Must-see restaurants in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles

  • La Case Bambou

    Réunion

    A long-standing favourite, the Bambou Bar has an arm-long menu. Order anything from pizzas and Creole staples to seafood, burgers, salads and meat dishes…

  • Le Comptoir du Potager

    Réunion

    For contemporary bistro cuisine, this boho-flavoured den is a winner. Pick from the small assortment of creative concoctions chalked on the board, and…

  • Happy Rajah

    Grand Baie

    Right next to the entrance of the Super U Hypermarket, on the 1st floor, this well-regarded Indian restaurant serves all the usual suspects. If you're…

  • Chez Doudou et Alexandra

    Réunion

    With its barnlike surrounds, Chez Doudou has a kind of ramshackle charm but has no views to speak of. The focus is on earthy regional food, so roll up for…

  • Le Velli

    The East

    Dining at this inviting restaurant near the Temple of Colosse is all about having a good time enjoying the finer pleasures of life. The cuisine is…

  • Le Grand Baie

    Réunion

    You’re sure to find something to fill a gap at this haven of peace next to the Cimetière Marin, where the menu covers lots of salads as well as métro …

  • Chez Loulou

    Réunion

    The most iconic Creole case (house) for kilometres around, with a distinctive turquoise facade on the main drag. It's famous for its belt-bustingly good…

  • Chez Pepe

    Flic en Flac

    Chez Pepe is a lively spot serving up Italian favourites like pizza, seafood spaghetti and rustic Tuscan meats, as well as local specialities like smoked…

  • Symon's Restaurant

    Mauritius

    One of the better options in Belle Mare beyond the all-star line-up of hotel restaurants, Symon's serves up a variety of Indian and Mauritian and Chinese…

  • L'Auberge Créole

    The East

    At this respected venue, the menu roves from Creole dishes and métro classics to pizzas (evenings only) and Chinese specialities at prices that are more…

  • Bravo

    Mahé

    This open-air restaurant overlooking the marina at Eden Island provides an agreeable dining experience with mostly Italian food. Everything's pretty good,…

  • Le Copacabana

    Réunion

    This trendy bar-restaurant has a peerless position right on the beach. Enjoy well-prepared fish and meat dishes as well as excellent homemade desserts. Le…

  • Le Jardin

    Réunion

    This surprisingly atmospheric restaurant at the northern end of town features an open-air dining room, a lounge area and a swimming pool, which will help…

  • Snack Chez Herbert

    Réunion

    This popular joint is worth visiting for its cheap and wholesome Creole staples. Snacks, salads, sandwiches and other nibbles are also available. Take…

  • First Restaurant

    Port Louis

    If the age-old rule applies that a good Chinese restaurant is full of Chinese diners, then First is a winner. Packed with large family groups enjoying…

  • Il Etait Une Fois

    Réunion

    Tucked away on a side street running perpendicular to the main road, 'Once Upon a Time' offers something different. There's no menu, just a selection of…

  • Coolen – Chez Ram

    Grand Baie

    The clear favourite among Royal Rd's parade of restaurants, Coolen is often filled with locals. Customers are welcomed with a splash of rum while they…

  • Pomme Canelle Restaurant

    Mahé

    Occupying one of a number of heritage Creole buildings in this complex of artisan stalls, the Pomme Canelle serves up a well-priced Creole buffet with…

  • Surfers Beach Restaurant

    Mahé

    In a terrific location overlooking the seductive beach at Anse Parnel (although overhanging branches now obscure much of the view), Surfers Beach is a…

  • La Perle du Lac

    Réunion

    Bring an empty tum: there's no à la carte dining here, but a mean buffet featuring all the Creole classics as well as salads. It's more honest than…

  • Madame Larose

    Rodrigues

    On the road down to the beach in Pointe Coton, Madame Larose is a little local gem, with no-frills service and surrounds but good, honest cooking. Fresh…

  • L'Atelier de Ben

    Réunion

    A true alchemist, the French chef Benoît Vantaux has got the magic formula right, fusing French with Creole and Asian to create stunning cuisine,…

  • Mazavaroo

    Rodrigues

    Hikers tackling a scenic east-coast jaunt can take a break at this casual, lunch-only affair with painted pastel tables. Savour the home-cooked seafood …

  • Chez Paulina

    Rodrigues

    On the road down to Tyrodig, this terrific little place is often packed out at lunch time, especially on weekends. The price-to-quality ratio is…

  • Ocean Vagabond

    Mauritius

    Ocean Vagabond has good pizzas and something of a surfer's vibe, with DVDs and a Saturday-evening happy hour. It all falls a bit flat when things are…

  • Le Bougainville

    Mauritius

    Worth a mention for its breezy terrace, friendly atmosphere and convenient location across from Blue Bay Beach, Le Bougainville is a popular hang-out for…

  • Le Nature

    Réunion

    Nature serves up a brilliant-value lunch buffet, consisting of about eight Creole dishes prepared from fresh simple ingredients. The setting is inviting,…

  • L'Assiette du Nord

    The North

    At this popular place you can opt for the terrace or a slightly smarter dining area behind the fish-tank partition. Seafood features strongly, served…

  • Est Bento

    Réunion

    Satisfy those pangs for bento and other Asian treats at this popular restaurant. Here you can tuck into specialities that are hard to find elsewhere – a…

  • Chez Malet

    Réunion

    One of a number of popular eateries along the river, this ramshackle venture has a good terrace for a sandwich, a takeaway curry (from €6) or a beer. It's…

  • Chez Nous

    Réunion

    This bold bistro is beloved by all who come here. The blackboard menu features flavourful meat and fish dishes, some with an exotic twist, as well as…

  • La Rougaille Créole

    Grand Baie

    Tucked away off Royal Rd behind the Sunset Boulevard shopping centre, but well signposted, this friendly place does local dishes extremely well without…

  • Cabanne des Fruits de Mer

    The North

    With a better-than-average range of meals – from sandwiches, salads and fried noodles to grilled fish and seafood – this is the pick of the beachfront…

  • Le Glacier de Marie B

    Réunion

    You'll lose all self-control at this drool-inducing ice-cream parlour. Amid a mind-boggling array of flavours, the sweet potato with honey screams 'try me…

  • Les 5 Orangers

    The East

    You'll find solid Chinese and Creole fare and heaping portions at this welcoming no-frills joint on the main road in Les Orangers, between Ste-Anne and…

  • Takamaka Café

    La Digue

    This little shack, with creatively hewn tables and chairs under the trees at Anse Sévère, serves up simple sandwiches, seafood salads and fruit platters…

  • Green Island Beach Restaurant

    Mauritius

    The friendly staff here serve a delicious assortment of international and local favourites, often in surprising juxtaposition. Have fish curry with…

  • Le Gadjak

    Réunion

    Gadjak, smack dab in the centre, is a popular hangout serving Creole dishes as well as a few appetising French specialities (namely duck and andouillette …

  • La Belle Epoque

    Mahé

    Excellent food and a lovely marina-side setting are reason enough to come here – the crab and prawn curry with coconut milk is outstanding, as is the…

  • Le DCP

    Réunion

    Fish lovers will find nirvana here: this known-far-and-wide restaurant has a broad assortment of fish delivered daily from the harbour. Order it grilled,…

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