Rodrigues
This gem of a place, one of a few out on the northwestern coast, has an elevated dining room that looks straight out to sea. The meals are lovingly…
Must-see restaurants in Mauritius
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…
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…
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…
Port Louis
Atmospheric Namaste serves up excellent North Indian specialities such as tandooris, tikkas and butter chicken – the set menus are outstanding and worth…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cap Malheureux
Across the road from the church car park near the island's northernmost tip, this appealing little cafe is all decked out in marine blue and white, and…
Île aux Cerfs
Popular with tour groups, this is a microcosm of Île aux Cerfs: a lovely sands-edge setting under a thatched roof that gets overrun to the point of…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mauritius
The friendly staff here serve a delicious assortment of international and local favourites, often in surprising juxtaposition. Have fish curry with…
Mauritius
Curepipe's most obviously upmarket restaurant is all starched linen and gleaming tableware. The menu features a selection of quintessential Mauritian eats…
Flic en Flac
Mauritian dishes, seafood, Chinese, the occasional Indian inflection – Le Bougainville is your typical roadside Flic en Flac restaurant, with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
Rodrigues
Traditional Rodriguan flavours are what you'll get at this friendly guesthouse hidden in the hills. Dishes always feature an assortment of vegetables…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
