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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

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$31 to $50

American

535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Lively

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 Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 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

Benefit for Sir John Compton Memorial Foundation
$95.00 per person
Sep 24, 2025 only
We will be hosting a Chef collaborative charity dinner on September 24th. Proceeds will benefit the Sir John Compton Memorial Foundation. The foundation provides educational promise to the youth of Saint Lucia. Chef Compton and rising stars, Camari Mick & Tristen Epps will join together for a night celebrating Caribbean culture and the education of their youth.

What 2,904 people are saying

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

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

4.7Food
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 "incredible food" with a vibrant blend of Caribbean and New Orleans flavors, highlighted by standout dishes like curry goat and fried chicken. The service is frequently lauded as "attentive and friendly," creating a welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant promises a memorable dining experience with "innovative cocktails" and a "cozy yet chic ambiance."

2,904 Reviews

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Penelope
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is outstanding. Service is impeccable. Don't hesitate to come here for any occasion.
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Craig
Hawaii65 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful experience at Compere Lapin. The biscuits were to die for, as usual, the pigs ears were interestingly spicy, and the curried rabbit as great as ever (with its very generous percentage of meat!). The cabernet franc was worth every cent, and the extras I was given to go with it were also delicious. Rodney's service was friendly and attentive. I hope I can return next summer, if not before.
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Jeffry VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana84 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second visit over several years. The first was not memorable but because it wasn’t we never felt any inclination to return. This time was perfect. The food was outstanding with a variety of interesting flavors (we chose the tasting menu) and we were floored by the overall quality. Service was both relaxed but impeccable. Over the many years of dining out I am very discriminating about any restaurant I place in my contact list. I did so as soon as we got home. It may well be one of the top ten venues we have visited. Don’t take my word for it- your loss!
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John
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant's James Beard honor is very well deserved. As a signature main course, the curried goat filled its promise and this patron's stomach at the right level. Very enjoyable. I also had the restaurant's ginger and turmeric lemonade, a touch of lemongrass and a touch of mint, which was refreshing. Significantly, I came to the restaurant after a less-than-welcoming interaction with my hotel's onsite manager, something that led me to sever my relationship with that hotel after many years' patronage. Aware of my dissatisfaction, the staff of Compere Lapin went out of their way to see to it that I enjoyed my experience at their restaurant. I got the feeling that their service was business as usual. My mouth waters about future visits to that restaurant. Please note: this restaurant serves evening meals only, and uses an ambiance that demands the business casual environment. It is an experience for the adult, with the adult in mind.
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Austin
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at Compere Lapin. The sommelier was incredibly helpfully during our service and our waitress was super attentive. The food was incredible, the dishes are creative and fun! They made my husband's birthday extra special.
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Sherry
Columbus3 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
2 of 5 entrees were curry Waiter talked me out of two of them Starters and small plates were dense breads… Booked after they were featured on cbs… so disappointed. Quit after entrees and $170. So disappointed
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Sommer
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Compère Lapin makes every occasion feel special. They really go above and beyond with service, food and drinks and the way they accommodate everyone means a lot. This will always be a special place for me!
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Karen VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a joy and a pleasure to eat at Compere Lapin. The food was stellar. The service was excellent. Cory and our waitress were fantabulous. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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Gary
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely wonderful dinning experience! Saw Sunday Morning Show featuring you, it was worth visiting
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Chinara
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
🇱🇨 Compere Lapin is an amazing experience. The food was flavorful and well thought out. We had the biscuits, tuna tartare, duo of beef and curry goat with sweet potato gnocchi. The mango brûlée was perfect for dessert. 🇱🇨
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FAQs

Compère Lapin is rated 4.7 stars by 2904 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

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 Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 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

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

Compère Lapin

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About this restaurant

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Experiences

Benefit for Sir John Compton Memorial Foundation

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What 2,904 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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