Vientiane is a multi-cultural city as evidenced by the wealth of traditional, French-colonial and modern architecture that occupies its streets and boulevards. The best of fine dining in Vientiane reflects the multi-cultural nature of the city.
Fine dining in Vientiane is a discovery of how the influence of different cultures can create an exquisite dining experience that’s unique, memorable and unlike anything you’ve ever had before. We’ve chosen three prominent restaurants to serve as examples of what fine dining can be when created with the influence of the history of Vientiane.
These restaurants symbolize the best of Asian, French and traditional Lao cuisine in the city. They are a must-visit for all food lovers experiencing the grace and beauty of Vientiane.
3 Merchants
3 Merchants is located in the Crowne Plaza Vientiane hotel, a five-star quality hotel situated in central Vientiane. The restaurant celebrates Indo-china by featuring dishes from Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam in their lunch and dinner menus.
Their team of expert chefs explore the complex flavors of these five countries and offers exquisite renditions of their most beloved dishes. The elegant, Asian-themed décor of the dining area perfectly complements the expertly prepared and presented dishes on their menus.
The restaurant also offers a full bar as well as a well-appointed wine cellar. The wine cellar is particular enables guests to explore different wine pairings with the depth of the flavors provided in the dishes.
La Signature
La Signature first opened its doors in 2010, and since then it has quickly become one of the best French restaurants in the city. It’s located in the Ansara Hotel near the Vientiane Night Market.
The restaurant offers both an a la carte menu of French favorites and a set menu of three-course dinners. The set menu also offers a three-course meal of French-style Lao food. They have an extensive and impressive wine list featuring mainly French wines to accompany your meal.
La Signature also offers three dining experiences, depending on the weather. Choose to eat al fresco on the ground floor terrace of the hotel, or have a special table set up in the garden. Or dine in the air-conditioned comfort of their spacious dining room.
Kualao Restaurant
No visit to Vientiane would be complete without the chance to experience Lao delicacies in the romantic setting of a lovingly-restored French-colonial house. A meal at the Kualao Restaurant features a wide variety of Lao dishes prepared by some of the best chefs in Laos and using the freshest and finest local ingredients.
A visit to the restaurant is also a chance to immerse yourself and your guests in Lao culture. Every evening, the restaurant features traditional dance and musical performances that celebrate the Lao way of life. With beautifully-costumed and elegant dancers accompanied by traditional Lao instruments, an evening at Kualao Restaurant provides an elegant introduction to both the wonders of Lao Food and the country’s cultural heritage.
By spending a few evenings sampling these three dining experiences, you’ll gain a background into the multi-cultural experience that a visit to Vientiane entails.
