3 Best Restaurants in Seychelles

Probably Praslin's best restaurant, Café des Arts is a funky, salmon- and aqua-toned haven of divine cuisine, located right on Cote d'Or, one of Seychelles' most beautiful beaches. The food here has a great reputation, meeting the fussiest fine diner's expectations. The octopus gratin with lobster and the tuna carpaccio with a caper, garlic, and olive oil dip are highly recommended. Save room for the desserts, which are fabulously decadent. The cheesy music is forgiven by the excellent and incredibly friendly service. Lunch consists of a lighter menu, served on the wooden deck set right on the beach. A new rooftop deck area is also a lovely place for a cocktail.

If you're craving something different, this Thai restaurant at the Banyan Tree Hotel is a treat. In a simply elegant dining room of crimson hues and graced with sea views to gorgeous Anse Intendance, Saffron serves up delicious and authentic Thai food, including a seafood glass noodle salad, a fabulous red curry duck with lychees, and delicately steamed red snapper in a chili lime sauce. The Thai chef and availability of locally grown Thai produce are no doubt behind the authentic flavors.

Enjoying spectacular ocean- and sunset views from its hillside perch above Petite Anse beach, the Four Season's fine-dining venue Zez is a romantic dinner venue serving perfectly executed international cuisine. Set the tone for a gorgeous meal with starters like the warm lobster and artichoke salad tossed in a sherry vinaigrette, or foie gras with apple tarte tatin. The chef's skills come out in dishes like the crab fettucine, a perfectly balanced dish of homemade pasta, crispy soft-shelled crab, fresh chili, parsley, and lemon. If you're after something more substantial, the lobster risotto or lamb fillet will satisfy. An excellent if pricey wine list, and great service accompany the meal. Elegant dark-wood interiors and romantic lighting allow the stunning view to take center stage.