Nestled along the stunning east coast of Mauritius, Belle Mare is a true gem that offers not just breathtaking beaches but also a vibrant culinary scene waiting to be explored. Whether you're in the mood for fresh seafood with a view of the Indian Ocean or a fine dining experience that showcases the best of Asian cuisine, this charming destination has something to satisfy every palate.
The dining scene around Belle Mare Beach is as diverse as it is delightful. You’ll find casual grill spots serving up fresh seafood with a beachfront view, alongside cozy bistros offering delightful international dishes made from local ingredients. Enjoy flavors ranging from zesty Indian curries to fresh, vibrant salads, making it easy to satisfy any craving. Whether you're looking to indulge in grilled specialties or seek a refreshing bite after a day in the sun, the options are plentiful and inviting.
As you wander through Belle Mare, you'll discover a delightful mix of well-known establishments and hidden gems. From the contemporary Chinese dishes at Duck Laundry to the authentic Italian flavors at Sapori, each restaurant offers a unique taste of the island's diverse culinary landscape.
Here's a curated list of restaurants near Belle Mare, Mauritius, offering a range of cuisines and dining experiences:
Featured Restaurants
1. Radici
Price: Expensive • Cuisine: Italian • Location: Beau Champ
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Chef Sergio creates favourite recipes from his homeland using the freshest ingredients to be enjoyed in the warmth of an Italian family style restaurant.
2. Angara
Price: Expensive • Cuisine: Indian • Location: Beau Champ
Bridges between India and Mauritius' culinary heritage, and an ode to the history and influence of Indian cuisine in today's food culture. Chef Saravana designs two unique experiences for our guests to choose from either a traditional approach to Indian cuisine or a journey with a twist.
From verified diners like you:The food was excellent and the service impeccable. We have rarely eaten such delicious Indian food. Bravo to the Chef and the serving team.
3. Awase
Price: Very Expensive • Cuisine: Japanese • Location: Beau Champ
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Discover dishes and drinks that tell the story of Asian craftsmanship and heritage. Inspired by the harmony of land and sea, Awase fuses Japanese omakase precision with fluid innovation in seasonally evolving menus. Rum cocktails are a specialty of the bar with rum from 14 different countries on offer. Guests can enjoy a classic cocktail, fine wine or chilled beer, along with the option of flavored shisha, either in the comfort of the indoor lounge areas or out on the deck.
4. The Boathouse Grill
The Boathouse Grill is an elegant beachside gourmet experience. Vintage champagnes will sparkle next to platters of oysters and grilled prawns. You can eat with your feet in the sand and dance into the sunset! The mood in the evening is very elegant and romantic with incredible lighting showing the restaurant to its best effect.
5. India
Price: Expensive • Cuisine: Indian • Location: Le Morne
Welcome to INDYA, where culinary creativity knows no bounds! INDYA Restaurant at JW Marriott Resort Mauritius stands as a shining example of Progressive Indian Cuisine, seamlessly weaving together tradition and innovation to create a symphony of flavors. Our vision is to take guests on an unforgettable gastronomic journey through India’s diverse culinary landscape, artfully infused with global influences.
INDYA isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an oasis of culinary excellence, promising authenticity, creativity, and an unparalleled dining experience at JW Marriott Mauritius Resort. Join us as we invite you to savor each dish, a masterpiece that narrates a unique story, seamlessly weaving together the rich tapestry of India’s culinary heritage with global inspirations
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Tap into the pulse of Mauritius at Ti Pwason - grilling the day’s freshest catch over flames, pouring handcrafted rum punch and serving up island spirit with toes-in-the-sand vibes. Come for the sunset, stay for the soul.
6. Wavenew
Price: Moderate • Cuisine: Grill • Location: Pointe aux Piments
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Surrounded by water, Floating Market presents a premium, casual dining experience promoting a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Named after the food market in Thailand where fresh produce is sold on boats, our dedicated chef's menu offers Thai, Malay, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Singaporean flavours combined into a pentagon of light, healthy dishes with evocative aromas, tastes, and colours.
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LUX* Belle Mare: A Detailed Look at Dining and Amenities
The reopening of the LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius - situated on the island’s wild east coast, near the small village of Belle Mare - has welcomed guests back from the start of October, after more than a year of extensive renovations. The reimagined resort has unveiled a new design by Mauritian architect Jean-Francois Adam, whilst still retaining its family ethos. The refreshed interiors bathed in blues, yellows and greens, conceived by Mauritian designer Jean-Marc Tang, reveal a contemporary feel and style, with inspiration drawn from the resort’s lush greenery and ocean views.
