At CucinaLuca, every dish tells a story of love, tradition, and authentic Italian flavors. Step inside and let the warmth of our kitchen and the aroma of fresh pasta make you feel right at home. Buon appetito!
Luca FecarottaHi, I’m Luca Fecarotta, founder and head chef of Cucina Luca Italian Restaurant. I’ve been living in Da Nang for 6 years, exploring every corner of this beautiful coastal city. Over time, I’ve fallen in love with its local culture, vibrant cuisine, stunning beaches, and the warm, welcoming spirit of the people who call it home.
Da Nang offers more than fresh seafood and Vietnamese favourites. Across the city, you can find Greek pita, Moroccan spices, Middle Eastern mezze, Mediterranean-inspired seafood, and handmade Italian pasta. Each brings a different way to enjoy good food, whether you are planning a relaxed lunch, a dinner by the sea, or a meal shared with friends.
If you are exploring where to eat, this guide introduces 10 restaurants worth considering, with different cuisines, atmospheres, and dining experiences to help you find the right place for your time in Da Nang.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Price Range: 150,000–300,000 VND per person
Review: 490+ Google reviews, 4.8-star rating
Highlights: Authentic Italian chef from Marche, daily-changing menu
Signature Dish: White Ragù Pappardelle, Roast Beef, Pesto
In An Thuong, Cucina Luca is an authentic Italian restaurant brings the traditions of Italian home cooking to Da Nang. Chef Luca Fecarotta grew up in Italy’s Marche region, where handmade pasta and family recipes shaped his understanding of food. Today, that same philosophy guides a kitchen focused on fresh pasta, seasonal ingredients, and honest flavours. The menu changes with the market, offering a different expression of Italian cooking while keeping its roots in the warmth and simplicity of a traditional trattoria.
Si Dining offers a contemporary interpretation of Italian cuisine, bringing together traditional techniques, seasonal ingredients, and thoughtful presentation. Located near the Han River, the restaurant provides a more refined setting for diners who enjoy exploring familiar Italian flavours through a creative lens. Its approach focuses on balance, texture, and the relationship between ingredients, allowing each dish to tell its own story.
For a special evening in Da Nang, Si Dining offers an alternative to the relaxed atmosphere of a neighbourhood Italian trattoria.
Tucked into the An Thuong neighbourhood, IRINI introduces diners to the comforting flavours of Greek cuisine in a relaxed setting. Its menu features familiar favourites such as homemade pita, grilled chicken skewers, moussaka, and yoghurt bowls. The combination of simple ingredients and traditional recipes makes it an approachable choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
With its bright interior and indoor-outdoor seating, IRINI offers a welcoming place to enjoy Greek-inspired food without the formality of a special-occasion restaurant.
Signature Dishes: Falafel, chicken shawarma, lentil soup, baba ghanoush
Halal Zeytun brings the flavours of Middle Eastern cooking to Da Nang through a menu built around grilled meats, aromatic seasonings, and familiar comfort dishes. Chicken shawarma, beef kebabs, falafel, hummus, and baba ghanoush offer different ways to explore the cuisine, whether you prefer a quick wrap or a meal with several accompaniments.
The casual atmosphere suits an everyday lunch or dinner, while the variety of dishes makes it an option for diners looking beyond Italian and Greek Mediterranean traditions.
Highlights: Oceanfront view, located inside Sheraton Da Nang, seafood specials, professional bartenders
Signature Dishes: Tuna salad, fish fillet with fries, Mi Quang lobster
Set beside Non Nuoc Beach at Sheraton Grand Danang Resort, La Plage combines coastal scenery with a menu centred on seafood and international flavours. Fresh fish, shellfish, and other seafood dishes reflect Da Nang’s coastal surroundings, while cocktails and relaxed beachfront seating make the setting part of the experience.
It is an option for travellers who want to enjoy a leisurely meal with the sound of the waves nearby. Check the current menu for Mediterranean-inspired dishes and seasonal dining offers before visiting.
Athena Souvlaki brings the straightforward pleasures of Greek comfort food to An Thuong. Its menu features meat souvlaki, falafel pita wraps, and Greek fries, offering familiar flavours in a casual, welcoming setting. The focus is on satisfying meals that suit an easy lunch or relaxed dinner rather than a formal dining experience.
