Must-see restaurants in Patan

  • Newari Kitchen

    Patan

    This excellent-value restaurant is a great place to start exploring Newari food. The set meals are a good choice, or combine a wo (lentil) or chatamari …

  • El Mediterraneo

    Patan

    This local tapas bar feels surprisingly authentic thanks to the attentive owner, a Spanish-speaking Nepali who lived in Spain for several years. Dishes…

  • Café du Temple

    Patan

    A tour-group favourite at the north end of Durbar Sq. The airy rooftop tables are covered by red-and-white sun umbrellas and the menu runs from Chinese…

  • Patan Museum Café

    Patan

    In the rear courtyard of the Patan Museum, this pleasant open-air place is a good spot to take a break from museum and temple-gazing. The garden setting…

  • Bricks Cafe

    Patan

    This converted century-old traditional house is a great place to take a break from shopping at the nearby interior design shops of Kupondol. You can relax…

  • Si Taleju Restaurant & Bar

    Patan

    A narrow, towering place with four floors, each with a different feel. Best is the top-floor dining room with magical views north across Durbar Sq to the…

  • Sing Ma Food Court

    Patan

    For the authentic tastes of Malaysia, head to this busy food court south of Pulchowk. The noodle soups, nasi lemak (coconut rice with anchovies) and beef…

  • Dhokaima Café

    Patan

    A sophisticated cafe set inside a Rana-era storehouse by the Patan Dhoka gateway. Shaded by a sprawling walnut tree, the courtyard garden is a peaceful…

  • Café de Patan

    Patan

    Southwest of Durbar Sq behind a small Uma Maheshwar Temple, this quiet place is a long-running travellers’ favourite, with an open-air courtyard and a…

  • Cafe Swotha

    Patan

    Fresh and modern with lots of glass and a tiny garden, Swotha serves light salads, quiches and sandwiches made with seasonal ingredients, plus daily…

  • Café Cheeno

    Patan

    A great place just outside Patan Dhoka with a charming garden (sadly next door to the noisy bus stand), good salads and soups, tasty breakfast crêpes and…

  • Third World Restaurant

    Patan

    Located on the quiet western side of Durbar Sq, with budget prices, Newari set meals and good rooftop views of the Krishna Mandir.

  • Yala

    Patan

    An island of calm in the courtyard of the Unesco-restored Rajbhandari House, this stylish cafe and art gallery has a peaceful back terrace and a fine menu…

  • Bakery Café

    Patan

    All the branches of this excellent chain provide work for deaf Nepalis. This one by the main roundabout at Jawalakhel offers good-value coffee, momos,…

  • Casa Pagoda

    Patan

    A sister concern of the nearby Café du Temple, with roughly the same menu (daal bhaat, Chinese etc).

  • Roadhouse Cafe

    Patan

    A stylish branch of the ever-popular Thamel pizza parlour, with a relaxed, family vibe. Pasta and other dishes are also available.

  • Foodmandu

    Patan

    For when you can’t face battling Patan traffic, Foodmandu offers delivery to Patan and Kathmandu from over 170 local restaurants. The delivery fee depends…