Restaurants cuisine du monde Madagascar

The hostel Chez Jenny has a mixed decoration, both rustic and modern, where the stone marries more contemporary colors. This hostel offers a very nice view on the small pond of the Green Park Hotel, located just next door. The cuisine is at the same time European, Malagasy and Creole (yes, it is possible!). You will eat very good pizzas cooked on wood fire, but also very good salted cakes. Don't miss the fresh fruit juices, each one as tasty as the other. A sure value!

We appreciate the large terrace, the quiet small garden on the back, and even the well-decorated toilets. On slate, seafood and mixed kitchen.

Building on its success in Sakalava Bay (with its small beach restaurant, adjacent to Kite Alizé), Béa launched its annex in town! And it's a success. The restaurant is located at the bottom of a covered alleyway. Colourful tables and an intimate setting. The menu (generally 4 starters, 4 main courses and 3 desserts of your choice: sweet potato toast with guacamole, roasted cabri, squid brochettes, bananas grilled with Nutella...) changes according to the market of the day. It's simple, good, healthy and cheap. It is easy to make it your everyday canteen.

The restaurant of the eponymous hotel has already delighted many of our readers for many years! The address is always praised for its hearty and innovative dishes, and for its excellent quality-price ratio. We come here to enjoy delicious lobsters as well as very good coconut dishes. The fresh fruit juices are also particularly appreciated. Your hosts Chantal, Benoît and their staff are very attentive to their guests. You can also simply have a drink. A sure value.

Very beautiful setting on the waterfront for this elegant address. On the menu, Mediterranean cuisine and a choice of Malagasy and Asian dishes made with fresh products: oysters from Nosy Be, carpaccio of Grouper, Thazar aioli, marmite of the sea, farandole of sushis, etc. and some sweet treats and good homemade ice creams and sorbets. At lunchtime, dish + dessert formula for a low price lunch. Also suggestions of the day on the slate and a menu of snacks available in continuous service, from 10 am to 10 pm, for the small hungers. A good address.

On the first floor of the hotel La Veranda, you can choose between the beautiful indoor dining room and the vast shaded terrace outside. On the plate, the emphasis is on French specialties, such as escargots de Bourgogne, boudin noir, pan-fried duck breast or tournedos Rossini. Fruits and vegetables come from the region. Madame Irène has been in the business for more than 35 years, and you can feel it: the presentations are meticulous and the service is pleasant. An address to discover, especially since the prices remain low.

. restaurant serving a wide range of dishes. Small prices and popular local atmosphere. A good plan.

The restaurant of the Allamanda hotel has a great asset: its terrace which plunges on the bay of Diego, bewitching of night in the halo of the candles. In the background, the lapping of the waves lulls diners into a hushed setting... The menu, which has been Frenchified, offers a range of dishes based on local products: pan-fried sea food, grilled zebu fillet, pan-fried duck breast with seasonal fruits, shrimp sautéed with brèdes, romazava or tagliatelle with smoked fish... A safe bet, this is one of the most charming restaurants in town.

A bar with a Spanish-Andalusian look that doesn't just offer tapas! The menu, on a slate, is varied, according to the inspiration of the day: grouper with Sambava vanilla or camaron bisque, smoked swordfish carpaccio, zebu filet, and chocolate fondant for dessert. On order, you can also discover the royal aïoli and the lobster in Thermidor sauce. Beautiful lyrical and gastronomic flights of fancy for this good table, as warm as friendly. In the evening, animated atmosphere with sausage by the meter, caipirinhas and mojitos in the honor!

Farm school of reinsertion of the homeless of Tana, created by the Franciscan brother Jacques Tronchon, and held by the cordial Fanja and her team. Originality of the table: your salad and vegetables (beans, zucchinis, tomatoes, cheeses, yoghurts...) are picked in the vegetable garden. The prices are very low and the site is deliciously refreshing. A good way to participate without miserabilism in the reinsertion of the poorest, near Tana. The ASA accompanies voluntary families, selected to benefit from the rural reinsertion program.

