Mahé
As much lounge bar as cafe, this upstairs cafe in Bliss hotel has beach beds to go with the tables and good views over the beach and out to Silhouette…
Must-see restaurants in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles
Port Louis
The Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel boasts this cool and classy brasserie serving up salads, bagels, pasta, casseroles and prime cuts of steak. There's…
The North
A wildly popular addition to the Trou aux Biches eating scene, Souvenir does everything from bog-standard Mauritian fried noodles to steaks. The food is…
Réunion
Les Jardins d'Héva rocks a superb setting: central Hell-Bourg at your feet, the jagged peaks of the Cirques in the distance, and a luminous dining room…
Réunion
Can't stomach one more morsel of carri poulet (chicken curry)? Then opt for this eatery where cuisine is predominantly fishy: crab, shrimps, fish, octopus…
Mahé
With waterside tables overlooking the northern end of Beau Vallon, La Plage lives up to its name. Presentation is impeccable, decor is enticing, with…
Salon de Thé de l'Hôtel Tsilaosa
Réunion
This delightfully peaceful venue in the Hôtel Tsilaosa's tearoom will torment the sweet-toothed with homemade cakes and pies and about 15 varieties of tea…
The North
Undoubtedly the area's smartest restaurant setting, with a terrace built right into the sand. Service, however, can be a bit lacking and the food doesn't…
Mauritius
This place a block back from the water may not look like much, but the quality is high, the prices are low and the servings are large – a winning…
Réunion
Familiar bistro fare with a local twist – salads, fish and meat dishes – won’t inspire devotion, but the atmosphere is relaxed and service is efficient…
Réunion
A surprisingly hip restaurant inside a Creole house complete with trendy, colourful interior, this cool culinary outpost is one of the most atmospheric…
Réunion
The all-wood surrounds have a kind of rustic charm and the dining room overlooks the Mare à Joncs. In addition to a good selection of palate-pleasing…
Réunion
Nothing extraordinary in this simple but sweet place in a cute case, just wholesome Creole cuisine that hits the spot every time. It lays on a great-value…
Réunion
In this buzzy eatery overlooking the tide pool in Manapany-les-Bains, you're bound to find something on the menu that takes your fancy. Treat yourself to…
Réunion
This inviting eatery housed in a private villa is a gourmand's playpen, with a tempting selection of imaginative dishes. Be good to yourself with pork…
Réunion
Blink and you'll miss the tiny entrance of this funky little den next to the tourist office. It whips up appetising salads, plats du jour (daily specials)…
Rodrigues
This gem of a place, one of a few out on the northwestern coast, has an elevated dining room that looks straight out to sea. The meals are lovingly…
Réunion
Walls saturated in cheery coloured accents and other fancy decorative touches – some are covered with flip-flops – set the tone at this zinging joint…
Réunion
Stylishly decorated in a hip bistro style, this local treasure entices with simple yet inventive offerings that spoil your taste buds without spoiling…
Flic en Flac
It's well worth planning your visit to Casela around lunchtime to grab a bite at the on-site restaurant. This charming open-air cafe has photogenic views…
Victoria
This charming oasis of a 1st-floor cafe rises above the din of downtown Victoria. It serves smoothies and fresh juices, good coffee, and light meals such…
Mauritius
Well-prepared Italian dishes like homemade pasta and osso bucco are a virtual trip to the mother country. There are a few nods to local ingredients, such…
Réunion
You wouldn't guess it from the outside, but L'Épicurieux is a gourmand's playpen ensnared in a tropical garden complete with a small pool. A mix of local…
Mauritius
Drop down off the main road at the western end of Souillac for a lovely waterside eating experience. The food (the usual mix of Mauritian staples and…
The East
About 400m southeast of Coopérative de Vanille, Le Ti' Piment is a popular place serving French and Creole dishes in a pleasant, convivial space that…
Réunion
This breezy fish restaurant, set within arm's reach of the crashing waves, is one of the best options around for a relaxed meal. The seafood dishes use…
Réunion
No plastic chairs at this zinging spot, but teak furnishings and an agreeable terrace. Villa Vanille has the most eclectic menu in town. Choose from…
Réunion
One of the better (and slightly quieter) restaurants on this seaside strip, with an inviting terrace that affords lovely sea views. High marks go to the…
Réunion
This well-oiled machine near the main roundabout is known for its kilometre-long menu featuring lots of salads, burgers, pizzas, pasta dishes, crêpes,…
Réunion
The street entrance is rather discreet, but the French chef has received much attention since he opened his restaurant. Whether in the flowery garden or…
Réunion
The food looks as good as it tastes at this surprisingly upbeat cafe-bistro on the main road. It serves winningly fresh dishes prepared with local…
Réunion
If you’re toying with the idea of doing a beach picnic à la gourmet, it’s worth stopping in here for some salads, pastries and well-prepared sandwiches…
Mahé
True to its name, Veranda Cafe offers classy but casual veranda dining with good coffee, snacks and light meals, pizzas and burgers, as well as more…
Réunion
On the main strip, this cheerful place is a great spot to sample one of the various tartares on offer (try the tuna tartare with ginger). Meat-eaters may…
Port Louis
Atmospheric Namaste serves up excellent North Indian specialities such as tandooris, tikkas and butter chicken – the set menus are outstanding and worth…
Réunion
At this Hell-Bourg stalwart the food has a temptingly pronounced regional flavour. Among the many winners are the Hell-Bourg trout, the chicken in coconut…
Mauritius
After winning a 'women's empowerment' grant from the Mauritian government many years back, friendly Maryse and her family opened a small restaurant in her…
Flic en Flac
The roadside setting isn't Flic en Flac's finest, but this place does good local specialties which are much needed in this catch-all town. Curries,…
Mauritius
This lovely little spot serves real coffee, tasty sweet pastries, and a handful of savoury pastries (such as pies) and simple sandwiches. There are a few…
The North
With so many good places to choose from, it takes a lot to catch our attention in Trou aux Biches when it comes to food. La Vogla Matta, next to Chez Popo…
