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Compère Lapin

Name: Compère Lapin
Address: 535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70130
Telephone: (504) 599-2119
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 38 times today

Good for groups
Innovative
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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Caribbean, French
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
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
Area
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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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Orleans / Louisiana
American
New Orleans
American

2,711 Reviews

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Nichellephelps
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 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 3 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 5 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 7 days ago
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 14 December 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 14 December 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 13 December 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 12 December 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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Robert
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best meal we ever had in the US. A wonderful combination of flavours: all fresh ingredients and well balanced spices. Lovely wines. We had a Californian orange wine that paired with each and every dish. Staff was perfect, friendly, there when appropriate and genuinely happy to see out enjoyment of the food. Don’t miss Compère Lapin when staying in New Orleans!
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Brook
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great. Our servers were wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable
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Compère Lapin is rated 4.7 stars by 2711 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 38 times today

535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Lafayette St. and Tchoupitoulas St.
Area
Central Business District
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
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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