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Name: Compère Lapin
Address: 535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70130
Telephone: (504) 599-2119
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

Compère Lapin

4.6

2695 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Caribbean, Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 599-2119
Website
http://www.comperelapin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Nina Compton
Private party facilities
Private Dining RoomSemi private reception area
Private party contact
Shay Atkins: (504) 599-2119

Location
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Neighborhood
Central Business District
Cross street
Lafayette St.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Daily Selection of Chilled Oysters
Available: 6 or 12ea
- MP
Steak Tartare / Pine Nut Gremolata$15.00
Hamachi / Guava Curry / Papaya$15.00
Caribbean Seafood Pepper Pot$21.00
Marinated Shrimp / Roasted Jalapeno Jus$14.00
Cold Smoked Tuna Tartare / Avocado / Crispy Bananas$16.00
Stracciatella / Curried Walnuts / Ciabatta$16.00
Broiled Shrimp / Calabrian Chili Butter$17.00

Second

Jerk Black Drum / Sunchokes / Radishes$29.00
Roasted Half Chicken / Rice & Peas$26.00
Curried Goat / Sweet Potato Gnocchi / Cashews$28.00
Scialatielli / Clams / Shrimp / Cauliflower$28.00
Trio of Pork / Apples / Celery Root$31.00

Extras

Roasted Potatoes / Herbs$7.00
Brussels Sprouts Caesar / Breadcrumbs$8.00
Black-eyed Peas / Bacon / Crispy Shallots$7.00
Semolina Gnocchi / Collard Greens / Creole Spices$8.00

What 2,695 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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2,695 Reviews

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DavidM
New Orleans
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
Fun time celebrating with friends. Great service from the staff.
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Mignon27
New Orleans
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
So thankful and glad they re-opened! Missed them tons!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect.. as we all expected,, Could not have been better.. Exceptional!!! Will do again very soon with visitors.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had family and family friends visiting from out of town, and they wanted to go to a nice dinner on the last night they were here. This place did not disappoint. Loved the cocktails, and all the courses, including dessert. Nice ambience and friendly waiters as well. Will definitely go back!
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AdamD
New Orleans
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We but I was so happy for this return. It was Veterans Day and through my whole United States Army career I was never a Veteran to myself only a rookie. I retired two days because few and I am a Veteran. I am so happy our greyest Chef and Restaurant has returned!!
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BarryS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic, as usual. Even though it was only curbside survive, you can tell it was prepared with the highest standards when we unpackaged it at home!
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SonnyM
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great Mother’s Day take out brunch.
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JohnD
New Orleans
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
We come in from Longview, TX once a year. Last year we had dinner, it was outstanding. This year Sunday brunch, also outstanding. Next year we will do both.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a completely amazing experience. Thank you!
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Shannon
New York Area
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience5
What a wonderful meal. I really enjoyed the whole dinner including the drinks. My server was a bit grumpy but I suppose I can totally relate with all of the Coronavirus stuff going on. So, overall a wonderful meal!
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DJohnson
San Francisco
96 reviews
vip
4.0
96 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience4
Interesting Caribbean food. The snapper collar was delicious. The passion fruit sauce on the Cobia crudo was fresh and tangy.
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livetoeat
New York Area
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was delicious and creative as always. Had the wonderful opportunity to meet Chef Nina. The server sometimes seemed a little abrupt but, self corrected.
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MichaelN
New Orleans
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2020
overall3food4service1ambience4
Waitress was rude. Perhaps she was having a tough night. Food was really unique and delicious. However, experience was really over shadowed by rude wait staff.
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CarieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, professional service and cozy atmosphere made for a perfect New Orleans lunch.
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Shannon
New Orleans
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall3food3service5ambience5
Anniversary
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IamATreeFrog
Louisville
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best dining experience we have ever had, period. Hospitality, for me, is the idea of everything being done with intention. With pride. With extraordinary grace and genuine care. From the moment we entered and were greeted by the hostess (apologies I forgot her name - but a black Queen with braids), to our time at the bar (we enjoyed a drink as we were early for the resi), to the excellent team service with Nicole taking point, thru our end of meal chat with Harrison; everything was perfect. There was no wasted motion, no halting of care, and no lack of hospitality. The entire crew was genuinely grateful and proud to work at Compère Lapin. The. Entire. Crew. We even had a brief interaction with the gentleman manning dish - who was excited we were in and thrilled our experience was so great (I watched him from the bar, he was brilliant. At 8p in the thick of service his area looked like he had just opened. Kudos brother!) As someone from the hospitality world, I cannot stress how rare it is for the entire crew to hum so. Such love and passion can only come from the very top. So, thank you Nina and crew. The food was beautifully presented, and elegant in its simplicity. Not to say it wasn’t complex! It all just sang with such balance and love. ‘Twas Brilliant. Idk. Everything was amazing. I could ramble and such, but just go yourself. Experience true hospitality. Savor a meal executed flawlessly. Imbibe on cocktails that are art. Interact with beautiful people running a phenomenal restaurant. Just go live and enjoy the experience. We cannot thank you all enough crew - spot on, Cheers!
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Beahr
Toronto
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service exceptional. Bravo Nina Compton!
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Jess
New Orleans
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is imaginative and delicious. The service is impeccable. Can't wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall3food4service1ambience5
First, never before have I ever hit a brunch spot without bacon!!!! Second of all, the server was having the worst day of her entire life. To say that we were a major inconvenience to her, is an understatement. So sorry to burden you.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely beautiful food. Just what we were looking for. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall4food5service2ambience4
Très bon, beaucoup de saveur locale, belle ambiance mais le service laissait à désirer.
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EmilyR
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Delicious food, incredible service. pricy but makes sense given high quality ingredients. Nina is a star!
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GinaC
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, helpful and friendly service. Sunday night was relatively quiet. Would absolutely recommend to anyone.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall2food4service2ambience5
Unfortunately, the negative first impression and attitude at the host stand upon arrival shadowed the entire experience. We have eaten here several times (at the bar) and had a great experience.
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The1gourmetretiredCPA
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great service & food. The noise was better than most. You could actually have a conversation . The only thing that we encountered was that our waitress could not bring out any bread with our wine. She said the chef would not allow that, but only when our food came to the table. Go figure!!!!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food of our trip so far.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious. The service was incredible and we enjoyed every moment of our experience!
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Espi
Key West
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and service. We had the Pre fix Brunch and everything was outstanding. A must when visiting NOLA
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Creative use of ingredients and so many different profiles.
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gary
Atlanta Metro
250 reviews
vip
5.0
250 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding. The pasta with the rundown sauce is a great combination of shrimp and tomatoes. The pasta is a treat. The jerk chicken with collard greens was outstanding! Great service. Thanks Compare Latin!
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KelseyR
Alabama
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent. Delicious wine and unique menu choices. The tuna appetizer was particularly good. I would definitely eat here again and will recommend to friends.
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KarenJ
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
Technically competent execution. The jerk chicken was simply an excellent roast chicken - sadly, I could not identify any pimento or scotch bonnet whatsoever. Same with the adobo pork - very well executed and tender, but well...bland. Better to call it braised pork. Still looking for the smoked bone marrow in the cow heel soup. The celery meringue was delightful and innovative, but the soursop semi freddo lacked actual soursop flavour. Maybe dining anywhere in NOLA on Ash Wednesday is a risk, I’ll admit. Having travelled from NYC to eat Nina Compton’s food, it was heartbreaking to be underwhelmed.
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MomaFlo
Shreveport
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall2food2service3ambience3
Service not great Food was ok
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time in NOLA. This restaurant was recommended and did not disappoint! Delicious food, great atmosphere and service. Curried goat was amazing!
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hgbrunning10
New Orleans
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food... fun place to watch parades too!
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SharonH
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Kimberly, was fantastic! She bery knowledgeable of the food and drinks. She answered all our questions. Food was delicious. We sat in the back, the music was louder in the front. But, yeah, it was Mardi Gras! Overall we had a great dining experience and we will definitely be back! 😃
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was both creative and delicious and the chief accommodated a special dietary need without missing a step.
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DinnerTroll
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great restaurant. Awesome and attentive staff. Fresh oysters from the Gulf were great. Both entrees really were awesome. Creative menu. Some drinks were much too pricey for their value; I'm looking at you Copper Bunny. Music was a bit too loud and I wasn't expecting to hear pop rock.
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kayc
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service. Creativity in food prep. music LOUD, no conversation at normal levels. expensive for what you get....
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and atmosphere. Loved it!
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535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

