La Maison d'Été

Top choice in Mauritius


The restaurant at La Maison d'Été is run like a stand-alone establishment, serving an enticing assortment of Mauritian and fusion food of the highest quality. The inn's owner often moonlights as the chef and takes special care when preparing locally sourced dishes matched with international wines. There's also a Mauritian Sunday lunch buffet that's a local institution.

À la carte dishes include the intriguing jackfruit curry with rice and tomato chutney or octopus vindaloo with lentil fricassee.

Ring for a reservation if you're not staying here.


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