Top 10 Restaurants And Eateries In Kathmandu, Nepal
The vibrant
restaurant scene of Nepal‘s capital city Kathmandu, situated in
the bowl-shaped Kathmandu valley, offers a surprisingly vast choice of dining
options, ranging from traditional Nepali restaurants to the best of European
fine dining. Here are ten of the best must-try local restaurants in Kathmandu.
Fire and
Ice
Situated on a
luxury shopping street, the Fire and Ice pizzeria offers the best of traditional Italian
cuisine. Opened in 1995, the pizzeria has become a dining staple in Kathmandu,
especially for the small expatriate community and well-off Nepali families. The
pizzeria prides itself on offering a good mix of authentic, yet imported
ingredients and the best of local produce, often innovatively used to create a
traditional Italian flavors, like home-made mozzarella cheese. Although the menu
features a variety of traditional Italian dishes, including pasta and risotto,
the main place is reserved for the creamy and deliciousgelato, and freshly baked pizzas, with varied toppings, from pepperoni
to jalapenos.
luxury shopping street, the Fire and Ice pizzeria offers the best of traditional Italian
cuisine. Opened in 1995, the pizzeria has become a dining staple in Kathmandu,
especially for the small expatriate community and well-off Nepali families. The
pizzeria prides itself on offering a good mix of authentic, yet imported
ingredients and the best of local produce, often innovatively used to create a
traditional Italian flavors, like home-made mozzarella cheese. Although the menu
features a variety of traditional Italian dishes, including pasta and risotto,
the main place is reserved for the creamy and deliciousgelato, and freshly baked pizzas, with varied toppings, from pepperoni
to jalapenos.
Bhojan Griha
Built as a
residence for a royal priest over 150 years ago, the impressive four-story
building of Bhojan
Griha can nowadays host over 250 people at once. Located in Dilli
Bazar, the restaurant serves traditional Nepali food in charming surroundings,
similar to Rana palaces all over Kathmandu. Whilst sitting in a traditional manner
on the colorful cotton cushions and savoring Nepali delicacies served in
traditional brass ware, guests can enjoy regular cultural shows showcasing
traditional Nepali folk music and dance from the different regions, thus
truly immersing themselves in Nepali culture. Bhojan Griha also boasts a
Kamasutra bar, appropriately decorated with traditional erotic wood carvings,
commonly seen on the walls of temples all around Nepal.
residence for a royal priest over 150 years ago, the impressive four-story
building of Bhojan
Griha can nowadays host over 250 people at once. Located in Dilli
Bazar, the restaurant serves traditional Nepali food in charming surroundings,
similar to Rana palaces all over Kathmandu. Whilst sitting in a traditional manner
on the colorful cotton cushions and savoring Nepali delicacies served in
traditional brass ware, guests can enjoy regular cultural shows showcasing
traditional Nepali folk music and dance from the different regions, thus
truly immersing themselves in Nepali culture. Bhojan Griha also boasts a
Kamasutra bar, appropriately decorated with traditional erotic wood carvings,
commonly seen on the walls of temples all around Nepal.
Yangling
Tibetan restaurant
Yangling
Tibetan restaurant, a recent winner of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence,
is claimed to serve the best momos in Kathmandu. Asmomos are to Nepal what burgers are to the USA, this can be
considered as high culinary praise indeed. Along withmomos, traditional Nepalese dumplings, stuffed with meat, cheese or
vegetables and served steamed or fried, this small and unpretentious family run
restaurant also features some other traditional dishes, including heftythukpa, a traditional Nepali hot noodle
soup, with pieces of meat and vegetables, and a tasty and rich Tibetan
butter tea.
Tibetan restaurant, a recent winner of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence,
is claimed to serve the best momos in Kathmandu. Asmomos are to Nepal what burgers are to the USA, this can be
considered as high culinary praise indeed. Along withmomos, traditional Nepalese dumplings, stuffed with meat, cheese or
vegetables and served steamed or fried, this small and unpretentious family run
restaurant also features some other traditional dishes, including heftythukpa, a traditional Nepali hot noodle
soup, with pieces of meat and vegetables, and a tasty and rich Tibetan
butter tea.
