Hanoi Restaurants

Al Fresco’s

Chain restaurant Al Fresco’s is a superb choice for family dining, serving up large portions of western fare. It’s the place to go when you’re tired of the lighter Vietnamese food and want something more substantial. The ribs and enchiladas are house specialties served in this casual friendly diner and the wine list is heavy on Australian and inexpensive South American reds. A children’s menu is also available.

• Opening Hours: 09:30-23:00
• Location: 23 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoan Kien District. 4th Floor, 402 Vincom Center, Long Bien.
  98 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho. 3 Truc Bach, Tay Ho, Hanoi plus several other outlets across Hanoi.
• Tel: +844 3996 1986, +844 3826 7782, +844 3719 5322
• Cuisine: International and Mexican

AMATO is Western-styled boutique restaurant that’s set behind Hanoi Opera, offering a broad range of modern European delicacies, crafted cocktails, and an extensive wine list in a cosy and sophisticated setting. Great for an intimate dining affair, the two-storey venue has a seating capacity of only 25 people with an elegant speakeasy-style bar on the ground

• Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 07:30 – 23:00
• Address: Ngo 1A Trang Tien Street, French Quarter, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 122 736 74700

Ashima 6 Hanoi

Ashima 6 Hanoi is a popular Japanese restaurant in Vietnam that specialises in mushroom hotpot and fusion-style dishes. Set within Ba Dinh District, this cosy establishment is a 10-minute walk from prominent landmarks such as One Pillar Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Its signature mushroom hotpot buffet is priced at VND 295,000 per person, consisting of 12 types of mushrooms such as yellow fungus, white fungus and white abalone mushrooms, as well as unlimited servings of beef slices, chicken and fresh vegetables. On the ala carte menu, try the grilled Hokkaido scallops (VND 349,000), banh crepe (VND 59,000), and matcha panna cotta (VND 25,000).

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00
• Address: 60 Giang Van Minh, Kim Ma, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 722 6353

Au Delice & Le Restaurant d’Arthur Hanoi is renowned for serving quality French cuisine in a homely setting. A favourite amongst the French expat community, this restaurant also has an extensive drinks menu, ranging from coffees, teas, and fruit juices to aperitifs, wines and champagnes from New Zealand, Chile, Australia, and Italy.

Set within Hanoi’s French

• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 22:00
• Address: 2B Ngo Thi Nham, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 944 9288

Au Lac House

Starched white table linen and attentive service are order of the day at this sophisticated old colonial house. Tables are dotted beneath high ceilings on which rest dishes including slow-cooked pork with salted fish and Viet satay; the perfect choice for sophisticated Vietnamese fare on a special occasion. Au Lac House is also open for lunch when snacks, sandwiches and pastries are served.

• Opening Hours: 08:00-23:00
• Location: 13 Tran Hung Dao, Hai Ba Trung District
• Tel: +844 3933 3533
• Cuisine: Vietnamese

Bar 69 Bar and Restaurant

Set in a 300-year old two-storey wooden building, the menu is Vietnamese fare catering to Western palates. Portions are on the small side making them ideal for a pre-dinner snack and a drink rather than a full meal. Their specialty beef strips with lemon, chilli and salt sauce goes down a treat with a cold Saigon Beer. The restaurant hosts regular live Vietnamese chamber music nights.

• Opening Hours: 09:00-23:00
• Location: 69 Ma May Street in the heart of Hanoi’s tourist district
• Tel: +844 3926 0452
• Cuisine: Vietnamese

Bobby Chinn

Situated out of town in the lakeside home of Chef and Restaurateur Bobby Chinn, the food served here is modern fusion combining organic Vietnamese ingredients with modern touches. Service is attentive at this award-winning eatery, the only place in Vietnam to receive the five-star Diamond Award. Signature dishes include filet mignon spring rolls and tamarind-glazed crab cake on chive flowers.