Food and Drink: Really impressive. The breakfast buffet provides an excellent start to the day, with a chiller room lavished with piles of freshly baked pastries, home-churned yoghurts (try the passion fruit), artisanal French butter patties, technicolour mounds of cut mango, papaya and pineapple alongside Mason jars of homemade kombucha. There is a section just for pork dishes and another (top marks) for spicy foods, which include a piquant chickpea curry. Live stations include omelettes and pancakes with a tooth-shattering six different types of sugar including coconut and molasses. A juice bar offers up any choice you want - beetroot, ginger and celery hit the detox spot first thing. Beach Rouge offers decent lunchtime pizzas and pasta, but the stars of the show here are the Indian restaurant (the chutney chicken and dal makhani rivals the best out there) with its playful mural of local fauna and knowledgeable staff; and moody low-lit Duck Laundry is the place to go for a dose of crisp-skinned Peking duck or Sichuan chicken. Ici serves 12 different freshly made ice cream flavours a day alongside sorbet sticks (we loved the raspberry). The pastry chef here is a big talent - it was hard to resist the jewel-topped eclairs cakes on offer daily at the all-day Café Maison. Mondo is the buffet option - with themed nights such as Indian (worth it for the delicious homemade rotis and naans).
Other Amenities: There are conservation activities focused on socially responsible and environmentally friendly practices. Guests can learn about marine life conservation with Eco-Sud, an NGO specialising in marine biodiversity. There are rooms located near the main reception area that are wheelchair accessible, including a grip rail in the en-suite and a handrail in the shower area. All public areas are easily accessible.
Personal Experience at LUX* Belle Mare
Lux Belle Mare is a beautiful hotel on a gorgeous, serene beach with outstanding service and plenty of really nice touches. From the complimentary breakfast they extended when we arrived really early (around 8am) to the courtesy room they provide to shower and change when you have a late flight (as we did), it really feels like they’ve thought of everything. I’ve been fortunate to stay at many luxury properties, but rarely have I felt so relaxed. Almost every staff member I encountered stopped to say hello every day, breakfast was among the best I’ve ever had, and once we arrived we didn’t touch our luggage again apart from unpacking and repacking. The kids’ club had fun activities, the restaurant food was very good, the beach chairs were well padded and well shaded - it’s very hard to find a place to find fault.
Dining Highlights
- Breakfast (Mondo restaurant, 7am-10:30am): Breakfast was fantastic. I would put this among the best hotel/resort breakfasts I’ve had anywhere. Every day, there were crêpes, pancakes, and waffles with the widest assortment of condiments I’ve ever seen for those, there was a omelet station, there were other eggs (my wife loved the Turkish Eggs, which were poached and in yoghurt reminiscent of tzatziki), there was a noodle bar, there was an Indian / South Asian station (with daily changes to the dishes), there was a dim sum station, there were endless breads (sourdough, rye, multi-grain, mini baguettes, croissants, pretzels, etc), endless pastries (berliners, almond puff pastries, flan cakes, brownies, pistachio cream croissants, pineapple Danishes, and so many more), there was a yoghurt station with different yoghurts (flavors as well as Greek style) and toppings, there were various cold meats and cheeses as well as various types of hot breakfast meats, there was muesli, chia seed pudding, daily fresh pressed juices included apple, orange, pineapple, mango, green apple, and grapefruit (yes, they had all of those every day), there was a kids corner with cereals and simpler breakfast staples, and I’m sure I’m missing a number of things.
- Dinner restaurants: Duck Laundry (Chinese, family style and specializing in Peking duck), AMARI BY VINEET (Contemporary Indian headed by the first Indian chef to be awarded a Michelin star), Mondo (buffet / chef station style for dinner), Beach Rouge (a beachside restaurant with (tasty) pizzas, burgers, fish & chips, mezze platters, and that sort of fare) and there were a few bars/cafes, there was a “food truck” concept at the beach called Royce Street (the food truck was connected to an actual Rolls Royce), and there was an ice cream stand by the pool.
Prices for food and drinks were less than other far-flung island destinations like Bora-Bora and the Maldives (though certainly more expensive on-property than in the surrounding area). As an example, entrées at Beach Rouge were $10-$20 and a glass of wine was about $10. Buying on average one meal a day on-property, we spent $530 over 5 nights.
Whether you're seeking a luxurious resort dining experience or exploring local flavors, Belle Mare offers a diverse and delightful culinary scene to satisfy every palate.
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