Indian Ocean and Pacific cuisine restaurants Mauritius

Facing the beach of Saint-François, spot a pretty hut and its terrace covered with latanier leaves, where, go and know why, one immediately wants to sit down. Don't let this impulse stop you, because there, under the straw hut, in a simple setting and a friendly atmosphere, you can enjoy delicious grilled fish fresh from the lagoon every day! To taste directly the products of its own fishing, leave in the morning with Toy, while the children will make a little diving with mask and tuba under the protective eye of the adorable Solange

This is one of the best restaurants in the north, so come with your taste buds on alert, and settle down with your feet in the sand, facing the sea. In front of the bar, a few sofas invite you to have a drink before discovering the menu, which offers a sweet symphony of gastronomic dishes of clearly French affiliation. Normal, the Chef comes from the country! Then, pick at random because EVERYTHING is good, and opt for a food-wine pairing. Special mention for the dishes cooked over a wood fire, including good curries. On Fridays and Saturdays, live musical entertainment.

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.

This restaurant, which was considered the best in Anse-aux-Anglais, changed owners and since then it's been a yo-yo in terms of reviews. The table remains friendly, with a room dominated by wood and wicker and a terrace right on the coastal road, which is a bit busy at certain times of the day. However, the place is often full, rather lively on weekends, and one can drink good cocktails before tasting the ourites and other small local dishes made of fresh and spicy products. Also a choice of pizzas.

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...

In the heart of the Mythic Suites & Villas Resort, this restaurant offers a culinary and human experience. Welcomed as if in a friend's home, one can enjoy the calm of the estate, the kindness of the team and a cuisine based on fresh products carefully selected from local producers. The typical dishes are revisited with elegance - special mention for the delicious fresh sea bream vindaye. BBQ brunches are organized on some Sundays, with live music. Plus: cocktail bar and wine cellar, vegetarian and halal options, kids corner.

Created in 1955, a benchmark in Mauritius, the island's oldest coarse fishing club, long privately owned, is now open to all, with its large shaded terrace and oceanfront garden. Before taking a seat, take a look at the photos of fishermen displaying their trophies. Big fish have always been caught in the West! From boat to plate, it's just a short step via a menu inspired by the ocean (tuna sashimi, sea bream) but not only (Caesar salad, burger). At weekends, it's a place to immerse yourself in local life. Swimming pool.

It's hard to imagine a more charming setting: on one side, the pretty red-roofed chapel of Cap Malheureux, right in front of the intense turquoise of the lagoon, with a view of Coin de Mire island off the coast. We have lunch with our feet in the sand under the branches of a huge banyan tree, sitting without fuss at one of the plastic tables. Sandrine and her team cook the fresh fish of the day, which is chosen directly from the cooler before it is prepared, grilled on the barbecue and accompanied by rice, salad and/or French fries. Come early because it's crowded at lunchtime! Typical.

Recently opened, this new restaurant is located at the northern entrance of Port Mathurin, a bit removed from the bustle of François Leguat street. Refreshed by a small breath of air, it consists of a large shaded terrace on stilts overlooking the river where the very first inhabitants settled. On the slate, the dishes of the day are chosen according to the fishing and the arrival of the producers. Fish, seafood, chicken and duck are cooked in the Rodrigues style, according to traditional recipes. A winning equation: the restaurant is always full!

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.

Just 450 meters from the entrance to the Jardin de Pamplemousses, this popular little snack bar serves as a canteen for many locals - a sure sign that the place is popular! If you're just passing through and don't feel like taking a long lunch break, this is the place to be, as the dishes are prepared in advance and presented in a display case. All you have to do is line up at the counter to be served a plate. The food is healthy, fresh and tasty, just like real Mauritian cooking: choice of curries, boiled mines, variety of dumplings, etc. Recommended!

Bel Ombre is home to its Marilyn! Her real name is Marylin Laura Monroe, idol of the American woman and star of the kitchen herself. Under the glamorous eye of the Hollywood photos pinned to the walls, she concocts small local dishes based on fresh produce: Creole-style parrot fish, wild boar salmis, venison curry... and above all, ourite, of which Marylin is as much a fan as the American sagas. In the past, on the day the fishing season reopened, musicians would take over the little hut and there would be nothing but ourite on the menu. It's all about passion!

This small open-air restaurant is located a few kilometers from the village of Bel Ombre, behind the Bel Ombre Nature Reserve visitor center. Even if you're not taking part in the estate's activities, you'll still want to sit down under the hundred-year-old tree at this bucolic eatery, for its charming setting (relics and greenery) and for its menu of dishes inspired by the local terroir and highlighting the island's culinary heritage: arouille fritters and coriander chutney, venison salmi, chicken curry, ourite vindaye and more. A big plus: prices are super tight.

Unique in Rodrigues, this is the only beach "resto" truly ON the beach, run with heart and soul by Tonio's daughter. The concept: 4 wooden posts and a raven roof for shade, a barbecue for grilling farm produce and fish, a few tables and chairs brought in from the late Tonio's house at the back... sand under your toes and the lagoon right in front. The experience: take a dip in the sea, chat, taste the day's special dishes, let time go by, sip a little arranged rum to celebrate the magic of the moment.

Open since 1984, and run by the colorful Deva and his charming family, it is, as the guestbook testifies, a local institution frequented even by ministers! The setting is as simple and rustic as a large fisherman's hut, and the success is based on the kindness of the owners combined with the quality of the produce and the tasty dishes prepared just like home! The restaurant is best known for its fish and seafood specialities, depending on what's available. No wine, but beers and house-arranged rum.

In the kitchen, Françoise Baptiste, disciple of Auguste Escoffier and author of a recipe book, Les Délices de Rodrigues, prepares typical dishes with local products: fish and shellfish from the lagoon, organic vegetables from the garden, poultry from the farmyard... a delight! She also prepares, on request, classics of the local gastronomy and lobster from the fishing grounds. Takeaway menu for hikers and dinner with guests under the veranda.

In the garden of Gravier Beach House, at the edge of the coastal road and the beach, a pretty creole hut in sunny yellow stands out against the green of the lawn. It welcomes the residents of the house and the hikers passing by with a local beer, a juice, a coffee or delicious small dishes of the Rodriguan cuisine prepared with great care - grilled fish, ourite, chicken in sauce, Creole desserts, etc. You can sit directly in the shade of a parasol, facing the sea, or under the bright varangue of the hut. Friendly service.

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 featuring fresh seasonal produce reinterpreted by a talented young Mauritian chef - sautéed crab, banana leaf fish...