Mantasoa Lodge Restaurant (Lake Mantasoa) – located near the Maison de Jean Laborde (and museum) is this upscale restaurant (complete with a chef). Delicious local cuisine and fine wines will allow you to enjoy fresh fish from the lake and other farm products from the region. The vegetables, herbs and salads used by the restaurant […]
Mad Zebu (En face du marché, Belo-sur-Tsiribihina 609) – located in a remote town on the island’s west coast, this restaurant got top star reviews for its excellent food in an extremely surprising location. Most visitors visit the restaurant on their way to or back from the famous Tsingy for its first-class French-influenced food. […]
Les Bungalows d’Ambonara (off of Route de L’Ouest, Hell-Ville, Nosy Be) — this is one of the recommended restaurants for those staying in Nosy Be. Located on an old coffee plantation, local cuisine and seafood is served there, complemented by a beautiful view of the bright blue coastline and lush forests. Run by a French-trained […]
Le Saka (Hotel Sakamanga, Rue Ratianarivo Ampasamadinika, Antananarivo 101) — a favorite with locals and visitors alike, Le Saka restaurant is located inside Hotel Sakamanga, the top-rated hotel in Antananarivo. It specializes in fine French cuisine served with a distinctly Malagasy twist, with dishes including lobster and oysters from Fort Dauphin and Antalaha vanilla chicken. […]
Le Ravoraha Restaurant (Raoraha Vohilava, prés de L’Aeroport, Nosy Boraha 515) – this restaurant, whose décor (complete with a live parrot) highlights the island’s past as a pirate haven, serves mainly seafood and various international dishes. The flavored
Le Carré (Rue des 77 Parlementaires Français Antsahavola, Antananarivo 101) — in the heart of Madagascar’s capital lies this fusion restaurant that serves up a rare combination of options from traditional sushi to hearty burgers. Whether dining indoors, on the terrace, or in the reserved private room, service at Le Carré is top notch and […]
Le B (101 Avenue Arabe Rasoamanarivo, Antananarivo) – this is a hip Buddha Bar style restaurant and bar where, in quite a modern twist for Tana, the menus are displayed on iPads. They serve fusion food mixing French and local Malagasy cuisines. The fish mille-feuille is highly recommended as well as the Zebu carpaccio. Guests […]
La Varangue (17 Rue Printsy Ratsimamanga, Haute-Ville, Antananarivo 101) — with a menu consisting mainly of French cuisine made with fresh, locally-grown organic ingredients, this restaurant is a favorite for lovers of good food and French fine dining. The space is adorned with old clocks and saxophones on the walls, and vintage cars parked around […]
La Terrasse Exotic (Anjary Hotel, 89 Rue de Liege, Tsaralalana, Antananarivo) – since Madagascar is located in the Indian Ocean, it’s expected that one would find some Indian food there. This restaurant offers diners Indian cuisine in the form of curries, naan bread and lassis, along with vegetarian dishes. The windows have a good view […]
La Cambusa (Avenue de La Bigorne, Ambodifotatra, Nosy Boraha 515) – for those who’d like a break from French/Malagasy fusion food, this pizzeria restaurant (run by an Italian chef), is an unexpected surprise for travelers in this beach resort island. Hand-made pizzas, pastas and other Italian dishes are served here – all reasonably priced. Cold […]
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