Restaurants in Vientiane include classy French and European venues, quaint cafes, and evening markets with dozens of food stalls in the city centre. Laos’ capital has a vibrant and diverse culinary scene, meaning that even the most adventurous of appetites can easily be satisfied.
Take a walk around town and you’ll find everything from swanky establishments presenting dishes resembling fine works of art, to local vendors serving up bowls of noodles by the riverfront – and pretty much everything in between. Check out this guide of where and what to eat in Vientiane for some of the city’s great restaurants.