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Compère Lapin

$31 to $50
American
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Compère Lapin

4.8
$31 to $50
American
Central Business District

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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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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.

Executive chef: Nina Compton

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 Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining RoomSemi private reception area
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Cross street
    Lafayette St. and Tchoupitoulas St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • 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

Experiences

  • Fighting Bunnies Homecoming Weekend!

    1 - 9 people

    Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 9, 2026
    Celebrate school spirit and culinary excellence as Compère Lapin welcomes back the Fighting Bunnies for Alumni Homecoming Weekend from November 7th through November 9th! This unmissable bar celebration features special homecoming-themed cocktails, commemorative pennants, cups, and pom-poms, plus guest appearances by alumni culinary legends Ricky Gomez from Portland, Scott Hicks joining from Chicago, and four top draft picks alongside our beloved local talent. No tickets or reservations are required to join the party at the bar, though dinner reservations are strongly recommended for guests wishing to pair these exclusive feature cocktails with a full dining experience. Gather your squad, sport your team colors, and toast to the legacy of the Fighting Bunnies all weekend long! All reservations seated in the dining room. Bar seating is first come, first served.
    Fighting Bunnies Homecoming Weekend! Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Compère Lapin.

4.8

4.8
(3309)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    American

  • New Orleans

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Compère Lapin offers a "truly unforgettable" dining experience with "exceptional" service and "creative Caribbean-Creole cooking" that delights guests. Highlights include the "outstanding" cocktails, "impeccable" service, and signature dishes like the goat curry and fried chicken. The ambiance is "beautiful" and "inviting," making it a "must-visit" in New Orleans.
3,309 Reviews
  1. Todd Gold

    New Orleans9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience ... casual atmosphere, exceptional menu.

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  2. Tony Gold

    San Francisco59 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    waiter was wonderful. Food very good. It's a lively place and busy on a Monday night.

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  3. Steve Gold

    Nashville37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Grace is a great Server, she was very attentive and thorough. sitting in the close 2 tops the couple next to use were so loud and obnoxious, it was hard to enjoy anything until they left their table. The food was as great as before, but the portion sizes seem to be less. The Mango Creme Bur lee was excellent. We will be back next time we are in NOLA

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  4. Emily

    Mississippi4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great dinner and night! It couldn't have been better from the food to the service to the table. I would go back tomorrow!

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  5. Angela

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the perfect dining experience. Good food, good service and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They even had a couple a great dishes for me a Vegan. So it was good for everyone in attendance at our monthly birthday club dinner. They even gave us a dollar to pin on to celebrate in true New Orleans fashion.

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  6. Irielle

    New Orleans5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful birthday! Awesome experience! Food flavors exploded in our mouths!!! Love!!!

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  7. marc

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming here. The food is delicious and the service is nice, they are always attentive. It’s a beautiful room with gorgeous art. Very nice ambiance. We appreciate that the noise level Is not too loud. We always recommend compere Lapin. Never disappoints.

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  8. Susan

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, warm atmosphere, good food and drinks. Menu definitely an adventure

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  9. Denzel Gold

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, but small portioned. Food portion wasn’t my problem, the lack of attentiveness by the supposed manager in glasses and blue suit was. He picked “certain tables” to ask how they were and ignored ours. But found time to flirt with women at the bar. Advice for the manager, make sure you pay attention to all customers and not just the ones you see fit to your desires. Do better.

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  10. Monica

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was mind-blowing; their chicken will live forever in my heart. The food was full of flavor and beautifully presented. Even when it was kind of chaotic outside because of the parade, the atmosphere was chill inside. It was the best meal I had on my trip - definitely one of my favorite restaurants in NOLA now.

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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 Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining RoomSemi private reception area
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Cross street
    Lafayette St. and Tchoupitoulas St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • 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

FAQs

Yes, Compère Lapin is frequently chosen for special evenings: guests praise its atmosphere, attentive hospitality, and anniversary visits.

Private dining isn't part of Compère Lapin's offering, the restaurant's listing notes private parties are not allowed, and the room is presented as a warm, open dining space.

Compère Lapin offers a main dining room and a full bar, plus a comfortable waiting/lounge area with sofas, all in a converted chandlery with a long wall of windows.

Compère Lapin feels warm and stylish, exposed brick, vibrant art, weathered wood and long windows give it a cozy, hip “living‑room” energy with a lively bar.

Compère Lapin is nicest if you arrive for an early dinner, guests report an excellent, calm early solo dinner (even on a Friday); later service tends to pick up as the room and bar fill.

Guests often describe the portions as generous, many say they left comfortably full, especially diners who chose the "Just Feed Me" tasting or shared multiple plates.

Compère Lapin fills up at peak service times, reviewers say the room “roars” as tables and the bar crowd grow, and festival nights (like Jazz Fest) and later evenings can be especially busy.

Business casual is the guide at Compère Lapin, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal wear, and many guests do dress up a touch for special occasions.

Yes, families do dine here: reviewers describe visiting with young children and celebrating family occasions, so you can expect a welcoming atmosphere for family meals at Compère Lapin.

Sunday is a standout, Compère Lapin serves brunch on Sundays from 10:30 am–2:00 pm, and guests report enjoying the brunch experience there.

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Compère Lapin

4.8
$31 to $50
American
Central Business District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
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