New Orleans · Warehouse District

Compère Lapin

Name: Compère Lapin
Address: New Orleans, LA, US
Price range: $$$

#16 in New OrleansCaribbean/Creole$$$

Awards

4.6

James Beard Best New

What People Are Saying

“I chose to celebrate my birthday here, and it was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. As someone who is from the same country as the owner, I can honestly say this experience exceeded every expectation and made my special day...”

New Buzz

Compère Lapin Brings Caribbean Soul and Creole Flavor to New Orleans’ Warehouse District

Hotels Above Par · 3 weeks ago

Easter Specials at a Few New Orleans Restaurants

New Orleans Magazine · 3 months ago

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HRL Ranking

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Nina Compton

Head Chef

Nina Compton is the chef and owner of Compère Lapin in New Orleans, known for blending Caribbean and Creole cuisines. She gained national recognition as a Top Chef finalist. Her cooking reflects her St. Lucia roots and classical French training.

What to Order

Curried Goat with Sweet Potato Gnocchi

The signature dish that put Chef Nina Compton on the map. Caribbean-meets-Italian in one bowl, mentioned across reviews and summaries.

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