L'Etoile de mer is an institution here, boasting a pleasant terrace and a vast indoor dining room, offering seafood specialties, as the name suggests, but not only! The restaurant also serves Indian, Malagasy and French dishes, as well as wood-fired pizzas. During the day, you can enjoy a drink or an ice cream, play billiards or connect to the Internet. Sandrine, headmistress of Les Diablotins school (600 pupils!) since the 1980s, offers a warm welcome. A good address... and cocktails!

A popular restaurant and bar offering cheap, cheap cuisine. Relaxation and evenings are rather lively. 

The restaurant La Petite Bouffe is an address still unknown to tourists, and yet considered by the locals as one of the best value for money in Fianarantsoa. We particularly like its Cantonese rice and its misao. The place is also an ice cream parlour, a pastry shop and a pizzeria. The restaurant is part of the hotel of the same name, which offers a dozen impersonal but well-equipped and well-kept rooms. La Petite Bouffe has a second restaurant opposite Villa Sylvestre, in Ampasambaza.

Benefiting from one of the most beautiful settings of the sector, this good table of Nosy Be declines a fresh and creative kitchen which attracts the travelers as the locals. We like the view, as well as the lounge areas, the subdued lighting in the evening, the freshwater pool on the garden side and the seawater pool on the ocean side. The menu, which gives a large place to the sea products brought daily by the fishermen (king mackerel, lobsters...), also proposes Malagasy specialties revisited by the chef: pumpkin zebu and coconut milk, zebu carpaccio with parmesan...

From the terrace of the restaurant of the Palissandre hotel & spa, we overlook the city: a superb setting, both by day and by night. Very good cuisine proposed by a passionate and creative Malagasy chef, both for local and French specialties, the dishes are original and well presented: skate wing, octopus and mung peas, gourmet duo of goose, roasted piglet press, roasted duckling fillet with shellfish butter. For dessert, Manjary chocolate cube with pok-pok heart, citrus-ginger feuillantine... A good address.

The restaurant L'Ancre d'Or offers an original and welcome menu on the Route du Sud, which makes it a warm and popular address for residents as well as for tourists passing through Fianarantsoa. One will taste here a shank soup of the great days, chicken with vanilla, foie gras or even a fondue bourguignonne of zebu, among other dishes. The proposed cooking is very correct. In the evening, we tease poker between friends. Didier, particularly jovial, will perhaps propose you paragliding baptisms. Beautiful moment in perspective.

The meeting of the residents of Antalaha. Welcome to the small onions of Momo, original Swiss, and his wife. In the plate, the surprise is big. Everything is simmered, fine, fresh and well served. For those nostalgic, you even propose the fondue to the cheese and the chestnuts! If not, Malagasy dishes, pizza, fish and seafood, depending on the tide. Prices are soft, excellent value for money. In short, an address like you like them!

The Tsiky restaurant is a small address with a peaceful and reassuring atmosphere. You will settle down in a luminous room, which offers a striking view on the hill of Faravohitra. The service is pleasant here, and on the plate, the dishes are rather copious. Tsiky's cuisine is rather Malagasy inspired with a touch of European influence. The prices are far from being excessive and the quality is there. Dany knows how to maintain the level of his restaurant. We recommend this nice little restaurant!

A very pleasant setting, on one of the most beautiful beaches of the island, which honors a refined French-Malagasy cuisine, according to the arrival of the day. You will be served a cuisine-brasserie with raw fish specialties and asiatic-malgacho-creole touches... We remain here in a "straw hut" spirit with our feet in the sand, but in a high-end version! Since 2020, Richard, a Frenchman in love with Madagascar, has taken over the management of this institution in Nosy Be. On Sundays, orchestras come to make the moment even more pleasant! We like it.

The restaurant serves the best cuisine in the city. Bungalows should have been established.

