Pimenton Restaurant Vientiane — Restaurant in Vientiane Capital

If your trip to Vientiane leads you to Pimentón, don’t skip the Tomahawk steak and its decadent truffle offerings — they’re showstoppers in their own right.

Tomahawk Steak at Pimentón

From the moment it’s presented, the Tomahawk commands attention — long bone, generous marbling, and that sizzling aura as it arrives. The open-grill set-up lets you watch the finishing touches: the char, the smoke kiss, the juices pooling just so.

When done right, it delivers: a deeply beefy flavor, rich fat that melts into the lean, and a satisfying crust that gives way to tender, juicy slices. Pair that with a crisp side and you’ve got a steak experience that lives up to the hype.

That said, some diners have flagged inconsistency — even when grilling technique seems sound, the cut’s chew has disappointed a few. So, ask for your doneness and inspect the first slice.

Truffle Dishes & Truffle Accents

Pimentón’s truffle touches (in sauces, pastas, maybe even finishing oils) lean into luxury without overdoing it. These dishes elevate the experience: earthy aroma, silky mouthfeel, pairing smartly with the beef. While there’s less voluminous comment about the truffle offerings specifically, the general consensus is that their emphasis on “organic sourcing, simple presentation, open fire technique” fits well with the restrained use of premium ingredients like truffle.

When the truffle is used — whether in a sauce, a risotto, or shaved over a dish — it feels intentional, not showy.

Final Take

Pimentón delivers on the theater and the flavors when it comes to the Tomahawk — it’s a destination dish. If you go, be bold: ask for the best slice, check how it’s done, and let the staff guide you. The truffle side notes are the perfect companion — subtle, well judged, and classy.

A truly memorable dinner for those who appreciate...

Short version: Fantastic place, go there!

Extended version: after eating local food for a week we didn't mind eating some Western food for a change. Given the good reviews we opted for Pimenton. We had some patatas bravas, calamares and prawns as tapas. All were very good, especially the patatas bravas were delicious with fantastic sauce. For mains we went for the burger and braised rib. The steaks were quite pricey, and to be honest we can eat good steak at home too for this price. I have no doubt they're worth it though. The burger was delicious and the rib was absolutely a treat!!! It came with mushrooms and puree of potatoes. The seasoning of this was done very well, compliments to the chef for this. I would absolutely recommend this dish to anyone. For drinks we had 2 mojitos, perfectly balanced, among the best of the island. The staff was beyond friendly and very professional. The interior is nice as well and they have an upstairs area. Great venue, well done, keep up...

Highly recommend this restaurant located in central Vientiane. Menu boasts a Western- Spanish cuisine with tapas, paella, steaks and classic bar food. Excellent set lunch menu which is a must try. The set lunch menu has a refreshing garden salad followed by a mains then dessert. We tried the seafood paella which came out surprisingly quickly but was very tasty and satisfying. Highly recommend the grilled chicken, the chicken was so succulent and juicy packed with amazing flavours. The prawn fettuccine was also creamy and fulfilling. Portions were large and satisfied hungry appetites. I came back on a Sunday to try their a la carte menu but unfortunately they were closed on Sunday. Great bar area and inviting ambience. Staff were friendly but spoke limited English. Service lost a star because staff were elusive and purposely avoiding us due to language barrier when we...