Restaurants
Flic en Flac
Domaine Anna
Domaine Anna is a stylish restaurant surrounded by sugar cane fields, with lakes and small pavilions where you can sometimes dine right above the water. It has been charming its guests since 2002, and many of the vegetables on your plate are grown on the estate itself. The staff is friendly and well trained, and on Friday and Saturday evenings local artists play live music. The restaurant is also very popular with locals, so you should make a reservation.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Closed on Mondays.
Directions: Take the A3 towards Flic en Flac. Shortly before Flic en Flac turn right and follow the signposted road between the sugar cane fields to Domaine Anna.
Phone: +230 453 9650
Email: info@domaineanna.mu
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Chez Pepe
Chez Pepe is very popular and serves tasty Italian food, including wood-fired pizzas, as well as other European and local dishes. Locals enjoy it as much as visitors, and the portions are generous. The restaurant is on the coastal road and has a great view of the beach and the sea at Flic en Flac. The waiters are attentive and humorous.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday, 11:30 am to 9:30 pm.
Address: Coastal Road, Flic en Flac
Phone: +230 453 9383
Email: info@chezpepe.com
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Tamarin
La Madrague – Tamarina Golf & Spa Boutique Hotel
La Madrague is the main restaurant of the Tamarina Golf & Spa Boutique Hotel, with a beautiful view over the Bay of Tamarin. Breakfast is a buffet, lunch is served à la carte with Italian cuisine, and in the evening there is an open buffet with themed menus and local dishes. Next door, the bar is open all day with cocktails, a large wine selection and a breathtaking view of the bay. The dress code is smart casual.
Opening hours: breakfast 7:30 am to 10:00 am, lunch 12:00 to 3:00 pm, dinner 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; the bar is open from 7:30 am until late.
Directions: The Tamarina estate is next to the main road between Flic en Flac and Tamarin and is signposted from the road.
Phone: +230 404 0150
Email: reception@tamarina.mu
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Black River
Varangue sur Morne
Varangue sur Morne is at an altitude of 500 metres, on the edge of the Black River Gorges National Park. Enjoy your meal on an open veranda with a wonderful view of the unique forests of the national park and the southwest coast of Mauritius. The menu consists of French and local specialties.
Opening hours: daily, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Address: B103 Plaine Champagne Road, Chamarel
Phone: +230 483 6610
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Blue Bird Restaurant – Casela Nature Parks
The Blue Bird restaurant is inside Casela Nature Parks and offers a good selection of well-known Mauritian dishes, made from local ingredients, with breathtaking views of the west coast of Mauritius.
Opening hours: the park is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm.
Address: Casela Nature Parks, Royal Road, Cascavelle
Phone: +230 401 6500
Email: booking@caselaparks.com
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Medium Rare Steakhouse
Medium Rare is a South African style steakhouse in the Ruisseau Créole complex at La Mivoie, Black River. The menu offers starters and salads, steaks and other dishes from the grill, burgers and desserts. You do not have to reserve, but it is best to call and book a table at weekends and on the eve of public holidays.
Opening hours: lunch Tuesday to Friday, 12:00 to 2:00 pm; dinner Monday to Saturday, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Address: Shop AG20, Ruisseau Créole, Black River
Phone: +230 5449 7070
Email: medium.rare.mu@gmail.com
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Quatre Bornes
King Dragon
King Dragon, which many people still know as the Dragon King, is a popular Chinese restaurant in Quatre Bornes. It was founded in the early 1990s by three brothers, and the kitchen mixes Chinese and Mauritian cooking. It is a good address for seafood lovers. The friendly staff and the pleasant atmosphere make it a place you will remember. The restaurant is busy during the week too, so you should make a reservation.
Opening hours: lunch 12:00 to 1:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm; closed on Tuesdays.
Address: St. Jean Street, La Louise, Quatre Bornes
Reservations: +230 424 7888 / +230 425 6396
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Grand Baie
Happy Rajah
Happy Rajah has served North Indian cuisine in Grand Baie since 2006, and the chefs come from India. The food is very authentic: spiced curries, biryanis, and tikka and breads from the tandoor, such as cheese and garlic naan. Both the cooking and the service are professional, so you can feel at ease throughout. There are further Happy Rajah restaurants at the Phoenix Mall and in Rivière Noire.
