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