was disappointing since we have a good heat tolerance. Lastly, the roti was deep-fried and dripping with oil, which made it feel overly greasy. If they can improve the service and provide clearer menu descriptions, this could be a much better dining experience.

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  2. Karen

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    i can only sum up our experience as a salt shaker one. Every dish saw so salty it was barely edible. We did the chef experience...and waster $200. Very disappointing!

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  3. Scott

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The “Just feed me” option was awesome. Best meal we’ve had since Italy 2016. Amazing!!

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  4. Olga

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great unique bites , I had pig ear, crudo hibachi, vegan curry soup, and for dessert banana balls w/ caramel.

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  5. duane

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wood recommend to every one. Everything was perfect. Staff were amazing

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  6. Jonah

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, weird vibe and quite a lot of time between courses. Waiter was very knowledgeable.

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  7. Eric

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely great! Try the pig ears!!! Every dish was delish!

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  8. David

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been meaning to try this restaurant for years and finally made it. It was very good and everyone had a great time. Ambiance was awesome and the place was full. Our waiter did an excellent job. We had the hush puppies which were probably ly the best I ever had. The biscuits were also incredible. Main dishes were great but the fish filets were on the small side. Best main dish was the jerk chicken. It was amazing. Overall would for sure return!

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  9. Calvin

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably our best dining experience while in New Orleans. The service was amazing and the food was outstanding. They addressed any dietary needs and made every effort to ensure we had a great experience.

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  10. Beck

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unforgettable meal at our second visit at compere lapin - best papaya salad in the world.

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Compère Lapin is rated 4.7 stars by 2727 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 18 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.
  • 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
  • Website
    http://comperelapin.com/
  • Phone number
    (504) 599-2119
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining RoomSemi private reception area

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