Creole Cuisine

Discover real Creole cuisine!

These dishes are supposed to be shared. Just like our island!

Escale Créole is more than a local restaurant. It’s your chance to discover the heart and soul of Mauritius. Meet our people, taste locally-grown ingredients and learn about the joys of slow living.

Mum and daughter duo, Marie-Christine and Majo, are here to tell you more.

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