Must-see restaurants in Tahiti

The country’s famous roulottes (literally ‘caravans’ in French, these are mobile food vans) are a cultural and gastronomic delight. These little stalls…

This family-run, very old-school French place in Taravao on the Tautira road has continuously served some of the best French-style grilled meats and fish…

Inside the Intercontinental Resort Tahiti, this uber-romantic restaurant on the edge of the lagoon is perfect for a special night out; a good excuse to…

Success has done nothing to dull the buzz at Blue Banana, a hip lagoonside restaurant in Puna’auia. The food is as good as the ambience – feast on…

Dine with your toes in the sand and a view just out the window of fish darting around in the clear blue water -- this is by far the best setting for a…

An unexpectedly modern place on the 2nd floor of the Marche de Pape'ete that fills three needs: food, smoothies and coffee. For the first, chose from…

This cluster of open-air snacks (snack bars) with outdoor seating – Vaimiti, Chez Jimmy, Mado, Moeata, Toa Sushi – near Place To’ata are a great place to…

As far as decor goes, this Miami-style white and bright restaurant is as stylish as Pape’ete gets. The Tahitian nouveau-style menu here changes regularly…

You can’t miss the inviting and open facade of this lively brasserie in front of the Gare Maritime. It might feel weird to sit down for flammekueche (an…

This delightful little place in Taravao serves fantastic French and Tahitian food in an elegant garden -- it's by far the most peaceful and beautiful…

One of Tahiti's most romantic dining destinations, with fantastic views over the city from 600m atop a hillside. It was being renovated and re-imagined as…

In a casual, yet beautiful and romantic setting on a verandah overlooking the black-sand beach of Papara, this place serves unique and tasty dishes…

This hip little spot serves sandwiches on gluten-free bread, and treats including fruit salads and vegan chocolate mousse. Also keep an eye out for daily…

Takeaway sandwiches here are the deluxe version – fresh wholemeal or French bread stuffed with gourmet meats, fish and/or salads. Otherwise sit at the…

Over the water in an out-of-the-way location outside of Papara, diners here can enjoy locally inspired specialties like korori (pearl oyster) carpaccio…

There are no prices on the menu, but for the exceptional dining experience you get at this intimate French place you’ll be happy to pay whatever it costs…

Le Royal Tahitien (affectionately dubbed ‘RT’) is delightfully chilled-out – the vast, open-air dining room overlooks the lagoon and the decor is…

Dining at this stylish eatery is a treat. At night it’s a romantic spot to enjoy a gastronomic extravaganza of finely prepared and unique dishes: from…

Long-running yet still remarkably trendy, this casually elegant eatery on a rooftop with a view over the city is a delightful escape from the main drag…

There are only a handful of small tables at this gardenside and very intimate open-air restaurant so you'll definitely want to reserve in advance to nab…