Opening hours: daily, lunch 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and dinner 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Address: Route Royale B11, Super U Complex, Grand Baie
Phone: +230 263 2241 / +230 263 2867
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Beach House
The Beach House is one of the best-known restaurants in Grand Baie. It is in the centre of Grand Baie, just steps from the sea, and has one of the most iconic views of the bay. If you want a delicious cocktail followed by a refreshing dip in the sea, or a gorgeous dinner while watching the sunset and listening to the rush of the Indian Ocean, the Beach House is the right place to be. It suits everyone, and everybody is welcome. The menu is a blend of local, Mediterranean and world flavours, from snacks and salads to seafood.
Opening hours: daily, 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm.
Address: Royal Road (B13), Grand Baie
Phone: +230 263 2599 / +230 5858 8501
Email: reservations@thebeachhouse.mu
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Luigi’s Italian Pizzeria & Pasta Bar
Luigi’s is a family-owned restaurant run by Italians and one of the most frequented restaurants in the north of Mauritius. All pizzas are baked in a wood oven and all pasta is homemade; the menu also offers steaks, veal and seafood, daily specials and desserts. There is a garden area to sit outside, and children are welcome.
Opening hours: lunch every day 12:00 to 2:30 pm; dinner Monday to Thursday and Sunday 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Address: Mont Choisy Le Mall, Royal Road, Grand Baie
Phone (reservations and take-away): +230 269 1125
Email: luigi@intnet.mu
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La Scarpetta
La Scarpetta is a relaxed waterfront restaurant in Grand Baie. You can have breakfast by the sea, a leisurely lunch, tapas in the late afternoon or a beautifully crafted dinner while enjoying the ocean breeze and the colours of the lagoon.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, Sunday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (no dinner on Sundays).
Address: Royal Road, Grand Baie
Phone: +230 5475 6925
Email: restaurant@lascarpetta.mu
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Google Maps: La Scarpetta
Cap Malheureux
Amigo
The restaurant Amigo is in the idyllic village of Cap Malheureux in the north of Mauritius, on the first floor of Le Pavillon on the Royal Road. It has been run by the same family since 1985 and is especially worth a visit for seafood lovers. The kitchen serves fresh fish, prawns, octopus and shellfish, seafood gratin, and whole langouste grilled over the flame.
Opening hours: daily, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Address: Royal Road, Le Pavillon, Cap Malheureux
Phone: +230 5251 9264
Email: admin@amigo-restaurant.com
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Pamplemousses
Le Fangourin – L’Aventure du Sucre
Le Fangourin sits in the middle of a sugar cane plantation in Pamplemousses, a very charming place and a perfect location for a relaxing lunch. The menu is healthy Mauritian cuisine, all home-made, with some of the vegetables coming from the museum’s own organic garden.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday (public holidays included), 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Address: L’Aventure du Sucre, Beau Plan, Pamplemousses
Phone: +230 243 7900
Email: reservation@aventuredusucre.com
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St Julien
Chez Manuel
Chez Manuel has been around for many years. It serves excellent Chinese food, and the Chinese fondue is particularly recommended. The service is friendly, and the warm and welcoming atmosphere helps every guest enjoy their time.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Closed on Sundays.
Address: Royal Road (B23), St Julien Village, Union Flacq
Phone: +230 418 3599
Email: paulli@intnet.mu
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Mahebourg
Les Copains d’abord
Les Copains d’abord stands for food and friendship. It is more than just a restaurant: it is an adventure in a very sociable atmosphere, right on the lagoon in the idyllic town of Mahebourg. The cuisine consists mainly of seafood.
