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Upmarket hotels in Mauritius strive to serve the best cuisines. They are fully aware that quality and variety of their cuisine will have a strong influence on the satisfaction of holidaymakers in Mauritius. So the utmost consideration and expertise is put into creating the most exquisite dishes.
Foods at main restaurants in Mauritius are generally served buffet or gala-styled but for more intimate and special meals they are several restaurants that can cater for that. A dining experience in Mauritius is not an average one, with flavours of the Mediterranean basin, China, India and France served in beautiful surroundings, having a meal in Mauritius can be gratifying. Chefs are Kings of the kitchen and they have extensive knowledge of world cuisine. They keep recipes up-to-date so that cuisines are always fresh and never become monotonous. Many great chefs are found on this island and if you are fortunate enough to experience one of their delights, it will be a tastefully unforgettable experience.
Mauritians carry an electric and colourful mix that comes through their traditional dishes. Luxuriant tropical fruits and vegetables from Asia and Africa, imported game, abundant sea life and exotic Indian spices all blend to make your taste buds tingle. The assortment of African and Indian ingredients complemented by a dash of French tastes can claim title of the world’s first fusion cuisine, a veer that did not take off until late 20th century. These are some of the typical combined dishes in most Mauritian households. Commonly served with rice, garden greens, onions, garlic and hot chillis. The most popular meats on the island are venison, chicken and goat. These meats can be eaten by all the religious groups on the island but pork is forbidden to Hindus and Muslims. Wild boar is especially common during hunting seasons and is cooked in rich spicy sauces together with loose vegetables and potato. Quite a treat.
Because of the abundance of sea life on the island, seafoods are not a novelty here. Sweet and sour prawns, crayfish, chilli crabs, grilled sea lice, garlic basted octopus. All form such a treat for tourists and locals alike. Street foods are a way of life for the locals. And they are really affordable; the market caters for the ordinary working population. So a Mauritian delicacy does not have to cost you an arm and a leg. | 
