Where to Eat
in Mauritius
From roadside dholl puri stalls to white-tablecloth resort dining. The island's best restaurants, from street food to fine dining.
Mauritian & Creole
The soul of Mauritian cooking — rougaille, daube, and freshly made dholl puri
Bagatelle Mall Food Court
Mauritius's largest shopping mall food court with 20+ outlets from Creole street food to sushi, covering every cuisine and budget.
Largest food court in Mauritius: 20+ outlets
Chez Babas
Beloved Cap Malheureux dholl puri stall and Creole lunch counter with sea views — the north coast's best breakfast and lunch stop.
Widely regarded as among the best dholl puri on the island
Chez Manuel
Family-run seafood shack at Mahébourg with plastic tables on the beach and the freshest grilled fish on the south coast.
30-year family operation: boats outside supply the kitchen
Chez Ram
A Mauritian institution on the east coast: simple beachside tables, grilled fresh fish, and cold Phoenix beer since 1978.
Beachside dining since 1978 — a genuine local institution
Chez Tino
No-frills beach shack at Trou d'Eau Douce beloved for its grilled lobster, octopus curry, and cold rum punch on the sand.
30+ years serving grilled lobster on the east coast beach
Domaine de l'Étoile Restaurant
Open-air forest restaurant in a private nature reserve, serving Creole lunches after quad biking and deer park safaris.
Open-air pavilion in a 1,500-hectare private nature reserve
Escale Créole
Port Louis's most atmospheric Creole restaurant in a restored colonial house, celebrated for its rougaille, dholl puri, and local rum selection.
Restored colonial house in the heart of Port Louis
Kaz'Ameublement – La Table de Chamarel
Clifftop restaurant above the Chamarel waterfall serving Mauritian Creole cuisine with the island's most dramatic inland views.
Clifftop terrace with views to the Chamarel waterfall and the coast
La Maison d'Été
Stylish Grand Baie restaurant with a lagoon terrace and a menu that runs from Creole seafood to wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.
Lagoon terrace tables in a restored colonial house
La Palmeraie at Paradis Beachcomber
Breezy beachfront grill at Paradis resort, serving fresh seafood, Mauritian specialties, and wood-fired meats beside Le Morne lagoon.
Directly on Le Morne lagoon with mountain backdrop
La Plage Restaurant
Beachfront restaurant in Flic en Flac serving fresh seafood and Creole cuisine with your feet almost in the sand. One of the most atmospheric dining spots on the west coast.
Beachfront dining
La Rougaille Créole
Belle Mare's most-loved Creole lunch spot: home-cooking, garden tables, and the best cari capitaine on the east coast.
Home-cooking by Rosie under a mango tree garden
Le Château de Bel Ombre
Romantic fine dining in a restored 19th-century sugar estate mansion surrounded by manicured gardens.
Restored 19th-century sugar estate mansion
Le Coin de Mire Restaurant
North coast restaurant at Cap Malheureux with views to Coin de Mire island. Specialises in fresh seafood and Creole cuisine. Worth the drive north for the setting alone.
Views to Coin de Mire island
Le Fangourin
Heritage restaurant in a colonial sugar factory serving authentic Mauritian Creole cuisine with homegrown teas and rums.
Set in a restored 19th-century sugar factory
Le Jardin de Beau Vallon
Romantic garden restaurant in Mahébourg's colonial quarter serving Franco-Creole cuisine in a restored plantation house with a rum bar.
Colonial plantation house with a 200-year-old banyan tree garden
Le Kiosque — Tamarin
Popular little restaurant on the Tamarin waterfront. Simple but well-executed Creole and French-influenced dishes. A favourite among west coast expats for weekday lunches.
Tamarin waterfront location
Marmite Créole
Authentic Creole kitchen in Black River serving home-style rougaille, vindaye, dholl puri, and fresh fish. No frills, no pretension — just excellent Mauritian food at honest prices.
Authentic home-style Creole cooking
Memories Restaurant
Reliable and welcoming restaurant in Tamarin serving a broad menu of Creole, European, and seafood dishes. Popular with local families and expats for a no-fuss good dinner.
Broad menu for all tastes
Mystic Bay at Veranda Paul & Virginie
Relaxed beachfront restaurant at Grand Gaube with a strong local seafood focus and some of the best lobster bisque on the north coast.
Lobster bisque from the copper pot — standout on the north coast
Port Louis Waterfront Food Market
Mauritius's most vibrant street food hub: dholl puri, roti, dim sum, and fresh coconut at the historic harbour waterfront.
Best one-stop survey of Mauritius's multicultural street food
Symon's Restaurant
Beloved family-run Creole restaurant in Mahébourg serving authentic island cooking in a colonial house by the waterfront.
Three generations of the same family cooking authentic Creole
The Hungry Crocodile
Iconic waterside restaurant at La Ferme Crocodile farm serving crocodile dishes and Creole classics in a unique natural setting.
Tables on a deck above a live Nile crocodile pond
Vilion at Sugar Beach Resort
Candle-lit overwater restaurant at Sugar Beach Resort serving French-Mauritian cuisine on a private lagoon in Flic en Flac.
