Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (19) good (18) restaurant (13) great (10) time (10) nous (10) nice (9) Nice (7) experience (7) setting (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Krisnen M. 2 years ago on Google • 435 reviews
    Nice restaurant with a really peaceful and beautiful environment! Definitely a very suitable place for a romantic dinner! 😉
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 dominique b. 5 years ago on Google
    Wondergul place to go. Excellent brunch.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adrian T. 7 years ago on Google • 612 reviews
    My wife and I had a lovely 4 course candlelit dinner on the outside terrace at Chateau Mon Desire. The meal was complimentary as we were on honeymoon and our evening was made to feel both special and romantic. The service was faultless and the food was delicious, all served up with some great wine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SUNIL RAMCHAND H. 4 years ago on Google
    good place to dine inn the food is tasty delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Neil P. 1 year ago on Google
    We ate here for our anniversary. Unfortunately for how nice the grounds, view and atmosphere was it can't make up for the horrible food and over priced for portions. We share the caviar app and you got 3 caviar eggs on each (2) pieces of cheese then we had the famous lobster soup. Maybe its famous for tasting dirty and burnt with over cooked lobster piece in soup. We then were served Chateau Briand that was ordered medium rare and came out you guessed it medium well. They also made a point many times that slacks, collard shirts and closed toe shoes are required for men at Dinner. Maybe I am an ignorant American. Our table was next to two men wearing jeans, table inside had a gentlemen wear a tshirt and sneakers, another was wearing a baseball cap and collarless shirt. Don't waste your money or time here. Go to Chatea Bel Ombrie.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liss A. 4 years ago on Google
    I believe it is the best restaurant in the island. Not only with the food but also for the perfect service, and the charming location in this excolonial mansion. Part of an hotel complex but far away from it, it is also good to come for a late lunch and enjoy a walk in the park.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John P. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and service. No matter what time of day
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David A. 4 years ago on Google • 131 reviews
    Had the afternoon tea there and the service was great. The building is interesting and the views are fantastic if you get the right table. The food was good but not spectacular, about right for the price. Would recommend especially if staying at the Maratim resort as you can walk to it.

  • 4/5 Pascal W. 5 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Take your time and enjoy the mouth piece delicacies....the chateau on sun day...

  • 5/5 Atenea Ruiz V. 11 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Great experience. The food was fantastic and really good service. The building and surroundings are espectacular. There was a pianist playing most of the time while we were there. It was absolutely beautiful.

  • 4/5 shik j. 5 years ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Nice reception hall. We were invited for a party. Atmosphere was good. Open buffet with delicious menu. Have a good time with friends. Calm in the fresh air. Nice view of the sunset.

  • 4/5 Bert De M. 1 year ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Overall good but not exceptional. Nice setting, good service. The amuse was a little piece of cheese with compote and some salade… no cooking skills needed to serve that! I liked the bisque the most out of the 3 courses we ordered. Duo of lobster had good sauces but the raviolis were to thick and plain so I could not taste their filling.

  • 5/5 Mistrin J. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exceptional setting (Original) Cadre exceptionnel

  • 5/5 Timothy G. 7 years ago on Google
    Went for 2 dinners and Sunday brunch while on holiday. This was the best food and best service we have experienced in a while. Perfect for our honeymoon

  • 2/5 Samanta P. 6 years ago on Google
    High expectations and disappointing reality. The food was really far from fine dining, service even further.... Too much preliminary warnings and precautions on the dress code and behavior but in fact the whole visit was not worth it at all, unfortunately, just a ruined happy birthday dinner. The good thing was the wine and the location itself. Really hate to say it but we were very discouraged. Lots of things to be improved for this money.

  • 3/5 Zaina P. 2 years ago on Google
    Elegant setting, food needs work. Service is ok

  • 5/5 Samuel 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, very safe and friendly

  • 5/5 Shan L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great afternoon tea on Saturday. The surroundings are well kept and very picturesque. We were the only clients so the ambience was very quiet. Nevertheless we still enjoyed the food and visited the waterfall located in the hotel itself. Will definitely be back for the brunch at chateau mon désir

  • 5/5 La Maison de la Plage G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You want to please your dear and tender? Go ahead with your eyes closed. (Original) Vous souhaitez faire plaisir à votre chère et tendre ? Allez-y les yeux fermés..

