Location: Luang Prabang
Top Restaurants in Luang Prabang
Top Things to do in Luang Prabang
Where to Eat in Luang Prabang: The Best Restaurants and Bars
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the former capital of Laos, and you'll see everything from golden-roofed temples to vestiges of colonial French architecture here. Buddhist monasteries abound in Luang Prabang, and early every morning, monks process through the streets collecting alms (their food for the day). If you want to watch or participate, though, ask your hotel for a brief etiquette lesson first—you have to distribute the food in a specific manner.
Things to do in Luang Prabang
1. The Apsara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
Reviewed By TravellerWilberyess - Global
Ordered the veg yellow curry (one of the best I’ve tasted) with fresh bamboo shoots, Lao eggplant and cucumber. Fresh and spicy and fantastic. Dessert was also tremendous- tea infused pear with a coconut and pumpkin parfait. Interesting flavours and very moorish. Service was pretty...MoreDear TravellerWilberyess, Thanks so much for your review, I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed the food so much and I'll pass on your comments my whole team. Thanks for your suggestion about the vegetarian, i will make a note on these. Best, Christopher
2. Rosella Fusion Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 475 reviews
Rosella Fusion Restaurant is a friendly, family owned restaurant in the centre of Luang Prabang. Customers enjoy meals on our wooden Terrace overlooking the beautiful Nam Khan river. The cuisine is a mixture of Lao and Western and is crafted by our Australian qualified Lao chef. It's a great place for lunch and dinner as well as a relaxing afternoon, watching local life on the riverbank, and a well priced evening cocktail.
Reviewed By sweetlou27 - Clayton, New Jersey
We ate here 2 nights. We sat outdoors on a balcony overlooking the Khan River. You can also dine indoors across the road. The view over the river is quite romantic and no problem with insects. Menu is quite extensive with Laotian food and western food with very reasonable prices. It is in a very quiet area with seldom horn tooting. Location is only 1 block down hill from the main tourist street. Great value.
3. Cafe Toui
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 539 reviews
Cafe Toui serves magically simple Lao food, prepared to order by Chef Toui. Because of the super abundance of vegetables from surrounding farms and in our local markets, we can offer many interesting vegetarian choices as well as traditional dishes with fish, pork and duck, etc. All with Toui's amazing flavors. We bend a bit from Lao tradition for special desserts. We serve cocktails, beers and some wine.
Reviewed By Engee1 - Kingston upon Thames, England
This was without doubt the best meal we had during our 6 days overall in Luang Prabang.
The service was very good, plates were of generous proportions and the food was delicious - we asked for it to be medium spicey with extra chilli!
And, we thought, very reasonably priced.
This was our last night in LP and the only disappointment was that we hadn't eaten here before.
I think they also do rooms.
4. Tangor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By LondonHH72 - United States
Walked past this place every evening in Luang Prabang, and consistently packed. One afternoon decided to give it a try for lunch. Fun, French/Indochina vibe/decor. With a menu to match. Really good, and very enjoyable. Wish we had time to go back at night for dinner. Or even for drinks. Highly recommend!
5. Joys Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By Chris L - Seattle, Washington
Joys is like asking your mom to cook you something and she goes to the kitchen and makes it for you. Then your brother brings it to you and it is great. I had the chicken pad thai and it was quite different. Less peanut and way more vegetables. My favorite of my entire trip. I highly recommend you visit and meet her. Also go inside to see her husbands pictures of Laos
6. Pizza Phan Luang
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 619 reviews
Tuesday to Sunday 5PM to 10PM -- Closed On Mondays -- Take a bicycle over the Old Bridge and turn left at the next road. Ride two minutes to the corner with the temple and turn right. You will see a small white pizza sign. We are in the back yard behind Emerson English Center. Or walk over the Bamboo Bridge which operates from be up until June. If you are a group please call ahead to make a reservation. Bring an umbrella.
Reviewed By Randy H - Grande Prairie, Canada
Simply put, the pizza here is great.
I haven’t tried others but it has to be one of, if not THE, best pizza in Luang Prabang.
The restaurant is tucked across the bamboo bridge and you keep walking straight until you see a sign for pizza. Furthermore you have to follow the flame lantern lit path behind the “English School” to find the actual restaurant.
It’s hidden in a quiet back yard surrounded by trees and lit with candles. It’s really quiet romantic.
The staff speak English well, especially the Caucasian guy. They’re really helpful.
We got 4 pizzas for 4 adults and 3 children (10, 7, and 5) and it was just the right amount of food.
Excellent place. You should check it out.
7. Kimsatcat Korean Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 139 reviews
njoy a hearty, delicious and healthy Korean food with a family like welcome. Main dishes all include unlimited water, rice, and 8 side dishes. Having living here for 6 years, I would be happy to share valuable information on traveling around Luang Prabang. Vegan options(Bibimbap, stir-fried mushroom, etc.) are available, too!
Reviewed By Cristina G - Bern, Switzerland
We ordered the mushroom hot pot and it was amazing. You get so much food that it's nearly impossible to finish it and then you also get free fruits and sweet tea for dessert. We really enjoyed our meal here.
8. Chez Matt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By Randy H - Grande Prairie, Canada
My wife saw someone eating from a charcuterie platter in our travels in Luang Prabang and decided the other night that she wanted one that night for dinner.
After some google and TripAdvisor searching we decided Chez Matt was the place to go.
The wine was good and the charcuterie was excellent.
I liked the casual wine bar atmosphere.
The staff were good. There was one server who spoke excellent English and another who didn’t. The one who didn’t would just smile when we said something to him and then he’d run off his coworker to talk to us.
It was a fairly expensive splurge for us but we enjoyed our meal a lot.
9. Khaiphaen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 761 reviews
Reviewed By Deppy C
We followed the TA reviews and tried it out..i can only agree with the other reviews. The food was really tasty..i had fish and chips and my boyfriend tried a baguette with some buffalo steak. We also had some shakes. Everything was fantastic..the service as well. They payed attention to us and also suggested me what to get as they didn t have my first choice. We went there around 5pm and it was empty so i can t tell if you need a reservation for later on.
10. L' Isola dei Nuraghi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 268 reviews
L'isola dei Nuraghi is the first Italian restaurant open in Luang Prabang and the first Sardinian restaurant open in Laos . Restaurant is collocated in Kingkitsarath Road just opposite Dara Market. Restaurant is open from 12:00 AM to 23:00 PM., restaurant served authentic Pizza al trancio (natural leaving) vested menu including starters ,main, second course fish or meats dessert a la carte.( Take away or Delivery service )Italian Withe/Red/Rose' Wines Selections ,Dry or sweet prosecco..amazing limoncello.
Reviewed By Chai_89334
I went back to my favorite restaurant and had a surprisingly good meal. The crust was just perfectly well cooked, the tomato sauce was excellent and as everytime, generous toppings as bacon, smoked ham, smoked sausage and Italian parmesan cheese. The service was excellent too....MoreDear Chai-89334 thanks for come again at L'Isola dei Nuraghi Restaurant and many thanks for post your great comment on TripAdvisor. I hope see you again ,you always welcome my brother.. My best regards Simone Scalas The Chef
