The best restaurants Hanoi

A restaurant with a very popular pho. To start or finish the day.

Vegetarian restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes at very friendly prices. The shade of bamboo is very pleasant during sunny days. Many young expatriates from all over the world find themselves at lunch or coffee. 

Just a stone's throw from West Lake, this restaurant with a cheeky name offers original fusion cuisine. Under the leadership of a Japanese chef, Asian and Mediterranean flavors come together for the pleasure of gourmets. On the menu, tapas, duck stew with beer and oyster sauce, grilled foie gras and dragon fruit... For dessert, Yoriko's chocolate cake. Nice setting with an open terrace and reasonable prices. The establishment supports a French NGO, School on the Boat, which, in Hanoi, works for the education of disadvantaged children.

The pho cuon is a roll of rice paste that coats a beef or duck meat garnish with aromatic herbs. It is served with a spicy fish brine sauce. The dish is fresh, light and particularly appreciated during the hot summer months. This is the speciality of the village of Ngu Xa where it is offered in many establishments. Restaurant 31 is one of the most famous. Truc Bach beer has more than 120 years of history. It is made from ingredients imported from France and the Czech Republic.

Small café-restaurant pleasantly located on the right side of the cathedral. An ideal place to meet up, cool off in the heat, write your mail, organize your day... Peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Different floors, very pleasant room with benches and view of the square, sheltered terrace and balcony overlooking the cathedral. Mixed local and tourist clientele. The star of the menu: bun bo Huê. Also Vietnamese and foreign dishes, coffee, fruit juices... New dishes and drinks every month.

The hotel is located in an area with many popular restaurants of late hours. Green Mango, which has its neighborhoods in a colonial era house, is open every day of the week and late in the night. A pleasant and spacious terrace sheltered. Western and Asian International Cuisine: Pizza, pasta, risotto, Vietnamese dishes, Thai… It's impossible not to find his happiness there. For a very late breakfast, after a night wandering in the capital or simply for coffee or fruit juice. 

Cocktail bar, whisky lounge and restaurant. Under the direction of Chef Aurélien Houguet, a new menu "celebrating the best of Europe and the New World". Also a place that can be very pleasant to prolong the evening or for a last drink, with a lounge bar (DJ from 9pm). The menu offers classic and house cocktails, quality wines and an impressive collection of whiskies. Regular organization of thematic evenings and events.

This restaurant is a charitable institution founded by an Australian of Vietnamese origin, Jimmy Pham. Koto as in Know One Teach One. The restaurant provides vocational training for street children. By offering them the opportunity to acquire a trade, Koto prevents them from falling into the traps of drugs, prostitution or delinquency. In a pleasant decor and on several floors, Vietnamese and international cuisine at low prices. The establishment also organizes Vietnamese cooking classes (upon reservation).

In a lovely setting, on the ground floor of this former French villa, very good Vietnamese cuisine. The clientele is mainly tourist.

Excellent Vietnamese restaurant at the Sofitel Métropole hotel. Surprisingly inventive cuisine combining tradition and modernity, French and Vietnamese influences. The setting is chic and pleasant, overlooking the swimming pool and interior garden. The quality of the cuisine on offer lives up to Métropole's reputation, and gourmets will be delighted by the surprising flavors of this sublimated Vietnamese cuisine. All ingredients are carefully selected to satisfy the most demanding tastes.

Eat the best chicken pho (soup).

Good pho. Comfortable and well located near the cathedral.

This restaurant is located on the^3rd floor of the Press Club, right across from the Sofitel Metropole. The menu was designed by the chef Dao Van Son. An exceptional address in Hanoi, which offers international cuisine with Vietnamese nuances, a beautiful list of 600 wines, and an excellent selection of cocktails. The restaurant, in a modern and elegant setting with warm colors, offers an intimate atmosphere, divided into several small rooms that invite you to taste and travel. To discover.

