Backstage

Great service and gorgeous ambiance. While the decoration isn't my style, it was very pleasant and tasteful, it felt like a Prada store. The staff was very attentive and friendly, even though their English wasn't that good. I ordered a la carte. The food was good, with good presentation and flavors. However, I was surprised that the quality was only slightly higher than in the many sidewalk eateries in Hanoi. Especially the beef and pork meats were mediocre; chewy meats are the norm in Vietnam, but I was hoping this restaurant to do better. The bread was great, and the dessert was completely disappointing; despite claiming that they use Marou chocolate, a local brand that serves great desserts, it had barely any chocolate flavor. At the end of the day, it's an inexpensive fancy restaurant, and if you don't have high expectations about the food, it's totally worth it for the rest of the experience.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | A Quietly Confident Culinary Stage Backstage at Capella is one of those places that doesn’t try too hard to impress you — and that’s exactly why it works. - The space is calm, elegant, and slightly reserved, like a well-trained performer waiting behind the curtain. No unnecessary drama, no forced “wow factor.” Just good lighting, good taste, and a sense that someone actually thought about how guests should feel here. - We went for the tasting menu, and what stood out wasn’t shock value, but balance. - The flavors are clean, layered, and disciplined. You can tell the kitchen isn’t chasing trends. Instead, they focus on precision — acidity where it should be, richness never crossing the line, seasoning always under control. Every dish feels edited, refined, and intentional. - Seafood was particularly strong: fresh, confident, and treated with respect. Sauces were restrained but intelligent, adding depth without stealing the spotlight. Even the simpler plates carried quiet complexity. - Service deserves a mention too — warm, observant, and never intrusive. The staff know when to explain, when to step back, and when to let the food speak for itself. Backstage isn’t a place for viral moments or flashy plating. It’s for people who enjoy craftsmanship, rhythm, and subtlety. The kind of restaurant that doesn’t shout, but stays with you after you leave. - Not a performance for the crowd. A performance for those who are paying attention. Would gladly return.

Wonderful experience - from the food to the ambience and service. Love that we get to pick our pickles! Food was delicious. Although expensive by local standards, the portions were very large e.g. each noodle dish could feed two persons. What to order: - Halong Stone Crab noodles (must try!) - Bun Cha Had a great time here!

Our first night landing in Hanoi and we stumble upon Backstage hungry and tire. Despite not looking well dressed to dine at such a beautiful restaurant, we were greeted by friendly staff. Our waiter Frank was super helpful with the menu and later tips about getting around The French Quarter. Our son order he tenderloin, what a treat he devour the whole dish. Overall a great dining spot for family and we would likely return again. I hope Frank gets a promotion soon! Oh, the wine was super yummy too 😋

Hung was the best!! Not only was our food delicious, but Hung was so attentive and gave us personal recommendations for our entire visit to Hanoi. Perfectly curated to exactly what my wife and I were looking for. For the food - excellent!! I had the Wagyu and my wife had the Bun Cha. Both were exceptional! We also started with the spring roll sampler which was also delicious - a can’t miss! This restaurant, the staff, and the food, are a home run and a must visit for anyone in Hanoi!

We went with the set menu and wine paring and weren’t disappointed. The restaurant reflects its proximity to the opera house and was peaceful even though it was almost full. The staff were very professional and welcoming. We were fortunate to speak to the sommelier throughout and his knowledge and experience added to the overall experience. The food and wine were of the quality expected at this level and we had a great evening. The only thing lacking was our photography. The first dish was excellent 😊

Expensive restaurant in an expensive hotel. The space looks and feels decadent like a French restaurant of the 70’s. The food is correctly made and presented but lacks flavor fantasy and probably no passion in the kitchen . This was a lost opportunity looking for a high level expression of Vietnamese cooking . There are definitely better places. Service was good and “ correct”. Time for Michelin to update its review?

We stopped in for lunch at the bar (next to the lobby of the hotel, outside of the restaurant itself) and it was one of our favorite stops in Hanoi - Service was excellent - Beautiful atmosphere - One of the top 3 bahn mi I’ve ever had - Very reasonably priced too - If we were staying in Hanoi longer, we would’ve gone again