Established since almost ever in Majunga, this typical restaurant is always full. It is a delight for lovers of French cuisine reworked in the Malagasy style, with dishes such as teal in wine, skate in black butter and seaweed with all kinds of sauces. The food is good, and it's here to stay! Everything is good, from the starter to the dessert. Madame Chabaud is also a hotel: she offers about thirty rooms for small budgets just a step away from one of the most animated markets of the city. We highly recommend her annex on Katsepy!

An innovative concept: you are being offered to prepare your traditional Malagasy Meal! The wood fire in a typical pot (vilany), and the dishes will be served in the typical dishes also (tsatokaty). The team takes you in hand, and drinks are served to accompany your work. In the end, you can take the recipes with you!

Close to the Queen's palace, this bucolic restaurant offers a superb panorama on the whole capital and the plain of Tana. You can sit in the shade of the terrace or by the fireplace on chilly evenings. The varied menu offers a large choice of grilled meats, dishes from here and elsewhere and good small dishes and Malagasy specialties based on fresh local products. The place is also a very pleasant place to have a drink after the visit of the Rova or the Palace of the Prime Minister, especially since the reception of Nathalie and her team is charming.

A classic setting, classic French cuisine and a little bandied atmosphere. Some of them enjoy relaxation over the day.

The reputation of L'Insolite is well established. We go there for its cuisine, but also for the atmosphere. You always have a good time. The menu changes regularly and all the continents are represented:bò bún, laab kai, gyozas, sweet potato gnocchi with Reblochon sauce, chicken karma, fajitas, burgers, goulash, pan-fried foie gras, zebu fondue, raclettes, truffade auvergnate, just to name a few dishes. And for those who don't want to leave empty-handed, on the other side of the garden, Sam has opened a store selling local products.

Excellent address, as close as generous in the quality of its dishes (homemade soups and pastries, including the famous brownie and its vanilla ice cream). We love the few tables on the terrace, on the back. Dinner on order. An ideal stopover during the visit of the old town.

In a beautifully restored traditional old Malagasy house, beautifully restored, the elegant surroundings (the atmosphere of the early twentieth century with an English touch), an address that has lost a little of its beauty in recent years but remains a safe value in the capital. A very rich map, offering both meat, fish, couscous, two or three meat as well as pizzas on fire. Tasting menus invite you to test 3 entries, 3 meals and 3 desserts at a more than reasonable price. The house specialty: vanilla dishes, identifiable to their small logo on the map. The chef can also prepare vegetarian, vegetarian, vegetarian or gluten free dishes. Malagasy acoustics (among others) are honored in the evening. Fair selling of sculptures, especially of artist Salomon and examples of marquetry, this is a good address to bring a nice work. Private lounge upstairs, reservation option with animation.

A rather neat decor, tables set on a shaded terrace, or by the fire for the coolest days. The service is attentive and the dishes, rather well presented, are correct for the price. There are divergent opinions on quality, which seems to be very uneven, but we enjoyed our last meal. The chef's vanilla puree is worth a visit.

Chez Tonton Benavony "Poulet Rapide" is a Diego institution! The restaurant was taken over and completely renovated by Jo, the son of the previous owner. You can enjoy delicious Asian and Malagasy cuisine at low prices, in a neat, shady and colorful setting. The house specialty is, of course, "poulet rapide", which Jo cooks to perfection, but he also makes duck and pigs in lacquer. Rooms available for rent.

Located on the main street of Ambatoloaka, Ze Burger is easy to spot with its red tables and white chairs. It is a very nice little address which proposes good zebu burgers (we will appreciate for example in the evening to settle our stomach), as well as pasta, breaded dishes and salads, which we found a little less interesting during our visit. We appreciate in particular the balcony which gives on the street, another way to appreciate the agitation of the city.

Chez Domm, which recently became Chez Deckie, is a pleasant neighborhood restaurant with its colorful tables, which attracts residents and tourists alike at cocktail hour. The atmosphere is friendly and the food quite good: zebu with Saint-Marcellin, hamburgers, Chinese noodles, sandwiches, pasta... You can meet many serious guides and get information, especially from Deckie, because it is now the "HQ" of the Association of Guides of Fianar. An excellent starting point to discover the region (and also good arranged rums!).

