An independent selection of the best eateries from fine dining to street food in Hanoi, from Rusty Compass. No paid endorsements.

Hanoi eating guide

Cousins Restaurant, Hanoi

Cousins is a popular cafe restaurant set in a large colonial-style villa in Hanoi's West Lake area. it's a good escape from the... Read more

Cousins Restaurant, Hanoi

15 Ngo 45 To Ngọc Van, Quang An, Tay Ho, Hanoi

+84 838 670 098

La Badiane has been a consistent favourite French restaurant in Hanoi since its opening several years ago. The setting, in a... Read more

La Badiane Restaurant, Hanoi

10 Nam Ngu street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

+84 (4) 39 42 45 09

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