Careful of the wine recs. Paid a 6x on retail cost. 2.5-3x on retail I get, but 6x? Esp painful since I absolutely adore the staff and BABs. Tainted a rather great meal.
Allison
Always good! Starting with biscuits then entrees of fried chicken (amazing), lamb and the vegan dish. All were delish paired with a wonderful white Chateau Neuf du Pope recommended by the super friendly sommelier. Our server was also terrific. Oh and the bread pudding!!!!
Olga
We visit New Orleans once a year and always enjoy dining at Compere Lapin. The staff makes the experience all the more special. Cory, the manager went the extra mile to make us feel at home. Nina knows her business well and through the years continues to thrive in this field that is so competitive. From Miami, we'll see you next year!
Annie
Specific review during jazz fest so admittedly a busy time Service was incredible at the beginning four our group of 5 - friendly and thorough. Helped with ordering and gave recs. The biscuits and butter were stellar, as was the tuna ceviche and the clams pasta dish. Everything else was insanely salty (hush puppies, fish dip, croquettes, pork belly). As the night progressed the restaurant got busier and the service noticeably declined. There were 3 waiters for the entire restaurant that night. Next, our waiter or food runner (I didn't see because they were behind me) accidentally spilt goat curry down my back - hot and fragrant! And not just a little bit, but a good amount. Top ruined. I received a short apology but nothing taken off bill or offer for dry cleaning. It also took 20 min to pay the bill at the end due to a (very sweet) trainee who wasn't really up to speed yet.
Jeffrey
Food was great. Incredible flavors and well conceived and executed dishes. Soft shell crab, ceviche, fried chicken were standouts. Must get an order of the biscuits!! The was professional and prompt. Shout out to Cory, the sommelier, who recommended a new wine which he just got in and it drank and paired beautifully with our meal.
Paul and Sylvia
The ambiance and vibe at this restaurant is exceptional. Fine dining, yet cozy and warm too. The food was outstanding. We had all seafood items and each was distinct and delicious. The wine list is extensive, but the sommelier and staff were very helpful. Highly recommend!
Michael Cantu
Over a 5 year span it appears Nina has lost her touch. Today we had one of the worst tasting experiences that we have ever had at a restaurant. Our Ceviche had enough cilantro to support a taco stand for a weeks worth of business and it also lacked salt. Our salad entrees had more mint than I have ever seen in a single dish. The salad itself only tasted like mint and the mint had to be removed. We were given 20% off to make up for our experience. I felt like that wasn’t enough and honestly I think both the ceviche and salad should be removed from the menu. It pains me to write this review because this restaurant was once one of my favorite places to dine in town. Sadly it no longer is and I’m not sure if I will be back. I can still taste the mint in my mouth.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jeremy Hebert
Great spot in New Orleans!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mayra Zetina
We loved the food! We accepted the waitress's recommendations and it was a success. The fried chicken is delicious!
Compère Lapin has amazing service and a great atmosphere. It was a busy night for them but they were still very attentive and the food came out relatively fast. The pasta was tasty though nothing exceptional, especially when considering the price. They have a beautiful bar, so I'd more likely return for a drink next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kayode
The rumors are true! This place is absolutely delicious. Every meal was prepared with so much intention and care that I could taste it! Nina and Larry gems to the city and I look forward to going back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Hellmich
Food was novel and delicious! Great cocktails and service was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Harrison
We had dinner at the bar having failed to get reservations online. Our three main courses were all excellent with distinct flavors, identifiable fresh ingredients and perfect sauces and textures. Recipes are complex incorporating many ingredients but the end result is beautifully integrated flavors, with each ingredient performing a role in the overall taste profile. Desserts were equally delicious. We were also treated to expert cocktails concocted by Eric, who provided great, laid back conversation. It’s expensive but the food, drinks and service are top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carol Angle
The food has a Caribbean influence and is excellent. Great atmosphere and service. Ceviche with coconut cream, curry goat, homemade sciatelia pasta and mango creme brulee were excellent.