Rosemary
Kitchen and Coffee Shop
A recent
newcomer to Kathmandu’s restaurant scene, Rosemary Kitchen and Coffee Shopfeatures an
exciting mix of European andAsian cuisine, using only organic produce from the
local farms. From the adventurous Mexicanbreakfast to fresh and simpleItalian
bruschetta, from a spicy Thaicurry to traditional Nepalithali, and from a
traditional Indian lassi to homegrown, organic coffee, the restaurant offers a
wide range of meal choices to cater for every taste and culinary whim. The
restaurant has a lovely open courtyard seating area, perfect for a coffee break
or a glass of wine from the impressive wine collection representing.
newcomer to Kathmandu’s restaurant scene, Rosemary Kitchen and Coffee Shopfeatures an
exciting mix of European andAsian cuisine, using only organic produce from the
local farms. From the adventurous Mexicanbreakfast to fresh and simpleItalian
bruschetta, from a spicy Thaicurry to traditional Nepalithali, and from a
traditional Indian lassi to homegrown, organic coffee, the restaurant offers a
wide range of meal choices to cater for every taste and culinary whim. The
restaurant has a lovely open courtyard seating area, perfect for a coffee break
or a glass of wine from the impressive wine collection representing.
Thamel Marg,
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal,
+977 1 4267 554
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal,
+977 1 4267 554
Kaiser Café
Kaiser
Cafe offers one of the most peaceful and relaxing dining experiences
in Kathmandu, and a much needed get-away from the busy shopping streets of
Thamel district. Located in the premises of the lush Garden of Dreams, and
practically opposite the Fire and Ice pizzeria, this restaurant mostly features
a tasty mix of international dishes, with a good range of traditional Austrian
cuisine, including such culinary delights asWienerschnitzel and Viennese coffee. The light and serene
atmosphere of surrounding the neo-classical garden, created for the powerful Rana
family in early 1920s and recently restored in cooperation with Austrian
government, along with the European inspired architecture lends the place a
particular European feel. Quieter during the week, at weekends the Garden of
Dreams becomes a favorite haunt of young courting Nepalese couples.
Cafe offers one of the most peaceful and relaxing dining experiences
in Kathmandu, and a much needed get-away from the busy shopping streets of
Thamel district. Located in the premises of the lush Garden of Dreams, and
practically opposite the Fire and Ice pizzeria, this restaurant mostly features
a tasty mix of international dishes, with a good range of traditional Austrian
cuisine, including such culinary delights asWienerschnitzel and Viennese coffee. The light and serene
atmosphere of surrounding the neo-classical garden, created for the powerful Rana
family in early 1920s and recently restored in cooperation with Austrian
government, along with the European inspired architecture lends the place a
particular European feel. Quieter during the week, at weekends the Garden of
Dreams becomes a favorite haunt of young courting Nepalese couples.
Kaiser
Mahal, Tridevi Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal, +977 1 4425 340
Mahal, Tridevi Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal, +977 1 4425 340
OR2K
A lively and
artsy restaurant, OR2K
can be found in the heart of the touristy Thamel district. The restaurant
serves only vegetarian and vegan dishes, with a particular focus on Middle
Easterncuisine. With intimate candles and UV lighting during the evenings,
walls covered in large, colorful paintings, and the seating arranged on the
floor cushions alongside the low tea tables, OR2K offers its guests an
easy-going and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant has a small rooftop terrace, a
perfect choice for sipping cocktails or trying some of the highlights of the
menu, including hummus and the OR2K specialty platter.
artsy restaurant, OR2K
can be found in the heart of the touristy Thamel district. The restaurant
serves only vegetarian and vegan dishes, with a particular focus on Middle
Easterncuisine. With intimate candles and UV lighting during the evenings,
walls covered in large, colorful paintings, and the seating arranged on the
floor cushions alongside the low tea tables, OR2K offers its guests an
easy-going and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant has a small rooftop terrace, a
perfect choice for sipping cocktails or trying some of the highlights of the
menu, including hummus and the OR2K specialty platter.
Mandala Marg,
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal,
+977 1 4422 097
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal,
+977 1 4422 097
Le Sherpa
Named after
the an ethnic group in eastern Nepal who are highly regarded for their climbing and
mountaineering skills, Le Sherpa probably offers one of the best
fine-dining experiences in Kathmandu. Situated near the Japanese embassy, the
restaurant features contemporary European cuisine in a luxurious yet simple
setting. The dining area extends to a lovely open-air courtyard, surrounded by
beautiful greenery, available both summer and winter, when the outdoor
heaters and fireplace keeps the guests warm. Amongst the specialty dishes are
delicious Sherpa soup, made from beans, radish, potato, and beef, and braised
rabbit tortellini with wilted rocket, accompanied with a glass of a red or
white wine from the vast wine cellar.
the an ethnic group in eastern Nepal who are highly regarded for their climbing and
mountaineering skills, Le Sherpa probably offers one of the best
fine-dining experiences in Kathmandu. Situated near the Japanese embassy, the
restaurant features contemporary European cuisine in a luxurious yet simple
setting. The dining area extends to a lovely open-air courtyard, surrounded by
beautiful greenery, available both summer and winter, when the outdoor
heaters and fireplace keeps the guests warm. Amongst the specialty dishes are
delicious Sherpa soup, made from beans, radish, potato, and beef, and braised
rabbit tortellini with wilted rocket, accompanied with a glass of a red or
white wine from the vast wine cellar.
