Best restaurants for a date in Kathmandu
Quiet tables, gardens, courtyards and a few rooftops. These restaurants work for a first date or an anniversary, in Kathmandu and Patan. Prices range from a cheap coffee to a tasting menu, and each page has the phone number to book.
10 places · updated · All restaurants in Kathmandu
Krishnarpan Nepali Restaurant
Gaushala, Kathmandu · nepali
Multi-course Nepali dinner at Dwarika's. For a special occasion; book ahead.
Chez Caroline
Thapathali, Kathmandu · continental
Quiet courtyard bistro, French with Nepali touches. Good for a long lunch.
Bhojan Griha
Dillibazar, Kathmandu · nepali
Nepali and Newari set meals in a historic house, with music and dance in the evening.
Kaiser Cafe
Thamel, Kathmandu · cafe
Garden café inside the Garden of Dreams. Best at golden hour.
Le Sherpa Restaurant
Panipokhari, Kathmandu
Modern Nepali and European food in a garden courtyard. Known for Sunday brunch.
Dhokhaima Cafe
Pulchowk, Lalitpur · cafe
Garden café beside the old Patan gate. Pair it with a walk through Patan.
Fat Monks Bar
Thamel, Kathmandu · bar
Cocktails and a skyline view in Thamel. Loud on weekends.
Stupa View Restaurant
Boudha, Kathmandu
Vegetarian and alcohol-free, with the stupa at dusk. Calm.
Café du Temple
Mangal Bazaar, Lalitpur · cafe
Watch Patan Durbar Square empty out at sunset.