Fire & Ice Pizzeria
Fire & Ice Pizzeria, For the best Italian pizzas in town. Thamel, (01)4250210
Dan Ran, The best Japanese food this side of Bagmati. Try one of the bento boxes with a fresh lemonade.
Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur (01)5521027
Dechenling, The place to head to for Bhutanese and Tibetan cuisine, pleasant and spacious garden, ideal for big gatherings. Thamel, (01)4412158
Black Pepper Café & Pub, Cosmopolitan dining and fancy beverages in a traditional style courtyard. Try the apple sauce pork chops and enjoy the good service. Kopundole Height, Lalitpur, (01)5521897, (01)5536926
Dhokaima Café, Beat the cold with indigenous cocktails at the Rukhmuni Bar. Patan Dhoka, (01)5522113,
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Phalano Coffee Ghar, Provides a welcome respite from the usually over-priced eateries around Pulchok and Jhamsikhel. Pulchok Road, Lalitpur, (01)5534555
The Vesper House, Stop by for the best in Italian and all local favourites, in their breezy outdoors seating. Also a great venue for wine connoisseurs. Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, (01) 5548179, www.vespercafe.com