Must-see restaurants in Réunion

  • L'Arto Carpe

    Réunion

    Tucked in a pedestrianised alley behind the cathedral, this zinging restaurant built in a restored stone structure is a good choice if you're tired of…

  • Sarah Beach

    Réunion

    North of town, this restaurant has a great position overlooking the lagoon. With such appealing surroundings, many alfrescoholics would go back to this…

  • Le Reflet des Îles

    Réunion

    This eatery is the best place in St-Denis to try authentic Creole food by dipping into one of 15 cracking carris (curries) and civets (stews). There are…

  • Le Beau Rivage

    The East

    True to its name (The Beautiful Shore), Le Beau Rivage has an enviable location on the seafront, beside the church ruins in Champ-Borne. That said, the…

  • Restaurant Le Corail

    The East

    About 300m south of Notre Dame des Laves church, this colourful Creole house is your spot for Creole curries and stews as well as sandwiches. There's an…

  • Perlin Pain Pain

    Réunion

    One of the best bakery-delis in St-Denis, with a tantalising array of brioches, croissants, macatias (a variety of bun), sandwiches, burgers and bagels…

  • Le Choka Bleu

    Réunion

    Large, well-spaced tables and high ceilings put diners in the right mood to settle down for a big night sampling the ambitious dishes on offer – mostly…

  • La Magie des Glaces

    Réunion

    St-Paul's premier ice-cream parlour will leave you a drooling mess. It serves up an excellent array of classic and exotic flavours, all prepared with high…

  • Chez Marie

    Réunion

    With its tiny terrace overlooking the harbour and simple yet well-prepared cuisine, this sweet lil' den is ideal for a quick and affordable sit-down lunch…

  • Snack Le Grand Îlet – Chez Serge

    Réunion

    This wholly unpretentious, neon-lit eatery set in a modern house by the main road is worth stopping at for its short list of flavoursome daily specials …

  • Le Régal des Hauts

    Réunion

    At dinner, wood-fired pizzas go down a treat at this lively joint near the town hall. They come either red or white (with or without tomato base), and are…

  • La Mer Cassée

    Réunion

    This laid-back eatery is set in a small Creole house along the main road (not so peaceful), but there's outdoor seating across the road – a few plastic…

  • Le Beauvallon

    The East

    Le Beauvallon is well known to everyone in the area, not least for its location beside the mouth of the Rivière des Roches and its seasonal, scrumptious…

  • Les Jardins d'Héva

    Réunion

    Les Jardins d'Héva rocks a superb setting: central Hell-Bourg at your feet, the jagged peaks of the Cirques in the distance, and a luminous dining room…

  • Marmite du Pêcheur

    Réunion

    Can't stomach one more morsel of carri poulet (chicken curry)? Then opt for this eatery where cuisine is predominantly fishy: crab, shrimps, fish, octopus…

  • Salon de Thé de l'Hôtel Tsilaosa

    Réunion

    This delightfully peaceful venue in the Hôtel Tsilaosa's tearoom will torment the sweet-toothed with homemade cakes and pies and about 15 varieties of tea…

  • Le 144

    Réunion

    A surprisingly hip restaurant inside a Creole house complete with trendy, colourful interior, this cool culinary outpost is one of the most atmospheric…

  • Le Cottage

    Réunion

    The all-wood surrounds have a kind of rustic charm and the dining room overlooks the Mare à Joncs. In addition to a good selection of palate-pleasing…

  • Bistrot Case Créole

    Réunion

    Familiar bistro fare with a local twist – salads, fish and meat dishes – won’t inspire devotion, but the atmosphere is relaxed and service is efficient…

  • Le Chocas

    Réunion

    Nothing extraordinary in this simple but sweet place in a cute case, just wholesome Creole cuisine that hits the spot every time. It lays on a great-value…

  • Chez Jo

    Réunion

    In this buzzy eatery overlooking the tide pool in Manapany-les-Bains, you're bound to find something on the menu that takes your fancy. Treat yourself to…

  • L'Orange Givrée

    Réunion

    Blink and you'll miss the tiny entrance of this funky little den next to the tourist office. It whips up appetising salads, plats du jour (daily specials)…

  • Flagrant Délice

    Réunion

    This inviting eatery housed in a private villa is a gourmand's playpen, with a tempting selection of imaginative dishes. Be good to yourself with pork…

  • Belo Horizonte

    Réunion

    Walls saturated in cheery coloured accents and other fancy decorative touches – some are covered with flip-flops – set the tone at this zinging joint…

  • La Lune dans le Caniveau

    Réunion

    Stylishly decorated in a hip bistro style, this local treasure entices with simple yet inventive offerings that spoil your taste buds without spoiling…

  • L'Épicurieux

    Réunion

    You wouldn't guess it from the outside, but L'Épicurieux is a gourmand's playpen ensnared in a tropical garden complete with a small pool. A mix of local…

  • Villa Vanille

    Réunion

    No plastic chairs at this zinging spot, but teak furnishings and an agreeable terrace. Villa Vanille has the most eclectic menu in town. Choose from…

  • Le Ti' Piment

    The East

    About 400m southeast of Coopérative de Vanille, Le Ti' Piment is a popular place serving French and Creole dishes in a pleasant, convivial space that…

  • La Barque

    Réunion

    This breezy fish restaurant, set within arm's reach of the crashing waves, is one of the best options around for a relaxed meal. The seafood dishes use…

  • La Boucantine

    Réunion

    One of the better (and slightly quieter) restaurants on this seaside strip, with an inviting terrace that affords lovely sea views. High marks go to the…

  • La Calade

    Réunion

    The street entrance is rather discreet, but the French chef has received much attention since he opened his restaurant. Whether in the flowery garden or…

  • Le Bambou

    Réunion

    This well-oiled machine near the main roundabout is known for its kilometre-long menu featuring lots of salads, burgers, pizzas, pasta dishes, crêpes,…

  • Warren Hastings

    Réunion

    The food looks as good as it tastes at this surprisingly upbeat cafe-bistro on the main road. It serves winningly fresh dishes prepared with local…

  • La Case à Pains

    Réunion

    If you’re toying with the idea of doing a beach picnic à la gourmet, it’s worth stopping in here for some salads, pastries and well-prepared sandwiches…

  • Le Ti Boucan

    Réunion

    On the main strip, this cheerful place is a great spot to sample one of the various tartares on offer (try the tuna tartare with ginger). Meat-eaters may…

  • Le Relais des Cimes

    Réunion

    At this Hell-Bourg stalwart the food has a temptingly pronounced regional flavour. Among the many winners are the Hell-Bourg trout, the chicken in coconut…

  • La Case Bambou

    Réunion

    A long-standing favourite, the Bambou Bar has an arm-long menu. Order anything from pizzas and Creole staples to seafood, burgers, salads and meat dishes…

  • Le Comptoir du Potager

    Réunion

    For contemporary bistro cuisine, this boho-flavoured den is a winner. Pick from the small assortment of creative concoctions chalked on the board, and…

  • Le Velli

    The East

    Dining at this inviting restaurant near the Temple of Colosse is all about having a good time enjoying the finer pleasures of life. The cuisine is…

  • Ti Resto Lontan

    Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano

    Don't let the bland building put you off – it's more colourful inside. The food is nothing special, but the menu has a bit of everything, from carris …