The best Italian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City are normally found around the District 1 area of the city. There is no direct reason for this, apart from it being the centre of town. The standard is high and creating any list of best ofs is challenging. Try any of these though, and you won’t go wrong. Ever since the early days of the Spice Route the Italians have played a part. Rome was involved in the spice trade during the 5th century. It is therefore not surprising that Italian restaurants have sprung up through the region.
But which are the best Italian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
Ciao Bella
Address: 11 Dong Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam,
Tel: +84 8 3822 3329
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This place has garnered an enviable client base during it’s location in the centre of town. It is one of the most established of all the Italian Restaurants in Saigon. This is the go to place for many of the city’s night time revellers. It has created a unique and inexpensive Italian cuisine. It is also known for its good atmosphere. It presents every good fresh food, and you will be served by reliable and friendly staff. Ciao Bella’s has become known for its signature dishes such as the “Posh Carbonara,”
Opera
Park Hyatt Hotel
Address: 2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,
Tel: +84 8 3824 1234
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You know when you visit a park Hyatt restaurant that it is going to be a good experience and Opera doesn’t disappoint. This is a truly delightful contemporary, casual trattoria-style restaurant in the centre of town. Dine al fresco overlooking the Opera House, for the perfect setting in which to enjoy Ho Chi Minh City. It is well known as one of the best Italian Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City for its impressive breakfast menu, which features comforting Continental-style dishes. Three course set lunches for under US$25 for this quality is a big plus.
La Bettola
Address: 84 Ho Trung Mau, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +848 391 444 02
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This specialises in home cooking which it presents in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The menu is enhanced by excellent homemade cheeses and their pizzas have picked up quite a reputation. The service is relaxed and friendly whilst maintaining a suitable amount of professionalism. It really is in a great location surrounded as it is by some of the city’s best bars. Great spot for a night out with a few drinks afterwards.
Portofino
Address: 11 Dong Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Tel: +84 8 3822 3329
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Portofino provides an authentic style Venetian Trattoria and presentation of the food. Operated and own by the people at Ciao Bella, they specialise in Cicchetti, which is similar to Spanish tapas, but arrives in larger portions. The menu is not expansive but no item is on there as a filler. These dishes all work beautifully. This is another great Italian in a great location.
Pendolasco
Address: 87 Nguyen Hue St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3821 8181
Address: 36 Tong Huu Dinh, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Tel: +84 8 6253 2828
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The District 1 establishment is the oldest established Italian Restaurant in the Saigon. Building on the excellent reputation they made their they opened up the second one in District 2. This is now called Pendo 2. The menu is pretty extensive and covers all the usual favourites. They have some really good breads, cheeses and cold meats. Meat mains are priced at about $20 and below. The ambience is good and has an authentic Italian feel to it.
So there you have it 5 of the best Italian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City (well 6 really). Obviously a subjective list but you won’t be disappointed by any of these.
