The East
A local and tourist favourite, this beach restaurant in a lovely coconut grove bursts to the seams on weekends. It has a concise menu featuring Creole and…
Must-see restaurants in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles
Réunion
This well-regarded eatery in a cute Creole house off the main drag is a good place to sample authentic Réunionnais fare prepared mama-style. Tour your…
Mahé
Madame Michel presides over this unpretentious, sand-floored eatery right on the beach – it's been around for years and is a local institution. After a…
Réunion
This sweet spot hidden on a tranquil street north of the centre is perfect for a light lunch prepared with local, high-quality ingredients. It also serves…
Réunion
You wouldn't guess it from the humble surrounds, but this family-run place is praised for its lip-smacking biryanis and other tasty Indian staples,…
Réunion
Indulge in delicious French-inspired dishes at this fine-dining restaurant with contemporary decor and mood lighting. The small menu is chalked on the…
Réunion
Pounce on The Good Cooking Pot's excellent-value dinner buffet, which features 12 wholesome carris (curries) as well as grilled meat. You'll leave…
Mahé
A curious mix of pizza, pasta and Chinese food ranges across the menu here, but you're on safe ground if you order something local – the octopus curry is…
Réunion
Tasty, filling, cheap Creole food and voluminous sandwiches. No surprise that it's popular. For a true local (if lowbrow) experience, try this modest…
Réunion
Ask a local where they go for the best macatias (buns) and croissants and they point to this delectable little bakery. It has a wide variety of cavity…
Mauritius
Curepipe's most obviously upmarket restaurant is all starched linen and gleaming tableware. The menu features a selection of quintessential Mauritian eats…
Réunion
Near the harbour and a Frisbee's throw from the beach, this unpretentious open-air joint majors in fish dishes as well as salads. Good homemade desserts,…
The East
Chez Louiso is a modest open-air eatery overlooking the harbour. The menu is limited to sandwiches and a couple of daily specials, but they're well…
Flic en Flac
Mauritian dishes, seafood, Chinese, the occasional Indian inflection – Le Bougainville is your typical roadside Flic en Flac restaurant, with…
Réunion
This immutable seafood favourite on the seafront gets the thumbs up for its choice of tartares and carpaccios as well as fish dishes (usually tuna,…
Grand Baie
This cool roadside place has a handful of special deals and does assured Mauritian and French cooking in a casual setting with smooth lounge music on the…
Mauritius
L'Ajoupa is worth an honourable mention for its homely tree-lined garden hidden behind a scratched picket fence. It's the perfect place to catch up with…
Réunion
If you’re planning a picnic, stop at this mouthwatering bakery, which sells tarts, pastries, breads and other treats. You'll also find sandwiches and…
Réunion
Generous scoops and about 40 flavours are the trademarks of this drool-inducing ice-cream parlour opposite the mosque. Also serves up snacks, well…
Chamarel
This restaurant with a honey-tinged facade is not what it was, but the Mauritian cooking is excellent, featuring palm-heart salad, octopus curry, smoked…
Réunion
There's sure to be a dish on the extensive menu that suits your palate. Very popular with weekending families. It's known for its palmiste (palm hearts)…
Victoria
The food is fresh and tasty at this appealing eatery, in the southwestern corner of the market (upstairs). Typical dishes include smoked-fish salad, tiger…
Réunion
A favourite haunt of hungry walkers, this family-run restaurant serves up hearty local dishes such as smoked sausages and curries, as well as moderately…
Grand Baie
Pastas (including a few gluten-free options), grills and sandwiches make up a fairly generic international menu here, but the waterfront location makes it…
Victoria
Order roast chicken, smoked fish with rice or other wholesome Creole staples at this crazily popular takeaway outlet smack-dab in the centre. Perfect to…
Réunion
Service is casse-pas-la-tête (unfussy) and the decor is unpretentious at this friendly fast food joint on the main drag. Fuel up with wholesome daily…
The North
This basic but sweet place has a pleasant outdoor feel, with lots of tables on the terrace (although, sadly, it's on the rather busy Trou aux Biches Rd)…
Rodrigues
Traditional Rodriguan flavours are what you'll get at this friendly guesthouse hidden in the hills. Dishes always feature an assortment of vegetables…
The East
If you're looking for a quick food fix, check out the options at this family-run eatery opposite Notre Dame des Laves church. It specialises in tasty,…
Réunion
Coming from La Nouvelle, this cool venture appears like a mirage at the entrance of Marla. Bliss! It serves sandwiches, carris (at lunchtime) and drinks…
Réunion
This slick modern eatery does a brisk business with office workers – always a sign that you've found a good bargain. It speedily serves tasty wraps,…
Réunion
This unfussy little kiosk could hardly be better situated: it overlooks the saltwater pool at Puits des Anglais. The menu concentrates on composed salads…
Réunion
This well-run option in an appealing Creole house concentrates on a plain and simple menu – tacos, burgers, sandwiches and salads – but does it really…
Mauritius
Simple meals, friendly service and an occasional sea breeze – the recipe here is time-honoured with no frills and no complaints from us. Expect rice and…
Mauritius
Part of the Orchid Villas complex, this roadside restaurant doesn't have sea views, but the food and service are both surprisingly good and the menu is…
Mauritius
Patrick's is popular with locals and tourists for its unpretentious atmosphere and authentic Creole cooking. There's everything from octopus curry to…
Réunion
No stodgy carris here – foodies saunter in for well-presented French-inspired fare with a creative bent, a respectable wine list and smart service. It's…
Grand Baie
Making the most of its busy roadside setting, this fine Indian restaurant does the simple things well – excellent rogan josh, curries, butter chicken and…
Mauritius
Pasta, South Indian curries and ceviche (raw fish marinated in lemon and garlic) all appear on this varied menu, which can be enjoyed with fine views on…
La Digue
Zerof is a great spot to savour a variety of traditional Creole meals, particularly on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings when it lays on an excellent…
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