• Opening Hours: 10:30 – 22:00
• Location: 1 Ba Trieu Street
• Tel: +844 934 8577 or +844 934 8578
• Cuisine: Modern Fusion

Bun Cha

Bun Cha serves authentic Vietnamese street food. Expect a menu packed with favourites including grilled pork patties, spring rolls, barbecued pork and lots of soup-based dishes. Downstairs can get very busy so head upstairs for more comfort.

• Opening Hours: 09:00–22:00
• Location: 1 Hang Manh, Hoan Kiem District
• Tel: +844 3828 5022
• Cuisine: Vietnamese

Bun Cha Nem Cua Be Dac Kim

Bun Cha Nem Cua Be Dac Kim serves arguably the best nem chua be (crabmeat rolls) and bun cha (grilled pork with noodles) in the city. For VND 90,000, you get two pieces of its signature crabmeat rolls and a bowl of bun cha that’s big enough to share between two people. Eat like the locals do by pairing it with fresh herbs and lettuce, before dipping it in nuoc cham sauce. Do note that there are two restaurants with the same name set next to each other –the correct Bun Cha Nem Cua Be Dac Kim is the one with the yellow signage.

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 19:00
• Address: 67 Duong Thanh Street, Old Quarter, Hanoi

Bun Thang Ba Duc

Set within Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District, don’t be fooled by Bun Thang Ba Duc’s roadside location and dilapidated condition. It’s well-regarded amongst locals as the best place in the city for bun thang. Another traditional dish in Hanoi, a bowl of bun thang at Bun Thang Ba Duc costs VND 30,000, where you’ll get generous amounts of noodles, chicken, eggs, pork slices, and a dollop of shrimp paste that are carefully arranged to resemble a flower. As with most local restaurants in Hanoi, Bun Thang Ba Duc is furnished with low stools and tables that spill out onto the roadside.

• Opening Hours: Daily 18:00 – 22:00
• Address: 48 Cao Go, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 826 7943

Cafe de Paris Hanoi is a stylish French bistro that’s located in the Old Quarter, attracting a steady clientele of European expats and tourists looking to escape Hanoi’s often frenetic atmosphere. Open daily, this quaint cafe serves quality and reasonably-priced dishes, salads, light snacks, and dessert as well as imported wines by the glass and bottle.

• Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 23:00
• Address: 12 Luong Ngoc Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 926 1327

Cafe Duy Tri Hanoi

Cafe Duy Tri Hanoi has been serving the local population since 1936, making it a must-visit for travellers looking to enjoy authentic Vietnamese coffee in Hanoi. Located near West Lake, it occupies a narrow three-storey shop on Ten Phu Street, with plenty of small stools and tables. A black coffee costs about VND 15,000, but Cafe Duy Tri Hanoi’s speciality is the caphe sua chua (iced coffee with yoghurt), which is priced at VND 20,000. Served in a milkshake glass, it’s similar to an affogato, but you get a scoop of frozen yogurt topped with black Vietnamese coffee.

• Address: 43 Yen Phu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 829 1386

Café Nola

Café Nola offers a quiet retreat from the bustling Hanoi traffic, featuring eclectic furniture, charming service, an extensive food-and-beverage menu, as well as ample outdoor and indoor seating areas. Set along Ma May Street (opposite Bia Hoi Junction), it’s a good spot to enjoy Vietnamese coffee and a selection of Asian and western dishes such as granola, pancakes, spring rolls, and Thai beef salad. Great for breezy evenings, the garden rooftop terrace is decorated with hanging plants, rattan seats, and colourful hanging umbrellas.

• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 00:00
• Address: 89 Ma May Street, Old Quarter, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 94 248 7605

Camellia Restaurant & Bar Hanoi is located on the ground floor of the Elegant Suites Westlake and has a luxurious but cosy atmosphere. While being seated in a comfortable chair, listening to some Jazz music in the background, you will be able to choose some of the finest dishes from their Asian fusion and French cuisine

• Opening Hours: 07:00 – 22:00
• Address: No.10B Dang Thai Mai Str., Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Tel: +84.4 37 10 00 88

Cha Ca La Vong

Cha Ca La Vong in Hanoi’s old quarter is rumoured to be one of Vietnam’s oldest restaurants, first opening its doors over 100 years ago. Little has changed since then, particularly the menu which only offers grilled or fried fish. Grumpy wait staff members serve up these legendary specialities in this busy and sometimes overcrowded restaurant where Cha Ca is grilled on your table with turmeric and dill, accompanied with peanuts and noodles. Arrive early or expect to wait in a long line.

• Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00
• Location: 14 Chả Cá, Hoan Kiem
• Tel: +844 825 3929
• Cuisine: Fried fish

Cha Ca Thang Long

Cha Ca Thang Long in the Old Quarter is one of the best places to enjoy cha ca, which is a distinctive Hanoi delicacy. Priced at VND 120,000, the dish comprises a white fish fillet seasoned with garlic, ginger, turmeric, and dill. After placing your order, the staff will help assemble and cook the ingredients using a sizzling pan at the table. You also get a bowl of rice noodles, peanuts, chopped spring onions, parsley, nuoc cham sauce, and red chili slices, all of which are meant to be mixed together with the bold, turmeric-tasting fish.

• Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00
• Address: 21 Duong Thanh Street, Old Quarter, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 824 5115

Club de L’Oriental Restaurant Hanoi occupies a three-storey French colonial building in the centre of Hanoi French Quarter, offering traditional Vietnamese food in a modern setting. This upscale Vietnamese restaurant is fitted with paper lanterns, framed artworks, spacious seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the city.

You can choose to sit at the bar

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 23:00
• Location: 22 Tong Dan, Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 826 8801

Club Opera

Across from the Sofitel Metropole, this classic bistro serves delectable Vietnamese food. The building is a retro-French mansion with lots of cosy romantic nooks and candlelit corners. Club Opera lists dragon cake pancakes, roast beef with honey, hot-pot specials and shrimp mousse on their extensive menu.

• Opening Hours: 11:00-14:00 and 18:00-22:30
• Location: 59 Ly Thai To Street
• Tel: +844 382 4695
• Cuisine: Vietnamese

Crystal Jade Palace Restaurant Hanoi is a modern, luxurious dining venue located on the lobby level of the JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi. While being seated in the dining area, whether in one of their six private rooms or at the outdoor veranda, you get to enjoy a beautiful view of a nearby lake and Mieu

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 14:30 & 17:30 – 22:30
• Location: 8 Do Duc Duc Road, Me Tri, Tu Liem, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 833 5588 

Da Paolo

Da Paulo Italian restaurant in the stunning West Lake area is run by the former manager of Luna d’Autunno. Da Paulo serves traditional Italian cuisine and is fast establishing itself as the place to go for local expatriates. Specializing in wood-fired pizzas, salads, risottos and pastas, it also does takeaways and deliveries. An interesting wine list features unusual choices of Italian labels.

• Opening Hours: 10:00-23:00
• Location: 18, Lane 50/59/17 Dang Thai Mai Street, Tay Ho District
• Tel: +884 8585 1443
• Cuisine: Italian

Don’s

Don’s is a unique dining experience packing a restaurant, lakeside bistro, deli, cigar den, 500-label wine cellar, rotating art gallery and rooftop oyster bar into one venue. Nova Scotia lobster is served four ways in the restaurant or you can go more casual and opt for a wood-fired pizza at the lakeside bistro. Menus change regularly to ensure the freshest local and imported produce is used.

• Opening Hours: 08:30-24:00
• Location: 16/27 Xuan Dieu st, Tay Ho District
• Tel: +844 3719 2828
• Cuisine: International

El Gaucho Steakhouse Hanoi was Vietnam’s first Argentinean steakhouse, having opened their doors in Ho Chi Minh City back in 2011. Thanks to its popularity amongst the expat community, it now has more than five branches throughout Vietnam, including Hanoi.
 