The first French-style taco is now available in Vietnam. Forget everything you know or think you know about tacos... The French taco, or rather Lyon's taco, is a hybrid formula between shawarma, burrito and panini. In the West Lake district, Hey Pelo offers you the opportunity to compose your own taco with a selection of fresh and quality products from sustainable agriculture. As for the tchukchukah salad, it mixes peppers, chili peppers, tomatoes and garlic . The friendly staff will accompany this pleasant lunch break.

We recommend this establishment in the West Lake district for its garden-restaurant setting on the edge of a lake. The impressive glass roof makes it possible to brave the elements and dine in spite of the torrential rains of the summer monsoon. Warm southern cuisine: paella, tapas... Perfect for breakfast, tea time or sipping sangria. The bakery offers a wide selection of homemade cakes and pastries.

The name of the restaurant refers to the emperor Ly Thai Tô, who founded the capital, then called Thang Long, in 1010. For lunch or dinner, good Vietnamese and international cuisine in a nicely restored colonial house. In the evening, traditional music accompaniment or pianist. Very nice setting and impeccable service in traditional tunics. Wine cellar and excellent cocktail bar. Nevertheless, the clientele is essentially tourist and the whole suffers from a lack of naturalness and authenticity.

Opened in 1996, benefiting from a central location, housed in a beautiful colonial era mansion, it is the great Vietnamese restaurant that has welcomed President Jacques Chirac (1997), Peruvian President Fujimori, or Japanese Prime Ministers Abe and Koizumi... Refined cuisine and prestigious gastronomy. In the evening, between 7pm and 9pm, a traditional music orchestra accompanies you. The wine list is rich and varied. The prices are accordingly high, but remain very reasonable. Reservation recommended.

Nguyên Sinh since 1942. The house proudly displays its age. It may not look like much, but it's an institution, and the restaurant is always very busy. The atmosphere is typical of the Old Quarter, with its scarcity of space and jumbled layout. The restaurant has retained its taste for French gastronomy, whose influence can be seen in the dishes: bouillabaisse, beef (your choice of Vietnamese or Australian) satô. Satô, Vietnamese for Chateaubriand! We regret, however, the rather cold welcome and casual service.

The French borrowed the steak from the English, and the Vietnamese borrowed the bit tet from the French. In the Old Quarter, not far from the Bach Ma temple, at the end of a long corridor: bit tet, soups, grilled pigeons (chim). As is often the case, the setting makes absolutely no concessions to seduction. Endless corridor, small crowded courtyard, long tables where you can hardly find your place. But, since the dawn of time, the establishment is very popular, mainly frequented by local customers. Authenticity guaranteed.

Located at the back of a courtyard, not far from the French Embassy, this is a special vegetarian restaurant because the authentic vegetarian dishes imitate (almost) perfectly chicken, duck, beef or fish. In the spirit of the Buddhist tradition, it is a matter of bringing people of different religions together around the same dish. The establishment is also frequented by monks. The clientele is composed of Vietnamese and expatriates. The menu is varied, the atmosphere very kitschy, and the prices will seduce the tightest budgets.

Vietnamese cuisine is delicious. However, some characters are frustrated by the fact that meat is not the main ingredient. On the other hand, meat is the major element of Argentine gastronomy... El Gaucho is for meat eaters with a menu that focuses on fine cuts of beef, grilled to perfection. Superb wine list. Other addresses of this franchise are scattered throughout the city.

The name of this restaurant, opened in 2020, comes from the term "gia dinh", meaning love of family. Gia offers refined, conceptual cuisine using typical Vietnamese ingredients: black H'mong chicken, bamboo shoots, Duong Qui ginseng... The careful presentation of the dishes, combined with modern culinary techniques in the service of authentic traditional flavors, has earned Gia a star in the famous red guide. The tasting menu is simply exceptional. A unique experience in Hanoi.

This small two-storey restaurant offers Chinese recipes at low prices. The decor is colorful and modern. On the menu: Peking duck, grilled chicken, barbecued pork, beef, tofu... Accompanied by vegetables, salad, rice, noodles or soup. There's something for everyone. The portions are generous and the dishes are tasty. Fast service. The place is quite small and can quickly become crowded. An address to keep in mind when you're feeling hungry and want to vary your pleasures.

