Thamel

OR2K

Mediterranean · Vegetarian

A Thamel institution for over 20 years. OR2K is a shoe-off, cushion-seating café famous for generous Middle Eastern and Mediterranean vegetarian food, outstanding hummus, and a laid-back hippie atmosphere on Mandala Street. Rated 4.4 on TripAdvisor.

Roadhouse Cafe

Italian

Opened in 1992 as Thamel's first wood-fired pizza restaurant, Roadhouse Cafe remains the benchmark for Italian food in Kathmandu. Mediterranean décor, a cosy garden patio, and a menu spanning pizzas, pastas and grilled dishes. Part of the Roadhouse Group.

Third Eye Restaurant

Continental · Indian · Nepali

Serving the best of Indian, Nepali and Continental cuisine since 1989, Third Eye is a Thamel landmark. Three floors plus a rooftop porch, seating for 300+ guests, and a full tandoor kitchen. Winner of Nepal's Best Restaurant Award 2025.

Yin Yang Restaurant

Asian