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Compère Lapin

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for groups
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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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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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Orleans / Louisiana
American
New Orleans
American

2,712 Reviews

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Michel
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food & Service. Great atmosphere and ambiance.
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Robert
VIP
New York City
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Nichellephelps
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days 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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raymond
VIP
New Orleans
72 reviews
4.0
72 reviews
Dined 5 days 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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Gary
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 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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Emanuel
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
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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Rachel
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Compere Lapin never disappoints! We love the food, the ambiance, the cocktails, and the service. The pace is perfect; you’re not there forever but also never feel rushed. The menu is always exciting and delicious.
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Nely
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
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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Reggie
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 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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Aaron C.
VIP
Dallas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 12, 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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Compère Lapin is rated 4.7 stars by 2712 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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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