Chez Caroline
Chez Caroline, authentic ambience, exquisite food, glorious sunshine and more. 9am to 10pm, Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4263070
Backyard, incredibly reasonable prices and modest and simple food at this no-nonsense restaurant. Jhamsikhel
Little Italy, go vegetarian at this new Italian food chain and don’t forget to end your meal with the chef’s special, the chocolate bomb. Darbar Marg
Ghar-e-kabab, serving the best of north Indian cuisine, with live Sarod recitals on some days. Hotel Annapurna, Darbar Marg
Degaa Resto Lounge, for mouth watering Newari and Indian cuisine. Kumaripati
Fuji Bakery, tucked in Chakupat this bakery offers homemade goodies like apple pie, pain du chocolat, and banana cake. Chakupat, Lalitpur
8 degrees, from lemon lassis to spicy pork stews, this is a great place to try continental dishes. Jhamsikhel
Salt & Pepper Restro Lounge, espresso, mocha, latte, frappuccino, cocktails, liquor, beer and flavoured shishas, with an outdoor lake-view terrace. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061)463484, 9846210568, www.saltandpeppernepal.com
Dan Ran, for the best Japanese food in this part of town. Jhamsikhel
Barista Lavazza, the newest addition to the Valley’s European inspired coffee-culture cafes serves excellent mochas and lattes, don’t forget to try their grilled chicken sandwich. Jawalakhel