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Best Restaurant in Luang Prabang
Lao Food & French Fine Dining

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Manda de Laos & Gaspard

Acclaimed by guests as the best restaurant in Luang Prabang, Maison Dalabua brings together two exceptional dining destinations at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage town. Manda de Laos celebrates the finest Lao food in Luang Prabang, served around our enchanting lily ponds, while Gaspard Artisan Cuisine elevates fine dining in Luang Prabang within a heritage two-storey wooden house.

Each restaurant embodies a clear philosophy: honest cuisine, rooted in its terroir, served in a singular heritage setting. With over 1,600 verified reviews and an average rating above 4.6/5, both restaurants are open daily for lunch, dinner and drinks. Advance reservations are highly recommended to secure your table.

Manda de Laos: Authentic Lao Food in Luang Prabang

Regularly named the best restaurant for Lao food in Luang Prabang, Manda de Laos welcomes guests around a UNESCO-classified lily pond. Our chef revisits the family recipes of every region of Laos, passed down through generations. A unique journey where every dish tells the story of a family, a village, a terroir — all served in one of the most romantic dining settings in town.

Manda de Laos is open daily from 11:00 am until 10:30 pm for lunch, dinner and drinks.

To avoid any disappointment, we highly recommend advanced reservations.

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Lily Pond Table

Our signature table set right at the edge of the lily pond — the most romantic fine dining experience in Luang Prabang. Perfect for anniversaries, marriage proposals and milestone celebrations.

​Signature Cocktails

Our signature cocktail menu blends international spirits with local ingredients — lemongrass, tamarind, galangal, banana flower. A bar worth discovering before or after dinner.

Tasting Menus

Discover the richness of Lao food through our tasting menus, designed as a culinary journey across Laos: larb, or lam, mok pa, jeow… A complete introduction to authentic Lao flavours.

Ready to discover authentic Lao cuisine in Luang Prabang?

Book your table today and enjoy 10% off our tasting menus when you book directly.

Gaspard Artisan Cuisine: French Fine Dining in Luang Prabang

For lovers of French gastronomy, Gaspard is widely regarded as the best restaurant for fine dining in Luang Prabang. Set in a UNESCO-classified two-storey wooden house with a garden terrace, our chef creates an artisan French cuisine that celebrates seasonal produce carefully handpicked each morning at the Luang Prabang market. A table that is at once precise and warm-hearted — and that, decidedly, has “je ne sais quoi”.

Gaspard is open daily from noon to 10:30 PM for lunch, dinner, and drinks at the bar.

To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking in advance.

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French Artisan

A produce-driven cuisine, honest and refined: aged meats, market vegetables, Lao spices in subtle touches.

Signature Cocktails

A selection of elegant signature cocktails to enjoy on the terrace in the heart of the tropical garden, in a refined and relaxing atmosphere.

Heritage House

Gaspard occupies one of Luang Prabang’s most beautiful traditional wooden houses, restored in line with UNESCO heritage standards.

Savor authentic French artisanal cuisine in a refined setting

Book your table today and enjoy 10% off our tasting menus when you book directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Restaurants in Luang Prabang

Manda de Laos is consistently ranked among the best restaurants for Lao food in Luang Prabang, with a 4.7/5 rating on 575 verified reviews. Our chef serves authentic family recipes from every region of Laos.
Yes, we strongly recommend advance reservations, especially during high season (November to February).
Absolutely. Both Manda de Laos and Gaspard welcome hotel guests and external visitors alike.
Yes, both restaurants offer full vegetarian menus, as well as gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations on request.
Manda de Laos is open daily from 11:30 am until 10:30 pm for lunch, dinner and drinks. Gaspard follows similar hours — please confirm at the time of booking.

Yes: birthdays, proposals, romantic dinners at the Lily Pond Table, and private tasting menus. Book your menu directly online and enjoy 10% off compared to on-site prices.