OK so the feel of this place is much better at night-time than day-time but that being said we went for breakfast and it was average to say the least. People complain about the fact that the Kitchen is too packed and until there is a "Kitchen II" they will just have to make do with the weekend overcrowding of expats at the former establishment.
Daluva was proposed for a brunch meet-up as an alternative and to be fair the food was just OK.
I opted for an all inclusive deal with coffee and OJ omelette and bacon. OJ was out of a carton and bacon was almost carbon. Never mind. On a positive note though, the staff are well trained and understand restaurant etiquette very well. They were attentive and on the ball without being overly present.
I am sure Daluva has its place as a trendy wine bar well carved out for it and so it shall be. But a comfortable place to hang for brunch, I am sorry to say, this is not the case.

When I saw those cheesy neon signs outside it just made me think of something cheap and nasty. On exiting the lift, my impression did not change dramatically. As I sat there looking around at the decor waiting for my salmon to arrive I tried to take in as much of it as I could. If you can get a seat near the window, it is a beautiful view. Going along with someone else to aimlessly glance across the lake might be a better idea than sitting with a laptop. My bad. There was certainly no shortage of people coming and going either. It is a fantastic location for tourists after all. Personally, there is something lacking, and it is called ambience. Even with the music and the nice setting it does not have that "je ne sais quoi" that other new up and coming places in Hanoi are now offering. The bar has been raised and in this instance they have made an admirable effort but maybe gone a wee bit overboard on the tacky front with the glitter and sheen.
On the other hand, the menu is very good and reasonably priced for the location though it did take quite some time for the dish to arrive. Food was very tasty and well presented, even with some broccoli on the side. Bravo.
Overall a pleasant place to go if you want to wine and dine someone but if you want atmosphere, you will have to seek it elsewhere.

This is a quiet little cafe nicely situated across the road from a very nice lake and just outside the VTV studios. So if you are looking to bump into some celebrities from Vietnam TV then this is the most likely place to do it! Just try not to make it look too obvious.
They serve the usual fare of coffees and juices and I have had lunch here a few times and it was reasonable.
The decor is spartan but they do have free wifi so you can to work inside or outside in their front section which is hotter than hell at this time of year but more pleasant in spring and autumn.
Overall nothing much to set the world on fire other than they do tend to get busy at lunch time and after work with all the VTV employees so if you are looking for quieter times then go outside of these hours. But then you might not see any celebrities!

Could not agree more with the review below. This is indeed in the hub of the tourist zone but it is not necessarily reflected in price, quality of food or service.
Everything was really excellent - I was brought here for the first time by some Vietnamese friends who recommended it particularly for breakfast so I gave that a go as well and anything that I have had has been wonderful. The menu is extensive, grammatically correct and quite refreshing.
The service is exceptionally good - I am guessing it needs to be as it is surrounded by a multitude of other cafes so they probably understand the necessity of keeping the customer happy.
All types of food that I have had there so far has been really good so am not sure why there are not more reviews. Sad but true. Never mind, go on down and give it a try to even out the balance.

This place is great! I had the set lunch here for 89k and it was a proper 3 course meal - tuna salad, chicken cordon bleu and a cheesecake. There are not many places you can get a nice lunch for that price in Hanoi any more so I have to give it the thumbs up.
There are a couple of floors to choose from and the a la carte menu looks divine if you want to come and splash out on dinner (that will cost a lot more!) The staff are friendly and attentive and whisk the meals out to you in no time at all.
To make matters better, the deli downstairs has a fantastic selection of bread olives and cheese. The only sorry thing I have to say is that I have not discovered this place sooner!

I am ashamed to say that I have not had the opportunity to visit the "new" Tavern since it moved. My bad! I liked the old place and I love this place even more. I am delighted to say that I have managed to take a trip there and it was great. The place has such great potential even though it is not in the hub of the Old Quarter any more. Suffice to say this should really make no difference as the new pad has so much character and charm.
There are a variety of seating areas, either in the foyer, at the bar or the chill out comfy chairs upstairs.
The food I had was copious and extremely tasty - served to order in a timely manner. Not sure what all the fuss in those previous posts is about.
Maybe it is a place for us "oldies" but I did not necessarily get that impression. It is what you make it I suppose.
The only thing I will say that detracts from a 5 star rating is the lack of desserts! I may be old but I do love my desserts and apple or cherry pie simply just don't cut it. Get some more desserts please and I will be back in a flash!

Giving this place 3 stars is being generous but the courtyard is pretty cool after all. The food is just about average and well the final nail in the coffin is the apathetic service you get. I have rarely come across many places where I would say they have made it an art in itself but maybe I am being a bit hard on them given I was feeling ill.
Nevertheless we did have to ask for our bread even after we had finished eating and well, they could not even manage to get the 2 dishes delivered at the same time. There was about a 10 minute difference in arrival times, most likely due to the single hotplate being busy reheating someone else's Sauerkraut, NOT.
They can have one star for the immaculately clean bathrooms and another for the setting, it is very nice after all. And the final one for just coming here to simply order no more than a coffee. I would not risk going further than that. New management please!!!

Yes I know, it's another one of the pho cuon spots on this street but this one is a little bit more up-market than the plastic chair establishments and from the outside it looks like a much nicer restaurant too (aesthetically speaking of course). The Vietnamese all went upstairs where you can sit down on the floor in a big group and spread out a bit. When we asked for extra food or drinks etc, the waiters were on it in a flash. They were very helpful and rapid with the service.
The food is just as good as any of the places on this street. I have not failed to get very nice pho cuon here so far and it is definitely the place to go for your authentic pho cuon.
Overall, a great place to eat pho cuon in a group or on your own that provides a more comfortable and relaxing setting than the average place.

This is a nice cafe-come-restaurant that is indeed hidden away on a main street that you can go down a hundred times and never notice that it is there. It is close to the Opera House and l'Espace and the southern end of Hoan Kiem Lake so it is in a convenient location and it is not too expensive either.
You have a choice of eating on the balcony to watch the hustle and bustle of all the traffic on Trang Tien pass by or go inside and relax quietly next to the fish tank. Either way the overall experience should be a pleasant one.
The food and drinks are quite varied too although you can simply go there for a quick cuppa. The service is good as the staff were always on hand to tend to my every need.
On the whole another pleasant place that never seems over-crowded where you can go for a change of scene. Wifi included of course!

So what this place makes up for in its beautiful location is seriously detracted from by its absolute lack of service. On previous visits I had only noticed a slight lack in the functional chain but last week was a complete departure from the usual Vietnamese idea of service to what I could only term as apathy.
In the UK you would probably find the need to write a letter to the MD of the branch or even the head office but in Vietnam, well they would just use your letter for toilet paper.
I sat down at about 10am hoping for some orange juice and was promptly ignored for the good part of 15 minutes. You are probably thinking that it might be understandable if they were crowded or over- worked but I counted no less than 9 members of staff milling around with their backs to the customers who were clearly outnumbered by the staff. Whoever manages this place needs to take their finger out of their ass and train the staff properly. It is such a lovely location - what a shame you need to bring your own drinks.