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Aug 31, 2023
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Elevate Your Palate: Saigon’s Top 5 Fine Dining Experiences

Indulge in flavors, service, and ambiance – where every bite and dish is a tale.
Elevate Your Palate: Saigon’s Top 5 Fine Dining Experiences

Get ready for a tempting journey through unique flavors, outstanding service, and captivating settings.

In Saigon, great food meets your senses. Amidst bustling streets famous for street food, fine dining spots have arisen. These places please discerning tastes and expand gastronomy. From creative fusions to upgraded classics, Vietcetera introduces Saigon’s top five fine dining eateries. Get ready for a tempting journey through unique flavors, outstanding service, and captivating settings – where every bite shares a tale, and each dish is a masterpiece.

La Villa French Restaurant

La Villa French Restaurant

La Villa French Restaurant resides on a peaceful boulevard in Thao Dien. It exudes elegance and honors French gastronomy. Chef Thierry Mounon’s crafted dishes, using exquisite European ingredients, reflect his pursuit of perfection. At Saigon’s core, connoisseurs relish an epicurean classic French fine dining journey.

Chef Thierry and Tina have hosted guests at La Villa for over a decade. Their passion for gastronomy shines, sharing traditions that enrich refined dining. Each visitor embarks on an enchanting journey where flavors meld with knowledge. With devoted commitment, Chef Thierry and Tina guide your experience, elevating your soiree at La Villa beyond dining into an extraordinary sensory delight.

La Villa French Restaurant

Opening hours: 11:45 - 16:00, Last order at 13:30 (Thursday to Sunday) | 18:00 - late, Last order at 21:30 (Tuesday to Sunday)

Address: 14 Ngo Quang Huy, Thao Dien Ward, D2

Da Vittorio Saigon

Da Vittorio Saigon

In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, within the distinguished Times Square Building, Da Vittorio Saigon beckons you to a realm of refined elegance. The space is adorned with Italian furnishings and meticulously handcrafted Milanese mosaics, evoking grandeur and allure.

As an extension of the renowned Michelin-starred brand, Da Vittorio Saigon weaves together exceptional fine dining, presentation excellence, and unwavering service commitment in a lavish setting. Here, a symphony of flavors awaits – the peak of Italian gastronomy, transporting you from city bustle to Lombardy’s hillsides. Guided by Chef Matteo Fontana, the culinary team crafts each dish into an exquisite masterpiece, blending premium ingredients from near and far. They’ve introduced new experiences, too, like thoughtfully curated tea pairings and the first-ever Italian Cheese Trolley in Vietnam. Da Vittorio Saigon emerges as the epitome of Italian fine dining, an irresistible choice for those seeking the pinnacle of culinary indulgence.

Da Vittorio Saigon

Opening hours: 17:30 - 22:00 (Closed on Sundays)

Address: The Reverie Saigon Hotel, 69 Dong Khoi, Ben Nghe Ward, D1

Herve Dining Room

Herve Dining Room

In an elegant residential building, Hervé Rodriguez’s culinary haven exudes charm. The restaurant’s open kitchen lets you witness culinary magic while enjoying an intimate atmosphere perfect for special moments.

Exploring gastronomy, the evolving tasting menu delights discerning palates with a medley of culinary marvels. Using techniques like molecular magic and dry aging, each dish showcases the best of Vietnamese ingredients. Between courses, carefully crafted morsels cleanse the palate, transitioning from acidic to fruity, ending with an icy crescendo of indulgence.

Herve Dining Room

Opening hours: 18:00 - 21:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Address: 204/20 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien Ward, D2

AKUNA

AKUNA

After triumphs across four renowned nations and two consecutive MICHELIN Star successes, Chef Sam Aisbett reemerges as a fearless culinary force with AKUNA.

This harmony of inspiration forms AKUNA’s gastronomic heart. Sam’s visionary skill crafts a symphony of unconventional flavors. Each dish defies norms, narrating a culinary tale that goes beyond expectations. Experience his fusion of creativity and innovation as Vietnamese ingredients meld with his boundless artistry, igniting imagination and taste buds.

AKUNA

Opening hours: 18:00 - 21:00 (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Address: 9th Floor, Le Meridien Saigon, 3C Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe Ward, D1

Square One

Square One

Experience a remarkable blend of history, nature, and culinary adventures from France and Vietnam at Square One. This refined dining haven, nestled in the heart of Saigon, warmly invites you to an unparalleled gastronomic journey. With our esteemed inclusion in the Michelin Guide 2023, we proudly showcase an unwavering commitment to culinary mastery, a testament to the expertise of our esteemed chefs and dedicated associates. This extraordinary accolade positions Square One among the world’s most revered dining establishments.

Beyond dining, Square One offers an exclusive haven for intimate gatherings, featuring two private dining rooms accommodating up to 18 guests. This promises cherished memories and incomparable epicurean experiences for friends and families. Notably, our opulent Sunday Brunch buffet is the epitome of indulgence and refinement, transcending traditional boundaries. Prepare to be captivated as the finest flavors from Vietnamese and French gastronomy converge. Square One also proudly hosts the coveted Le Petit Chef show, an unrivaled spectacle within Vietnam’s dining scene.

Square One

Opening hours: 11:30 - 14:30 | 18:00 - 22:00

Address: Mezzanine Floor, Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel, 2 Cong Truong Lam Son, Ben Nghe Ward, D1