Flic en Flac
It's all very simple here - rotis or farata (Indian flatbreads) filled with whatever you like – fish, beef, chicken etc. The quality puts many Indian…
Must-see restaurants in Mauritius
Grand Baie
This fabulous little courtyard cafe with white-wood furnishings does gorgeous salads and antipasto, paninis and sandwiches, a few pasta dishes and a full…
Mauritius
Head for the wonderful terrace on the 1st floor for great views and good food. Chez Tino keeps it simple, dishing up Mauritian cooking with an emphasis on…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mauritius
Dark and dimly lit, tabagis (convenience stores) line the streets of every town in Mauritius. If you've yet to visit one, the unusually popular Bambous is…
Mauritius
At La Vanille, the Hungry Crocodile Restaurant has high novelty value, specialising in all things crocodilian – croc curry, croc burger, croc fried rice,…
Mauritius
This place feels like a poolside restaurant at a posh resort, and essentially it is. The menu features standard international dishes (club sandwiches and…
Mauritius
Occupying an enviable position along the seafront promenade on the south side of town, Les Copains d'Abord serves tasty Mauritian dishes of fresh seafood…
The North
If all the sugar in L'Aventure du Sucre museum has set your taste buds working, you could sup a glass of sugar-cane juice at Le Fangourin, a stylish cafe…
Flic en Flac
We're not sure how great a compliment it is to say that Ah-Youn's best features are its swift service and generous portions, but it's true. Don't worry,…
Mauritius
We're starting to see these cool little cafes popping up in smaller Mauritian towns, and it's a most welcome development. With free wi-fi and a full board…
Le Chamarel Panoramic Restaurant
Chamarel
Perched atop the escarment 1km northwest of Chamarel just before the road plunges down to Black River, this pleasing place has breathtaking views all the…
Mauritius
The charming Madame Appadu runs her restaurant in an old colonial building by the bridge to Surinam. A delightful mix of Creole, Indian and Chinese…
Mauritius
Two things make this popular pizza joint famous: the whisper-thin crust (you'll swear that you're just eating toppings) and the turtle-speed service (you…
Mauritius
Blue Bamboo has many charms: a cosy plant-filled cloister, delicious pan pizza, friendly owners and an inviting lounge on the 2nd floor. The upstairs bar…
Mauritius
Styling itself as a lounge bar and restaurant, this place does cool very well, with its laid-back pool table and Saturday-night DJs. The food itself is…
Mauritius
Roadside Green Palm serves well-regarded Indian cuisine west of Souillac in the sleepy hamlet of Riambel. It's especially proud of its range of naan…
Flic en Flac
We thought this place wouldn't last, with its faddish designer seating and lounge-bar atmosphere. The reason it has is that it's classier than other…
Grand Baie
The food here's a good, if unexceptional, selection of grilled meats, seafood dishes and other local and international staples, and their octopus curry…
Rodrigues
Perched above a plaza of tour operators, Port Mathurin's slickest haunt serves local and international dishes in swish surrounds. The marlin fumé avec…
Flic en Flac
The pick of the food vans just back from the beach (the places selling fresh pineapple give it a run for its money), Jeanno's serves up good burgers,…
Port Louis
The Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel boasts this cool and classy brasserie serving up salads, bagels, pasta, casseroles and prime cuts of steak. There's…
The North
A wildly popular addition to the Trou aux Biches eating scene, Souvenir does everything from bog-standard Mauritian fried noodles to steaks. The food is…
Mauritius
This place a block back from the water may not look like much, but the quality is high, the prices are low and the servings are large – a winning…
The North
Undoubtedly the area's smartest restaurant setting, with a terrace built right into the sand. Service, however, can be a bit lacking and the food doesn't…
