We’re a few days away from the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day. If you are on the hunt for a one-of-a-kind, romance-inducing restaurant in Hanoi to enjoy the occasion with your significant other, you’ve come to the right place.
No Food Phobia lists five fine-dining spots so you can easily take your pick.
3 Spoons
Perched on the 62nd floor of the tallest skyscraper in Hanoi, 3 Spoons is ideal for a romantic date night all year round. This restaurant is well-designed, seamlessly blending privacy and spaciousness to please diners with many seating options.
Couples can opt for a table near the floor-to-ceiling glass window to enjoy a breathtaking skyline view of the cityscape. Nothing is more romantic than savoring a delectable dinner with your special someone and contemplating the dazzlingly gorgeous city at night. This place is well worth a try.
3 Spoons’ menu features exquisite cuisines of different countries with three signature kitchens, including Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and Italian. This buffet-style restaurant serves a diverse, well-curated selection of dishes and delicacies, allowing you to embark on an eclectic culinary journey.
This fine-dining spot is also worth a visit on the weekend to indulge in a scrumptious, premium seafood buffet with assorted sashimi, lobsters, scallops, and more. Only the finest and freshest ingredients from the sea are curated and prepared in the open cooking stations.
Sweet and savory desserts at 3 Spoons will add the perfect finishing touch to your dinner. Their looks, textures, and flavors will wow and allure you to taste them all to satisfy your cravings. This dessert room is an irresistible stop for sweet-tooth couples.
You can’t go wrong with a buffet restaurant if you start getting to know each other, as you will naturally and smoothly discover your date’s culinary preferences.
More information:
Address: 62nd Floor, InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, Plot E6 Pham Hung, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi.
Opening hours: 11:30 – 14:30 | 18:00 – 22:30
Estimated price: 800.000 - 1.300.000 VND/pax
Parking: Building basement
Le Goût de Gia
Combining a restaurant and a wine bar in one space, Le Goût de Gia serves delectable dishes with premium wine pairing, including vegan wine options.
Nestled on the campus of an old villa and deeply inspired by the Indochine style, this small and cozy restaurant is embellished with the French’s modern and romantic vibes.
Le Goût de Gia blends the quintessence of Western and Eastern gastronomy with a little twist of modern cooking techniques. This place incorporates Vietnam’s regional ingredients into a unique seasonal menu where local herbs and sauces shine as one of the highlights of the dishes.
This restaurant is perfect for couples who share a love of wine and creative fusion dishes.
More information:
Address: 12 Le Phung Hieu, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi
Opening hours: 11:30 - 14:00 | 17:00 - 23:00
Estimated price: 1,000,000 VND/pax
Parking: In front of the restaurant
Mizũmi Westlake
Mizũmi, a modern Japanese restaurant overlooking the picturesque Westlake, provides the ultimate romantic and private setting for an impeccable dinner with your special someone.
This dining outlet elevates its charm with its minimalist and sophisticated design. Its wooden interior creates an intimate and cozy ambiance, while transparent glass walls give the space modern and luxurious vibes. In addition to the restaurant, Mizũmi also has a sky lounge with a chill and romantic rooftop bar to take your date night up a notch.
Mizũmi serves the quintessence of Japanese cuisine, “Teppanyaki.” Teppanyaki is truly a feast for all the senses. You can witness the chef’s craftsmanship, taking in enticing aromas wafting from the dishes while listening to a symphony of food sizzling and spatulas clanking on the cooktop. And ultimately, you will savor the flavorful food to complete your sublime dining experience.
More information:
Address: 13th Floor, Building B, Fraser Suites Hanoi, 51 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Ha Noi
Opening hours: 11:00 - 14:00 | 18:00 - 23:00
Estimated price: 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 VND/pax
Parking: Building basement
JAZ Izakaya
As a new joyful note on Bui Thi Xuan street, Joy A to Z, or JAZ, tugs at couples’ heartstrings with its music-filled space and creative fusion dishes.
JAZ is not a spacious restaurant, but its mysterious black color scheme and minimalist interior design add an enticing element to its charm. The space is impressively furnished with warm yellow lighting to spotlight every finest detail of the dishes.
As a modern Izakaya-style restaurant, JAZ serves up to 50 types of well-seasoned, fresh, and tasty grilled skewers.
No Izakaya dinner is complete without alcohol, so pick cold beers or refreshing cocktails according to your preference. Alcohol will spice up your date night.
More information:
Address: 55 Bui Thi Xuan, Hai Ba Trung, Ha Noi
Opening hours: 11:00 - 14:00 | 17:30 - 22:00
Estimated price: 600,000 - 800,000 VND/pax
Parking: In front of the restaurant
Chapter Dining and Grill
Chapter Dining and Grill establishes itself as a creative, cozy, and authentic space. Tucked away in the old quarter, this restaurant still stands out and captivates gourmets and hungry diners.
However small, this restaurant mesmerizes its guests with a well-styled interior design that utilizes natural and rustic materials while exuding modern and luxurious vibes.
The restaurant’s standouts are fine-dining grilled dishes with an exciting menu encapsulated in five chapters.
Your electrifying culinary journey will start with freshness (Chapter 1 - starters) from the garden (Chapter 2 - salads), followed by specialties from the ocean (Chapter 3 - seafood) and the land (Chapter 4 – meat and poultry), and finish off in the heaven (Chapter 5 - desserts).
The waiter will deliberately walk you through the menu and recommend a five-chapter dining experience, but you can take your picks.
Chapter Dining and Grill is well-suited for couples who love enjoying exquisite cuisines in a stylish space with thoughtful service.
More information:
Address: 12 Chan Cam, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi
Opening hours: 18:00 - 22:30
Estimated price: 1,500,000 - 2,000,000 VND/pax
Parking: Parking lot near the junction of Phu Doan and Chan Cam streets