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Each country has its own unique culinary scene with distinctive flavors. Italy, in particular, is famous for its many delicious and enticing dishes. Do you want to indulge in these dishes in Saigon? Let's explore the quality Italian restaurants in Saigon together. Below are 7 Italian restaurants in Danang that deliver the most authentic Italian essence to Saigonese diners.
La Hostaria Restaurant
District 1 boasts numerous Italian restaurants, and to conclude our list of 'the best Italian restaurants in Saigon,' we bring you information about another restaurant in District 1, La Hostaria.
If you're a fan of Italian cuisine, then restaurants are the perfect choice for you. Here, from the chef to the manager, everyone is Italian. That's why you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the most authentic Italian flavors from the natives of this boot-shaped country.
The current chef of La Hostaria restaurant is a young Italian man, Alessandro Ferretti. Through his culinary skills, diners will enjoy refined Italian dishes. Just the pasta alone here comes in dozens of varieties: tubes, strands, flat, layered... The pasta here comes in many types, prepared with dozens of different sauces or stir-fried with beef, salmon. Another very popular Italian food is cheese and cold cuts. La Hostaria offers various types of cheese - elastic, salty, tangy, yet not too fatty or overwhelming for different palates. Eating with cheese and cold cuts, nothing is more enticing than 'salt bread.' This bread is made from flour, rolled thinly, baked, then sprinkled with some characteristic Italian herbs.
La Hostaria Restaurant
Pendolasco Restaurant
It would be remiss not to mention Italian cuisine in Saigon without acknowledging Pendolasco, a restaurant that is both elegant and delicious. Pendolasco's dishes captivate every diner who sets foot in the restaurant. Not only are the new dishes enticing, but the ambiance and quality of service are also weapons that keep diners coming back. Visit the restaurant around 7 or 8 in the evening, and you'll realize that it's very popular with Western guests.
Located in District 2, in a bustling area with a mix of people passing by, Pendolasco's space includes a garden and indoor area, quite peaceful and romantic. The Italian dishes at the restaurant flood the menu with countless types of pizza, homemade pasta, dry pasta, salads,... The unusual types of drinks here also intrigue diners, especially Pendolasco's wines. The wine collection here will leave many diners in awe: a collection that perfectly combines top-notch Italian wines with famous wines from around the world. Don't worry if you can't decide on the right wine because the manager here will help you find the perfect glass of wine.
Pendolasco Restaurant
The Long Times Square Restaurant
Drawing inspiration from roadside cafes in Italy, The Long Times Square fully captures the hearts of European cuisine enthusiasts in Saigon. Not only do Vietnamese diners fall in love with the restaurant, but Italian patrons also praise the dishes here, surprised that the traditional dishes from their homeland are well preserved in this distant city.
The restaurant is located in a prime location, right on Nguyen Hue Boulevard, next to our Saigon Hotel, making it easy to find. The restaurant features elegant design with a hint of 'street vibe,' offering a panoramic view of the pedestrian street. In the evening, there's live music to enhance your dining experience. The restaurant not only serves Italian and European dishes but also adds some Vietnamese dishes to cater to the Vietnamese palate.
When visiting the restaurant to enjoy Italian cuisine, don't miss out on some signature dishes such as pizza, salad, chicken dishes,... The thin crust pizza with fragrant dough, baked in a charcoal oven, has a distinctive fire aroma, crispy and not greasy; the pizza toppings are diverse, giving diners plenty of choices. In the evening, if you've already had your fill at home, stopping by the restaurant for a cup of coffee and admiring the night pedestrian street is quite enjoyable.
The Long Times Square Restaurant
Ciao Bella Restaurant
If you're looking for a great place to enjoy spaghetti, pizza, or mixed salad in a cheerful atmosphere with professional and friendly staff, then head straight to 11 Dong Du, Ben Nghe, District 1. Ciao Bella is always ready to welcome you.
