Restaurant in Luang Prabang

Tamarind
Ban Wat Nong
Tel: +856 (0) 20 777 0484
Cuisine: Lao
Charming restaurant situated directly across from a small temple.  Fresh Laos cuisine that is beautifully presented with extensive descriptions of the local ingredients and methods.  Also features sampling platters for a great introduction to Lao food. Note, Tamarind seats a maximum of 15 people and it is recommended to book in advance. 

Couleur Café
48/5 Ban Wat Nong
Tel: +856 (0) 71 254 694
Cuisine: French and Lao
An atmospheric bistro run by a young French ex-pat.  Features fantastic Lao and French dishes that are fresh and innovative.

Arisai Restaurant
49 Sakkarine Rd
Tel: +856 (0) 71 255 000
Cuisine: Mediterranean
An intimate and cozy restaurant with Mediterranean food, extensive wine list, and welcoming staff. The restaurant does not take reservations and is quite small, so is not recommended for groups.

The Phou Vao Restaurant
La Residence Phou Vao Hotel
Tel: +856 (0) 71 212 194
Cuisine: Lao and International
The restaurant at the luxurious Phou Vao Hotel offers fine Laos and international cuisine.  There is an elegant outdoor dining area in a lush, lantern-lit garden.  A convenient option for hotel guests, however the restaurants in town offer more variety. 

L’Elephant
Ban Wat Nong
Tel: +856 (0) 71 252 482
Cuisine: French, International
A long standing favorite of Luang Prabang travelers are residents.  Situated on a quiet side street near the Mekong, L’elephant is housed in a traditional villa with large, airy balconies.  The chefs specialize in fine French and western cuisine and also offer an extensive list of cocktails and drinks.

Café Ban Sene
Sakkarine Road (Almost in front of 3 Nagas Hotel)
Tel: +856 (0) 71 212 517
Cuisine: Café, light snacks
A small café on the main street serving great coffee and homemade pastries.  Café Ban Sene opens early in the morning so travelers who have watched the early morning monk procession can come here for breakfast! 

Tamnak Lao
Sakkarine Road
Tel: +856 (0) 71 252 525
Cuisine: Laos
Serves a wide range of Laos dishes in a large two-story restaurant accompanied by an extensive wine list.  The best tables are on the upstairs terrace, providing great views of the streets and temples below.  

Le Patio
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center, behind Dalat Market
Ban Khamyong
Tel: +856 (0) 71 253 364
Cuisine: Café
Attached to the TAEC Museum, Le Patio serves delicious locally-grown coffees and light snacks in a tranquil setting at the base of Phousi Mountain.

Un Petit Nid Biblio-bistro
98/5 Sakrine Rd. next to 3 Nagas Hotel
Cuisine: French and International
Housed in a 150 year-old building, Un Petit Nid has a unique open plan kitchen where you can watch the delicious Asian cuisine being cooked.  The fresh food is served by friendly service and the outside seating area is a great late-afternoon spot for relaxing. 

Dyen Sabai
On the Nam Khan River, opposite the ‘main’ town
This restaurant is a great place to escape to for a relax evening overlooking the river. Serves local Lao food and sindat, the traditional Lao barbecue

BARS

L’elephant
Ban Wat Nong
The popular restaurant’s terrace is a great location for drinks.  The bartenders have an extensive list of cocktails, some of which use local ingredients such as lemongrass or even chili! 

Local Bars on the Mekong
Mekong Riverfront
Stretching the length of the Mekong River are dozens of small restaurants selling beers and fruit shakes on the river banks.  Easily identified by their cement tables and big, colorful umbrellas these local bars are an unpretentious place for a sunset drink.