Top 10 Restaurants in Hanoi

Memory Cafe: Looking for reasonably priced local Vietnamese food, then look no further than Memory Cafe. The great local dishes and excellent service are unmatched anywhere else around.

Meditteraneo: For some famous Italian dishes in Vietnam, then look no further than Meditteraneo. The restaurant offers amazing views of the city and is decorated better than most other restaurants in Hanoi.

Hanoi Social Club: This tiny little restaurant is known for great music and excellent food. They have some of the best meats Vietnam has to offer along with great veggies to choose from.

La Badiane: This romantic French restaurant is the perfect place in Hanoi to take a date. Be sure to try the tuna in the very special sauce.

Koto: For breakfast, lunch or dinner, Koto is the place to go. The service is great and the prices are reasonable. Be sure to sample the banana salad. There may not be a lot of banana taste, but it is certain to be very delightful either way.

Newday: For those traveling in a large group, Newday is the perfect spot. They are known for their beef which comes served many different ways. Get beef with honey or beef with pepper along with great squid dishes.

Bun Bo Nam Bo: Famous for their Bun Cuon, this restaurant is open late night. The dish is made out of a light rice wrapping with milky white liquid poured on top of the wrapping. Some of the best Bun Cuon in all of Hanoi.

Halia: For a nice sit down dinner, Halia is the place to go. The chef is from Singapore, so expect to get a taste of Singaporean cuisine. The restaurant is more business oriented than some other places in Hanoi.

Ly Club: This is a perfect date spot that is romantic and elegant. Try the dish called five elements, consisting of onion, dried shrimp, hot peppers, and peanuts wrapped with La-lot leaves.

Before experiencing the best restaurants, brush up on your knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine so you'll know exactly what to order.