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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 54 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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

  • Location
    535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Phone number
    (504) 599-2119
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining RoomSemi private reception area

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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 2,785 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 "amazing experience" with "outstanding food" and "great service." Diners rave about the "just feed me" tasting option and inventive Caribbean dishes by chef Nina Compton. While some note wait times and certain dishes as uneven, the ambiance and hospitality leave guests eager to return.

2,785 Reviews

  1. Carin VIP

    Orange County92 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails, biscuits and my snapper were the hits of the evening. The bacon butter with the biscuits is next level.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, a great balance of flavors and textures. Francesca was our server. She kept the ball rolling without rushing us and was attentive without hovering. Great place to go with a group or with friends. It does get rather loud, but the back of the dining room was more intimate

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  3. AthenaP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So deliscious! The space is also gorgeous with lots to ogle as you await your food, but the food is spectacular. The biscuits were the best I have ever had. (TX native) the smoked fish was delicate and yummy. The curried goat was a wonderful flavorful stew with no gamyness and I finished with mango crème brûlée. So far the best meal I’ve had in NOLA which is a high bar as I’ve never had a subpar meal in this city.

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  4. Lukas

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, service, and food. Definitely recommend going. Ask for recommendations and be adventurous if you’re not used to the food on the menu. You won’t regret it.

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  5. Vanessa

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere, the music, the service, and especially the food, is outstanding. Don't hesitate just make your reservations right now.

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  6. TaraH VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exceptional and haven't had that level of service in years. Bravo!! 

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  7. Jason

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in NOLA and one of my favorites on the Continent. Everything on the menu is great. It’s a unique combo of caribiean and Italian and will 100% be back.

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  8. Maryan VIP

    Denver132 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a treat! We shared the Feed Me Please, so we got to taste almost everything on the menu and one dish after the next was outstanding. We added the goat curry, which should not be missed. Service was also outstanding, kind, and a commuting my dietary restriction.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice room and great service-food was very good and a bit pricey per serving. Overall nice experience

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  10. Nathan VIP

    Houston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Get the goat. Try the drinks. And don’t stop after mains. Get dessert.

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FAQs

Compère Lapin is rated 4.7 stars by 2785 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Compère Lapin

535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (504) 599-2119
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining RoomSemi private reception area

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