Ciao Bella is the 'gem' of Western cuisine in Saigon, a restaurant that delights food enthusiasts with excellent Italian dishes.
Ciao Bella's menu features many signature dishes, from appetizers to main courses, and desserts always satisfy diners. All dishes are very special and delicious, especially the pizza and spaghetti. This is one of the must-try restaurants in Saigon because it excels in food, ambiance, and service style, but with high quality comes high prices. The prices at the restaurant are quite expensive, which will definitely make many customers hesitate before stepping in.
Ciao Bella Restaurant
Wainosuke Restaurant
Wainosuke Restaurant is more unique than the two restaurants above in that its culinary style blends Italian and Japanese cuisines seamlessly. Located right below the Bitexco Tower, Wainosuke specializes in Japanese and Italian dishes with a team of chefs with 15 years of experience. The distinctive feature of the restaurant is that the ingredients are directly imported from Japan or reputable places in Vietnam. But the prices here are quite reasonable, and even better, the restaurant has an outdoor space on the rooftop, perfect for romantic evening parties.
What attracts diners to Wainosuke? Diners will find Italian flavors cleverly incorporated into Japanese dishes. Japanese beefsteak, seafood tomato sauce pasta, cold spaghetti, Japanese scallops, live red clams, pan-fried tuna, miso hot pot, live salmon... are dishes you should try when visiting the restaurant. Diners visiting the restaurant at lunchtime or in the evening will be surprised to see many changes; lunchtime offers the famous Japanese-style spaghetti while the evening feels like stepping into an Italian-style wine bar.
Wainosuke Restaurant
La Forchetta Restaurant
If you're a fan of Italian cuisine and consider yourself knowledgeable about Saigon's culinary scene, you've probably heard of La Forchetta or even visited to enjoy its excellent dishes.
With a modern space and Italian chefs with years of experience, customers here will clearly feel the Italian atmosphere amidst the familiar Saigon. Traditional Italian dishes such as pasta and spaghetti are always among the best-selling items. With the 'authentic' formula of the Italians, the pasta or spaghetti dishes here are completely different from many other restaurants. The Western essence infused into the dishes here may make traditional food enthusiasts feel a bit uneasy. Many families visiting the restaurant really enjoy the pizza because this dish attracts a large number of young fans. But you can't deny the appeal of the pizzas here: thin crust, perfectly crispy, loaded with cheese and toppings. Taking a bite of La Forchetta's pizza, you won't want to enjoy pizza anywhere else.
La Forchetta Restaurant
NAMO Italian Restaurant
Family meals with rice, soup, vegetables, fish, etc., always make you feel comfortable, but sometimes to add a 'new flavor' to your meal, you should dine out to enjoy life. If you're interested in Italian cuisine and want to experience a luxurious dining atmosphere, quickly jot down the address of NAMO Italian Restaurant.
This is a restaurant with Italian flavors featuring authentic Napoli-style pizzas. Made from imported Italian ingredients, the pizzas at NAMO are truly the epitome of pizza perfection.
When you come here, guests can enjoy other famous Italian dishes such as spaghetti and cold cuts with a variety of rich, high-quality cheeses that not every restaurant has. The ingredients that make NAMO Restaurant famous are tomatoes from the valley of Mount Vesuvius, Italian sausage from Calabrian region, and white milk Mozzarella cheese Flior di Latte...
The soul of NAMO is the renowned chef Ivan Barone, famous for his handmade Italian cuisine. Before founding NAMO Restaurant, he had already built a illustrious career in 5-star hotels around the world and at the restaurant he established in Tuscany.
NAMO Italian Restaurant
Above are some great places to eat delicious, high-quality Italian food in Saigon. If you're a fan of Italian cuisine, quickly jot down these addresses and slowly explore. Hope this article is helpful to you.
Posted by: Nguyen Cuong
Keywords: 7 chic and delicious Italian restaurants in Saigon
