The best restaurants in Mauritius South

The words written on the façade of this former dispensary admirably transformed into a restaurant set the tone: Karay Mario, simmered memories. Here we are in Mario's den, a former tourist who realizes his dream of a beautiful table of authentic local cuisine inspired by recipes of the past. Here, there is no menu, the daily menu is elaborated according to the products available from local farmers, fishermen and producers - a way to tell the story of the culinary heritage. The setting, the decoration, the flavors, the atmosphere make this place an institution. A favorite address!

This is the restaurant of Kaz'alala, this unique hamlet of renovated Mauritian houses, transformed into a charming guesthouse where you can immerse yourself in the local life and share convivial moments. At any time of the day, the nostrils are tickled by the appetizing smell of small dishes simmering. The cooking here is like at home, without sterilizing the dishes or skimping on the spices. God, it's good! The rustic dining room opens onto two pretty shaded terraces overlooking the garden. In the evening, you can have an aperitif around the fire. Buffets with theme sometimes.

It's great to explore the green heart of Mauritius and, without necessarily taking part in any activity, to recharge your batteries in the forest, preferably beside a river or waterfall! At Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, picnic spots have been set up (but not too many) to offer a time of immersion that's both disconnecting, exclusive (privatized site for 2 to 10 people) and upmarket. Quality of service, quality of food, quality of the picnic pod - a brilliant innovative concept that we'll let you discover...

Here is a small restaurant run by Shivam who has been working hard for a few years. Smile, quality, service and success are all there. On the menu, fresh fish and Asian flavors. The fillet of old red fish and its sauce with dried tomatoes is delicious. The pad thaï keeps its promise, the vegetarian or not curries delight the most gourmets. If you don't have room on the terrace, climb the spiral staircase. A room made of wood in a salvaged style awaits you. Facing the window, you can sit down as if you were at the bar with a breath of air.

Behind the historic Baie du Cap post office stands another old house on the edge of a small square. This is Anbalaba, a village of luxury residences in the heart of the hamlet. The restaurant is on the second floor, offering a tasty stop-off on the road to the South and a view of the lagoon from the varangue. While the dining room is charming, you can sit out on the terrace to discover and enjoy delicious local cuisine based on freshly sourced produce, reinterpreted by a talented young Mauritian chef - fish vindaye, pork ribs with thyme...