Le Jardin du Roi

Mahé


The setting is wonderful at this cafe-restaurant up in the hills at the spice garden, and it puts you in the mood for a fruit juice or a crunchy salad. Seafood and sandwiches also feature on the menu, alongside octopus with saffron, cinnamon and coconut. The crépes are simple but excellent – ask for a sprinkling of cinnamon.

The Sunday planteur (from-the-garden) buffet (Rs 399) is a popular weekly event.

Save room for ice creams: they're confected fresh on the premises with fruits from the garden.