Ramalaya, Pani
Pokhara, Kathmandu, Nepal+977 1 4006 589
Pokhara, Kathmandu, Nepal+977 1 4006 589
Krishnarpan Restaurant
Situated
within the charming grounds of Dwarika’s heritage hotel, the unique Krishnarpan
restaurant features traditional upmarket Nepali cuisine in a warm and welcoming
Newari atmosphere. Using only the fresh and organic produce from its
very own local farm, the restaurant heartily promotes the concept of slow
dining, with traditional meals ranging from six to 22 courses. The
Newari inspired architecture and interior décor, for which the hotel recently
won the PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Heritage Award, creates an
exceptionally authentic atmosphere, which is further enhanced by the meals
served in traditional brass and earthen ware and the waiters dressing in traditional costumes, representing different regions and ethnic communities.
within the charming grounds of Dwarika’s heritage hotel, the unique Krishnarpan
restaurant features traditional upmarket Nepali cuisine in a warm and welcoming
Newari atmosphere. Using only the fresh and organic produce from its
very own local farm, the restaurant heartily promotes the concept of slow
dining, with traditional meals ranging from six to 22 courses. The
Newari inspired architecture and interior décor, for which the hotel recently
won the PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Heritage Award, creates an
exceptionally authentic atmosphere, which is further enhanced by the meals
served in traditional brass and earthen ware and the waiters dressing in traditional costumes, representing different regions and ethnic communities.
Dwarika’s Hotel, Battisputali, Kathmandu, Nepal,+977 1 4479488
Saigon Pho
Winner of
TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence in 2014, Saigon Pho is the only Vietnamese restaurant in
Kathmandu. Located across from the Shangri La hotel, the restaurant serves a
variety of traditional Vietnamese and South Asian dishes, including a hearty pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup made from
broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat, fresh green papaya salad, and a variety of
Vietnamese BBQ, including lemongrass pork and juicy prawns. The restaurant,
decorated in a traditional Vietnamese style of dark wooden floors and bamboo
mats, is spread over two floors, and has a lovely open air terrace, offering a
view of the residential Lazimpat area.
TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence in 2014, Saigon Pho is the only Vietnamese restaurant in
Kathmandu. Located across from the Shangri La hotel, the restaurant serves a
variety of traditional Vietnamese and South Asian dishes, including a hearty pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup made from
broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat, fresh green papaya salad, and a variety of
Vietnamese BBQ, including lemongrass pork and juicy prawns. The restaurant,
decorated in a traditional Vietnamese style of dark wooden floors and bamboo
mats, is spread over two floors, and has a lovely open air terrace, offering a
view of the residential Lazimpat area.
Utse
restaurant
Located on one
of the main streets in a busy Thamel district, the legendary Utse
Restaurant is equally popular among locals and foreign tourists for
its mouth-watering and affordable Tibetan and traditional Nepali dishes. Utse, established in 1979 as part of the Utse
hotel, claims to be the first restaurant in Kathmandu. The restaurant
specializes in traditional Tibetan cuisine and is one of the rare places to try
a hefty gacok, a traditional Tibetan
stew for two made from a mix of meat, vegetables, mushrooms and noodles, and
steamed for several hours in a charcoal-heated hot pot. The restaurant does
get busy, especially during tourist season, so advance booking is recommended.
of the main streets in a busy Thamel district, the legendary Utse
Restaurant is equally popular among locals and foreign tourists for
its mouth-watering and affordable Tibetan and traditional Nepali dishes. Utse, established in 1979 as part of the Utse
hotel, claims to be the first restaurant in Kathmandu. The restaurant
specializes in traditional Tibetan cuisine and is one of the rare places to try
a hefty gacok, a traditional Tibetan
stew for two made from a mix of meat, vegetables, mushrooms and noodles, and
steamed for several hours in a charcoal-heated hot pot. The restaurant does
get busy, especially during tourist season, so advance booking is recommended.
Jyatha, Thamel, Kathmandu,
Nepal,+977 1 4257 614
Nepal,+977 1 4257 614
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