Au Lac Family Restaurant is located in a small street without any traffic. It's a pretty big Restaurant. The food they served was excellent and so was their service. Will visit again next time we come to Hanoi.

The food was absolutely amazing. The springs rolls to begin were some of the best I have ever had as well as the bbq beef and desert. Lastly, the service was the best I have had in all of Vietnam. Tom, the manager, was wonderful and fun. This is a must for dinner in Hanoi Old Quarter

Like this place, in my yearly visits to Hanoi, nice to see some places still there, food is ok value, Happy hours beer great, nice that they don't mind if you buy fruit & corn or other things from street sellers as you sit there, staff friendly good English last few times there only the what we think is the owner can be lol 😂 some times, good place chill watch people coming to old town pass you by..!

Simple, small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating featuring traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Some English spoken. Cash and credit card payments accepted. Nice quiet space to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy tourist area on a hot (or occasionally cold!) Hanoi day. Host is very friendly and speaks English well. Menu is expansive and offers a variety of dishes, some that appear more authentically Vietnamese and others that are less so (pasta, breakfast, etc.) The standout dish of our outing was the Hanoi-style grilled fish. A generous helping of grilled fish over sauteed veggies. Served with a plate of fresh herbs and rice paper wrappers to make your own rolls. Wrappers weren't soaked and so were a bit stiff and crunchy but the flavors were very good. On the other hand, the frog/chicken/beef with lemongrass and chili was rather lackluster. Not bad, just not overly flavorful. The frog might be worth ordering out of curiosity and looked tender enough. But in all three there was as similar, non-descript sauce that didn't add anything in terms of flavor and was more of a distraction than anything. Each served with a side of rice. The Hanoi-style fresh spring rolls (not fried) had good flavor but again the rice paper wraps were a bit stiff. A nice little hideaway but the food is average. However the jasmine tea is very pleasant!

We visited this restaurant as it was just a short walk from our accommodation. It is off the tourist route but I am so glad we found it. We had fresh spring rolls which were generous in size, tuna with rice as a main and shrimp/squid with noodles plus a couple of local beers. Food is freshly made, and really good quality. Prices are reasonable considering it's a 5 min walk from the church. A very slight down - our waitress didn't give us much attention once the order was taken but in her defence she was on her own and had to be at the front of the restaurant whilst we're towards the back away from the smokers sitting just outside. I recommend this place and would eat here again if I had the time.

My boyfriend and I showed up here later in the evening (probably close to 9pm) just before closing, and we were a little hesitant because we weren't sure if there would be enough time to eat. However, the waitress was extremely welcoming, ushered us in and told us many times not to rush our meal. She was super friendly and attentive (almost too attentive some times but in cute way!). Everything was absolutely perfect and I would definitely come back here if I am ever back in Hanoi.

Went here as it was nearby our hotel and had good reviews. Had a lovely meal served by a lovely friendly waitress. After the meal she asked my husband his opinion of his meal as it was new on the menu. He had only just been telling me how delicious it was so it wasn’t difficult to give her the same positive feedback. Will go back again tomorrow night for more.

Everything we ordered tasted so great. So glad we had dinner here! We ordered spring rolls, phô, stir fried beef, american burger, beef fried rice. Fried spring rolls are to die for.🤤 It was so worth it coming here! Must try! They have vegetarian options as well.

Good place to eat hot stir-fried dishes with steamed rice. Western food also available here.

Everything - food, staff and ambience - was great. The waiter was polite and friendly. The food was some of the best we've had in Hanoi, especially hanoi beef roll and stirfried chicken cashewnut!

The staff was very kind. Food was also delicious. Above all the place was very clean and you can even communicate in English. I especially liked that the staff gave an English menu to everyone, not normal in Vietnam restaurant!

Very good food. Despite the location, it is not a tourist trap and they serve good quality dishes. Removing one star because the fish was a little undercooked.

I came here because I read about it and it's near my hotel. The staff is lovely, very polite and speak English. I had the stir-fried chicken with lemongrass and white rice. It's simple and delicious. I recommend.

Lovely people and great food! We had fresh springrolls, tofu in tomato sauce and shrimp in lemongrass. It was all very tasty and fresh. Not expansive, even though it is a bit touristic area/alley.

