Le Rabelais

Top choice in Dalat


The signature restaurant at the Dalat Palace is the colonial-style destination, with the grandest of dining rooms and a spectacular terrace that looks down to the lake shore. Set dinner menus (1,300,000d to 1,700,000d) offer the full experience. Otherwise treat yourself to flawless à la carte dishes, such as seared duck breast with orange or roast rack of lamb. There's little for vegetarians.

Alternatively come for an indulgent afternoon tea (350,000d) on the terrace between 2.30pm and 5pm.


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