Best Restaurants in Lalitpur (Patan)
11 places · Updated October 2026
Lalitpur, still called Patan by most people, packs old Newar courtyards around Patan Durbar Square and a newer restaurant strip in Jhamsikhel and Sanepa.
These are the restaurants with the most positive reviews online across Lalitpur, in order. Each one was open when we checked.
- 1
Daura Thakali
Pulchowk, Lalitpur
The Pulchowk branch of the thakali chain, and the place in Lalitpur for a full thali set. Mutton is the one to order.
- 2
Patan Heritage Home & Restaurant
Mamaru Galli, Patan
A restaurant in a heritage home in old Patan. The dal bhat set is the popular order.
- 3
Yala Garden Cafe & Restro
Kwalakhu, near the Golden Temple
A garden cafe a short walk from the Golden Temple. Pasta and pizza are the popular orders; reviewers also mention the momo and chicken biryani.
- 4
El Mediterraneo
Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur
Spanish food in Jhamsikhel. Order the mixed meat and seafood paella; reviewers also mention the Spanish omelette, the jamón and the brownie.
- 5
Cafe Timila
Swotha, Patan
A cafe on Swotha, near Patan Durbar Square, with outdoor seating. The pork chop is the popular order and the momo is well liked.
- 6
Raithaane
Kupondole Heights, Lalitpur
A cafe cooking with native Nepali crops. Himali beans salad and chilli oil peanut noodles are popular, and reviewers mention the dal bhat and the buckwheat galette.
- 7
Ganvi's Eatery
Swotha, Patan
A Swotha eatery with outdoor space. Nachos with avocado and churros are the popular orders.
- 8
The Workshop Eatery
Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur
Burgers and doughnuts with outdoor seating. The Nashville-style chicken burger is the popular order.
- 9
Saskar Fine Dine & Events
Lalitpur
A restaurant and event space. Reviewers mention the buffet spread and the chicken chilly.
- 10
Kyampa The Social Hub
Sanepa Chowk, Lalitpur
A family-friendly Sanepa spot with outdoor seating and a kids' play area. Dragon chicken and nachos are popular, and so is the momo.
- 11
Drishya Restaurant
Patan Durbar Square
A rooftop over Patan Durbar Square with mountain views on a clear day. Come for the view, and order the momo.
Questions people ask
Where should I eat near Patan Durbar Square?
Drishya Restaurant overlooks the square, and Cafe Timila and Ganvi's Eatery are on Swotha, a short walk away. Yala Garden Cafe is next to the Golden Temple.
Where is Jhamsikhel?
A neighbourhood in western Lalitpur, also called Jhamel, with many of the valley's cafes and international restaurants.
Chosen from places with lots of positive reviews online, and checked as open in October 2026.