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carrot and apple juice. Despite the fact that the menu is limited and there are only a few
tables, service is a bit slow.
L'Arto Carpe
( 0262 21 55 48; 9 Ruelle Edouard; mains €14-25; lunch & dinner Tue-Sat)
On a pedestrianised alley
behind the cathedral, this European-style restaurant features a stylish indoor dining space
built in a restored stone structure. The tempting menu focuses on a memorable assortment
of fusion tastes and fresh cuisine, such as tuna steak served in a teriyaki sauce. Tapas (€5
to €9) are served from 6pm.
FRENCH, INTERNATIONAL
€€
Le Reflet des Îles
( 0262 21 73 82; 114 Rue Pasteur; mains €15-36; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat)
This much-lauded eatery
is the best place in St-Denis to try out authentic Creole food, with an assortment of tempt-
ing
carris
(curries) and
civets
(stews), but there are also Western-style options on offer if
your tummy and palate are timid. Most dishes cost less than €20. The menu is translated
into English - a rarity in Réunion.
CREOLE
€€€
Helios
( 0262 20 21 50; 88 Rue Pasteur; mains €13-30; lunch & dinner Tue-Sat)
This St-Denis icon has a
good repertoire of flavoursome
métro
(French) dishes, best enjoyed on the flowery ter-
race. Skip the menu and stick to the daily specials.
FRENCH
€€€
Le DCP
SEAFOOD
€€€
( 0262 20 10 14; 46 Rue Jules Auber; mains €18-26; lunch & dinner)
If you have a weakness for ul-
trafresh fish, Le DCP is the place to indulge. The decor is another clincher: it occupies a
restored Creole building with an agreeable terrace. Inside, aquatic murals and shades of
blue and white create a
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
-like ambience.
L'Atelier de Ben
FUSION
€€€