Inexpensive restaurant close to Lake Hoàn Kiêm, whose terrace stretches out over the sidewalk. You won't want to miss it, as barks energetically attract customers. It's an opportunity to sit on small plastic stools in the street and eat simple but tasty dishes, including an excellent bun thit nuong, a rice vermicelli salad with grilled pork, or a nem nuong nha trang, where you can make your own rolls with different ingredients.

Set in the superb surroundings of a traditional wooden house on a hill overlooking terraced rice fields, this restaurant offers excellent Vietnamese cuisine and international specialties. We recommend the local dishes, especially the chef's set menu , which offers a variety of flavors: honey-smoked duck, bamboo shoots... It's really delicious, and reasonably priced too.

One of the most renowned establishments in the village. This restaurant welcomes many foreign tourists who come here to participate in the exotic and unforgettable ritual of tasting a poisonous snake. The dishes can be tasted, regularly sprinkled with a swig of "snake wine" (ruou ran). Very educational explanations in English. The boss, very friendly, knows his business and puts on a show. A memorable evening...

The address is worth a visit for lunch or dinner. A very pleasant setting, a few steps from the lake. Good Western cuisine with a Mediterranean inspiration. Classics for a light lunch: Niçoise salad, falafels... The desserts are delicious (rum baba, ice cream, chocolate cake Marou...). Inspiration is renewed and the cuisine surprises with its inventiveness. The prices are very reasonable.

This small, friendly restaurant is a favorite with tourists to Tam Côc. Not surprisingly, the place is small but pleasant, the service attentive and smiling, and the menu offers a wide range of dishes at fair prices. Vietnamese specialties, including very good banh mi, pho, nems, bun bo, noodles, fried rice, grilled chicken, pork, beef or goat, several choices for breakfast... It's unpretentious, but has a nice kick.

Right next to the Trang An pier, on the Hang Mua road, this small restaurant enjoys a pleasant, bucolic setting: it's set alongside the river and offers a superb view of the karst mountains. The welcome is warm and inviting. On the menu are local specialties(bo thit nuong, nems, pho...) as well as successful Western dishes (pizzas, pastas, burgers...). An ideal place to take a break and have lunch on the way.

A rather chic bistro on the edge of the western lake. Very pleasant setting in a villa with a garden for the nice days. Seductive and refined French cuisine. Noble ingredients, careful presentation and a generous wine list. The establishment welcomed the American Secretary of State John Kerry who appreciated the lobster bisque, the salmon on a cedar plank and the lavender crème brûlée. We also recommend the pigeon Wellington and its truffle sauce...

In a quiet street a few steps away from the luxurious Metropole, a tiny and charming stall that serves bowls of ramen, Japanese noodles served in a miso, salt(shio) or soy sauce(shoyu) broth, until late. Also banh mi, the famous Vietnamese sandwiches. The menu is simple and goes to the essential. You can eat at the counter, balanced on a high chair. The situation is favorable to the meetings and the discussion with the neighbor, the neighbor or the beer that the chance will have placed at your side.

Italian restaurant inaugurated at the end of 2017. Immediate popularity. The classics of Peninsula cuisine in a large friendly villa, with a very pleasant setting. The atmosphere will suit families (covered terrace and large tables) as well as romantic dinners. Pizzas cooked over a wood fire, pasta, but also dishes of the day that are constantly renewed and that highlight ingredients that are always fresh and of high quality. The wine list is nice, but beware of the addition.

Uu Dam(Udumbura) is a term derived from Sanskrit and refers to a celestial and sacred flower that descended to earth, whose blooming, which would take place only once every 3,000 years, would mark an appearance of Buddha. The address is discreet, but central, a few hundred meters from Hoen Kiem Lake. The setting offers superb spaces, zen and dressed with raw materials - wood, metal, brick and waxed concrete - on which plant life stands out. The cuisine is excellent, never boring, always beautifully presented. Recommended address.

