Casual dining is where personality often speaks loudest. From neighbourhood bistros and modern izakayas to pizza counters, wine bars and kitchens rooted in home-style cooking, the Best Casual Dining Restaurant nominees reveal how relaxed hospitality, distinctive flavours and a strong sense of place continue to shape Vietnam’s everyday dining culture.

From intimate wine rooms to polished bistros, Vietnam’s wine culture is entering a more confident chapter. The Best Wine Bar nominees celebrate places where thoughtful bottles, informed service and an instinct for atmosphere come together, turning each pour into a reason to stay a little longer.