Must-see restaurants in Mauritius

  • Mirador

    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…

  • Al Dente

    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…

  • Le Batelage

    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…

  • Namaste

    Port Louis

    Atmospheric Namaste serves up excellent North Indian specialities such as tandooris, tikkas and butter chicken – the set menus are outstanding and worth…

  • Chez Maryse

    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…

  • Restaurant Carrí Massalé

    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,…

  • Zoza

    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…

  • La Vogla Matta

    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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • La Potinière

    Mauritius

    Curepipe's most obviously upmarket restaurant is all starched linen and gleaming tableware. The menu features a selection of quintessential Mauritian eats…

  • Le Bougainville

    Flic en Flac

    Mauritian dishes, seafood, Chinese, the occasional Indian inflection – Le Bougainville is your typical roadside Flic en Flac restaurant, with…

  • Lazy Dodo

    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…

  • L'Ajoupa

    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…

  • Domaine du Cachet

    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…

  • Sunset Cafe

    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…

  • La Marmite Mauricienne

    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)…

  • Chez Jeannette

    Rodrigues

    Traditional Rodriguan flavours are what you'll get at this friendly guesthouse hidden in the hills. Dishes always feature an assortment of vegetables…

  • Liverpool Snack

    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…

  • Seasons Restaurant & Bar

    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…

  • Chez Patrick

    Mauritius

    Patrick's is popular with locals and tourists for its unpretentious atmosphere and authentic Creole cooking. There's everything from octopus curry to…

  • Garden by Happy Rajah

    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…

  • Gilda's Restaurant

    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…

  • Deli Bake Cafe & Bakery

    Grand Baie

    Toasted sandwiches, wraps, salads and a few fresh-flavoured mains like burgers, pizzas and smoked marlin with crusty bread, go nicely with the coffees in…

  • Luigi's

    Grand Baie

    There are no frilly adornments at this place, just good wood-fired pizzas, excellent pasta dishes and a breezy dining area. No wonder it's full most of…

  • Crêperie Bretonne

    Mauritius

    The sweet and savoury crêpes, served in a prim, white-wood dining area, are a welcome (and rather tasty) alternative to curries and seafood platters.

  • Mengoz Snack

    Rodrigues

    It doesn't get much simpler than this, but that's why we like it. In Mont Lubin, next to where the main road through the island branches to Grande…

  • Koki Boner

    Rodrigues

    An attractive spot if you're spending the day on the Pointe Coton beach, Koki Boner has laid-back service and does a good mix of snacks (sandwiches, soups…

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