Service: When we arrived the service was already a little chaotic, but they found our reservation quickly and seated us promptly. We reserved one day in advance but seemed to have gotten a less good table (tip: reserve more than one day in advance) - right next to the aircondition and close to another table. We also somehow receveived a... more

I went there yesterday night with one of my best customers. The mixture of tastes is absolutely fa-bu-lous. The French Chef Didier Corlou masters the art of preparing dishes combining two traditions of gastronomy, that is the French grande cuisine and the Vietnamese culinary art. A place where not only businessmen should go, but also gourmet tourists in Hanoi. I... more

I travelled from Vietnam to Bretagne (France). A varied, creative menu, because of the enigmatic mix of ingredients and original spices created by Didier Corlou. This equilibre of senses in the Chef 's dishes makes them simply amazing. The restaurant (which i had to return for another sample) is situated in the small street of Ngo Van So, in a... more

The biggest problem of La Vertical is that it doesn't delivers on flavor. And if a "haute cuisine" restaurant doesn't delivers on flavor there is noting that can save it. I could have given this restaurant a 3 instead of of 2 if it was not "screaming" the phrase "you are entering a haute cuisine restaurant". From the very first... more

When I saw the oher reviews on this site I thought we better try this place before we leave Hanoi. Up to then we had so-so food (except for the nem which was always good) in the Lonely Planet recommended Vietnamese restaurants. We did enjoy Green Tangerine but it had some flaws. La Verticale blew us over. I wasn't that... more

Take good products based on traditional French recipes and add some cheap Vietnamese stuff in it. - Lamb Navarin with Ngoc Mam (fish sauce) - Sorbet with Durillon (a Vietnamese fruit that smells like public toilets) - Foie Gras with citronella (used for duck or chicken), Etc. Then call it “fusion food”, take the food cost of the ridiculous portions... more

If you're looking for somewhere to wear your nice new tailored clothes, or perhaps a special dinner for your first (or last) night in Hanoi, this is a truly beautiful experience. The food is of the highest standard, and is Vietnamese/Euro fusion - but unlike the similarly described Green Tangerine over in the Old Quarter (a cosy, pretty brick building),... more

Was able to find this restaurant on Tripadvisor and really glad we went! I've been to a 3 star Michelin restaurant before and would rank La Verticale right up there! The service from the get go was superb. Very attentive, but never overbearing. My friend and I ordered the set menu which included the following: Mackerel compote - succulent Slightly... more

I recently chose to celebrate my 25th birthday at La Verticale, and could not have been more impressed. We each had the diner set menu, and each course left us speechless at the amazing care and skill that had gone into the presentation of each dish. The tiny complimentary starters were an excellent surprise, whilst the three appetizers were each... more