Not only can you enjoy quality dishes such as steaks, burgers, and pastas here, this

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – Late
• Location: 99 Xuan Dieu, West Lake, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 718 6991 or +84 43 824 7280

Emperor

Considered by many to be Hanoi’s most beautiful dining establishment, Emperor is set in a two-story pagoda-style villa decorated with fairy lights. Renowned as being a food lovers delight this elegant eatery offers clay pot dishes, fresh seafood delights including soft shell crab and a host of Hue specialties from a refined Vietnamese menu. Comfy sofas on the ground floor are a great place to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in this sophisticated restaurant which is perfect for a romantic dinner.

• Opening Hours: 11:00-14:00 and 18:00-10:30
• Location: 18b Le Thanh Tong
• Tel: +844 826 8801
• Cuisine: Vietnamese – Hue specialties

Essence Restaurant

Essence Restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter serves authentic Vietnamese and Western delicacies together with fresh fruit smoothies, coffees, beers, and wines. Located on the ground floor of Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa, the all-day restaurant is a good option for travellers looking to enjoy value-for-money meals in a comfortable and sophisticated setting. Signature dishes include duck coconut curry, bun cha (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles), cha ca va long (turmeric fish with dill), and rolled beef with black raisin sauce.

• Opening Hours: Daily 06:30 – 22:00
• Address: 22 Ta Hien Street, Old Quarter, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 935 2485

French Grill Hanoi at JW Marriot Hanoi boasts a simplistic modern design and sophisticated setting, glittering chandeliers, a semi-private and a private dining room with leather seats, extensive seafood bar, and a glass-encased wine cellar. Perfect for a romantic dinner with loved ones, its massive open kitchen serves up authentic French delicacies such as lobster bisque

• Opening Hours: Daily 18:00 – 22:30
• Address: JW Marriott Hanoi, Do Duc Duc Street, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 833 5588

Green Tangerine Restaurant Hanoi is conveniently located in Old Quarter, where diners can enjoy authentic Vietnamese and French haute cuisine in a quaint setting. Opened in 2003, the brasserie-style restaurant occupies a refurbished 1920s French villa that’s fitted with rustic décor, bare bricked walls, and antique furnishing. It’s also surrounded by a lush garden, making it

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 23:00
• Address: 48 Hang Be Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Tel: +84 43 825 1286

Grill 63 Restaurant at Lotte Hotel Hanoi offers an extensive menu of Western and Vietnamese dishes, as well as some of the finest cuts of meat for affluent diners in Hanoi. Located on the 63rd floor of the five-star hotel, this upscale steakhouse is fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Ba Dinh District, plush leather seats, a

• Opening Hours: Daily 06:00 – 10:00, 11:30 – 14:30 & 17:30 – 22:00
• Location: 54 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 333 1701

Hanoi Fusion Restaurant & Lounge

Hanoi Fusion restaurant is right located on the top of Hanoi Old Quarter. We’re serving  famous Hanoi food and Italian food as well. Come to Hanoi Fusion restaurant you come to a place where the west meets the East. Because the taste of our food not only fits to international but also local people.

• Opening Hours: From 10:30am to 11:30pm
• Address: 87 Nguyen Truong To, Ha Noi
• Tel: +84 912 015 679

Hanoi Social Club

If you are looking for a cool, bohemian hangout with amazing western brunch dishes, Hanoi Social Club is the place to visit in Hanoi. The coffee and smoothies are excellent as well, and the second floor chillout room feels more like a friend’s apartment than a cafe. The soundtrack is varied and modern, there’s a library of books and free Wi-Fi. Come around lunchtime and try the poached egg and avocado – it’s certainly as good as anything you might get in a cool cafe on the shores of Sydney Harbour. Quite hard to find down a side street a few minutes west of St. Joseph Cathedral.

• Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 23:00
• Address: 6 Hoi Vu (just off Quan Su Street)
• Tel: +84 4 3938 2117

Hemispheres Steak & Seafood Grill offers specialities from both the northern and southern hemisphere, complemented by an extensive wine list for affluent visitors in Hanoi. Located within Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, this elegant steakhouse features expansive views of the fountain courtyard and West Lake, while the kitchen is headed by Australian chef Patrick Morris.

Aside from

• Opening Hours: Daily 18:00 – 22:30
• Location: Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, 5 Nghi Tam, 11 Xuan Dieu Road, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 719 9000

Highway4 Hanoi is a Vietnamese restaurant everyone should visit for innovative local Vietnamese dishes and exotic liquors. Open since 2000, the restaurant is a good option for dining in style thanks to its spacious setting decked out in classic Vietnamese décor, local artwork, bamboo furnishing, and floor cushions.

• Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 23:30
• Address: 25 Bat Su, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 926 0639

Highway4 Kim Ma

Highway4 is a restaurant everyone in Hanoi should visit at least once, where you can enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a traditional setting. This stylish venue has classic Vietnamese furnishings and a large menu running through Vietnam’s entire culinary heritage. The specials are highly recommended, particularly the catfish spring rolls. Popular with locals and tourists, all food is served with plenty of local herbs, which the restaurant tries to source sustainably. With separate sections in the menu for fire, wood, metal and water (relating to the cooking techniques), Highway4 Restaurants Hanoi is perfect for large groups with disparate tastes.

• Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 21:00
• Address: 575 Kim Ma, Ngọc Khanh, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 771 6372

Home Vietnamese Restaurant Hanoi

Home Vietnamese Restaurant Hanoi is set within a 1930s French villa with views of Truc Bach Lake, offering authentic Vietnamese delicacies, imported wines and classic cocktails at reasonable prices. Its seasonally updated menu comprises mostly regional dishes (try the caramelised fish in hotpot and chargrilled chicken thigh with sticky rice), but you can also find local favourites like beef pho and deep-fried spring rolls. Located on Chau Long Street, Home Vietnamese Restaurant Hanoi is within a 10-minute walk from Quan Thanh Temple, Cua Bach Church and Tran Quoc Pagoda.

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 13:00 and 17:30 – 21:00
• Address: 34 Chau Long Street, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 939 2222

Jacksons Steakhouse Hanoi is an all-day dining restaurant that’s known for its quality imported steaks and fresh seafood. Occupying a multilevel building in Hoan Kiem District, it features a funky bar setting on the ground floor, sophisticated dining sections on the first and second floors, while the highest floor hosts a private dining room with a

• Location: 23J Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 938 8388

JW Café Hanoi at JW Marriott Hanoi is known for its buffet-style offerings, all of which are made with fresh produce from across Vietnam. Open daily, the restaurant is fitted with five live-cooking buffet counters, each focusing on specific cuisine such as Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Italian. Diners can also find an extensive juice bar

• Opening Hours: Daily 06:00 – 22:30
• Location: 8 Do Duc Duc, South Tu Liem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 833 5588 

Khai’s Brothers Restaurant Hanoi

Khai’s Brothers Restaurant Hanoi lets you sample a wide range of Vietnamese and Asian dishes in a single sitting, thanks to its extensive lunch and dinner buffet spreads. Occupying a former temple along Nguyen Thai Hoc, this restaurant is divided into a classy indoor dining section and landscaped garden area, both of which are beautifully decorated with antiques, artwork and wooden furnishing. For the best value for money, the weekday lunch BBQ buffet (VND 273,000) is priced at VND 273,000 per person but, if you’re visiting on a weekend, Khai’s Brothers Restaurant Hanoi serves a special sushi and BBQ buffet for lunch and dinner, which costs VND 600,000 per person.

• Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 14:00 and 18:00 – 21:30
• Address: 26 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 733 3866

KOTO (Know One Teach One)

KOTO is a great spot to meet friends for lunch or dinner with a fantastic atmosphere and a superb charitable programme in place. Amiable staff are young Vietnamese seeking to better themselves and move beyond shining shoes on the street. Food is mainly Vietnamese favourites including great soups with some international dishes offered; there are also two bar terraces if you just fancy a drink and a snack.

• Opening Hours: Daily 07:00 – 22:00
• Address: 59 Van Mieu Street (Opposite the Temple of Literature), Dong Da District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 44 747 0337
• Cuisine: Vietnamese

La Badiane Hanoi is an award-winning restaurant in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District, combining traditional French cuisine with Vietnamese flavours. Established in 2008, this stylish dining venue occupies a whitewashed colonial villa that’s fitted with large windows overlooking a lush courtyard. The upper level has two elegant dining rooms, where you can enjoy a private meal with

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00-15:00 & 18:00-22:30
• Address: 10 Nam Ngu, Cua Nam, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 942 4509

La Terrasse du Metropole has been something of a legend in Hanoi since it first opened its doors in 1911. It is a chic Parisian-style café serving light snacks and perfectly brewed coffees to patrons who want to sit back and watch the world go by. A saxophonist entertains most evenings.

• Opening Hours: 11:00-14:00 and 16:00-22:00
• Location: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, 15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District
• Tel: +844 3826 6919
• Cuisine: French

The restaurant of renowned Hanoi Chef Didier Corlou (of Sofitel Metropole fame) is located in a four-storey colonial-style mansion with diners having the experience of an open kitchen in a modern setting. Food reflects Corlou’s passion for spices with a seasonal menu which often included pork braised on red wine sauce. There is also a roof

• Opening Hours: 11:30-14:00 and 18:00-22:00
• Location: 19 Ngo Van So Street, Hoan Kiem District
• Tel: +844 3944 6317
• Cuisine: French and Vietnamese

Le Beaulieu Restaurant Hanoi is a brasserie-style dining venue in Hoan Kiem, serving authentic French cuisine and cocktails in a luxurious setting. Set within Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, it’s highly regarded as the first upmarket restaurant in Hanoi, having served entrepreneurs, diplomats, politicians, and affluent travellers for over a century.

A five-minute walk from Hanoi

• Opening Hours: Daily 06:00 – 10:30, 11:30 – 14:30 & 18:00 – 22:30
• Location: Sofitel Legend Metropole hotel, 15 Ngo Quyen, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Address: +84 43 826 6919

Le Cyclo Bar & Restaurant

A quirky eatery, Cyclo has a laugh at the city’s many peddlers and bike-pushers by placing customers in the famous three-wheeled bicycle taxis. Packed full of atmosphere and fun with warm staff, the food is a mixture of culinary tastes including pizza, Peking duck, ribs and steak served somewhere in between French and Vietnamese flavours.

• Opening Hours: 09:00-23:00
• Location: 38 Duong Thanh, near the Hang Da Market
• Tel: +844 828 6844
• Cuisine: Vietnamese and French

Le Petit Bruxelles

Popular with expats, Le Petit Bruxelles delivers Belgian cuisine and Belgian beer in a refurbished colonial villa. Signature dishes include steak tartar, imported mussels, beef fondue with six sauces and beef stewed in Belgian beer. There is a special fixed price menu for lunch offering soup or starter and main course. Hoegaarden, Duval and Leffe are just some of the many Belgian beers available.

• Opening Hours: 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-23:00
• Location: 10 Alley 27 Xuan Dieu Tay Ho (right next to West Lake)
• Tel: +844 3938 1769
• Cuisine: Belgian

Ly Club Hanoi is where travellers can enjoy a good mix of Vietnamese, Asian and European cuisine as well as daily cultural performances after a day of exploring Vietnam’s capital. Occupying a restored 19th century colonial villa, it’s divided into several dining concepts and an outdoor patio with views of Hoan Kiem District.