The owners of Cousins have opened this new address near the lake, and the place is true to their philosophy: pleasant atmosphere, shady garden, terrace and outdoor bar. The setting is enchanting. Bistro-style cuisine: foie gras, frogs' legs, snails... oysters, you name it. The wine and spirits list is generous, as are the craft beers. From Monday to Friday, an affordable lunch menu is available. An excellent address, particularly recommended for a romantic dinner.

This narrow alleyway between Dong Xuân market and Hàng Chieu street is home to more than 20 street food stalls along its length. This is where the locals come to grab a bite to eat at rock-bottom prices. Each stall has its own specialty: egg rolls, shrimp bun cha, grilled pork and rice, the inevitable pho... And a meal wouldn't be complete without dessert or coffee. Well worth a visit.

Pleasant and green setting for this restaurant located in the center of the village of Lê Mat and used to receive foreign visitors regularly. You can taste snake, including the famous cobra (ran hô mang) following an always spectacular ceremony. The establishment also allows you to discover a whole universe related to snakes: medicinal preparations, treatment against bites, burns, reproduction techniques and breeding methods ...

Located in a small street near Thien Quang Lake, this restaurant offers, as its name suggests, chà ca lang, a Hanoi specialty: fish marinated in turmeric and cooked in a pan on the table, accompanied by dill and spring onion, served with rice vermicelli, peanuts, mint leaves and other condiments. It's very tasty, and you can add fish nems (nem ca) to your meal. This establishment is frequented by locals, which is always a good sign. Smiling, pleasant service.

This restaurant is nestled in an ancient house in Ngu Xa village. A hanging bicycle serves as a sign. Inside, an intimate setting with whitewashed brick walls that host black and white photos as well as many objects from a time - the 1980s - when the country was facing scarcity and rationing. Tickets are used to place orders. Praise for frugality and ideal in reaction to the materialistic excesses of the present time? A good Vietnamese cuisine accompanies the reflection. Recommended.

A very popular establishment specializing in bun bo hue, a 5-flavor soup from Vietnam's central Hue region. Chunks of beef, pork, thick rice noodles and bean sprouts are added to the broth and garnished with condiments. It's simply delicious and filling, as the portions are very generous. Several recipes are available. You can sit outside on the little stools or more comfortably in the dining room. The owner is a real character! Friendly service and English menu.

If you've been criss-crossing the northern mountain roads for a few days, you may be tempted to vary your culinary pleasures a little... This unpretentious establishment is quite popular in Tam Coc, with foreign tourists and Vietnamese alike. It offers around 30 varieties of wood-fired pizzas and a few pasta dishes, beef steaks and burgers. The pizzas are very good, the service quick and smiling, and the room pleasant. Several options for vegetarians. Prices higher than elsewhere.

This little street-side restaurant is a real hit with the locals. Customers flock here to sample the local specialities: snails and clams steamed with herbs, to be enjoyed on a little stool on the sidewalk. You can accompany your meal with a cold beer. You'll see two buckets: one with local herbs to wash your hands and get rid of the smell, and another to rinse them. An original experience.

Nestled in a small alleyway, this pretty colonial house houses an excellent two-storey restaurant that makes a point of offering typical Hanoi dishes. On the menu: egg rolls, green papaya salad, cha ca, bun cha, roast duck, stewed pork... But also pasta and pizza for those who don't like local cuisine. The recipes are tasty and the portions generous. Cosy atmosphere and pleasant old-fashioned decor. Smiling, professional service. A very good restaurant in the Old Quarter. We recommend it.

Among the myriad of restaurants lining the street, this one stands out thanks to one of the local specialties: duck! Braised in front of the establishment, the smell attracts customers and the meat is delicious. There are many other Vietnamese dishes on the menu, including recipes based on goat's meat, which is also braised on certain days. To make matters worse, the welcome is pleasant, the owner speaks fluent French and is very friendly, and the prices are reasonable.