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…
Must-see restaurants in Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles
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…
Réunion
Generous scoops and about 40 flavours are the trademarks of this drool-inducing ice-cream parlour opposite the mosque. Also serves up snacks, well…
Réunion
If you’re planning a picnic, stop at this mouthwatering bakery, which sells tarts, pastries, breads and other treats. You'll also find sandwiches and…
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…
Victoria
The food is fresh and tasty at this appealing eatery, in the southwestern corner of the market (upstairs). Typical dishes include smoked-fish salad, tiger…
Réunion
There's sure to be a dish on the extensive menu that suits your palate. Very popular with weekending families. It's known for its palmiste (palm hearts)…
Praslin
Simple but appealing. This roadside food truck serves up lamb curry, stir-fried fish fillet or roasted spare ribs as well as a handful of fast-food…
Réunion
A favourite haunt of hungry walkers, this family-run restaurant serves up hearty local dishes such as smoked sausages and curries, as well as moderately…
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…
Victoria
Order roast chicken, smoked fish with rice or other wholesome Creole staples at this crazily popular takeaway outlet smack-dab in the centre. Perfect to…
Réunion
Service is casse-pas-la-tête (unfussy) and the decor is unpretentious at this friendly fast food joint on the main drag. Fuel up with wholesome daily…
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)…
The East
If you're looking for a quick food fix, check out the options at this family-run eatery opposite Notre Dame des Laves church. It specialises in tasty,…
Rodrigues
Traditional Rodriguan flavours are what you'll get at this friendly guesthouse hidden in the hills. Dishes always feature an assortment of vegetables…
Réunion
Coming from La Nouvelle, this cool venture appears like a mirage at the entrance of Marla. Bliss! It serves sandwiches, carris (at lunchtime) and drinks…
Réunion
This unfussy little kiosk could hardly be better situated: it overlooks the saltwater pool at Puits des Anglais. The menu concentrates on composed salads…
Réunion
This slick modern eatery does a brisk business with office workers – always a sign that you've found a good bargain. It speedily serves tasty wraps,…
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…
Réunion
This well-run option in an appealing Creole house concentrates on a plain and simple menu – tacos, burgers, sandwiches and salads – but does it really…
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…
Mauritius
Patrick's is popular with locals and tourists for its unpretentious atmosphere and authentic Creole cooking. There's everything from octopus curry to…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
The Relais' rustic dining room plays host to a menu laden with inspired Creole dishes and a tempting selection of desserts. On weekdays it lays on an…
Réunion
No stodgy carris here – foodies saunter in for well-presented French-inspired fare with a creative bent, a respectable wine list and smart service. It's…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
You can't miss this restaurant occupying a tastefully restored Creole house just off the main road. The menu features a bit of everything – Creole,…
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…
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…
La Digue
Zerof is a great spot to savour a variety of traditional Creole meals, particularly on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings when it lays on an excellent…
Réunion
No misprint – mains cost no more than €6 at La Case Dic, which occupies a small booth inside the market. Not your average fast food outlet, it spins…
Réunion
No points for decor at this large, modern outfit, but the tempting menu and the terrace more than make up for it. Choose from daily specials, Creole…
Réunion
This typically Creole venue, right in the centre, whips up lip-smacking, dirt-cheap meals. Grab a dish from the daily specials, add a salad and you're…
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…
The East
This attractive venture located upstairs in the covered market serves a modern, creative fish and meat menu as well as Creole classics. Not all the dishes…
La Digue
Bubbling thin-crust pizzas straight from the brick oven are the name of the game here – they are some of the best in town. Takeaway is available at lunch…
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…
Réunion
Has a good assortment of sandwiches and pastry treats, including appetising chocolate éclairs and sablés au chocolat (a sort of chocolate biscuit).
Réunion
This gourmet emporium is a veritable feast of perfectly presented pastries, cakes, pies and chocolates. And bread. And macatias. Simply divine.
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.
Réunion
Literally a hole in the wall. There's only room for a few cramped tables, but there's no better lunchtime deal around. You can eat in or take away.
Praslin
This little eatery doesn't have beach frontage but the terrace catches some breeze. The menu features Creole staples and various filling snacks.