This downtown bar-restaurant-pizzeria on the main street attracts quite a few residents at aperitif time. Fish and seafood specialties are prepared with care, depending on the market. The Mada-Bar also offers Malagasy classics such as ravitoto au coco, as well as less common dishes like sanglier sauce tomate. Connoisseurs will also find a wide selection of arranged rums and other punches. The homemade ice creams are excellent. A small local institution that we recommend.

Le Carré is a slightly chic restaurant, taken over by Alexandre and Nan, with a modern and green decoration (beautiful terrace, two fireplaces in season), which proposes a rather successful fusion cuisine. We particularly appreciate their sushi, but also the roasted duck with orange, the caramelized ribs, lamb tajine and... their champagne by the glass! The place is also nice to enjoy a cocktail with friends, on a quiet terrace. It is also the meeting place of embassy employees, insurance companies and some travelers passing through.

A stopover appreciated by tourists and residents alike, in this simple two-story building. Apart from the menus and dishes, one can buy foie gras in trays to take away, in different flavors (plain, grape, green pepper, pink berry or vanilla), for 35 000 Ar. Also in 250 g glass jars at 65 000 Ar, 500 g at 90 000 Ar, and foie gras sandwiches at 15 000 Ar. Smart advice: the starter with tasting of the 5 flavors is largely sufficient for one meal (or even two). The annex, 2 km from Behenjy, offers exactly the same tasting formulas.

This restaurant, Le Jardin de Giancarlo, an enthusiastic Italian, is popular for its hearty and well-prepared dishes as well as for its exuberant decoration (hanging gardens, fountains, flying boats, paintings by local artists for sale...), a bit kitschy according to some. On the menu, you will find : lobsters, stuffed squids, fish and other sea cicadas to be selected on the daily plate, wood-fired pizzas, pastas, but also ice creams, bread and home-made pastries... An address not to be missed in Tuléar!

A very good table, in a chosen, elegant and refined setting, even romantic. Very pleasant.

Run by Alex and Clément, two ex-rugbymen, Le Guest, ideally located facing the sea, offers renovated and comfortable rooms in the background. The establishment attracts its share of regulars in the morning for breakfast and at lunchtime, for an aperitif and a meal that sounds just right. Slate menu. Good point for the new potatoes and the delicious home-made fries. The raw fish Tahitian style, the duck with olives, or the grouper filet with voanjo sauce... are not bad either. The rooms are real good deals for tight budgets. We like it !

A true institution in Majunga! Unfortunately, the charismatic Karon who embodied the Majunga of old left us in January 2019. The adventure continues with brio however! In what remains an address not to be missed in the city, one comes to feast; seafood, game and Chinese specialties of reputation!), one can also sleep there (24 ventilated or air-conditioned rooms with sea view), and one can even organize hunting and fishing trips (for the amateurs of the kind). The establishment was renovated in 2017.

The room open on the street (with its living room in the sand) and the terrace are welcoming. Bar well furnished. Every Saturday (in principle), cabaret. On the menu you will try honey magret, Mexican taco, Malagasy specialities and stuffed crabs.

Opened in 2015, this friendly bar-restaurant is the meeting place for vazahas in their flip-flops, whether they are passing through or regulars. Roger, a Gault & Millau starred master chef has sadly passed away, a CV with more than 70 years of experience and twenty restaurants created all over the world during his gastronomic travels. He was notably the former cook of Calypso (Commander Cousteau's oceanographic vessel). His mastery of seafood continues on the menu with Lalao in the kitchen: shellfish platters, bouillabaisse, Belle Meunière fish fillet medallion with lime, stuffed crab au gratin in the oven, squid in Armorican style and octopus salad. All for the most honourable value for money.

The particularity of this establishment is to have several spaces: under the parasols you can sip a cocktail on the terrace while ordering a hamburger, a salad or a daily menu based on seasonal products. The gastronomes will give themselves rdv'au Paris Lounge, an air-conditioned restaurant proposing a menu of dishes based on local products. At the Terrace of Nosy Be, open to the garden, it will be tapas or pinchos. The heart of the place: the bar with its wide range of rum-based cocktails! Musical entertainment on certain evenings and holidays.

