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