Opening hours: daily, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Address: Mahebourg Waterfront (ex Restaurant Le Phare)
Phone: +230 631 9728
Email: lescopains@intnet.mu
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Bel Ombre
Le Château de Bel Ombre
The Château is in the middle of the Domaine de Bel Ombre. This colonial manor, surrounded by lush gardens, recalls the colonial past of Mauritius and is a perfect setting for a wonderful lunch or dinner. At lunch you can choose between the à la carte menu and a Discovery Menu; the cuisine celebrates Mauritian flavours and seasonal ingredients. The Château also offers afternoon tea, sundowners and wine tasting. Reservations are recommended.
Opening hours: daily, lunch 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm, afternoon tea 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm, dinner 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Address: Domaine de Bel Ombre, Bel Ombre
Phone: +230 5511 5888
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Rivière des Anguilles
Le Crocodile Affamé – La Vanille Nature Park
The restaurant Le Crocodile Affamé (“The Hungry Crocodile”) lies in the open air beneath the trees in the middle of La Vanille Nature Park, right on the main walking route. The menu features Mauritian specialties alongside international classics, and crocodile meat is on the menu too, for example as a salad or a tasting platter. The restaurant is for park visitors only.
Opening hours: the park is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; the restaurant serves from 11:00 am, last order at 4:00 pm.
Address: La Vanille Nature Park, Rivière des Anguilles
Phone: +230 626 2503
Email: info@lavanillenaturepark.com
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Le Saint Aubin
Le Saint Aubin is under the veranda of a colonial house on the Domaine de Saint Aubin, surrounded by gardens. It serves Mauritian cuisine prepared with produce from the gardens of the estate. The estate also has a mill, a small rum distillery and a vanilla plantation, so it is worth combining your lunch with a visit.
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Address: Domaine de Saint Aubin, Savanne Road, Saint Aubin
Phone: +230 626 1513
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Chamarel
Le Chamarel
Le Chamarel Restaurant is perched 260 metres above sea level and offers one of the most breathtaking views in Mauritius. The Creole cuisine celebrates local recipes and seasonal ingredients, and breakfast and lunch are served in an elegant setting. A delicious lunch at Le Chamarel is a good way to finish an exploration of the Seven Coloured Earth.
Opening hours: daily, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Address: La Crête, Main Road, Chamarel
Phone: +230 483 4421
Email: reservations@lechamarel.mu
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Port Louis
Wapalapam La Place
Wapalapam is an “island eatery” with an Indian Ocean influenced menu: aromatic, spiced dishes that bring together flavours from Africa in the west, Asia in the north and Indonesia in the east. This branch is in Port Louis; there are two more Wapalapam restaurants in Le Morne and Curepipe.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Address: 6 Sir William Newton Street, Port Louis
Phone: +230 5852 2902
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Le Courtyard
The Courtyard Restaurant has a unique, charming atmosphere, with a courtyard open to the sky, in the heart of Port Louis, close to ministries and embassies. The cuisine is fresh and light, inspired by quality seasonal products. The restaurant welcomes guests for lunch on weekdays and for dinner on Fridays.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 8:30 pm. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Address: Corner Chevreau and St Louis Street, Port Louis
Phone: +230 210 0810
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Pailles
Indra
Indra means “god of heaven” and offers authentic North Indian cuisine, the cuisine of the maharajas, with a modern touch. The dishes are fresh, seasonal and cooked with passion; try the Maharajah special thali. Indra is also a venue for events.
Opening hours: daily, 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm.
Address: Domaine Les Pailles, Pailles
Phone: +230 5761 6786
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Curepipe
La Potinière
La Potinière is in the Corson tea fields in Curepipe, in a warm, relaxed “factory chic” setting with a private room and a ramp for guests with reduced mobility. The cuisine is refined and authentic, in the French culinary tradition with a touch of local flavours.
Opening hours: lunch Monday to Saturday, 12:00 to 3:00 pm; dinner Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Address: Rue Charles Lees, Curepipe
Phone: +230 670 2648 / +230 676 2648
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Google Maps: La Potinière
Maison Eureka
At Maison Eureka the food is served on a veranda with a wonderful view of the beautiful garden. The menu reflects the different cultures that make up Mauritius, and original Creole recipes are prepared in the house.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on Sundays.
Address: Montagne Ory, Eureka Lane, Moka
Phone: +230 433 8477
Email: eurekamr@intnet.mu
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