Best Restaurants in Sapa

Delta Restaurant
Address: P Cau May Town Centre
Phone:  020 387 1799
Price: mains US$5
Hours: lunch & dinner
A stylish and atmospheric place, Delta Restaurant is renowned for its pizzas, which are the most authentic in town, though the pasta is pretty decent too. Wash it all down with a drop of Aussie red.

Viet Emotion
Address:  27 P Cau May
Website : www.vietemotion.com
Phone: 020 387 2559
Price: meals 40,000-120,000d
Hours:  breakfast, lunch & dinner

This stylish, intimate little place has a bistro feel about it, with bottles of wine hanging from the ceiling, plus a fireplace. Try the trekking omelette, home-made soup, or something from the tapas menu like gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns). If the weather really sets in there are books and magazines to browse and games including chess

Baguette & Chocolat
Address:  Ð Thac Bac Thac Bac Area
Website: www.hoasuaschool.com
 Phone:  020 387 1766
 Price: cakes from 10,000d, snacks & meals 40,000-120,000d
 Hours: breakfast, lunch & dinner

If you’re craving a genuine European-style cafe, head to this elegant converted villa for a fine breakfast (sets cost 60,000d to 78,000d), tartine, baguette or a slab of gateau. There are also good salads, pasta and Asian and Vietnamese dishes, and the ‘picnic kits’ are a smart option for trekkers.

Tavan Restaurant
Address: Victoria Sapa Hotel
Phone:  020 387 1522
Price:  mains US$4-28
Hours: lunch & dinner

This hotel restaurant has a good rep, and is the place for a ser ious splurge. The Parisian chef has been here for years, and while there are Asian dishes on the menu it’s best to stick to European classics like the rack of lamb (US$20), raclette (US$28) or pasta (from US$4).

Gecko
Address: Ð Ham Rong Park Area
Website: www.geckosapa.com
 Phone: 020 377 1504
 Price: mains US$5-9, sets US$6.50-10
 Hours:  lunch & dinner

This large enjoyable French-owned place resembles an auberge, with a rustic feel and a menu of flavoursome country cooking: try the boeuf bourguignon or the ‘gecko’ soup (with potato, bacon and cheese). There’s a bar area and a little park-facing front terrace.