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Compère Lapin, New Orleans, LA
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Compère Lapin

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

  • 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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Experiences

  • Bindi-Sergardi Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    May 7, 2025 only
    Join us for a lovely evening of wine from Bindi Sergardi paired with Chef Compton's Caribbean cuisine. You'll be delighted with the playful pairings and bursts of flavors.
    Bindi-Sergardi Wine Dinner Photo

Menu

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What 2,820 people are saying

Compère Lapin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 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 exceptional dining experience with inventive Caribbean-inspired dishes crafted by Chef Nina Compton. Highlights include the "just feed me" tasting menu, "excellent service," and "amazing food." Signature dishes like curried goat and fried chicken receive rave reviews. While some experienced slower service, the overall ambiance, creative cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit in New Orleans.

2,820 Reviews

  1. Rick

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive but not obtrusive staff cater to your needs and wishes. I ordered an Old Fashioned and the bartender took time to whip the egg white to a foamy froth and created a drink that stood up, equaled and even competed with (in a wonderful way) the flavor-filled food. The goat is hard to step eating. Our bowls and plates were empty and we ordered too much food.

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  2. Bobbi VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the food, atmosphere and our server! We would definitely recommend to others.

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  3. Sean

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local chef. Listen to your servers. You will not be disappointed.

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  4. Melissa

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This meal was sublime. I do not like goat or sweet potatoes. My friend got the currid goat and I tried it anyway. It was fabulous!!! Thank you fir a delicious dinner!!!

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  5. Jean

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was fantastic. Big hits were the goat curry, the fried chicken, the papaya salad and the smoked fish dip. Servers were knowledgeable and not over-present. Entrees were well priced.

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  6. Katie

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience with amazing food. The service was friendly and very attentive. Would definitely recommend!

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  7. Patricia

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant came highly recommended. We were very disappointed. We ordered one appetizer and two entrees. The entrees came out very quickly - before our appetizer. When we said we had ordered an appetizer the runner just put our entrees down in front of us. Shortly our waiter came over and said it will be out soon. The entrees were very small- more like a soup course. The goat stew was flavorless. The pasta with shrimp, clams, butternut squash and Brussels sprouts was a pile of group with no Brussels sprouts in sight and 3 tiny shrimp. Over seasoned- very salty. We ate slowly, waiting for our appetizer which came about 20 minutes later. We asked for that to be taken off the bill which it was without an apology. When we asked for our bill the wrong bill was given to us. Again no apology for that mistake. A disappointing experience all around.

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  8. Joe VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply incredible food with craft cocktails that are nice and not too sweet. Menu items are exquisite.

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  9. Kaiysha

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went in mostly blind and was so impressed. The dining room is gorgeous and cozy, what a huge and stunning bar! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Biscuits were not high on my list, but they were one of my favorites! Doing such simple and home things incredibly well is always a good sign. The gnocchi with goat curry could have billed me and brought me right back to life! Such incredible flavor! We always order too much and took the rest back to our hotel. Ate it cold the next morning and still delicious.

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  10. MICHAEL

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do yourself a favor and go eat here. Even better if you get Raven as your server - she gives the BEST recommendations.

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Compère Lapin is rated 4.6 stars by 2820 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Central Business District

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Compère Lapin

535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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

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