Cross street
Lafayette St.
Neighborhood
Central Business District
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Caribbean, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nina Compton
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.comperelapin.com/
Phone number
(504) 599-2119
Private party facilities
Private Dining RoomSemi private reception area
Private party contact
Shay Atkins: (504) 599-2119

Compère Lapin

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Menu

Small Bites

Conch Croquettes / Pickled Pineapple Tartar Sauce$6.00

Spiced Pig Ears / Smoked Aioli$5.00

Crispy Dirty Rice Arancini / Sour Orange Mojo$5.00

First

Daily Selection of Chilled Oysters

Steak Tartare / Pine Nut Gremolata$15.00

Hamachi / Guava Curry / Papaya$15.00

Caribbean Seafood Pepper Pot$21.00

Marinated Shrimp / Roasted Jalapeno Jus$14.00

Cold Smoked Tuna Tartare / Avocado / Crispy Bananas$16.00

Stracciatella / Curried Walnuts / Ciabatta$16.00

Broiled Shrimp / Calabrian Chili Butter$17.00

Second

Jerk Black Drum / Sunchokes / Radishes$29.00

Roasted Half Chicken / Rice & Peas$26.00

Curried Goat / Sweet Potato Gnocchi / Cashews$28.00

Scialatielli / Clams / Shrimp / Cauliflower$28.00

Trio of Pork / Apples / Celery Root$31.00

Extras

Roasted Potatoes / Herbs$7.00

Brussels Sprouts Caesar / Breadcrumbs$8.00

Black-eyed Peas / Bacon / Crispy Shallots$7.00

Semolina Gnocchi / Collard Greens / Creole Spices$8.00

What 2,695 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Compère Lapin restaurant rated?

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