Rhythms Restaurant, on the seventh floor of La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa, topped the list.
The restaurant provides an outside dining area that allows you to enjoy views of Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake and the Old Quarter.
Its menu highlights traditional Vietnamese cuisine with signature dishes including roasted chicken north-west Vietnam style, fresh summer rolls and spring rolls (pictured), and banana rolls and ice cream.
A set menu costs VND600,000 (US$25) per person.
The address is 33-35 Hang Dau Street, Hoan Kiem District.
Cloud Nine Restaurant on Hang Be Street in Hanoi's Old Quarter came in second.
The restaurant is capable of accommodating 80 guests at a time and provides an outdoor space for those wanting views of Hoan Kiem Lake.
The restaurant serves guests with iconic dishes from Vietnam's northern, central, and southern regions, such as fragrant beef noodles, grilled beef, and bun cha (grilled pork with rice noodles).
A lunch set costs VND595,000 while a dinner set costs VND895,000.
The address is 27 Hang Be Street, Hoan Kiem District.
Bistecca Restaurant Danang on the seventh floor of New Orient Hotel in Hai Chau District of Da Nang City came third.
The restaurant serves breakfast buffet with Asian and European menu, including typical Vietnamese dishes, allowing guests to enjoy a panoramic view of the Han River and Dragon Bridge.
A set menu costs VND499,000++ per person, including tuna tartare, spaghetti caviar salmon, French lentil soup and ice cream while the VND799,000 menu features smoked salmon treasure, French lentil soup, crème brulée and beef tenderloin.
The address is 20 Dong Da Street, Hai Chau District.
Le Corto Restaurant in downtown HCMC, right behind the Saigon Opera House, was fourth on the list.
The restaurant serves French cuisine prepared by Chef Sakal Pheoung who has 15 years of experience in multiple 5-star hotels, with signature dishes including pan-fried foie gras served with port jus and mango, and tofu parfait crowned with pearls of salmon roe and micro-herbs grown in Da Lat.
The name of the restaurant was inspired by the comic character named Corto who has a free spirit, the desire to travel the world, and make friends along the way.
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Prices range from VND250,000 to 1.65 million.
The address is 5D Nguyen Sieu Street, District 1.
Overlooking the Saigon River, Latest Recipe on the Mezzanine floor of Le Méridien Saigon was fifth.
The buffet restaurant features an open kitchen that allows diners to enjoy live seafood, fresh noodles, freshly baked pizza and many made-to-order dishes.
Every Sunday, the restaurant organizes a weekend brunch (pictured) from noon to 3 p.m., with prices of VND1.9 million++ per person for non-alcohol package and VND2.1 million++ for wine package.
A premium seafood buffet from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. every day costs VND1.25 million++ per person for a non-alcohol package and VND1.45 million++ per person for the alcohol package.
The address is 3C Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1.
Hemispheres Steak & Seafood Grill on the second floor of Sheraton Hanoi Hotel was sixth.
The restaurant offers a menu with a variety of choices like black angus, U.S. prime sirloin, rib eye, grilled rump and tenderloin served with different sauces as well as fresh salads and vegetables, with prices ranging from VND180,000 to 1.7 million.
The address is K5 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho District.
French Grill Restaurant in the lobby of the five-star JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi came in seventh.
It serves classic French cuisine with a local twist, and has become popular among foreigners.
Led by French chef Jean-Francois Nulli, the restaurant serves dishes like seared foie gras, classic caviar and premium steak at prices ranging from VND300,000 to 700,000.
The restaurant is open from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.
The address is 8 Do Duc Duc Street, Nam Tu Liem District.
Reflections Restaurant on the third floor of Caravelle Saigon Hotel on Lam Son Square Street near Dong Khoi Street ranked eighth.
The restaurant allows guests to admire views of Saigon Opera House in a luxury space.
Its three-course menu costs VND1.15 million++ per person.
The address is at 19 Lam Son Square Street, District 1.
John Anthony Cantonese Grill & Dimsum inside JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi was in ninth position.
The restaurant offers authentic Cantonese delicacies such as dim sum, charcoal roasted meat and seafood dishes, especially roasted Peking duck made from wood stone duck oven.
The restaurant is named after the first Chinese man to be naturalized as a British citizen in 1805 and inspired by his journey along the spice routes from East to West.
It is open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Prices start from VND180,000 per serving and its most expensive dish is Peking duck at VND2.18 million per serving.
The address is 8 Do Duc Duc Street, Nam Tu Liem District.
Cabanon Palace, which sits on the 21st floor of Cordial Grand Hotel overlooking the iconic Han River in Da Nang, finished the list.
The traditional French restaurant serves family style dishes with original recipes from south of France, with dishes including crab bisque, roasted mussels, French oysters, pan fried red mullet stuffed with ricotta cheese served with rice and pasta with marinated calamari cooked in squid ink & bottarga.
Prices range from VND180,000 to 2.9 million per serving.
The address is 27-29 Loseby Street, Son Tra District.
