Top 10 Mauritius Restaurants:
1. Escale Creole
Located in the small village of Moka, Escale Creole is a first class family run restaurant which gives guests a warm welcome. Specialising in creating a traditional Creole dining experience, Escale Creole offers organic dishes focusing on a staple of rice and its famous spiced rum. Booking is essential.
2. Le Chamarel
Nestled high in the Black River Mountains, Le Chamarel does not just offer beautiful food but also spectacular scenery. Le Chamarel’s menu features European style Mauritian dishes and speciality coffee, originally bought to Mauritius by the French East India Company in the 18th Century.
3. Chateau Mon Desir
A visit to the spectacular Chateau Mon Desir gives you an unforgettable dining experience that you will never forget. Set in the ruins of Balaclava, the restaurant provides you a unique opportunity of fine dining with a historical twist.
4. Le Café des Arts
Le Café des Arts is an impressive old sugar mill converted into an art gallery with a focus on gastronomical delight, art and culture. With a touch of French influence, the menu provides an expert blend of flavour, colours and scents in an eclectic setting.
5. Le Capitaine
Popular Le Capitaine has a special location next to the ocean providing the diner a beautiful view for their meal. Specialising in seafood, Le Capitaine allows you to enjoy freshly caught fish, sample some original delights and taste old favourites.
6. Flying Dodo
Located in Bagatelle, Flying Dodo Brewing Company is the only microbrewery in Mauritius. With an ever growing menu, diners can enjoy their meal outside amidst the hustle and bustle of Port Louis. Specialising in world beers, their range is continuously updated to provide you with a wide variety of choice.
7. Happy Rajah
With multiple restaurants around the island, the Happy Rajah brand specialises in the cuisine of the Moghul Emperors. With expert chefs, the Happy Rajah delivers delicious meals with regional flares. Boasting a menu of over 60 dishes, a meal here will excite frequent visitors and new-comers alike.
8. Cocoloko
In the heart of Grand Bay, Cocoloko has a beautiful backdrop of a tropical garden. Under the shade of coconut trees or a blanket of stars, you can experience a range of European breakfasts, brunches and lunches. However, to sample Cocoloko at its best, a visit in the evening is highly recommended to taste one of their famous cocktails.
9. Domain Anna
Having first opened in 2002, Domain Anna has built up a reputation in Mauritius as a restaurant of excellence. In a beautiful location, award winning Domain Anna mixes tastes of the orient with a serene and relaxed setting. One not to be missed.
10. Eureka
Found in the heart of Mauritius, in Moka, Eureka’s home is in an old colonial house. A typical meal at Eureka will focus on traditional creole cuisine which mixes flavours from different cultures. In addition to the delicious meals, Eureka boasts a fine selection of teas and shops to purchase Mauritian goods.
