Dove

Top choice in Tortola


The cozy, French-flaired Dove, set in a historic house, is pretty much the top address in town. The menu changes, but you might see pistachio-crusted duck, seared scallops, charcuterie platters, even foie-gras parfait. For something lighter, head upstairs to the Dragonfly Lounge for tapas. And then there's the wine: the list at the Dove is supposedly the BVI’s largest.


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