Vientiane
Named after a now-defunct cinema in the centre of town, this retro-themed restaurant has a cinematic theme and restored leather chairs from the old movie…
Must-see restaurants in Laos
Vientiane
This contemporary bakery has a friendly, air-con-chilled atmosphere and a cornucopia of lush salads and bespoke subs and bagels. It also serves brownies,…
Nong Khiaw
This large, open rattan-and-wood restaurant serves very tasty locally sourced Lao food. The láhp here will put a bounce in your taste buds, while the…
Luang Prabang
Elegant and bijou, Café Toui is a delight of Lao cuisine. Great service and an Asian fusion menu with standout dishes such as mok phaa (steamed fish…
Luang Prabang
Plenty of Lao and Luang Prabang options served in an archetypal half-timbered house with sturdy arched balconies overlooking the street. Service is…
Pakse
Italian-owned, this little gem aims for culinary authenticity with perfectly prepared pasta and eggplant parmigiana, plus a big selection of salads. And…
Vientiane
Retro-themed cafe/restaurant doing the kind of sophisticated kòw jee (Vietnamese baguette sandwiches) you're not going to find on the streets. Other perks…
Northern Laos
Contemplate the bamboo-banked river and the looming Pak Kimin massif as you dine on tasty Lao food. Dishes include delectable steamed fish, grilled meats…
Northern Laos
The place to be for well-made, well-presented food with a backdrop of beautiful reservoir views, it is worth the journey out here to the Nam Tien dam…
Luang Prabang
A good little hideaway for comfort food just outside the old town. Choose from paninis, wraps, salads, pastas, burgers and some regional specialities from…
Vientiane
Hidden away down a side street near That Dam, this place is run by an affable Lao chef who is clearly proud of his noodle-soup creations. Duck is a…
Northern Laos
This inviting, wood-beamed restaurant hidden down a little side alley offers the chance to sample dishes from the Khamu, Tai Dam and Akha tribes, as well…
Northern Laos
Serving up waffles, decent coffee, French toast, delightful desserts and fruit shakes, this cafe is the new outpost of the Delilah's empire that began in…
Vang Vieng
In the evening, hit the strip of Th Luang Prabang where a vendor grills pork, chicken or duck, all of which are served with platters of fresh leaves and…
Vang Vieng
Set on the tasteful grounds of the Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng's fanciest restaurant (a relative term) serves Western and Lao dishes, all…
Vientiane
Get here early before some of the city's best croissants run out. The simple interior makes for a nice place to read the paper over a tart, salad, panini…
Northern Laos
Located at the end of the main drag, this restaurant-cum-beer-garden has a relaxed ambience. Choose from Lao dishes and some comfort food, or stroll here…
Vientiane
This self-professed 'wholesome' cafe is bringing Western-style brunch to Vientiane. Think decent coffee drinks, salads, baked goods, sweets, a cozy vibe…
Nong Khiaw
A superbly friendly Indian eatery with wood-fired naan bread, freshly made tandoori dishes, zesty curries and a homely atmosphere, Deen is deservedly…
Northern Laos
This hole-in-the-wall spot is hardly brimming with atmosphere, but it has the most foreigner-friendly menu in town in English. Breakfast includes…
Phetdavanh Restaurant & Street Buffet
Northern Laos
This basic-looking restaurant runs a nightly 'all you can eat' veggie buffet (high season only), as well as serving pizzas, schnitzels, pancakes, soups,…
Southern Laos
The marvellous riverfront patio shaded by a big old ficus tree is alone worth a visit, but the food and service are also good. It has the biggest menu in…
Vientiane
Imagine fresh Italian pasta paired with traditional Lao flavours. That's the concept behind this place, which has dishes you won't find anywhere else on…
Pakse
One of several floating restaurants in Pakse, Banlao has a reliable menu of expected favourites but also many dishes you might not have encountered before…
Northern Laos
Offering a level of aesthetic sophistication largely lacking in the city, Charming Lao has a fusion menu of barbecued pork, steamed fish, papaya salad,…
Vang Vieng
Boasts an unlikely combo of Thai and German food, with schnitzel and bratwurst alongside curry and pad thai on the lengthy, wandering menu. The Thai chef…
Vientiane
Run by the irrepressible Jamil, who likes to take photographs of all his customers to post on Facebook (although there's is no offence taken if you…
Pakse
A block off the main road on the edge of the tourist strip, La Terrasse attracts a mixed clientele of travellers and expats. The menu is half Lao-Thai and…
Northern Laos
Spot your dish in raw form behind the refrigerated glass counter: pork, intestines, buffalo steak and tofu, plus the day's fresh vegetables. Don't expect…
Northern Laos
Head to the noodle stands at the rear of the wet market before you catch the 6.30am sŏrngtăaou to the bus station, or if you're headed out on a trek…
Northern Laos
By night, with its paper lanterns like glowing pupae hanging from the ceiling, this trusty old place pulls you in with its delicious aromas drifting out…
Vientiane
Considered by many residents to be the finest Italian restaurant in the city. Indulgent mains include sumptuous imported cuts from land and sea. The 198…
Vientiane
Paying homage to its location in Laos People's Democratic Republic (PDR), Pizza Da Roby turns out some of the best oven-baked pizzas in the country…
Vientiane
Named after the fighting-cock cages that ornately decorate the garden, this eccentric place offers a unique blend of French dishes (frog legs, coq au vin)…
Northern Laos
Tightly thronged with tribeswomen and locals hawking freshly made broths, noodles and chicken on spits, with everything veiled in a stratosphere of smoke,…
Vientiane
Hidden down a side street opposite the back of the Lao National Culture Hall, this unpretentious earthy joint dishes up fresh and lively curries (tasty…
Pakse
Vietnamese-run Xuan Mai serves super-fresh fĕr (rice noodles), năam néuang (pork balls), kòw Ъûn (white flour noodles with sweet-spicy sauce) and a house…
Manychan Guesthouse & Restaurant
Northern Laos
An inviting all-wood interior spilling out onto a fairy-lit street terrace and a menu covering a greatest hits of traveller fare keeps this place among…
Vientiane
With gentle jazz drifting onto the fan-cooled terrace of glass-topped wicker tables (and upstairs in the ochre-hued restaurant), La Signature is perfect…
Northern Laos
Set high above the river with views through the palm trees, this basic joint offers a fan-cooled interior and a wide English-language menu with Western…
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