• Introduction
• Things to Do in Vietnam
• Things to do in Laos
• Things to Do in Cambodia
• Vietnam Hotels
• Laos Hotels
• Cambodia Hotels
• Vietnam Restaurants
• Laos Restaurants
• Cambodia Restaurants
• When to Go
• Getting There
• Visa Requirements and Health Tips
• Itineraries
• What Not to Miss

Laos Restaurants

VIENTIANE
Don't miss the authentic French cooking in a colonial setting at La Belle Epoque, in the Settha Palace Hotel (6 Pang Kham St.; 856-(0)21-217 581-2), or the Provençal-style cooking and tasty pizzas served with fine Mekong views at the pastel-colored Le Côte D'Azur (62-63 Fa Ngoum Rd; 856-(0)21-217-252) right on the riverfront. Superb Italian fare and fabulous espresso are to be found at the elegant L'Opera (Nam Phou Square; 856-(0)21-215 099). To delight in Lao specialties combined with traditional music and dance, head to the converted historic mansion that houses the best local restaurant, Kua Lao (141 Samsenthai Rd.; 856-(0)21-215 777).

LUANG PRABANG
The stylish L'Eléphant (Ban Vat Nong; 856-(0)71-252 482, reservations recommended), in a converted colonial serves the best French-Lao combo, prepared with fresh market ingredients and game meats from Luang Prabang's forests. For authentic Lao cuisine, check out the recently opened Les 3 Nagas hotel (856–(0)71–253–888), where the local chef conjures up no-frills but creative specialties like spiced river fish. Well-priced Western-style treats are served at the open-air Café des Arts (Xieng Thong; 856-(0)71-252 162) including crépes, pastas, baguettes, omelets, and cappuccinos. For tasty French-Mediterranean fare, check out the relaxed Café Regine (72/6 Sisavangvatthana Rd.; 856-(0)71-253 397), where the savory buckwheat crêpes are an absolute hit.

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