For families or groups of friends staying in Hanoi during the 1/5 holiday, dining out offers a delightful way to celebrate. VnExpress has curated a list of 10 restaurants, chosen for their spacious, family-friendly settings, convenient locations, and diverse menus. Our selections are based on reporter experiences, Michelin expert reviews, and recommendations from platforms like Tripadvisor and Google Reviews, with prices typically ranging from 300,000 VND to 600,000 VND per person.

Ngon Garden

Ngon Garden boasts a prime location in central Hanoi, overlooking Thien Quang lake. Its space, designed as a tropical garden within a French colonial villa, features seasonal floral decorations.

Offering over 300 Vietnamese dishes, from traditional favorites to innovative variations, Ngon Garden caters to various needs, including breakfast, friend gatherings, or dinner parties. The restaurant provides numerous private rooms of different sizes.

Address: 70 Nguyen Du, Hai Ba Trung ward.

Luk Lak Restaurant

Luk Lak is centrally located, adjacent to the Hanoi Opera House. Housed in an Indochinese-style villa, the restaurant blends classical charm with contemporary elegance, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Its menu combines traditional Vietnamese cuisine with creative fusion elements. Dishes retain authentic Vietnamese flavors, and their preparation techniques are highly praised by Michelin experts. The multi-story restaurant offers ample space for individuals or large groups. Luk Lak has been awarded a Bib Gourmand (good food, reasonable price) by the Michelin Guide.

Address: 4A Le Thanh Tong, Cua Nam ward.

Chao Ban

With an area of about 40 square meters, Chao Ban has been honored three times by the Michelin Guide in the 'Bib Gourmand' category, thanks to its philosophy of making diners feel "at home". The restaurant has 32 seats and features 32 main Vietnamese dishes on its menu.

Beyond the main menu, the restaurant offers seasonal specials. A new special menu is introduced every two to three months. Chao Ban serves lunch and dinner, operating from 11:00 to 15:00 and from 17:30 to 22:00.

Address: 98 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho ward.

Sente

Sente - The Flavour of Lotus is a Vietnamese restaurant tucked away in an alley of Hanoi's Old Quarter, offering a peaceful space with lush greenery and French colonial villa architecture. It's an ideal spot for light, "eat clean" meals. Sente's signature is its lotus-centric dishes, symbolizing purity. Every part of the lotus—from flower, leaves, and seeds to roots—is creatively used, delivering familiar flavors. The menu blends traditional and modern styles, featuring exquisitely presented dishes like pomelo shrimp and lotus root salad, crispy fried lotus root, and brown rice with lotus seeds served with grilled meat.

Address: 20 Nguyen Quang Bich, Hoan Kiem ward and 12 Lieu Giai, Ngoc Ha ward.

Pizza 4P's Restaurant Chain

The Pizza 4P's restaurant chain, originating from Japan, blends Italian style with Vietnamese ingredients. 4P's menu features dozens of wood-fired pizzas with thin, crispy crusts, topped with fresh cheese produced in Da Lat. The restaurant also offers pasta, salads, desserts, vegetarian options, and various side dishes.

Pizza 4P's is suitable for families with young children, groups of young friends, and international guests. The open space, abundant light, and greenery allow diners to watch chefs prepare their pizzas.

Address: Bao Khanh street, Trang Tien street, Phan Ke Binh street, Au Co street, Lotte Commercial Center.

Bep Quan Restaurant Chain

Starting with its first establishment on Tho Nhuom street, the Bep Quan chain has expanded across various wards in Hanoi. Bep Quan's spaces are designed in a nostalgic style, featuring wooden tables, bamboo lamps, and details evoking a bygone era. The diverse menu focuses on dishes from Vietnam's three regions.

Within the chain, Bep Prime, located at 12 Hang Dieu, has received Michelin Selected recognition for three consecutive years.

Address: Trung Hoa street, Yen Hoa ward, Tho Nhuom street, Hoan Kiem ward, Nui Truc street, Ba Dinh ward, Ham Long street, Cua Nam ward, Nguyen Van Loc street, Ha Dong ward.

Bep Hoa Cuisine

Bep Hoa Cuisine in Hanoi is a Vietnamese restaurant chain offering a menu of over 100 dishes, notably including 'bun cham gach cua' (noodles with crab paste dip), assorted spring rolls platter, various salads, shrimp and gourd hotpot, 'rieu' hotpot (crab paste hotpot), and 'cha ca lang' (grilled catfish). The menu also features many appetizers and daily bottled drinks such as Oolong tea, jasmine tea, and peach tea. Bep Hoa provides a complimentary dessert corner with yogurt, sweet soup, and seasonal fruits.

Address: Nguyen Tuan street, The Giao street, Trung Hoa street, Quang Trung street.

Banh Trang Phu Cuong

Phu Cuong began with 'banh trang thit heo' (rice paper rolls with pork) and later expanded its offerings. Its common characteristic is diverse Vietnamese cuisine, prepared to suit various diners, including: crab paste hotpot, porridge hotpot, beef hotpot, various salads, and dishes made from pork, beef, chicken, fish, shrimp, squid, as well as vegetarian options. The restaurant operates under two segments: Phu Cuong and Phu Cuong Premium (upscale), offering spacious communal areas or private rooms.

Address: Nguyen Hong, Yet Kieu, Vu Pham Ham, Ba Trieu, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Nguyen Khanh Toan, Le Van Luong, Le Duc Tho, Tran Phu (Ha Dong).

Sen Maisons

Sen Maisons is a renowned and long-standing buffet restaurant chain in Hanoi, known for its fusion of Asian and European culinary styles. It specializes in seafood and grilled dishes, offering over 100 options.

The restaurant provides private rooms for groups of about 50 guests, smaller groups of 10 to 20 guests, and communal spaces. It is suitable for families, friends, or colleagues, with many dishes appealing to children and special entertainment programs and gifts.

Address: Tran Hung Dao street, Nguyen Trai street, Tran Thai Tong street, Minh Khai street.

Hem Quan

Hem Quan is a dining destination designed with green principles, featuring open spaces and private rooms upon request, accommodating dozens of people. The restaurant serves Vietnamese cuisine from three regions, with Southern dishes being predominant. Highlights include coconut heart salad, crispy rice with braised vegetables and meat dip, fried sake (breadfruit), 'banh xeo' (savory pancakes), 'banh khot' (mini savory pancakes), Trang Bang rice paper, Ben Tre beef steamed in coconut, and 'dau hu khoi lua' (flaming tofu).

Address: Hoang Cau street, Vu Pham Ham street and Chua Ha street.

Tam Anh