Top Restaurants in Pokhara

Pokhara offers diverse dining options from traditional Nepali cuisine to international flavors, many with stunning lake and mountain views.

Best Overall Restaurants

Restaurant Cuisine Location Specialty
Moondance Restaurant Continental Nepali Lakeside Wood-fired pizzas
OR2K Middle Eastern Vegetarian Lakeside Hummus platters
Boomerang Restaurant Australian Nepali Lakeside Steak sandwiches

Traditional Nepali Cuisine

  • Old Tandoori House - Authentic Nepali thali sets with mountain views
  • Hungry Eye Restaurant - Best dal bhat in town (unlimited refills)
  • Pokhara Thakali Kitchen - Specializes in Thakali cuisine from Mustang
  • Nepali Kitchen - Traditional Newari dishes in cultural setting

By Restaurant Type

Lakeside Dining

Name Features Best For
Fewa Paradise Lakefront seating Sunset dinners
Am/Pm Organic Cafe Organic, vegan options Healthy breakfast

Rooftop Restaurants

  • Fresh Elements - Panoramic mountain views
  • Himalayan Front - Annapurna range visibility
  • Lemon Tree - 360° city and lake views

International Cuisine

Cuisine Top Picks Price Range
Italian La Bella Napoli, Rosemary Kitchen $$
Indian Namaste India, Little Tibet $
Chinese Pokhara Chinese, Silk Road $$

Local Tip:

Most restaurants in Lakeside offer happy hour discounts (typically 4-7pm) with great deals on drinks and appetizers.

Budget Eats

  • Mike's Breakfast - Famous for American breakfasts (under $5)
  • BMW (Byanjan Momo Wala) - Best momos in town
  • Punjabi Restaurant - Hearty thalis for $2-3
  • Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant - Authentic thenthuk noodles