Overwater dining deck above a private west coast lagoon
Fine Dining & Resort
World-class cuisine at the island's best resort restaurants
Celeste at One&Only Le Saint Géran
Over-lagoon fine dining at one of Mauritius's most celebrated resort restaurants, with unrivalled Indian Ocean views.
Overwater deck directly above the east coast lagoon
Drift at the Tides Riviera
Rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant at the Tides Riviera in Pereybere with panoramic north coast views and wood-fired small plates.
Rooftop terrace with views to Coin de Mire and Gabriel islands
Spoon des Îles by Alain Ducasse
Michelin-pedigreed Alain Ducasse concept at the One&Only Le Saint Géran, fusing world cuisines with Indian Ocean flavours.
Alain Ducasse concept drawing on Mauritian produce
The Dining Room at Sugar Beach
The main restaurant at Sugar Beach resort in Flic en Flac — open to non-guests for dinner by reservation. Fine dining with Indian Ocean views and an excellent wine cellar.
Fine dining with ocean views
Yuzu by Virginie Kressmann
Intimate Japanese-French fusion restaurant from a Bordeaux-trained chef, renowned for its omakase experience in Grand Baie.
24-seat intimate dining room in Grand Baie
Seafood
The freshest Indian Ocean fish, octopus salad, and grilled lobster
Bluemarine Seafood Restaurant
Trou aux Biches institution known for its langoustines, sizzling fish platters, and sunset tables on the north-west coast.
Famous langoustine thermidor from local reef waters
Gecko Bar & Restaurant
Lively beach bar and kitchen on the Pereybere beachfront serving cocktails, wood-fired pizza, and seafood platters until late.
On Pereybere beach: informal, inclusive, no dress code
Le Capitaine
Casual waterside restaurant at Grand Bay Yacht Club serving the freshest catch with cold craft beer and sunset views over the marina.
Attached to Grand Bay Yacht Club marina
Le Pescatore
Upscale Italian seafood restaurant in Grand Baie with candlelit terrace dining and some of the best handmade pasta on the island.
Handmade pasta: blue marlin ragù tagliatelle is the signature dish
Sands Restaurant & Bar
Casual beach restaurant and bar at Flic en Flac. Good for a relaxed lunch or dinner with sunset views over the Indian Ocean. Mix of Creole, seafood, and international dishes.
Sunset views over the Indian Ocean
The Boathouse at Pointe d'Esny
Chilled waterfront bar and kitchen at Pointe d'Esny, beloved by kite surfers and divers for its fresh fish burgers and cold Phoenix beer.
Best fish burger on the island: daily catch in a brioche bun
Asian & Pan-Asian
Indian curries, Chinese dim sum, Japanese sashimi, and Thai favourites
Banyan Tree Mauritius – Pantai
Barefoot-luxury beachside restaurant at Banyan Tree in the south, serving Thai and Pan-Asian dishes with a Creole twist.
Open pavilions on a white sand beach in the south
Briyani House
Rose Hill's legendary biryani specialist: slow-cooked dum biryani prepared fresh daily, sold out by 1pm every day.
30-year reputation for Mauritius's finest dum biryani
Mahek Indian Cuisine
Grand Baie's finest standalone Indian restaurant, with an open kitchen and a menu that spans Mughal curries to Mumbai street food.
Award-winning Rajasthani recipes spanning the breadth of India
Namaste Indian Restaurant
Flic en Flac's most popular Indian restaurant: authentic North Indian curries, freshly baked breads, and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere.
Authentic North Indian cooking with real heat levels
Pavillon de Jade
Grand Baie's most celebrated Chinese restaurant, serving Cantonese classics and Hakka-Mauritian dishes in an elegant lakeside pavilion.
Cantonese roasted duck ordered ahead and carved tableside
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
Grand Baie's most established Japanese restaurant, with a sushi counter, teppanyaki tables, and an izakaya-style cocktail menu.
Teppanyaki grills with theatrical chef cooking
International
Italian, Mediterranean, grill houses, and eclectic menus
Côté Plage — Tamarin
Laid-back beach restaurant and bar in Tamarin village. Good food, cold drinks, and the relaxed Tamarin vibe that draws surfers, kitesurfers, and expats back again and again.
Tamarin village atmosphere
La Spiaggia at Constance Belle Mare Plage
Barefoot-luxury beachside Italian restaurant at Belle Mare, serving handmade pasta and wood-fired dishes beside a pristine lagoon.
Handmade fresh pasta by an Italian chef
Pili Pili Restaurant
West coast restaurant in Flic en Flac known for its spicy cooking, generous portions, and the kind of atmosphere where conversations naturally run on past midnight.
Known for bold spiced cooking
Tamarin Restaurant & Bar
Surfer's kitchen and cocktail bar in Tamarin village with a waves-and-hills view and an eclectic menu from fresh sushi to woodsmoke ribs.
Colonial warehouse with mountain and river views in Tamarin village
The Oak Bar & Grill
Curepipe's most reliable steakhouse and cocktail bar, popular with the central plateau's professional crowd for post-work grills.
28-day dry-aged South African beef: ribeye is the signature
The Mauritius street food guide
Dholl puri, gato piment, mine bouilli, briyani — the essential guide to eating like a Mauritian. Where to find the best street food and what to order.