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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 38 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining RoomSemi private reception area
  • 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

What 2,718 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    American

  • New Orleans

    American

2,718 Reviews
  1. Dedric

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious from starters to dessert. My personal favorites were the curried goat and the tuna ceviche.

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  2. Cheryl

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a repeat visit for us and we love it. It’s do original and you can’t find something like this anywhere else. Nice ambiance and interesting food.

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  3. Vladyslava

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our engagement there, it was phenomenal!

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  4. Kristen

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second time coming to Compere Lapin and again everything was outstanding. Not only is the food to die for, but they have the service down at this restaurant. The entire FOH staff is so professional and kind making the food stand out even more. We can’t wait to come back for our anniversary again next year on our next trip to New Orleans!

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  5. Kurt

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servicer was amazing. Great personality and happy to be provide a good experience.

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  6. Michel

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & Service. Great atmosphere and ambiance.

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  7. Robert

    VIP

    New York City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal. One of my top ten of all time. Staff/service was top notch and the food managed to top it. Great experience. Will be back.

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  8. Sophie

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food. My small deduction was that the curry goat just wasn’t up to par this time. Maybe things have changed or maybe it’s the new way of things. I can’t say. The snapper collar was delightful and the dish we talked about the next day or so.

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  9. Nichellephelps

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    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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  10. raymond

    VIP

    New Orleans

    72 reviews

    4.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    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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Compère Lapin is rated 4.7 stars by 2718 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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
  • Phone number
    (504) 599-2119
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining RoomSemi private reception area
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