On the ground

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 23:00
• Location: 4 Le Phung Hieu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 936 3069

Maison Vie Restaurant Hanoi has been serving authentic French cuisine to affluent expats, travellers and Vietnamese elites since the 1980s, making it a must-visit for a luxurious dining experience in Hanoi. Occupying a French colonial mansion in Hai Ba Trung District, the restaurant is fitted with neoclassical architecture, massive windows providing natural lighting, and spacious dining

• Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 22:00
• Address: 28 Tang Bat Ho Street, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 633 0206

O’Douceurs Hanoi is a renowned French patisserie within the bustling Hoan Kiem District, where you can enjoy freshly baked pastries, breads, and cakes as well as smoothies, coffees and teas in a cosy setting. Founded in late 2014, this award-winning café is accessible within five-minute walk from the Hanoi Railway Station,

• Opening Hours: 07:00 – 22:30
• Address: 91A Tran Hung Dạo, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 167 641 4033

Old Hanoi Restaurant

Old Hanoi Restaurant occupies a restored French villa along Ton That Tiep Street, featuring a classy dining section fitted with antiques, oriental-style furnishings and warm lighting, as well as a lush courtyard fringed with bamboo trees. The restaurant is known for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, with standout dishes such as the steamed goat in bamboo pot (VND 249,000), banh xeo with shrimp and pork served in a clay pot (VND 149,000) and grilled fish Old Hanoi-style (VND 239,000).

• Opening Hours: Daily 07:00 – 23:30
• Address: 4 Ton That Thiep Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 747 8337

Pane e Vino

Pane e Vino cooks up homemade pasta in a chic restaurant setting. A glass veranda and vast windows fill the restaurant with light with an upstairs balcony delivering views over the Old Quarter. There is a three-course set lunch menu, a wine shop and a superb value-for-money menu including plenty of pizza options.

• Opening Hours: 07:30-23:00
• Location: 3 Nguyen Khac Can, Hoan Kiem District
• Tel: +844 3826 9080
• Cuisine: Italian

Pho 24

Pho 24 is a national treasure in Vietnam where your own creation of noodle soup is made simply by selecting menu options from a checklist. You choose the meat, broth, noodle type and whether you want mint, onion, chillies or limes. Pho 24 franchises are in operation across Vietnam taking street food inside in a clean, fun and informal environment.

• Opening Hours: 07:00-22:00
• Location: 191 Giang Vo Street. Dong Da District.
• Tel: +844 3936 5259
• Cuisine: Vietnamese Fast Food

QUA CHO QUE

Located in the heart of Hanoi, Qua Cho Que or The Old Quarter Corner Restaurant combines the best of traditional Vietnamese and Western cuisines and cultures. Our menu offers a wide range of meals, from traditional country side dishes to western inspired Grilled Pork Ribs and French Fries, all at a very affordable price. 

• Opening Hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
• Address: 44 Dao Duy Tu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
• Tel: (84) 947853658
• Cuisine: Traditional Vietnamese and Western

Quan An Ngon

This very successful restaurant opened its first branch in Saigon and the concept was jumped on by foreign visitors hungry to try the full range of Vietnamese cuisine in one restaurant. The Premise of Quan An Ngon is like a luxurious food court, with different food stations positioned around the periphery of the restaurant serving regional specialities from across Vietnam, all cooked fresh to order. Some complain that it lacks true authenticity with reduced flavours to appease the Western palate, but everything is very well prepared and the restaurant is beautifully designed in traditional Vietnamese style.

• Opening Hours: Daily 07:00 – 22:00
• Address: 34 Phan Dinh Phung, Quan Thanh
• Tel: +84 4 3734 9777

Red River at Lotte Hotel Hanoi

Red River at Lotte Hotel Hanoi is renowned for its authentic Chinese cuisine and refined setting. Located on the 36th and 37th floor, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in seafood-based dishes such as sautéed seafood and onion with black bean paste noodle (VND 200,000), braised whole japonicas sea cucumber and abalone (VND 2,500,000) and stir-fried shrimps with Kung Pao sauce (VND 290,000). Health-conscious diners can also find a selection of organic cuisine on the menu, with prices ranging between VND 200,000 and VND 260,000.

