Where to eat in Luang Prabang

18 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Luang Prabang. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Bamboo Garden Restaurant
Cheap Lao food. Popular spot for the expats and GVI volunteers.
Closed · opens 8 am40-60,000 kip
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Joma Bakery Cafe
Free Wi-Fi, air-con on both floors and free full-menu delivery service from 07:00-19:30. Great music and friendly staff.
Closed · opens 7 am
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Khao Soi Street Stall
Luang Prabang Khao Soi street food. Opens around 17:00. Southwest end of night market.
35,000 kip
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L'Elephant
A lovely restaurant with a mix of Lao and French foods. The food is extremely good, but has its price. Ingredients are of the highest quality, ranging from French Camembert to Laotian lemongrass and river weeds. The menu is both pricey and some items do not justify the price tag. Great ambience.
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La Silapa Italian & Lao Restaurant
Italian or local food. Particularly good are the Parmesan aubergine, pork lasagna, fresh pasta with mushroom and truffles, and the tiramisú. Big garden (with a Fiat), big room with air-con and nice terrace on the street with free Wi-Fi. Happy hour with Aperol Spritz and wine for 50,000 kip, and buy one get one free.
Closed · opens 5 pm
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Nang Tao
Excellent stop for Lao cuisine. Their larb was a favourite in the area. Most of the staff do not speak English, but there is one fellow there that does (and you can point at the menu).
Closed · opens 7 am35000 kip
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Nisha Restaurant
Popular Indian/Tamil food. Great vegetarian/vegan options but serves (halal) meat as well.
Closed · opens 9 am20-50,000 kip
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Saffron Caffè
Excellent coffee. It comes from the surrounding mountains. The banana shake macchiato is recommended. Delicious fresh baked goods such as their cinnamon swirls and banana muffins go quickly. Granola and salad wraps are good.
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Tamarind
Specialises in introducing Western tourists to Lao food, so the dishes are offered with explanations and the menu is full of information. Traditional Lao food in sampler format. Platter combinations of dips, salads, etc., as well as set menus. Only a small wine list, but good range of fruit drinks. Popular cooking classes in a garden setting. Sells food products, recipe books.
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Big Tree Cafe
Consistently good Western and Korean food. Under the big tree on the Mekong River. Good service and free Wi-Fi.
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Blue Lagoon Restaurant
Offers Luang Prabang-Lao dishes and Swiss classics as well as a variety of snacks and fresh salads.
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Hmong Night Market
One food stall says vegetarian and the other "végétalien" (vegan). Approximately 5,000 kip for a plate. Popular with budget travellers, but not an option for those looking for tasty food. Cash only. Eat at your own risk as hygiene is questionable.
Closed · opens 5 pm
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Ketmany Restaurant
Cheap Lao food. Great selection all for reasonable price, good cheap smoothies.
20-30,000 kip
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Le Banneton
Amazing, authentic French bread, tarts, pastries and cakes. Their pain au chocolat are buttery and delicious. Go in the morning as they often run out in the afternoon.
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Rosella Fusion Restaurant
Clean and well-cooked food. A small place (blink, and you'll miss it) that looks like a fruit shake place. Locally owned by Lao man who trained at Amantaka Restaurant. Possibly the best steaks in town, certainly great cocktails. Slow service, but worth it.
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Shakes & Crepes
A no-name place serving delicious shakes for 5,000 kip and fantastic sweet crepes starting at 7,000 kip.
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The Brothers House
The only Belgian restaurant/bar in Luang Prabang. Excellent price/quality food. It has an appealing range of Belgian beer, cocktails and wine. Known for its lasagna, stews and curries. Recommended for vegetarians. A green bamboo garden with fairy lights confers a pleasant ambience. Attentive staff.
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Zurich Bread Artisan Bakery
Lots of pastries and breakfasts (and bread).
Daily 05:00-18:00

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Luang Prabang (CC BY-SA 4.0).