Au Dessous du Volcan

Martinique


At the southern end of Petite Anse, this is arguably the village's best place to eat, serving very high-quality Creole food in a beautiful tropical garden. The shrimp flambéed in rum is the signature dish, and the restaurant also specializes in local desserts such as flambéed banana or mojito sorbet with white rum.


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