The best restaurants Hanoi

A large, popular open-air restaurant. It's not a place for intimate, romantic dining. It's crowded, which is a good sign of the quality of the establishment, but it's rather noisy and hectic, and that's part of the atmosphere... You choose your menu as if you were at the market, stopping in front of each stall where Vietnamese specialties are prepared, each more appetizing than the last. The choice is vast, you feel like you're in a museum, and you're sure to discover dishes you've never tasted before. A must in Hanoi..

An address housed in an elegant white neoclassical building, which over the years has confirmed its potential. A real requirement regarding hygiene, selection and freshness of the products - the seasons are respected - and a good cuisine that is both generous and fine under the direction of a French chef. The wine list gives a large place to the regions and terroirs of France. Warm and attentive welcome and service. The bill remains moderate. From Monday to Saturday, a very advantageous lunch formula.

Close to the train station, in a discreet street, here is an exquisite address, created by a talented French team, which combines culinary flavors from different horizons. Under the veranda, one can dream of travelling just by smelling the scents emanating from the open kitchen. You will appreciate the balance between the flavors which smells good the inventiveness and the spices. The service is pleasant, attentive and discreet. The menus are constantly reinvented and continue to surprise. In Hanoi, La Badiane is a highly recommended gastronomic stop.

Mixed clientele, Vietnamese, tourists, expatriates. Fresh coffee and milk with croissants, hot pies, croque-monsieur, hamburgers, egg rolls and rice. For dessert, plain yoghurt with a French flavour and honey. On the wall, a photo attests to the visit of Catherine Deneuve during her stay in Vietnam for the filming of Indochine. It is also a good address to work with your computer because you will be in a friendly and typical atmosphere. And with all the passage in this restaurant, you can also make friends on the spot!

Delicious pizza baked pizza. Undeniably Mediterranean atmosphere, facing the Cathedral.

Chain with several establishments in Hanoi, Saigon and even Singapore. It shows that traditional Vietnamese cuisine fits perfectly with contemporary fast food. Healthy and light menus based on rice patties to garnish and roll without moderation. 

Cha Ca La Vong is a Vietnamese fish speciality created at the end of the ^19th century. Located in a gray villa, this is the original restaurant, not to be confused with the tourist trap of the same name at 14, Cha Ca, in the Old Quarter. In a simple but pleasant setting, you can enjoy this specialty of fried turmeric-marinated fish, served on a grill, with complementary noodles, salad and various condiments. It's a generous dish to share with family and friends. Give it a try.

Located not far from the Temple of Literature, this French restaurant serves authentic and delicious French bistro cuisine in a newly renovated setting, with a generous wine list. Chef Chon, who works in the kitchen, has over 15 years of experience in French and European cuisine. He has been in charge of the restaurant since its opening in 2015. The establishment is very popular with the expatriate community, the atmosphere is very friendly, with a mixed clientele. There is a home delivery service.

Family-run restaurant opened in 2002 and has built up an excellent reputation over the years to become a classic, frequented by young Vietnamese as well as expatriates and tourists. Pleasant location on the shores of Lake Truc Bach. Upstairs, a more intimate room with low tables for those who don't mind sitting on the floor. Good North Indian cuisine: curries, samosas, nan... And yet, the owner is Vietnamese. Her little brother officiates in the kitchen. Reasonable prices and fresh beer.

Boui-boui renowned for its bun cha. Also try the nem hai san (seafood egg rolls). The establishment's reputation soared when, in May 2016, an American president, accompanied by famous traveler, journalist and chef Anthony Bourdain, came to sample the house specialty... Since Obama's visit, the establishment has never been empty, and at peak times it's not uncommon to have to wait for a table to become available. It's good, but the place has become a little too touristy...

In the bustling Hàng Bông street, this small restaurant, frequented by tourists, allows to discover the essentials of Vietnamese cuisine. On the menu, soups, spring rolls (fresh/fried), noodle dishes(pho/bun), beef, pork and chicken deliciously prepared with steamed rice. Vegetarians are also welcome. Sit at a table, sip a glass of tra da (iced tea) and enjoy the lively street scene! The many culinary tours that stop by have not been mistaken...

Not far from the Opera House, an establishment that doesn't look like much, and yet is one of Hanoi's best pho. The gargote has been in operation since 1979, but the owners waited until 2020 to invest in a sign bearing the establishment's name. Previously, the only distinguishing feature was the huge steaming pot in front of what looks more like a cave than a restaurant. Authenticity guaranteed. A single dish, pho, whose broth is particularly rich here. You can add a poached egg and/or doughnuts...

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