Must-see restaurants in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles

  • Chez Batista's

    Mahé

    The impressive thatched canopy, the sand floor and the endless turquoise bay in front of you help the switch to 'relax' mode. The location outshines the…

  • Chez Noé

    Réunion

    A long-standing institution, Chez Noë is almost a rite of passage in Cilaos. It churns out invigorating Creole favourites such as sausage with lentils and…

  • Le Fangourin

    The North

    If all the sugar in L'Aventure du Sucre museum has set your taste buds working, you could sup a glass of sugar-cane juice at Le Fangourin, a stylish cafe…

  • Ah-Youn

    Flic en Flac

    We're not sure how great a compliment it is to say that Ah-Youn's best features are its swift service and generous portions, but it's true. Don't worry,…

  • Anse Soleil Café

    Mahé

    This unpretentious little eatery is ideally positioned right on the beach. The menu has simply prepared seafood (such as grilled crab or seafood curry)…

  • L'Igloo

    Réunion

    Generous scoops and about 30 flavours are the trademarks of this drool-inducing ice-cream parlour in the heart of St-Denis. Take your mind off the…

  • Café de Labourdonnais

    Mauritius

    We're starting to see these cool little cafes popping up in smaller Mauritian towns, and it's a most welcome development. With free wi-fi and a full board…

  • La Bodega

    Réunion

    Worth a mention for its breezy deck overlooking the lagoon, memorable sea views and jovial atmosphere, La Bodega serves a wide range of dishes, including…

  • Le Chamarel Panoramic Restaurant

    Chamarel

    Perched atop the escarment 1km northwest of Chamarel just before the road plunges down to Black River, this pleasing place has breathtaking views all the…

  • Papagalo

    Victoria

    Downstairs from Sam's Pizzeria, this wildly popular takeaway place serves up hearty Creole staples in a cafeteria-style display cabinet – point to what…

  • Les Sentiers

    Réunion

    Come lunch and dinner, this cute case créole is alive with action. Tables spill from inside out onto a breezy terrace. Food-wise, the menu features all…

  • Le Caudan

    Réunion

    Tasty Indo-Mauritian snacks and ready-made meals are the order of the day at this under-the-radar neighbourhood venture set in a small Creole house with…

  • Coco Blu

    Victoria

    The decor of this 1st-floor eatery overlooking the clock tower is easy on the eye, a mix of stylish and quirky, and the vantage point is good for people…

  • Le Vieux Port

    Réunion

    A fine specimen of a restaurant, Le Vieux Port is ideally situated in a tropical garden about 500m south of the 2007 lava flow. It is strictly local…

  • Ti Chou Chou

    Réunion

    This small restaurant, with its appealing colourful facade on the main drag, is run by a friendly young team. Herbivores will opt for the assiette ti…

  • L'Arto Carpe

    Réunion

    Tucked in a pedestrianised alley behind the cathedral, this zinging restaurant built in a restored stone structure is a good choice if you're tired of…

  • Sarah Beach

    Réunion

    North of town, this restaurant has a great position overlooking the lagoon. With such appealing surroundings, many alfrescoholics would go back to this…

  • Le Rochester Restaurant

    Mauritius

    The charming Madame Appadu runs her restaurant in an old colonial building by the bridge to Surinam. A delightful mix of Creole, Indian and Chinese…

  • Le Reflet des Îles

    Réunion

    This eatery is the best place in St-Denis to try authentic Creole food by dipping into one of 15 cracking carris (curries) and civets (stews). There are…

  • Le Beau Rivage

    The East

    True to its name (The Beautiful Shore), Le Beau Rivage has an enviable location on the seafront, beside the church ruins in Champ-Borne. That said, the…

  • La Cosa Nostra

    Mauritius

    Two things make this popular pizza joint famous: the whisper-thin crust (you'll swear that you're just eating toppings) and the turtle-speed service (you…

  • Restaurant Le Corail

    The East

    About 300m south of Notre Dame des Laves church, this colourful Creole house is your spot for Creole curries and stews as well as sandwiches. There's an…

  • Blue Bamboo

    Mauritius

    Blue Bamboo has many charms: a cosy plant-filled cloister, delicious pan pizza, friendly owners and an inviting lounge on the 2nd floor. The upstairs bar…

  • Enso

    Mauritius

    Styling itself as a lounge bar and restaurant, this place does cool very well, with its laid-back pool table and Saturday-night DJs. The food itself is…

  • Green Palm Restaurant

    Mauritius

    Roadside Green Palm serves well-regarded Indian cuisine west of Souillac in the sleepy hamlet of Riambel. It's especially proud of its range of naan…

  • The Beach Shack

    Flic en Flac

    We thought this place wouldn't last, with its faddish designer seating and lounge-bar atmosphere. The reason it has is that it's classier than other…

  • Perlin Pain Pain

    Réunion

    One of the best bakery-delis in St-Denis, with a tantalising array of brioches, croissants, macatias (a variety of bun), sandwiches, burgers and bagels…

  • Anchor Café – Islander Restaurant

    Mahé

    This family-run restaurant takes its cooking seriously. Its champion dishes include blackened fish, a range of Creole curries (including lobster curry),…

  • La Magie des Glaces

    Réunion

    St-Paul's premier ice-cream parlour will leave you a drooling mess. It serves up an excellent array of classic and exotic flavours, all prepared with high…

  • Le Choka Bleu

    Réunion

    Large, well-spaced tables and high ceilings put diners in the right mood to settle down for a big night sampling the ambitious dishes on offer – mostly…

  • Chez Plume

    Mahé

    A west-coast veteran, Chez Plume can still hold its own among the new crop of places. It serves local specialities such as Creole black pudding, octopus…

  • Café de Grand Baie Plage

    Grand Baie

    The food here's a good, if unexceptional, selection of grilled meats, seafood dishes and other local and international staples, and their octopus curry…

  • Les Dauphins Heureux Café-Restaurant

    Mahé

    A classic beachfront setting with a shady terrace and a tropical garden characterises this classy eatery with a modernish feel. Choose between subtly…

  • Chez Marie

    Réunion

    With its tiny terrace overlooking the harbour and simple yet well-prepared cuisine, this sweet lil' den is ideal for a quick and affordable sit-down lunch…

  • Aux Deux Frères

    Rodrigues

    Perched above a plaza of tour operators, Port Mathurin's slickest haunt serves local and international dishes in swish surrounds. The marlin fumé avec…

  • Le Régal des Hauts

    Réunion

    At dinner, wood-fired pizzas go down a treat at this lively joint near the town hall. They come either red or white (with or without tomato base), and are…

  • Snack Le Grand Îlet – Chez Serge

    Réunion

    This wholly unpretentious, neon-lit eatery set in a modern house by the main road is worth stopping at for its short list of flavoursome daily specials …

  • La Mer Cassée

    Réunion

    This laid-back eatery is set in a small Creole house along the main road (not so peaceful), but there's outdoor seating across the road – a few plastic…

  • Jeanno Burger

    Flic en Flac

    The pick of the food vans just back from the beach (the places selling fresh pineapple give it a run for its money), Jeanno's serves up good burgers,…

  • Le Beauvallon

    The East

    Le Beauvallon is well known to everyone in the area, not least for its location beside the mouth of the Rivière des Roches and its seasonal, scrumptious…

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