Restaurants in St Denis
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L'Atelier de Ben
A true alchemist, the French chef here fuses French with Asian to create a cuisine that stuns and seduces. The filet de bœuf poêlé, pain perdu aux truffes, wok de légumes et noisettes torréfiées (beef fillet served with a special truffle-scented bread, wok-fried vegetables and roasted hazelnuts) is even more delicious than its poetic name suggests. The décor? Best described as 'contemporary plain'.
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La Récré
Set in a courtyard that opens onto a busy street (but a hedge of tropical plants protects you from the hustle and bustle), La Récré is a popular joint for informal dining, with a wide-ranging menu focussing on fish and meat dishes. If you want to impress (or shock) your friends at home, order a tartare de cheval (horse tartare).
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Le Reflet des Îles
This much-lauded eatery specialising in Creole food is the perfect place to try out cuisine lontan (traditional dishes). Dip into one of 15 cracking carris (curries) and civets (stews). The menu is translated in English - a rarity in Réunion. The waiters play the tropical-island card with their snazzy shirts.
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L'Igloo
One day we were unfaithful to Le Castel Glacier and had an ice-creamy affair with L'Igloo, unable to resist the phenomenally creamy fruits des bois ice-cream concoction. It's equally adept at serving up omelettes, fish dishes and salads. True to its name, the refreshing décor screams 'Antarctica', with white-and-blue murals.
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Le Castel Glacier
We lost all self-control at this talismanic ice-cream parlour a short waddle away from Castel Boulanger (same management). Just thinking of chocolate makes us salivate; you don't want to know what happens when we recall the fèves du Tonka (a variety of cocoa). Also serves up snack options, including salads, at lunchtime.
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Le DCP
If you have a weakness for ultrafresh fish, Le DCP is the place to indulge. The décor is another clincher: it occupies a restored Creole building with an agreeable terrace. Inside, aquatic murals and shades of blue and white create a 20,000-leagues-under-the-sea-like ambience.
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Le Roland Garros
Le Roland Garros Oh la la, this heavenly place has the feel of a true Parisian bistro - packed, buzzing and full of attitude. You can't really go wrong - everything is pretty good - but if you want a recommendation, go for the tartare de poisson (fish tartare).
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Le Massalé
Another divine tooth-killer is this teeny outlet that tempts you with its colourful array of Indian snacks and sweets to eat in or take away. Perennial favourites include samosas as well as candy-pink or apple-green balfi. Wash it down with a glass of cardamom tea.
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La Cardamome
With its dramatic pink-and-green interior (no chubby Buddha by the door!), this little Indian joint has to be St-Denis' kookiest spot. Nothing beats its buffet featuring about 10 Indian offerings, a steal at around €8 at lunchtime. Takeaways available.
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Le Castel Boulanger
Hands-down the best bakery-deli in St-Denis, with such a tantalising array of brioches, croissants, macatias (a variety of buns) and sandwiches that we almost made ourselves a nuisance here. Excellent breakfasts too.
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Clos St-Jacques
Subdued lighting, elegant furnishings and a smattering of fancy decorative touches, including quirky replica of cicadas hanging on the walls, provide the perfect setting for a romantic dinner.
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Le Castel Lounge Restaurant
Tastebuds are kept on the move at this ode to design - a sleek, loungey space with low-hanging table lights and cocoa-hued furnishings. It mostly serves up creative contemporary dishes.
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Le Ness
Spice up your day or night at this refreshing fusion place. Le Ness serves lush menus of French fare with a tropical twist such as grilled duck in a fruit sauce.
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Le Labourdonnais
One of the town's top-drawer eateries, with prices to match. The décor blends rustic beams and stone walls with colonial-era elegance.
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Le Cadre Noir
Art-gallery setting ideal for a light lunch comprising a main course and dessert, all homemade. Also does great afternoon tea and cakes.
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Helios
This St-Denis icon has a good repertoire of flavoursome métro dishes, best enjoyed on the flowery terrace.
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B@bookcafé
A snazzy spot upstairs in the Librairie Autrement, serves good salads. Internet access.
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Kim Son
Offers well-prepared Vietnamese and Chinese fare in rustic surrounds.
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