We are staying close to this restaurant so strolled up the street for dinner. We had a great meal with attentive service and delicious asion food. One of our best meals in Vietnam

Great place for a quick lunch. Friendly service, good food, reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoyed a nice BBQ chicken sandwich on a baguette, with fries as a bit of a change from usual Vietnamese fare. Also tried the spring rolls which were fresh and tasty with a spicy warmed dipping sauce. Sip on the cold beer and watch the street activity, ... relax. Located off the hustle and bustle of the nearby main street. Recommended.

The food at this restaurant is amazing! I've tried several dishes like Pho Bo, Hanoi fried spring rolls... and every dish is cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!

we really like the bun cha here, the sauce is delicious, the grilled meat is medium to cooked, very delicious. Everyone should try this dish at Au Lac restaurant.

The interior design and warm environment make customers feel comfortable when coming to eat here. There are many delicious Vietnamese dishes at this restaurant, I love Hanoi fried spring rolls and fish cakes here.

Food is very home cook style. Banana flower salad with chicken is peppery and tasty. Hanoi spring rolls crispy. Stir fried veggies with mushrrom is like a Chinese stir fried.Chicken cashew nuts with veggies is very yummy. Had the Hanoi Beer, quite a big bottle of around 450ml, taste is light and fresh. Service is good and fast food delivery.

Decided to stop here for dinner and we are so glad we did. The food is amazing and the staff are so friendly. If you stop in Hanoi you need to pop in for some food. We had the stir fry beef with chilli and lemon grass my partner had chicken curry, the flavours were amazing. Highley recommend this restaurant

A stop by after visiting the St Joseph Cathedral. Really delicious food! Variety of food ranging from local food to pastas. Staff was helpful and could speak English. Would recommend.

Had a great dinner with amazing spring rolls, a banana leaf salad and fish with black pepper sauce. All different but great flavours.

Silent family restaurant nearby St.Josephs church with traditional vietnamese kitchen. A lot of various and delicious meals. Very good quality for the price, affordable. The best spring rolls I've ever eaten.

Comfort food, cosy environment and friendly, accommodating hosts. We had the seafood curry, stir fried duck and ginger, spinach and grilled seafood sticks. A welcome respite away from the noise and bustle!

Very nice discovery indeed: food was awesome, service extremely lovely! Super recommended the pork stir fried with lemongrass!

the restaurant has many delicious Vietnamese dishes, the price is quite cheap, we really like Pho Hanoi. it was great.

Excellent food - best fried rice I’ve had in Hanoi! Super cute location! Love love love!

Great service and food. We got the sweet and sour tofu, vegetable fried rice and the vege spring rolls, all were amazing

Great little restaurant, amazing service and the dishes were fresh & tasty with the right levels of spice.

Great restaurant. Definitely recommend eating here. We really enjoyed it. Very friendly owners.

Was looking for a quick easy meal and this place was spot on Cold beer and quick service.

DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND AVOID THIS PLACE. I had a terrible experience here. Ordered Bun Cha which comes with a pork in a bowl with rice noodles on the other plate. Once I tried rice noodles it had a very sour flavour (usually rice noodles are tasteless, so this one must have been very old/bad) so I asked the waiter if the taste has to be like this. I got the answer that it should not be sour, so I asked to change rice noodles while my pork was cooling on the table. After 10minutes I got a new plate of rice noodles... the waiter was waiting for me to try (that was weird as he was standing like half a meter from me) BUT.. It was even much more sour that the one in the last plate and it had a very strong terrible smell... I told to waiter that it is inedible, and I got the answer that it tastes good as he tried it himself. But I offered him to smell what I received and they imediately took the plate from me. So the waiter was lying to me that he tried. Anyway the pork was acceptable, hovever the portions are small, but they didn't charged me for the noncence they gave to me. But please avoid this place if you don't want end up vomiting.

Ordered a beef with lemongrass. A bit sweet. Feeling the food is more for tourists and foreigners. Service was good. The lady Honz was trying to help me with my order and fish sauce. It’s not easy to find authentic Vietnamese food in the old quarter.

Great food. Hanoï special fried fish, Hanoï fried rolls and Hanoï spring rolls are delicious!

The waiter was very friendly and reapectful, the food very good! We had a Vietnamese fish dish (traditional fried fish) and it was just awesome! I would definitely recommend it!