This spot has become a regular stop for travelers looking for casual meals with consistency. For travellers exploring Mediterranean food in Da Nang, Athena provides an opportunity to discover Greek-inspired dishes built around grilled ingredients, warm pita, and generous accompaniments.
Bladi Restaurant offers a different perspective on Mediterranean dining through the spice-led traditions of Moroccan cuisine. Dishes such as couscous, Moroccan carrot salad, and eggplant preparations bring together vegetables, fragrant seasonings, and contrasting textures. Rather than relying on the familiar flavours of Italian pasta or Greek grilled dishes, Moroccan cooking introduces a distinctive combination of warmth and aromatic depth.
For visitors curious about North African food in Da Nang, Bladi provides an opportunity to explore another culinary tradition within the wider Mediterranean region and stands out as a distinct choice among the best restaurants in Da Nang.
Rang.danang takes a contemporary approach to Mediterranean-inspired dining, with small plates designed to bring different flavours to the table. Dishes such as grilled octopus, lamb meatballs, and labneh offer a mix of textures and ingredients influenced by Mediterranean and Levantine cooking. The shared-plate format encourages diners to sample several dishes together, making the meal feel social and unhurried.
For couples or groups looking for something beyond conventional individual mains, Rang.danang offers a modern way to explore Mediterranean-inspired flavours in Da Nang.
My Casa offers a relaxed dining experience influenced by Spanish and Mediterranean flavours, with dishes suited to sharing among friends and family. Seafood tapas, paella, and prawns provide a starting point for exploring a menu that brings together familiar ingredients and generous portions. Sharing several plates allows diners to discover different combinations of seafood, rice, and seasonings during one meal.
For visitors who enjoy an informal atmosphere and a table filled with dishes to try together, My Casa is worth considering when exploring Da Nang’s international dining scene.
Highlights: Award-winning French chefs, rooftop city views, creative bistro-style cuisine, premium service
Signature Dishes: Wagyu beef, signature fish with house sauce, paella, seafood tapas
Gypsy Rooftop Restaurant & Bar combines a contemporary bistro approach with views across Da Nang’s cityscape. Its menu draws on French and Mediterranean influences, with dishes such as seafood tapas, paella, and premium meat preparations offering variety for an evening meal. The rooftop setting adds another dimension to the experience, making it suitable for diners who enjoy combining food, drinks, and city views.
For a special evening or a more contemporary dining experience, Gypsy offers an alternative to the city’s smaller, neighbourhood-style restaurants.
How to Choose the Right Mediterranean Restaurant in Da Nang
Mediterranean cuisine is not one single style of cooking. The right restaurant depends on the flavours you enjoy, the occasion, and the kind of dining experience you want.
For handmade Italian pasta: Choose Cucina Luca if you appreciate traditional Italian cooking, seasonal ingredients, and a relaxed trattoria atmosphere. Si Dining is another option if you prefer a contemporary Italian experience.
For Greek food: IRINI and Athena Souvlaki offer familiar Greek dishes, including pita, souvlaki, and other everyday favourites.
For Middle Eastern and Moroccan flavours: Halal Zeytun and Bladi introduce different culinary traditions through dishes featuring legumes, spices, grilled ingredients, and flavourful accompaniments.
For seafood and beachfront dining: La Plage is worth considering if you want to enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes beside the sea.
For shared plates and group meals: Rang.danang and My Casa offer styles of dining suited to sampling several dishes together.
For rooftop dining: Gypsy Rooftop provides a contemporary setting for an evening meal and drinks.
Before making a decision, check current menus, prices, opening hours, and location details. These practical details can help you choose a restaurant that suits both your budget and your plans.
Discover Mediterranean Flavours at Cucina Luca
A good meal does not always need to be complicated. Sometimes, it begins with fresh ingredients, a familiar recipe, and the time to enjoy it properly.
At Cucina Luca, Chef Luca Fecarotta brings the cooking traditions of Italy’s Marche region to Da Nang. Handmade pasta, seasonal ingredients, and a menu shaped by the day’s produce reflect a belief that food is about more than what arrives on the plate. It is also about memory, family, and the feeling of being at home.
If you are looking for Italian cooking in a relaxed setting, we welcome you to join us in An Thuong, a short walk from My Khe Beach.
Explore the Cucina Luca menu and discover what our kitchen is preparing.