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 14:00 and 17:30 – 22:00
• Address: 34G Tran Phu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 333 1730

RICO Steakhouse Hanoi is a classy South American dining venue that has been serving quality wood-fired grilled meats since 2015. Set along a small street off Ba Trieu Street, it occupies a refurbished French colonial villa that’s divided in two dining areas, a bar, and outdoor patio overlooking the bustling city centre.
 
Its interior still

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 23:00
• Location: 56 Tran Quoc Toan, Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 122 299 6789

Sen Hanoi at 60 Ly Thai To stands out amongst most restaurants in Hanoi for serving extensive buffet-style dinners in a sophisticated setting. Attracting affluent locals and tourists looking to sample a variety of Vietnamese cuisine in a single sitting, the restaurant is set beside Hanoi Opera House, just across from the Sofitel Metropole hotel in

• Opening Hours: Daily 18:00 – 22:00
• Address: 60 Ly Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 974 4192

Thinh Nha Hang Mien Luon

Located along Hang Dieu Street, Thinh Nha Hang Mien Luon specializes in eel-based dishes, particularly mien xao luon. Despite its simple setting of barely-decorated walls, fans, and plastic stools, Thinh Nha Hang Mien Luon attracts plenty of locals and expats looking to enjoy an affordable yet filling dinner. Dishes are priced between VND 35,000 and VND 50,000, with fresh herbs, shaved banana blossoms, and bean sprouts served on the side. Its signature dish comprises stir-fried glass noodles in an eel-based broth with generous toppings of crunchy eels, bean sprouts, egg, cucumber slices, fried shallots, and purple perilla.

• Opening Hours: Daily 17:00 – 23:00
• Address: 87 Hang Dieu, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 826 7943

Wild Lotus

Located just south of Hoan Kiem District, Wild Lotus exudes elegance. Lotus ponds, a reflecting pool, sky high ceilings, murals and a grotto dedicated to Buddha set a plush ambience that is complete with gourmet Vietnamese cooking. The restaurant is very detail-orientated and features lotus flowers on the tables and expensive Vietnamese art on the walls and the dishes here are equally attentive to detail. Made for couples or friends to share, the menu options feature delicate spices and sauces and include grilled fish and vegetable salads.

• Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00
• Location: 55a Nguyen Du Street. Hai Ba Trung District
• Tel: +844 3943 9342
• Cuisine: Modern Vietnamese

Xoi Yen

Xoi Yen serves xoi xeo, which is a sweet or savoury sticky rice that’s topped with a variety of different meats, shallots, and shaved bean curd. Located in Old Quarter, the restaurant occupies a three-storey corner lot along Nguyen Huu Huan Street with very low stools and tables (which may be uncomfortable at times, but that’s when you know it’s a local establishment). Xoi Yen gets very packed at night, but service is quick as most locals usually opt for takeaways instead. A basic bowl of xoi xeo is priced at VND 15,000, with additional ingredients between VND 15,000 and VND 30,000.

• Opening Hours: Daily 07:00 – 22:00
• Address: 35B Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 43 934 1950

Xuan Xuan

Xuan Xuan Restaurant might not win any award for style, but if you want to eat like a local this Vietnamese BBQ is just about the best in town. Sit down on the ankle-high stools and order a selection of meats (from pork, beef and goat udders) and vegetables. Everything is brought on a large platter and you barbeque your own dinner over a small gas burning stove. It’s a fun experience, eating elbow to elbow with a diverse range of customers and the taste is truly delicious. Located in the heart of the Old Quarter, look for the crowds of happy diners spilling out onto the pavement.

• Address: 47 Ma May Street, Old Quarter