Guadeloupe – Fine Dining
“Iguanas are indeed the theme here, and you can still spy them in unexpected places—but their numbers have diminished and the room now has a clean, contemporary appeal, just like the china and glassware. The salon seating for cocktails has a homey feel, with basket-weave rattan furniture and hot-pink accent pillows. Unquestionably original cuisine with Asian, Indian, Creole, and African influences is chef Sylvain Serouart’s trademark. Two amuse-bouches will arrive, and there is usually a wonderful foie-gras appetizer—with a vintage-rum crème brûlée and a papaya compôte. Follow with a lobster ravioli dashed with lime, tinted with saffron. The menu is always evolving. Desserts, like a cacao ice-orange-cake, are contemporary marvels. This is a pricey place, but the tasting menu ensures the widest range of tastes.” – Fodors.com
Website: www.iguane-cafe.com
Address: Rte. de La Pointe des Châteaux, St-François, Grande-Terre, 97118, Guadeloupe
Phone: 0590-88–61–37
“Dining here is truly a departure: the open-air pergola, the blue gates, the pungent aromas, and the bust of Ganesha. Within the paisley-covered menu you can find authentic Indian dishes alongside such adaptations as boneless curried chicken with crème fraîche, cashews, and raisins. Vegetarians are catered to, with eggplant puree one of the better options. Children may fill up on the addictive cheese-stuffed naan and may be too stuffed for kulfi, Indian ice cream that’s topped here with ginger confit. The welcome here is always warm and the service dignified. The Indian chef-owner, Karious Arthur, has a culinary degree from Paris and worked for years in France. Consistently good, the restaurant is always packed on weekends, so be sure to make a reservation.” – Fodors.com
Address: Desvarieux, St-François, Grande-Terre, 97118, Guadeloupe
Phone : 0590-21–30–87
“At this secret hideaway you’ll see the churning sea below and hear the waves crashing against the coral rock upon which it sits. The interior architecture is all hardwood with matching furniture and white linen napkins at dinnertime. Primarily a grill, the simplicity is reflected in the food offerings. Kids are particularly fascinated when the lobster net is dipped into the tank and the thrashing begins. The catch of the day is fresh from the waters below, often accompanied by creole or tropical-fruit sauces. Creole dishes and sides that were gently contemporized by a French chef are offered as nightly specials. Presentations are beautifully exotic. And what’s a Zawag? Why, that’s a tropical fish that swims in the water that guests see through the open shutters.” – Fodors.com
Address: La Créole Beach Hotel & Spa, Pointe de la Verdure, Le Gosier, Grande-Terre, 97190, Guadeloupe
Phone: 0590-90–46–46
