Hanoi restaurants

Whatever your taste there's something for everyone in Hanoi. Sample local Vietnamese ‘fast-food' such a ‘pho' noodle soup at the street-side restaurants; fine dining featuring cuisine with French, Asian and international influences, or try the many travellers cafes and restaurants in the Old Quarter, and pavement cafes around the Cathedral.

 

 

Hanoi Vietnamese restaurants

Banh Cuon Gia Truyen
Fast-food Vietnamese-style serving the popular ‘pho' noodle soup
14 Pho Hang Ga (04) 280108

Brother's Cafe
Interesting setting in temple courtyard serving dinner buffet every evening. 26 Nguyen Thai Hoc (04) 7333866

Dragon Boat
Vietnamese with vegetarian options served onboard a dragon boat on the West Lake.
Tay Long 3, Thanh Nien (04) 8294894

Indo-chine
Popular Vietnamese restaurant in a lovely location in restored colonial mansion.
16 Nam Ngu Street (04) 9424097

Club Opera
Located in an attractive colonial villa and serves Thai and Vietnamese dishes.
59 Ly Thai To Street Tel: (04) 8246950

Emperors
Courtyard and balcony tables in a traditional wooden house serving contemporary Vietnamese cuisine.
18b Pho Le Thanh Tong (04) 8268801

Hoa Sua
French and Vietnamese food served at this popular cafe-restaurant with patio and courtyard dining.
28 Ha Hoi Street (04) 9424448

Hanoi Indian restaurants

Khazaana Indian Restaurant
1C Tong Dan St., Hoan Kiem District Hanoi (84 3934 3513)

Hanoi vegetarian restaurant

Whole Earth
Popular vegetarian cafe-restaurant
116 Hang Bac

Com Chay Nang Tam
Innovative vegetarian restaurant serving Vietnamese classics.
79a Tran Hung Dao

Hanoi French restaurants

Green Tangerine
French inspired / Asian fusion, occupies a 1928 French townhouse in the Old Quarter.
48 Hang Be (04) 8251286

Le Café des Arts de Hanoi
Brasserie serving French classics with regular art exhibitions
11b Ngo Bao Khanh (04) 8287207

Hanoi fish and seafood restaurants

San Ho Seafood Restaurant
Lovely setting in a colonial villa and it regarded as one of the best seafood restaurants in the city.
58 Pho Ly Thuong Kiet

Cha Ca La Vong
Serves local specialities including the popular fried fish and herb patties.
Cha Ca Street, (04)4 8253929

Hanoi European restaurants

La Salsa
Serves Spanish, French and Vietnamese tapas-style food.
25 Nha Tho (04) 8289052

Hanoi International restaurants

Opera Club 5 Steak dishes and other classics accompanied by cabaret and jazz in the evenings.
Dang Thai Than (04) 9333740

Resturant Bobby Chinn
East meets West fusion cuisine served in fine surroundings with silk drapes and cushions, artwork on the walls and occasional jazz.
1 Ba Trieu Street (04) 9348577

Vine Wine Boutique Bar & Cafe
Famous for its gourmet pizzas and serves classic steak and salads alongside Thai and Vietnamese dishes – plus an extensive wine list.
1A Xuan Dieu (04) 7198000

Tex Mex
Serves Tex-Mex with ribs a house speciality alongside pizzas, salads and steaks.
23 Hai Ba Trung

Hanoi Italian restaurants

Luna d'Autuno
Wood-fired pizzas served in a courtyard setting popular with families, with wine bar on the second floor.
11B Din Bien Phu, (04) 237338

Mediterraneo
Cafe-restaurant serving classic anti pasti, pizza and pasta dishes.
23 Nha Tho (04) 8266288

Hanoi Cafes

Au Lac Cafe
Attractive courtyard setting popular for coffee and lunch.
57 Ly Thai To (04) 8257807

Gecko Cafe
56 Hang Trong Street, Hanoi
84 9455 82240

Paris Deli
Bistro with a Parisien feel to the decor serving baguettes, pastries and coffee
13 Nha Tho (04) 9286697

KOTO
Popular lunch and refreshment stop close to the Temple of Literature
61 Van Mieu (04) 7470337