The best restaurants South

Epoca is a real invitation to travel and share. In this warm and welcoming restaurant, nestled in the gardens of the magnificent Grande Anse beach, at the foot of the coconut trees, facing the Indian Ocean, you will enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. To elaborate his menu with Mediterranean accents, the chef Georgios Spandos selects the best local products: sun-drenched vegetables, forgotten roots, fresh fish, rare spices... Stéphanie Quiblier will be able to guide you in the selection of wines, in agreement with these dishes.

From the Fish Concentration Devices (DCP), located offshore to attract fish and facilitate fishing, this delightful restaurant cooks the catch made the day before by the Big Fishing Meeting boats. Marlin, albacore tuna or banana, swordfish swordfish, coryphene dorade, etc., are accompanied by salads or potatoes. You will also find carpaccio marinated with lemon, smoked fish, or sushi in generous portions, although a little dry. As for the aperitifs served in the aperitif, they are simply succulent. Caterer corner, also ideal for barbecue. The DCP also has a restaurant in Saint-Gilles and another at Port. But if the card remains the same, the atmosphere of the DCP of Saint-Pierre, friendly and «fishing», is unique! Take a little wool with you, because the room is air conditioned by four big blocks.

A new address in L'Entre-Deux, well worth a visit. Faten is on hand to welcome you with a big smile, while Stide is in the kitchen to delight your taste buds. Part gourmet canteen, part tapas bar, part pizzeria, this friendly little eatery offers simple, tasty world cuisine. As Fasten is of Algerian origin, royal couscous is sometimes on the menu for themed evenings. You can also try the "Ameripizza", a variation on the famous "American sandwich" that the Reunionese love so much.

Just across from the Terre Sainte pier, this little snack bar is a great success. Those familiar with the streets of Bangkok and their food stalls will find authentic flavors here: pad thaï with shrimp, ginger chicken, kro pat, bò bún, crispy chicken, spring rolls, egg rolls, desserts with coconut milk and tapioca pearls (opt for the sweet potato tapioca, our favorite!)... Everything is made on the spot daily, served in generous portions in to-go trays, and you're in for a treat. Simple, efficient and inexpensive.

While in Saint-Pierre, stop by Délices Thaï and take your taste buds to Asia. Here, we appreciate the hospitality of the chef and his team. The cuisine is made with heart, the portions are generous, the flavors are there and the prices are very affordable. You can taste fusion dishes inspired by different Asian countries: marinated beef Thai style, caramel pork, nasi goreng, egg rolls and homemade spring rolls... The waitresses will explain the particularity of each dish and guide you in your choices, with a smile.

Here's an original concept in quality fast food, a welcome addition to the Tampon landscape, which until now has been devoid of addresses of this type. The principle is simple: a bowl of homemade sourdough bread, topped with crudités and the chef's homemade recipe, based on fresh local produce. The flavors are there, the service fast, and it's hearty. All at an unbeatable price. You can take your "croquebol" to go, but the pleasant little terrace, with its few tables, makes you want to eat in.

La Case Dodie has a bright future ahead of it. After years in the restaurant business in mainland France, Élodie decided to return to the fold and open her own restaurant, exactly where she used to buy candy as a child. It's a friendly place, with a small inner courtyard, where people come to enjoy well-mastered bistronomic cuisine. The menu changes every week, depending on the chef's mood and market produce. You'll also have the pleasure of tasting one of the wines carefully selected by the on-site caviste-sommelier.

Anouk and Olivier welcome you to their garden for a simple lunch or dinner, with the regional flavors of their childhood. He's from Burgundy, she's from Bordeaux, and they offer French cuisine "just like home". Everything is homemade, of course, such as pork terrine with figs, parsley and white wine sausage, veal blanquette, tartiflette or gazpacho... It's good food, no fuss and affordable. A relaxed, family atmosphere. A good address on the road to Cilaos. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited.