Best restaurants in Pokhara

Rustic ambience, an open fireplace and jazz on the stereo add to the bistro atmosphere of this cosy Italian pizzeria. The breakfasts are big and tasty, while the thin-crust pizzas come in 24 varieties (or compile...

AoZoRa is a bamboo-lined 'hole-in-the-wall' with a classic Japanese menu featuring donburi, ramen, sushi and several set menus, such as chicken teriyaki served with rice, miso and pickle. The Japanese-speaking...

The much-loved Moondance is a Lakeside institution and deservedly so. Quality food, good service and a roaring open fire all contribute to the popularity of this tastefully decorated restaurant. Its menu features...

At Metro it's all about the crepes that are deliriously delicious: lemon sugar, cinnamon sugar, apple and caramel cream and so on. Also on the menu are savoury crepes, espresso coffee, ice cream and slushies.

After a welcoming drink of bonicha (tea), Natssul serves up lip-smacking Korean barbecue, kimchi, and plenty of pork and chicken dishes. Try the samgyeopsal – sliced pork belly, pan-fried at the table to be...

Krishna’s is a superb Thai garden restaurant nestling at the north end of Phewa Tal. Homemade tofu, organic herbs and vegetables, and professional presentation mean this would be a great Thai restaurant anywhere....

At this delightful garden restaurant you can watch as the meals are cooked before you. There are separate breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner menus, and every day there is an international special, such as...

Carnivores flock to this old-fashioned steakhouse for 5cm-thick hunks of freshly grilled beef flown in from West Bengal. Take your pick from an impressive selection of 31 versions of steak sauces, including the...

The best of the ‘garden and dinner show’ places, Boomerang has a large, shady garden with fresh flowers on each table. The international menu is very good, as is its Lakeside setting. There’s a cultural show...

Serving up travellers’ fare since 1989, the atmospheric Maya is still going strong, with an almost identical sister restaurant nearby. The walls are decorated with colourful images of Hindu deities, and the...

Marwadi is a skinny, technicolour, pure-veg restaurant with inexpensive North and South Indian cuisine. Generous spice and chilli levels make the food here a bit more authentic than the multicuisine eateries that...

A branch of the popular Thamel restaurant occupies the top floor of the Centre Point Complex. Enjoy the Middle Eastern dishes, pasta, pizza and sizzlers with serene lake and mountain views. Beer, cocktails and...

The family-run Potala Tibetan has some of the best momos in town (veg, buffalo, chicken, cheese) and is located upstairs at the front of the Tibetan Mini Market. You can also slurp your way through thukpa, tingmo...

The aromas from the open kitchen and wood-fired oven entice many passers-by to drop in for cheesy veg and non-veg pizzas. Many locals vote these offerings as the best pizza in town – and there's a lot of...

With red-tassled lanterns and paintings of goldfish, this is a bona fide Chinatown experience. The Chinese chef creates authentic Cantonese and spicy Sichuan classics with a delicious selection of duck and pork...

This eatery, associated with the upmarket Hotel Barahi, uses chilled white-and-blue decor, raw rocks and subtle lighting to achieve a modern-global air of sophistication. The menu is wide-ranging with Chinese,...

With a Lakeside setting under the spreading boughs of a pipal tree, Old Mike's makes a delightful spot for a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner. Among the wide range of dishes are several Mexican options, such as...

The pick of the Damside eateries is this cosy restaurant that sits smack on the edge of the lake. It has decent if not exciting travellers’ fare of Italian, Indian and continental dishes, made all the better for...

This cosy, atmospheric restaurant specialises in regional Thakali cuisine presented as thalis, each with three curries – choose veg or non-veg, standard or special. Snacks include exotic offerings such as Mustang...

This is one of the original ‘German bakeries’, which supplies cafes from Pokhara to Jomsom. Come here for breakfasts, sweet cheesecake, Danish pastries, and apple pie or crumble. Unfortunately, they only supply...