One of the most popular restaurants in Diego for travelers (groups as well) and residents alike. One appreciates the fresh vegetables from the Joffreville garden, the escalope of fried foie gras, the beautiful grilled zebu rib, the crab soup with saffron rouille, the wild oysters, the large fishermen's platter (lobster, crab, shrimp, squid, smoked fish)... The interior, with walls lined with old photos, has the cachet of these houses that time patina and makes more beautiful. But you can also sit on the terrace, in the heart of the lively rue Colbert.

Ethno chic decoration trendy in this room where Buddha and purple dominate. Outside terrace. Large bar where you can enjoy cocktails, good wines and a wide choice of whiskies. Kitchen of very good workmanship. The map is presented on a slate... or on an iPad, with photos to support it. To be tested at least once: the lamb mouse confit 8h... a delight (and that's not to say)! Jean-Marc, the owner of the place, is really concerned about maintaining the quality of his establishment. Semi-detached cellar, offering wine, cold meats, cheese and foie gras.

Under the medlar trees in the garden or in the ancestral colonial house, an eclectic cuisine awaits you in this pleasant restaurant. The house specialty is zebu in all its forms; grilled meat, brochettes, carpaccio, and the real steak tartare cut with a knife; but also vegetarian cuisine with organic vegetables and eggs produced by the garden, traditional Malagasy dishes, healthy soups, all at affordable prices. The bar offers a nice collection of home-arranged rums, with a varied musical atmosphere, but without the watts!

The terrace is one of the most beautiful in Tana, overlooking the royal hill and its historic buildings. The dining room exudes the atmosphere of a chic bistro with attentive service, under the leadership of Dominique, always on hand to welcome businessmen and travelers passing through. The kitchen plays with a wide range of flavors: pressé de fois gras mi-cuit à la vanille et sa gelée d'abricot relevée au poivre sauvage, meringue glacée praliné aux écorces d'orange confites..

An address always appreciated for its service (efficient and diligent) and the rather constant quality of the cuisine, of Creole and Malagasy inspiration. It's very good and rich. Superb appetizer sauces that also serve during meals. In entry, Foie gras makes the case perfectly for two. You can then taste the roussette bat (meat and game are better choices than seafood in any case, but we recommend the wet crab clips), the massalé cabri is rich. A good choice of vegetarian dishes. Small room next to private meetings or a meeting between friends. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Located on the Route du Sud, eight kilometers south of Ambatolampy, the small but pleasant restaurant L'Iskurna is run by Manuel. He is a Spaniard who speaks with great ease both French and Malagasy! Manuel has set up several tables outside, in the shade which is much appreciated in summer, in a green setting. He serves pizzas and paellas, as well as Malagasy and more classical dishes. The restaurant L'Iskurna is a friendly and recommendable stop, a place appreciated by Malagasy as well as by travelers passing through.

The best table in Foulpointe, close to Manda Beach. The card sings the products of the sea.

Very nice restaurant-bar with a family clientele and regulars. Michel, a passionate Toulousan and a fine rugby connoisseur, never misses a match on the big screen that dominates the bar, with flags and pennants. You can taste seafood in all its forms: fish in curry, carpaccio or tartar, shrimps with pineapple, octopus stew, squid in Basque sauce; but also osso buco, zebu tongue or goat with Madagascar spices. The products are fresh, the plates copious, the atmosphere very cool and the staff attentive.

Located on the site of the old restaurant Chez Teresa (for those who came a few years ago), the Dagli Amici is a nice place, in front of the Taxi Be. You will easily recognize it with its little red wooden house, planted right on the side of the road. Of Italian inspiration, as its name suggests, the address proposes very good pizzas, delicious pasta dishes, but also seafood dishes such as lobster, octopus and finally grilled meat. A rich and varied menu that will delight the gourmets!