Set within Hanoi’s French Quarter, Au Delice & Le Restaurant d’Arthur Hanoi is divided into a classy deli, wine cellar, and a main dining room that’s fitted with minimalistic décor. Food-wise, diners can enjoy three-course lunch sets (priced at VND 89,000 upwards) on weekdays, which comprise dishes such as feta cheese salad, stuffed chicken leg with vegetables, Belgian chocolate mousse, chicken breast with curry sauce, and homemade waffles.

For dinner, standout dishes at Au Delice & Le Restaurant d’Arthur Hanoi include veal escalope with lemon and vegetable gratin, duck breast with orange sauce, sautéed jumbo crab meat and beef fillet mignon, and lamb tenderloin with mint sauce. Travellers in need of a quick snack can browse through the restaurant’s spacious deli section, where they can enjoy freshly baked pastries and baguettes with a wide selection of ham, cheese, and fresh greens.

Open daily from 09:00 onwards, Au Delice & Le Restaurant d’Arthur Hanoi is located along Ngo Thi Nham Street, about a 10-minute stroll from Hanoi Opera House.

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

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Food-wise, La Terrasse Du Metropole offers a wide range of soups, salads, and sandwiches throughout the day, while mains made with fresh seafood and premium imported meats are best enjoyed in the evenings. For a quick on-the-go meal, we highly recommend the club sandwich (VND 300,000), which comes with generous amounts of smoked bacon, chicken breast, egg, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise.

La Terrasse Du Metropole is usually packed in the evenings, where diners can enjoy a live performance by its resident saxophonist as well as standout French dishes such as the Australian veal ‘Milanese’ with mesclun, sautéed potatoes and mushroom sauce (VND 650,000) and pan-seared sea bass with winter vegetables, lobster bisque reduction and parsley (VND 450,000), paired with premium French wines and potent cocktails.

Located in Hoan Kiem District, La Terrasse Du Metropole is within a five-minute from landmarks such as Hanoi Opera House and Trang Tien Plaza. Due to its popularity amongst locals and travellers alike, it’s recommended to make a reservation especially during the weekends or national holidays.

Location: Daily 11:00 – 24:00
Address: 15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 43 826 6919

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Food-wise, Green Tangerine Restaurant Hanoi is renowned for its artfully-presented dishes, such as duck breast carpaccio in red fruit dressing served with gizzard candied in ginger, sesame biscuits and mushroom (VND 148,000), roasted pigeon marinated in coffee, with mashed eggplants rolled in spinach leaves and broccoli (VND 400,000), and caramelized pork and stewed apples in Calvados, presented on a lotus seeds ‘mille-feuille’ cake made with mashed carrots, taro and cilantro.

During the day, diners can opt for the two-course (VND 265,000) or three-course (VND 345,000) lunch set, which comes with a starter, main, and dessert. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Green Tangerine Restaurant Hanoi’s homemade desserts such as apple crumble with red fruits sauce and Calvados, crème brulee in lemongrass, both of which are served with a scoop of ice cream.

Set along Hang Be Street in Hoan Kiem District, Green Tangerine Restaurant Hanoi is a 10-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Pagoda. Due to its popularity amongst expats and savvy travellers, we highly recommend making a reservation before making your way to the restaurant.

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

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With the villa’s original white walls and tiled floors intact, the upstairs dining area is fitted with simple décor, wooden furnishing with white tablecloths, and an open kitchen that delivers quality French-Indochinese cuisine. La Verticale Hanoi also has a spacious roof terrace with comfortable armchairs and excellent views across downtown Hanoi, French Quarter, and Hoan Kiem Lake.

Standout dishes include the duck terrine and rillettes with Hanoi 5 spices, ratatouille, Dalat artichoke leaves served with clams, Ha Long curry sauce, veal in tamarind, and Mekong fruits sorbet. Diners can also opt for the lunch or dinner set menus (with desserts and optional wine pairing), which are priced between VND 218,000 and VND 1,115 000. For drinks, La Verticale Hanoi’s extensive wine list features imported brands such as Figaro, Moulin de Gassac, and South West of France, which are priced at VND 74,000 by glass.

Perfect for souvenirs for loved ones back home, the restaurant’s ground floor hosts a stylish spice shop that resembles an apothecary, where you can find an array of bottled spices such as peppercorns, wild pepper, cinnamon, star anise, turmeric, and aged nuoc cham sauce.

While the price range here is much higher compared to most restaurants in Hanoi, La Verticale’s excellent food-and-beverage offerings, romantic ambience, and old-world charm makes it a favourite dining spot amongst the city’s expats and affluent locals.

Opening Hours: Daily 11:30 – 14:00 & 18:00 – 22:00
Address: 19 Ngo Van So Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 43 944 6317

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On the ala carte menu, you’ll find a wide range of authentic French dishes such as seared lamb fillet, lobster with butter sauce, seabass ravioli with truffle and wine sauce, and duck breast with orange sauce. 3G Trois Gourmands Saigon also offers degustation menus that cost between USD35 and USD45, each of which includes an amuse bouche, appetizers, a main dish, homemade cheese, and dessert.

If you’d like to enjoy some wine with your meals, do ask owner Gils Brault for a recommendation as he had previously worked as a sommelier before founding the restaurant. Set along Tran Ngoc Dien Street, 3G Trois Gourmands Saigon is accessible within a 20-minute drive from Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1. We also highly recommend making a reservation beforehand as the restaurant tends to get packed especially during the weekends and holidays.

Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 14:00 & 18:00 – 21:30
Location: 39 Tran Ngoc Dien, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 90 822 58 84

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Exuding a relaxed yet sophisticated ambience, the villa-style Camargue Saigon is fitted with high ceilings with exposed beams, subdued lighting, tiled flooring, earth-toned furniture, lit candles, and a private dining room with air-conditioning. The service here is also professional with a team of attentive yet unobtrusive staff on hand – perfect for an intimate evening with loved ones.

Its extensive food menu is helmed by French-born chef, Mickael Le Calvez, presenting French delicacies with a touch of Vietnamese influence, with standout dishes such as seabass and squid served with sweet chard, roast lamb with polenta enriched with Phu Puoc pepper, chateaubriand with foie gras, and crispy pork leg marinated in a slight spice and caramelised artichoke. Catering to its loyal clientele, Camargue Saigon also changes its chef’s recommendation menu on a weekly basis to keep things interesting.

Great for enjoying the rest of the evening at the terrace upstairs, an excellent wine list is also available at Camargue Saigon, offering imported red and white options for about VND 900,000 per glass. Due to its popularity and food quality, it’s worth noting that the price range here is higher compared to most international restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. We also highly recommend visitors to make a reservation at least 24 hours beforehand due to the popularity of this fashionable restaurant.

Opening Hours: Daily 12:00 – 24:00
Address: 74/7D Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3520 4888

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Occupying a three-storey French colonial building, the interior is set up like a French brasserie-style restaurant. Food-wise, Lemongrass Restaurant Saigon’s signature dishes include the baked prawns with garlic butter and almond (VND 189,000), grilled pork ribs with lemongrass (VND 159,000), and lemongrass-steamed clams (VND 119,000). For dessert, its homemade ice-cream (VND 79,000) and mixed tropical fruit platter (VND 89,000) come highly recommended.

Drinks comprise local and imported beers (VND 59,000), cocktails such as Lemongrass Cocktail (VND 109,000) and fruit juices (between VND 69,000 and VND 89,000). Due to its immense popularity amongst locals and expats in Ho Chi Minh City, Lemongrass Restaurant Saigon has another branch at Palace Hotel Saigon. Located on the 14th floor, diners can enjoy breathtaking views of Nguyen Hue Boulevard and the Saigon River.

Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:30
Location: 4 Nguyen Thiep Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 83 822 0496

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