Careful of the wine recs. Paid a 6x on retail cost. 2.5-3x on retail I get, but 6x? Esp painful since I absolutely adore the staff and BABs. Tainted a rather great meal.
Always good! Starting with biscuits then entrees of fried chicken (amazing), lamb and the vegan dish. All were delish paired with a wonderful white Chateau Neuf du Pope recommended by the super friendly sommelier. Our server was also terrific. Oh and the bread pudding!!!!
We visit New Orleans once a year and always enjoy dining at Compere Lapin. The staff makes the experience all the more special. Cory, the manager went the extra mile to make us feel at home. Nina knows her business well and through the years continues to thrive in this field that is so competitive. From Miami, we'll see you next year!
Specific review during jazz fest so admittedly a busy time Service was incredible at the beginning four our group of 5 - friendly and thorough. Helped with ordering and gave recs. The biscuits and butter were stellar, as was the tuna ceviche and the clams pasta dish. Everything else was insanely salty (hush puppies, fish dip, croquettes, pork belly). As the night progressed the restaurant got busier and the service noticeably declined. There were 3 waiters for the entire restaurant that night. Next, our waiter or food runner (I didn't see because they were behind me) accidentally spilt goat curry down my back - hot and fragrant! And not just a little bit, but a good amount. Top ruined. I received a short apology but nothing taken off bill or offer for dry cleaning. It also took 20 min to pay the bill at the end due to a (very sweet) trainee who wasn't really up to speed yet.
Food was great. Incredible flavors and well conceived and executed dishes. Soft shell crab, ceviche, fried chicken were standouts. Must get an order of the biscuits!! The was professional and prompt. Shout out to Cory, the sommelier, who recommended a new wine which he just got in and it drank and paired beautifully with our meal.
The ambiance and vibe at this restaurant is exceptional. Fine dining, yet cozy and warm too. The food was outstanding. We had all seafood items and each was distinct and delicious. The wine list is extensive, but the sommelier and staff were very helpful. Highly recommend!
Over a 5 year span it appears Nina has lost her touch. Today we had one of the worst tasting experiences that we have ever had at a restaurant. Our Ceviche had enough cilantro to support a taco stand for a weeks worth of business and it also lacked salt. Our salad entrees had more mint than I have ever seen in a single dish. The salad itself only tasted like mint and the mint had to be removed. We were given 20% off to make up for our experience. I felt like that wasn’t enough and honestly I think both the ceviche and salad should be removed from the menu. It pains me to write this review because this restaurant was once one of my favorite places to dine in town. Sadly it no longer is and I’m not sure if I will be back. I can still taste the mint in my mouth.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Great spot in New Orleans!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved the food! We accepted the waitress's recommendations and it was a success. The fried chicken is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Compère Lapin has amazing service and a great atmosphere. It was a busy night for them but they were still very attentive and the food came out relatively fast. The pasta was tasty though nothing exceptional, especially when considering the price. They have a beautiful bar, so I'd more likely return for a drink next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The rumors are true! This place is absolutely delicious. Every meal was prepared with so much intention and care that I could taste it! Nina and Larry gems to the city and I look forward to going back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was novel and delicious! Great cocktails and service was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had dinner at the bar having failed to get reservations online. Our three main courses were all excellent with distinct flavors, identifiable fresh ingredients and perfect sauces and textures. Recipes are complex incorporating many ingredients but the end result is beautifully integrated flavors, with each ingredient performing a role in the overall taste profile. Desserts were equally delicious. We were also treated to expert cocktails concocted by Eric, who provided great, laid back conversation.
It’s expensive but the food, drinks and service are top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food has a Caribbean influence and is excellent. Great atmosphere and service. Ceviche with coconut cream, curry goat, homemade sciatelia pasta and mango creme brulee were excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche, Curried Goat, Hush Puppies, Mango Creme Brulee
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