Must-see restaurants in Mahé

  • La Grande Maison

    Mahé

    At Takamaka Bay, La Grande Maison is the home kitchen of Christelle Verheyden, arguably the country's most talented chef. The atmosphere, in a restored…

  • Marie-Antoinette

    Victoria

    Marie-Antoinette isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience, especially at dinner. It occupies a beautiful, wood-and-iron colonial Seychellois mansion…

  • Del Place

    Mahé

    This delightful spot weds cafe-cool to excellent cooking. The centrepiece is local seafood: octopus straight from the lagoon, baked red snapper in banana…

  • Rockpool

    Mahé

    The views here, next to Bliss hotel, are rather special and there's a real classy-but-casual atmosphere; they haven't tried to cram in too many tables,…

  • Kafe Kreol

    Mahé

    One of the east coast's best seaside restaurants, stylish and breezy Kafe Kreol combines beachside charm, good service and terrific food; the octopus…

  • Oscars - The Bar & Grill

    Mahé

    For fresh fish, grilled just the way it should be, Oscars is a terrific choice. There's grouper, sailfish, marlin and red snapper, but the best order is…

  • The Station

    Morne Seychellois National Park

    With gorgeous views and a healthy ethic when it comes to cooking, The Station is a lovely place to stop high atop the island. Dishes range from salads,…

  • Maria's Rock Cafeteria

    Mahé

    Now here's something different. Maria, the Seychellois spouse of artist Antonio Filippin, runs this quirky restaurant beside her husband's studio. The…

  • La Scala

    Mahé

    An old favourite of visitors and locals alike, this restaurant specialises in quality Italian homemade pasta (the gnocchi della casa tastes particularly…

  • Coral Asia

    Mahé

    On an open-sided elevated platform above the beach at the Coral Strand Hotel, Coral Asia does excellent sushi. We especially love the sashimi and nigiri…

  • La Perle Noire

    Mahé

    The 'Black Pearl' scores high on atmosphere, with an eye-catching nautical theme and seafaring paraphernalia liberally scattered around the dining rooms…

  • The Maharajas

    Mahé

    Our pick for the Seychelles' best Indian restaurant, Maharajas has views of the yacht harbour and the mountains of Mahé beyond. The cooking is assured,…

  • La Gaulette Food Bar

    Mahé

    Grilled tuna, seafood pasta, ginger prawns. A range of cocktails, ciders and juices. An absence of wi-fi and a beach across the road. Everyone's different…

  • Da Lydia

    Mahé

    Modern and brightly lit, this lovely corner cafe does terrific gelato and ice-cream sundaes, as well as snacks (pastries and crépes), a few mains and…

  • 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…

  • Boat House

    Mahé

    This long-standing venture is a great place for a slap-up meal. Its Creole-themed buffet dinner should satisfy all but the hungriest visitors, with about…

  • Chez Batista's

    Mahé

    The impressive thatched canopy, the sand floor and the endless turquoise bay in front of you help the switch to 'relax' mode. The location outshines the…

  • Anse Soleil Café

    Mahé

    This unpretentious little eatery is ideally positioned right on the beach. The menu has simply prepared seafood (such as grilled crab or seafood curry)…

  • Papagalo

    Victoria

    Downstairs from Sam's Pizzeria, this wildly popular takeaway place serves up hearty Creole staples in a cafeteria-style display cabinet – point to what…

  • Coco Blu

    Victoria

    The decor of this 1st-floor eatery overlooking the clock tower is easy on the eye, a mix of stylish and quirky, and the vantage point is good for people…

  • Anchor Café – Islander Restaurant

    Mahé

    This family-run restaurant takes its cooking seriously. Its champion dishes include blackened fish, a range of Creole curries (including lobster curry),…

  • Chez Plume

    Mahé

    A west-coast veteran, Chez Plume can still hold its own among the new crop of places. It serves local specialities such as Creole black pudding, octopus…

  • Les Dauphins Heureux Café-Restaurant

    Mahé

    A classic beachfront setting with a shady terrace and a tropical garden characterises this classy eatery with a modernish feel. Choose between subtly…

  • Barefoot Restaurant

    Mahé

    As much lounge bar as cafe, this upstairs cafe in Bliss hotel has beach beds to go with the tables and good views over the beach and out to Silhouette…

  • La Plage

    Mahé

    With waterside tables overlooking the northern end of Beau Vallon, La Plage lives up to its name. Presentation is impeccable, decor is enticing, with…

  • Le Rendevous Cafe

    Victoria

    This charming oasis of a 1st-floor cafe rises above the din of downtown Victoria. It serves smoothies and fresh juices, good coffee, and light meals such…

  • Veranda Cafe

    Mahé

    True to its name, Veranda Cafe offers classy but casual veranda dining with good coffee, snacks and light meals, pizzas and burgers, as well as more…

  • Bravo

    Mahé

    This open-air restaurant overlooking the marina at Eden Island provides an agreeable dining experience with mostly Italian food. Everything's pretty good,…

  • Pomme Canelle Restaurant

    Mahé

    Occupying one of a number of heritage Creole buildings in this complex of artisan stalls, the Pomme Canelle serves up a well-priced Creole buffet with…

  • Surfers Beach Restaurant

    Mahé

    In a terrific location overlooking the seductive beach at Anse Parnel (although overhanging branches now obscure much of the view), Surfers Beach is a…

  • La Belle Epoque

    Mahé

    Excellent food and a lovely marina-side setting are reason enough to come here – the crab and prawn curry with coconut milk is outstanding, as is the…

  • Baobab Pizzeria

    Mahé

    Madame Michel presides over this unpretentious, sand-floored eatery right on the beach – it's been around for years and is a local institution. After a…

  • Tamassa

    Mahé

    A curious mix of pizza, pasta and Chinese food ranges across the menu here, but you're on safe ground if you order something local – the octopus curry is…

  • The Market Bistro

    Victoria

    The food is fresh and tasty at this appealing eatery, in the southwestern corner of the market (upstairs). Typical dishes include smoked-fish salad, tiger…

  • Lai Lam Food Shop

    Victoria

    Order roast chicken, smoked fish with rice or other wholesome Creole staples at this crazily popular takeaway outlet smack-dab in the centre. Perfect to…

  • News Café

    Victoria

    This cheerful cafe-bar overlooking the main drag is an excellent venue to enjoy breakfast (muesli!) and read the newspapers, or to take a lunchtime break…

  • Taste of Italy

    Victoria

    Good honest Italian cooking with not a single frill (no money has been spent on the decor) is the order of the day here – no wonder it's so popular. In…

  • Smoke Roast House

    Victoria

    If you see locals walking around town with takeaway containers and satisfied looks, chances are they've been to this simple cafeteria just across the from…

  • Sam's Pizzeria

    Victoria

    Walls here are adorned with paintings by local artist George Camille, which gives the place a splash of style. Get things going with pizza cooked in a…

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