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( 0262 59 27 15; Route du Volcan, Bourg-Murat; cheese & waffles €2.50-6; 8.30am-5pm Wed-Fri, to 3pm Sat,
to 6pm Sun)
The aptly named 'Cheese Palace' is famous for its superb range of cheeses, in-
cluding a delicious
fromage crémeux au combava
(creamy cheese flavoured with com-
bava), best enjoyed at a picnic table in the cryptomeria forest nearby. Also concocts
waffles and pancakes on weekends. Find it on the outskirts of Bourg-Murat, towards the
volcano. Cash only.
Ti Resto Lontan
( 0262 43 90 42; RN3, PK27, Bourg-Murat; mains €9-16; 11.30am-3.30pm & 6.30-10pm Wed-Mon)
Don't
let the bland building put you off - this jovial venture has won a faithful following for its
value-for-money seasonal fare. Tuck into tasty
carris
, copious salads and simply cooked
meat and fish dishes. Service is friendly and the laid-back atmosphere is conducive to a
nice, relaxed meal.
CREOLE
€
Le QG
( 0262 38 28 55; 60bis Rue Alfred Picard, Bourg-Murat; mains €14-20; 7am-9.30pm Fri-Tue, to 3pm Wed;
)
What do you get if you cross a Réunionnais chef (André), a Senegalese waiter (Abdou)
and a snug dining room? The QG! If the thought of
rougaille saucisse
(sausage stew
Creole-style) or
entrecôte grillée
(grilled beef ribsteak) exquisitely cooked in the hearth
doesn't make you dribble then you've started pushing up daisies. If you happen to be in
Bourg-Murat on Friday, you'll be treated to Senegalese specialities -
poulet yassa
(grilled
chicken marinated in a thick onion and lemon sauce), anyone? Also serves breakfast. Oh,
and it's the only place for miles around that offers some entertainment (think: karaoke) on
Friday evening.
CREOLE
€€
La Diligence
( 0262 59 10 10;
www.ladiligence974.com
;
8 Rue Paul De Peindrey; set lunch €15; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
The restaurant at the La Diligence hotel (open to nonguests) has garnered high praise for
its quality fare. The onus is on grilled meat - the
entrecôte grillée
is a good bet - but there
are some excellent non-fish options. The set lunch (weekdays) is a bargain.
RESTAURANT
€€
Hôtel-Auberge du Volcan
( 0262 27 50 91; RN3, PK27, Bourg-Murat; mains €12-18, menu €17; lunch Tue-Sun, dinner Tue-Sat)
You'll
find all the usual Creole favourites and a sprinkling of
métro
dishes served in hearty por-
tions in this country inn in the centre of Bourg-Murat. Last orders are at 8pm.
CREOLE, FRENCH
€€
