Réunion
This excellent restaurant serves hearty regional dishes including curries, stews and bol renversé (a bowl of rice with various toppings) at very…
Must-see restaurants in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles
Réunion
Smiley staff, slick decor, brisk service, good vibrations and plenty of healthy options on the menu ensure full tables at this bistro-cum-cafe. Indulge in…
The East
An excellent surprise, up in the hills above St-Benoît, 'The Spice Hut' specialises in grilled fish and meat dishes as well as tasty carris, all served in…
Réunion
Overlooking the beach, this hip venture provides an enjoyable dining experience with healthy food, including a few veggie options, as well as mean…
Réunion
This adorable Creole house has a spiffing location – it's right on the seashore in Terre Sainte (ask for a table with a sea view). Grab a dish from the…
Réunion
This few-frills but atmospheric haunt isolated among orchard trees and cane fields south of Petite Île is a great find. No culinary acrobatics here, just…
La Digue
The newest takeaway on the block and the best of the bunch according to many locals. Although the menu is limited, the seafood curries are a tasty bargain…
Mauritius
For the best dhal puri in town, look no further than Shyam (you can call him 'Sam'). He scoots around scooping out flavourful snacks from an empty…
Rodrigues
The coolest, most sociable spot in Anse aux Anglais, this restaurant gets the thumbs up from expats and is dominated by larger-than-life Mega, the…
Réunion
This much-lauded venture with a vintage feel serves a range of culinary delights that deliciously represent French bistro cooking. The ris de veau (veal…
Praslin
Tourist trap or front-row seat for paradise? Both perhaps. With such a location – the palm-thatched canopy is right on the beach at gorgeous Anse Lazio –…
Praslin
Praslin's prime ice-cream parlour does some interesting flavours such as crème caramel, as well as a mean coppa tropicale; takeaway scoop sizes could be…
Cabanne de la Prise du Pêcheur
The North
You just don't get experiences like this if you never leave your resort. Run by Nathalie and her all-female crew, this seaside kiosk serves fabulous local…
Réunion
Innovative cuisine reigns supreme under the stewardship of young chef Jehan Colson. With its intimate dining room, small terrace, industrial-chic decor…
Flic en Flac
With lovely thatched platforms extending over swimming pools and towards the ocean, Paul & Virginie makes for a romantic meal. The food – grilled fish,…
Mahé
Now here's something different. Maria, the Seychellois spouse of artist Antonio Filippin, runs this quirky restaurant beside her husband's studio. The…
Grand Baie
This popular place serves good, standard seafood dishes in a convivial space that combines style with informality and partial bay views. Fresh lobster is…
Chamarel
This former hunting lodge is an institution, and it's not hard to see why. Its stunning location offers great views over the forested hillsides towards…
Mahé
An old favourite of visitors and locals alike, this restaurant specialises in quality Italian homemade pasta (the gnocchi della casa tastes particularly…
Flic en Flac
Indian-Chinese fusion cooking sounds rather fancy, but the reality is far simpler, featuring dishes like excellent biryanis and noodle dishes alongside…
Port Louis
Inhabiting its own pontoon across the harbour, the Deck wins plaudits for its setting, which is slightly removed from the clamour of the riverside bars…
La Digue
Within Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie Resort, this buffet restaurant sits strikingly on the water's edge. Each night has a different theme, whether Creole,…
Chamarel
Le Domaine features recipes from the kitchen of Jacqueline Dalais, the unofficial First Lady of Mauritian cuisine, who oversees this gem of a restaurant…
The North
A fresh and breezy alternative to its sister restaurant, Le Pescatore, next door, Kafé La Zétée does breakfast, paninis, sandwiches, smoked-marlin salads…
Mahé
On an open-sided elevated platform above the beach at the Coral Strand Hotel, Coral Asia does excellent sushi. We especially love the sashimi and nigiri…
Mauritius
This very cool designer spot with a funky cocktail bar and poolside seating is one of the trendier eating experiences in the west. The tapas bar is open…
Mauritius
Excellent Creole cooking – such as venison or wild boar curry or seafood vindaloo – combined with an attractive lagoon-side, open-air setting (bring the…
Praslin
OK, Le Chevalier is not right on the beach, but the setting is appealing nonetheless and you're very close to glorious Anse Lazio. The menu offers lots of…
Grand Baie
People come from all over the north for the pastries on offer here at this charming little patisserie-cafe. It does some bagels and sandwiches, as well as…
The North
Wonderfully light decor and a great terrace overlooking the fishing boats set the scene for a truly superior eating experience. Dishes such as grilled…
Grand Baie
This charming German-run option is a great place for cakes, crêpes, coffee and juices; from mid-September to mid-June, it also offers an excellent…
Mahé
The 'Black Pearl' scores high on atmosphere, with an eye-catching nautical theme and seafaring paraphernalia liberally scattered around the dining rooms…
Mahé
Our pick for the Seychelles' best Indian restaurant, Maharajas has views of the yacht harbour and the mountains of Mahé beyond. The cooking is assured,…
Mahé
Grilled tuna, seafood pasta, ginger prawns. A range of cocktails, ciders and juices. An absence of wi-fi and a beach across the road. Everyone's different…
Mahé
Modern and brightly lit, this lovely corner cafe does terrific gelato and ice-cream sundaes, as well as snacks (pastries and crépes), a few mains and…
Praslin
As much a deli as a small supermarket, this fab place sells wines and cheeses alongside generally high-quality groceries. Perfect for a Praslin picnic.
La Digue
The ocean breezes blowing off Grand Anse flow straight through the cool confines of Loutier Coco. It's famous for its lunchtime buffets of grilled fish,…
Grand Baie
Arranged around an inviting pebble-strewn courtyard across the street from the beach, Cocoloko brings a slice of cool and wannabe sophistication to…
Mahé
The setting is wonderful at this cafe-restaurant up in the hills at the spice garden, and it puts you in the mood for a fruit juice or a crunchy salad…
Réunion
This bustling little paillotte (beach restaurant) is noted for its reliable seafood as well as meat dishes, lavish salads and tempting desserts. It's also…
