Coral Coast
This joint Italian-Fijian enterprise doesn't disappoint. It's a charming open-fronted, wood-and-bamboo place facing directly onto the sea with a mellow…
Must-see restaurants in Fiji
Suva
Housed in a converted colonial bungalow that was once home to Ratu Sir Laulu Sukuna, Governors is the newest fashionable eating place on the block. You…
Nadi
Stylish, professionally run and with a cosmopolitan menu featuring stand-out dishes created from local produce, this fabulous restaurant is not just 'good…
Coral Coast
Formerly Le Café, the Beach Bar & Grill is deservedly popular with those wanting to eat outside their resorts. It's a simple thatched outfit, but has an…
Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group
This perennial Levuka favourite is a charming little place with big windows for watching the world go by and a bamboo thatched kitchen at the back. The…
Taveuni
If you’re in the market for a pizza the size of a small child, Tramonto won’t disappoint – they’re huge, delicious and mightily topped. The gasp-inducing…
Nadi
This rough-looking joint just down from the temple dishes up some of the most authentic and flavoursome curries on Viti Levu: just ask the droves of…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
Delicious breakfasts (the menu includes homemade yoghurt, fruit and poached eggs) and lunches of wholemeal sandwiches, interesting wraps, fresh salads and…
Nadina Authentic Fijian Restaurant
Denarau Island
This fantastic restaurant specialises in local cuisine, using homegrown and foraged ingredients; it's a great place to try kokoda, or opt for the divine…
Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group
You can get curries, fish and chips, and other European meals here, but locals recommend it because of the pizza, which is, apparently, very hit and miss …
Nadi
Come hungry: the chefs at this popular spot aren't shy when it comes to portion control. Though they do Western-style breakfasts and some tasty Thai meals…
Suva
Officials and government aides from the nearby embassies cram the front verandah of this cheap and cheerful Suva institution to indulge in authentic…
Coral Coast
Slightly pricier than its neighbours and boasting a breezy dining area overlooking the ocean, the food outlets at the Bedarra Inn often lure guests from…
Nadi
This little place, tucked behind the main street, dishes up top-notch Indian curries and thalis (plus Fijian and international dishes) at ludicrously low…
Suva
Upstairs past the closet-sized bar, the acrobatic culinary skills of Daikoku’s teppanyaki chefs are reason enough to spend an evening here. The seafood,…
Nadi
In Fiji, the word 'pizza' often seems open for interpretation. Not so at Mama's: these prodigious pies could hold their own anywhere in the world…
Coral Coast
This diner-style restaurant facing the sea is a good place to refuel. A smart, open-fronted wooden building with a sports bar at the back, it has a decent…
Suva
The only way you could be any more harbourside would be if you were standing in the water. This permanently moored former Blue Lagoon cruise ship has…
Nadi
With a menu boasting flavoursome, flaming hot dishes from India, Fiji and Thailand, Sitar is a standout restaurant, even in a curry-mad town like Nadi…
Suva
A cheery and unpretentious place to grab a bite, particularly at lunchtime when the sandwiches and wraps are on offer. All the servings are generous, from…
Nadi
Tucked away behind Jack's Handicrafts, the cavernous Corner offers a cool escape from the hot main street. The menu is eclectic, but doesn't suffer from…
Nadi
This convivial spot is named in honour of the local rum, and has an aptly nautical theme. Surf-and-turf-style meals are the go, but it also does decent…
Vanua Levu
Look for the bright-orange door and pink balcony overlooking the bus station. Although you wouldn’t guess it from the outside, this is one of Labasa’s…
Nadi
Think Chinese tapas and you’ve got the measure of this low-key bar/restaurant set in a garden off the main road: you'll know it by the blinking fairy…
Taveuni
Enjoy the sea views from the deck of this popular restaurant. The menu includes fresh vegetarian dishes, homemade pasta, soups, salads and fish. You can…
Boatshed Restaurant and Sunset Bar
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
With indoor and outdoor seating, top views and cheery service, this is a very popular spot with visiting yachties and those staying in the area. The…
Nadi
This is fast food with style – including a bright bar and seating area with TV. It’s busy with locals and budget-conscious guests from the nearby hotels…
Bulaccino and Hemisphere Wine Bar
Nadi
Rightfully famous for its coffee, this Western-style hangout is also gaining renown for its gigantic sandwiches, tasty mains and scrummy cakes: its Lazy…
Suva
This pint-sized restaurant is a long-standing Indian favourite with some of the best butter chicken in town and curries so spicy even the taxi drivers…
Denarau Island
Carnivores feeling a little fished-out should repair to Cardo's immediately for glorious, sizzling New Zealand steaks. A Denarau institution – it's been…
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
Twinkly lights, backlit pictures and fake flowers give this place an air of Chinatown authenticity that would do San Francisco proud. Fragrant poultry and…
Coral Coast
If you're wearing your bula shirt, you’ll feel right at home as this place drips tropical garb. It’s a couple of kilometres beyond the Naviti and has…
Taveuni
This downhome restaurant serves incredibly good, wholesome meals with a strong emphasis on Fijian flavours: think crabs, coconut cream and chillis. It's…
Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group
This is the best place to get Chinese food in Levuka, situated above the Westpac Bank. The menu has a bit of Thai and Fijian influence thrown in, while if…
Suva
Owner Mamaji runs a tight ship at this great little curry joint, where a delectable array of mostly South Indian curries tempts diners from the front…
Suva
Maya Dhaba is one of Suva’s most urbane restaurants, serving up Indian dishes in bright, modern surroundings. The meals are excellent: wrap your naan…
Vanua Levu
Cheap, tasty and so clean it shines (it is owned by an ex-surgeon), the Colour Dragon is a long-time Labasa favourite. The long menu includes all the…
Suva
Straddling the divide between cafe, bar and restaurant, Bad Dog offers up an Western-style mix of steaks, burgers, salads and seafood. Pizza night is on…
Suva
The teams of cooks here serve Suva’s best-value meals into the wee hours. Styrofoam boxes are crammed with enough carbs and cholesterol (dalo, sausage,…
Nadi
Giving the curry houses a run for their money, Bo Hai has an extensive menu with a heavy emphasis on seafood. Adventurous souls should try the bêche-de…
