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The façade of L’Éléphant at twilight in Luang Prabang

BAN VAT NONG · SINCE 2000

Dinner on the veranda in Luang Prabang.

French cuisine at the house table.

OUR HERITAGE

A house built in 1960.

In the heart of Luang Prabang.

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Old black-and-white photograph of L’Éléphant’s building in Luang Prabang

AT THE HOUSE TABLE

Seasonal favourites

Roast Duck Breast with Mak Toum and Grand Marnier

Dauphinois gratin and buttered vegetables.

Buffalo Steak Tartare

Served with French fries.

Mekong Fish Stew with Old-Style Mustard Sauce

Brown rice and buttered vegetables.

OUR SISTER RESTAURANT

Looking for Lao food?

L’Éléphant has served French cuisine since 2000. For traditional Lao dishes, visit our sister restaurant, Le Calao, by the Mekong, a few minutes from here.

Discover Le Calao

ATMOSPHERE

Two settings, one home.

Choose between our indoor dining room and the veranda open to the old-town streets.

The indoor dining room at L’Éléphant.01

The Dining Room

The indoor dining room at L’Éléphant.

An elegant shaded veranda terrace.02

The Veranda

A veranda terrace surrounding the historic building, open to the old-town streetscape.

A few signed pages from over the years.

Mick Jagger

A signed page preserved in the house guest book.

Kylie Minogue

A signed page preserved in the house guest book.

Emanuel Ungaro

A signed page preserved in the house guest book.

GUEST TESTIMONIALS

A few words left over the years.

Small gestures and good company are part of the house’s story, too.

A particularly lovely moment, excellent cooking, and above all a human touch reflected in every dish.
K. Esterre· France
Excellent food, lovely atmosphere. The chocolate mousse is to die for.
Jenny & David· Australia
To all the L’Éléphant staff, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness, generosity, and support. You will not be forgotten.
Belinda· Australia

Join us at the table.

To reserve, complete the form and send your request by email or WhatsApp, as you prefer. Your table is secured only when our team explicitly confirms it.

Ban Vat Nong, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR

OPEN DAILY · Lunch: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Dinner: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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