13 of the best restaurants in Phnom Penh

Annabelle Schweineberg

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Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, is on the bucket list of more and more travellers. After a sad and dark past, the city can now look forward to new prospects. As a result, the restaurant scene has also been able to develop further and can now offer both locals and tourists really great gastronomic offerings. Discover with us the 13 best restaurants in Phnom Penh!

Tip #1: Sombok

Would you like to go out for an elegant meal and enjoy fine dining in Phnom Penh? Then you should book your table at Sombok. The team consists of 100% women and spoils its guests with delicious Khmer cuisine. If you want to eat caviar in Phnom Penh, the restaurant on the Tonle Sap River is the right place for you.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, with à la carte or set menu options. In addition to the exciting menu, the lovingly prepared dishes are particularly eye-catching, making this one of the best restaurants in Phnom Penh!

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Tip #2: WILD

What a cool restaurant in Phnom Penh! With a cosy indoor area and a really inviting outdoor area, you can have a good time at WILD. At this special Phnom Penh restaurant, you can look forward to spring rolls in a wide range of variations and flavours, e.g. with cheese and sun-dried tomatoes or classic with chicken and vegetables.

Sweet variations emphasise the versatility of this delicious snack. The combination with a tasty salad or bowl turns the snack into a full meal. The drinks menu is also worth a visit and if you want to enjoy cocktails in Phnom Penh, WILD is the right place for you.

Tip #3: Elia Greek Kitchen

In Phnom Penh’s restaurant scene, you can find Greek food in the heart of the city at Elia Greek Kitchen. The restaurant chain owns two restaurants in Phnom Penh, where you feel transported to Greece as soon as you enter.

The blue chairs and stone figures give the courtyard a Mediterranean flair! The menu includes delicacies such as keftedes (Greek meatballs), grilled octopus, imam bayildi and much more. The delicious dips, for example with aubergines or a portion of hummus with bread, are also highly recommended.

Also to be found on the menu: Turkish specialities.

Tip #4: Namaste India

Phnom Penh restaurants have a lot to offer – including Indian cuisine at Namaste India. The menu offers a wide selection and visitors can choose from a variety of curries and paneer dishes.

Like many Indian restaurants, this one is particularly suitable for vegetarians, as you can enjoy many meat-free dishes. The restaurant also offers a great wine list. You can also order take-away dishes here.

Tip #5: Gorkha Palace

Have you ever eaten Nepalese food? Gorkha Palace proves just how diverse the restaurants in Phnom Penh are! Here you can enjoy delicious food and dishes from Nepal as well as from India, such as „Nepali thali set fish“ or „Chicken Hariyali Kebab“ from the tandoor.

The menu is simply huge, making it difficult to decide what to eat. However, you can get an idea of what’s on offer online in advance, as all the dishes are already pictured there.

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Tip #6: Kravanh

Savor classic dishes from Cambodia at Kravanh Restaurant in Phnom Penh! The team attaches great importance to the origin, freshness, and quality of their ingredients and liaises closely with the farmers, fishermen, and other suppliers.

This dedication can also be seen in the loving way the dishes are presented on the plate and the eye is definitely part of the experience.

The restaurant is located in a colonial villa, where you can enjoy your meal in an elegant ambience both indoors and outdoors.

Tip #7: Green Pepper

Look forward to an indulgent trip to Italy in the centre of Phnom Penh! At Green Pepper, the cuisine is Italian and the ambience of the elegant restaurant transports you to Bella Italia.

In addition to classic pizzas, the menu also includes fresh, homemade pasta. Hearty meat dishes can also be enjoyed, such as a „Beef Fillet Tenderloin“ with a creamy green pepper sauce.

Special highlights here are the regular live performances by talented pianists, classical musicians and jazz performers.

Tip #8: Trattoria Bello Pizza

Are you looking for another pizza and pasta spot in Phnom Penh? How about a visit to the Italian restaurant Trattoria Bello Pizza. A delicious pizza is always a favourite and you can spend a fun and delicious evening here in a convivial and relaxed atmosphere.

Many reviews say that locals also really appreciate the Italian restaurant in Phnom Penh and keep coming back.

Buon appetito!

Tip #9: Eleven One Kitchen

At Eleven One Kitchen, the sight of your plate immediately puts you in a good mood. The dishes here are incredibly colourful, varied and, on top of that, very fresh and healthy. On their Instagram channel, they say that they work 99% plastic-free.

Here you can take a seat in a paradisiacal courtyard and enjoy your meal in complete relaxation. Look forward to braised fermented fish with fresh vegetables or stir-fried chicken with pickled lime, for example.

We also recommend the delicious desserts, from macarons and cupcakes to cheesecake.

Tip #10: Chez Tonton

Chez Tonton is the right place for you if you want to enjoy European cuisine in Phnom Penh. The restaurant serves true Western classics such as Italian Carbonara, burgers or mussels, sauerkraut and pork belly in a relaxed atmosphere.

We think this is also the perfect place to go if you’re meeting up in a group, as there’s something for everyone on the large menu. Cocktails are also served and you can choose whether you want to eat inside or outside.

Tip #11: Golden Pumpkin

As the name suggests, the Golden Pumpkin prepares a number of dishes with pumpkin as an ingredient. In Cambodia, desserts have long been conjured up with this delicious plant, but at the Golden Pumpkin, savoury dishes are also served with it.

Look forward to the „Golden Pumpkin Burger“ with beef or chicken or a delicious pumpkin soup, for example. The drinks menu is also peppered with the fruity vegetable.

Your companion doesn’t like pumpkin? Don’t worry, the menu also offers many other delicious dishes.

Tip #12: 306 Wagyu Steakhouse

There are also excellent steakhouses to be found in Phnom Penh! One of them is the 306 Wagyu Steakhouse, which describes itself as “heaven for all steak lovers”. The highlight of the extensive menu is, of course, the best wagyu from various countries such as Japan, Australia or the USA, which is served on platters or in delicious burgers.

But you can also enjoy other popular dishes, from oysters and Italian pasta variations to soups and vegetables. This place serves great options for everyone (especially meat lovers), making it the perfect food spot for groups in Phnom Penh.

Tip #13: Hall of Golden Chimes

Looking for authentic Cantonese food in Phnom Penh? Then visit the 5th floor of the NagaWorld Integrated Resort, where you will find the Chinese restaurant Hall of Golden Chimes.

It offers premium live seafood and Cantonese cuisine. The all you can eat dim sum lunch buffet, available from Monday to Friday, is particularly popular at lunchtime. In addition to the delicious food, this great place to eat in Phnom Penh also impresses with its view of the Mekong River.

Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!