Rodrigues
The coolest, most sociable spot in Anse aux Anglais, this restaurant gets the thumbs up from expats and is dominated by larger-than-life Mega, the…
Must-see restaurants in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles
Réunion
This much-lauded venture with a vintage feel serves a range of culinary delights that deliciously represent French bistro cooking. The ris de veau (veal…
Cabanne de la Prise du Pêcheur
The North
You just don't get experiences like this if you never leave your resort. Run by Nathalie and her all-female crew, this seaside kiosk serves fabulous local…
Réunion
Innovative cuisine reigns supreme under the stewardship of young chef Jehan Colson. With its intimate dining room, small terrace, industrial-chic decor…
Flic en Flac
With lovely thatched platforms extending over swimming pools and towards the ocean, Paul & Virginie makes for a romantic meal. The food – grilled fish,…
Mahé
Now here's something different. Maria, the Seychellois spouse of artist Antonio Filippin, runs this quirky restaurant beside her husband's studio. The…
Grand Baie
This popular place serves good, standard seafood dishes in a convivial space that combines style with informality and partial bay views. Fresh lobster is…
Chamarel
This former hunting lodge is an institution, and it's not hard to see why. Its stunning location offers great views over the forested hillsides towards…
Mahé
An old favourite of visitors and locals alike, this restaurant specialises in quality Italian homemade pasta (the gnocchi della casa tastes particularly…
Flic en Flac
Indian-Chinese fusion cooking sounds rather fancy, but the reality is far simpler, featuring dishes like excellent biryanis and noodle dishes alongside…
Port Louis
Inhabiting its own pontoon across the harbour, the Deck wins plaudits for its setting, which is slightly removed from the clamour of the riverside bars…
La Digue
Within Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie Resort, this buffet restaurant sits strikingly on the water's edge. Each night has a different theme, whether Creole,…
Chamarel
Le Domaine features recipes from the kitchen of Jacqueline Dalais, the unofficial First Lady of Mauritian cuisine, who oversees this gem of a restaurant…
The North
A fresh and breezy alternative to its sister restaurant, Le Pescatore, next door, Kafé La Zétée does breakfast, paninis, sandwiches, smoked-marlin salads…
Mahé
On an open-sided elevated platform above the beach at the Coral Strand Hotel, Coral Asia does excellent sushi. We especially love the sashimi and nigiri…
Mauritius
This very cool designer spot with a funky cocktail bar and poolside seating is one of the trendier eating experiences in the west. The tapas bar is open…
Mauritius
Excellent Creole cooking – such as venison or wild boar curry or seafood vindaloo – combined with an attractive lagoon-side, open-air setting (bring the…
Grand Baie
People come from all over the north for the pastries on offer here at this charming little patisserie-cafe. It does some bagels and sandwiches, as well as…
Grand Baie
This charming German-run option is a great place for cakes, crêpes, coffee and juices; from mid-September to mid-June, it also offers an excellent…
The North
Wonderfully light decor and a great terrace overlooking the fishing boats set the scene for a truly superior eating experience. Dishes such as grilled…
Mahé
The 'Black Pearl' scores high on atmosphere, with an eye-catching nautical theme and seafaring paraphernalia liberally scattered around the dining rooms…
Mahé
Our pick for the Seychelles' best Indian restaurant, Maharajas has views of the yacht harbour and the mountains of Mahé beyond. The cooking is assured,…
Mahé
Grilled tuna, seafood pasta, ginger prawns. A range of cocktails, ciders and juices. An absence of wi-fi and a beach across the road. Everyone's different…
Mahé
Modern and brightly lit, this lovely corner cafe does terrific gelato and ice-cream sundaes, as well as snacks (pastries and crépes), a few mains and…
La Digue
The ocean breezes blowing off Grand Anse flow straight through the cool confines of Loutier Coco. It's famous for its lunchtime buffets of grilled fish,…
Grand Baie
Arranged around an inviting pebble-strewn courtyard across the street from the beach, Cocoloko brings a slice of cool and wannabe sophistication to…
Mahé
The setting is wonderful at this cafe-restaurant up in the hills at the spice garden, and it puts you in the mood for a fruit juice or a crunchy salad…
Réunion
This bustling little paillotte (beach restaurant) is noted for its reliable seafood as well as meat dishes, lavish salads and tempting desserts. It's also…
La Digue
This casual outdoor restaurant offers seafront dining in the heart of La Passe. The menu features Creole specials (smoked fish salad and seafood coconut…
Mauritius
Dark and dimly lit, tabagis (convenience stores) line the streets of every town in Mauritius. If you've yet to visit one, the unusually popular Bambous is…
Réunion
This family-run eatery in a private house spins tasty carris and ace homemade desserts (Mmm, the crème brûlée and the tarte Tatin with papaya and cinnamon…
La Digue
Find some shade at a table beneath the large tree or under this cafe's sloping roof, then sink your feet into the seaside sand and your teeth into a light…
Réunion
This St-Denis institution has the feel of a true Parisian bistro – packed, buzzing and full of attitude. It offers brasserie food that you wouldn't cross…
Mahé
This long-standing venture is a great place for a slap-up meal. Its Creole-themed buffet dinner should satisfy all but the hungriest visitors, with about…
La Digue
The flavour-filled smoke wafting from this ramshackle eatery should be enough to lure you onto one of its off-kilter picnic tables for a filling lunch…
Mauritius
At La Vanille, the Hungry Crocodile Restaurant has high novelty value, specialising in all things crocodilian – croc curry, croc burger, croc fried rice,…
The Fish Trap Bar & Restaurant
La Digue
In a great location on the water's edge, with tables inside, on the deck and spread out on the beach, this pretty-in-pastels restaurant is a tourist…
Mauritius
This place feels like a poolside restaurant at a posh resort, and essentially it is. The menu features standard international dishes (club sandwiches and…
La Digue
Given it's still thriving despite the nightclub it's set beside having long since deceased says everything you need to know. Order a tasty, budget…
Mauritius
Occupying an enviable position along the seafront promenade on the south side of town, Les Copains d'Abord serves tasty Mauritian dishes of fresh seafood…
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