What can I say? This place is great. Great food, chunks of veggies, great service, well prepared, fair prices, very clean. Really enjoyed my vegetarian meal, will return.

Small restaurant with oh so yummie food. Great portions, great prices, great service. I definitely recommend this place to everyone.

We had an amazing time returning for our second time at Au Lac. We came back after an amazing experience the first time and weren't disappointed. The traditional fried fish is great, as is the stir fried beef with black pepper sauce. The best thing is the service! All the staff are super friendly and welcoming! We would definitely recommend it to anyone!

A great restaurant with great Vietnamese and western food, really tasty.

Good value . Great happy hour

Good and authentic food... Chicken noodles awesome

Ban mi is soso.. but other meals are delicious..

Amazing restaurant. Staff are so friendly and the food is fantastic! I had the fried noodles with beef and it was so delicious. I 100% recommend

we really like the Pho of Au Lac restaurant, the broth is very good, the beef is fresh, the noodles are soft and chewy. how wonderful.

We are Americans, the first time we went to Au Lac restaurant to enjoy beef rice with black pepper sauce, they were very delicious. Thank you for serving us so well!

The shop is located in the center of Hanoi Old Quarter, very convenient to move, I rented a motel recently and enjoyed many delicious dishes every night. The food here is great

there are many delicious dishes at Au Lac restaurant, we love the mixed fried rice here, the rice is soft, fragrant and full of spices. The restaurant is clean and warm!

The food at the restaurant is simply prepared but delicious, the fried spring rolls are crispy and delicious. My first time eating this dish. how wonderful!

Au Lac Family Restaurant has a lot of delicious food, we ate here a few times, the restaurant is clean and classy, ​​the staff is polite and professional. The dishes are quite diverse, my favorite is Pho beef, the pho broth is delicious, very rich.

We had the banana flower salad, stir fried noodles with vegetables and sweet and sour chicken and it was some of the best food we tried in Vietnam. Better food than some of the more well known restaurants we ate at in Hanoi, and better value. The family that own the restaurant were very welcoming and friendly too

Lovely food in Hanoi with vegetarian options highly recommend just round the corner from the cathedral.

Au Lac was a great restaurant tucked away down a peaceful lane way. The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. A great spot for enjoyable local food on our first night in Hanoi.

The owner/waitress is extremely friendly. We were greeted with a warm smile and welcome. The service is top notch and we never had any issues before, during and after our meal. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Vietnam it’s a must try to taste Vietnamese cuisine!

If you want to taste authentic Hanoi cuisine, Au Lac Restaurant is a great choice. The Grilled Pork Skewers here are mouthwatering, with fragrant and neatly wrapped meat in banana leaves. I was impressed by the preparation and presentation of this dish.

One notable aspect of Au Lac restaurant is the ambiance that creates a traditional and cozy atmosphere. I tried the Pho Bo here, and it was truly delicious. The rich broth, tender beef, and smooth noodles made it an excellent choice for a traditional Hanoi meal.

Au Lac restaurant offers a diverse menu with many Hanoi specialties. I tried the Bun Cha here, and I was completely satisfied. The grilled meat was tender, the noodles were firm, and they blended perfectly with the flavorful fish sauce. It was a fantastic combination.

Looks like a turist 'trap' as their menu has spaghetti and other western dishes but the vietnamese food was great. The meat was of high quality, which was a first time for me in Hanoi (ie not too fatty). Service was great as well.

The most incredible food at really good prices, the server is soooo friendly and speaks fluent English and the chef is always cooking with love and trying to make it just the way you like it. There is a very wide range of food for all pallets. Affordable food with an upmarket flavour and presentation. I will come everyday until I leave

Was expecting a bit more tastefull food...but overall nice for tge price.

This is one of our favourite restaurants that we've come across in South East Asia! The food is absolutely amazing. And the staff are some of the nicest people we have come across. We have eaten here numerous times and couldn't recommend it enough 😁

A lovely and homey spot for food. I came here twice with a friend. I had the red curry once and the traditional soup the next time and both were perfect. I felt very satisfied after each meal and would recommend this place.

We took a trip here after reading the reviews on trip advisor. The restaurant is small and very clean. The Staff are really pleasant and always on hand. The food is really nice. We had Fried Spring Rolls, Duck Curry and Chicken and cashew nuts. All washed down with a couple of beers. Prices are very good. You won't be dissapointed.