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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
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
  • 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.

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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 2,696 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

2,696 Reviews

  1. Rebecca

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My family and I had an amazing dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious and well-balanced. The Tuna Ceviche was incredibly fresh and bursting with flavor, with a delightful contrast in texture from the peanuts and crispy rice (if I’m not mistaken). My son enjoyed it so much that he ordered a second serving! The beef soup brought back wonderful memories of my mother’s cow foot soup—it felt like being at her dinner table again. My five-year-old son devoured everything on his plate; his favorite was the crab claws. The service was excellent, and our server was both pleasant and very knowledgeable (apologies for forgetting her name). The biscuits were light, flaky, and buttery—simply perfect. We also loved the ambiance and music, which added to the overall experience. Thank you for a wonderful meal and an unforgettable evening!

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  2. Gigi

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Compere Lapin is outstanding in every way. My mom and I enjoyed an elegant and delicious Thanksgiving feast served by thoughtful and attentive staff. We look forward to our next visit.

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  3. Lora

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Thanksgiving meal, great service and staff in an upbeat, eclectic atmosphere. We will be returning to eat from the regular menu.

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  4. Amy

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our “Firsts” were amazing… the papaya salad and the Smoked trout! Our “Seconds” were just ok. The fried chicken was mostly breading (not much chicken) and a little sweet. The Scialatielli was way too salty. Wonderful service though. Will go back.

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  5. Jodie

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! We had the Just Feed Me and being able to taste different foods was great. My faves were the fried chicken, papaya salad and the coconut tres leches. Highly recommend

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    All together I enjoyed my time here but the service wasn’t alllll that though. We waited VERY long to get our drinks and to even place our orders leading to basically miss our after dinner plans. And it was a birthday celebration & no one wants that ya know :(

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  7. Philip

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Sold out of my first choices of appetizer and entree. Waited 30 minutes for my cocktail to arrive. Management apologized and made amends. Food was good but didn't meet expectations.

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  8. DavidM

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun time celebrating with friends. Great service from the staff.

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  9. Mignon27

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So thankful and glad they re-opened! Missed them tons!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect.. as we all expected,, Could not have been better.. Exceptional!!! Will do again very soon with visitors.

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Compère Lapin is rated 4.7 stars by 2696 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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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