  • 1/5 Julie T. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The only star is for the lady of the reception at the entrance gate, which was super welcoming, very smiling: we did not know that we had to book for the "high tea" and she took the time to learn about to know if there remained a table. Thank you very much ! By cons the gentleman at the entrance of the restaurant looked angry that we came without reservation (while the room was empty ...), Then told us there was a dress code: so we have proposed to return to change and come back: he replied that no it is not worth it, we will not have time to make the trip because we will have to leave the restaurant at 17h (precision: high tea schedules: 15h- 17:30 ...) - but how can you know we will not have time? You guess where we live maybe ???? We arrived at 15:20 and we only have 20 minutes of travel ... In short, keep your Condescendence, we prefer to give our money to establishments that are happy to welcome customers, and who remembers our taste for our second visit only! (Original) La seule étoile est pour la dame de l'accueil au portail d'entrée, qui était super accueillante, très souriante : on ne savait pas qu'il fallait réserver pour le "high tea" et elle a pris le temps de se renseigner pour savoir s'il restait une table. Merci beaucoup ! Par contre le monsieur à l'entrée du restaurant avait l'air fâché qu'on soit venu sans réservation (alors que la salle était vide...), Puis nous a indiqué qu'il y avait un dress code : donc on a proposé de rentrer se changer et revenir : il nous répond que non ce n'est pas la peine, on n'aura pas le temps de faire le trajet car nous devrons quitter le restaurant à 17h (précision : horaires du high tea :15h-17h30...) - mais comment pouvez-vous savoir que nous n'aurons pas le temps ? Vous avez devinez où nous habitons peut-être ???? On est arrivé à 15h20 et nous n'avons que 20 min de trajet... Bref, gardez votre Condescendance, nous préférons donner notre argent à des établissements qui sont contents d'accueillir des clients, et qui se rappelle nos goût à notre deuxième visite seulement !

  • 1/5 itchyy92 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Disappointed. The setting is pretty. But the restaurant staff is way too condescending. It seems to disturb them. Oh yes, there is a dress code even for tea ... (Original) Déçu. Le cadre est joli. Mais le personnel du restaurant est bien trop condescendant. On a l'impression de les déranger. Ah oui, il y a un dress code même pour prendre le thé...

  • 5/5 Ove L. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place very Nice staff food good also

  • 5/5 Ervin E. 2 years ago on Google
    So fetch

  • 5/5 BU R. 7 years ago on Google
    Top notch restaurant. Be sure to be dress smart. You won't get in with sneakers.

  • 2/5 Tanjil H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Kogak (Original) Kogak

  • 3/5 Faatimah D. 2 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately the restaurant was closed when we visited it during week. The setting looks cosy.

  • 5/5 Lady N. 4 years ago on Google
    Simply the best fine dinning experience there ♡

  • 5/5 Yee Cheong Wong Fok L. 2 years ago on Google
    Good service. Excellent food.

  • 5/5 Selva M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great experience. You feel like a king ..

  • 4/5 Andy C. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service. The only thing I would say is that it's a fixed menu. However this may be because we were on an all inclusive deal. That said they were flexible on the desert. If you don't ask you don't get. Loads of history and a great place for a romantic meal.

  • 5/5 Harry B. 7 years ago on Google
    Great food and great atmosphere. Lovely colonial styling.

  • 5/5 Rajesh S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place and it should not be missed. The chateau has been renovated and well maintained. The food was nice but there was too much sweet dishes. The ruins and history are a must.

  • 5/5 Angelica-Roxana D. 5 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    We had the salmon fantasy as a starter and the special dish (chateaubriand) as a main course, which was amazingly cooked! For desert we went for tiramisu and for wine we had the south African merlot. We enjoyed our meal, especially since there was also live music performed by a piano player. At the end the chef came and thanked everyone for their presence mentioning that ot was a pleasure to cook for us. This was a very nice touch! Congratulations to the team!

  • 5/5 Danny S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic food in a fantastic atmosphere (Original) Fantastisches Essen bei fantastischem Ambiente

  • 5/5 Marcella Mitchell S. 4 years ago on Google
    great food service and ambience

  • 4/5 Tina R. 4 years ago on Google
    But stupidly expensive would be far better quality if in London for the money.

  • 4/5 Obad B. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice setting and high standard food. Dedicated service from The waiter

  • 3/5 Jean Noel K. 5 years ago on Google
    Good time but prices is more than you may have as service.

  • 5/5 ramjattun a. 5 years ago on Google
    This great place and have nice tasty food

  • 5/5 Patrick J. 5 years ago on Google
    Fine dinning, highly recommended

  • 5/5 Dave D. 4 years ago on Google
    5* food & service

  • 5/5 Wendy jia young c. 6 years ago on Google
    very beautiful chateau and food is amazing

  • 5/5 Jayprakash J. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Karishma A. 3 years ago on Google
    The best high afternoon tea in Mauritius!

  • 5/5 christian B. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 Susan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved this restaurant. Superb food although very expensive but worth it.

  • 5/5 Nit G. 4 years ago on Google
    World class venue for workshop and full day conference.

  • 5/5 Rebecca B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is beautiful both inside and out. I went with my family for Sunday brunch, we had a great time, the food was tasty, delicious and we had a nice welcome. (Original) Le lieu est magnifique tant à l'intérieur qu'à l'extérieur. J'y suis allé en famille pour le brunch du dimanche, nous nous sommes régalés, les plats sont soignés, délicieux et nous avons eu un accueil agréable.

  • 4/5 Patricia F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food, pleasant atmosphere, discreet live piano music ... but Swiss prices. The dining room was a little too chilled (Original) Sehr guted Essen, angenehmes Ambiente, diskrete live Klaviermusik... jedoch Schweizer Preise. Der Gastraum war etwas zu fest runtergekühlt

  • 5/5 Karen M. 4 years ago on Google
    Positively superb, celebrating our silver wedding, loved every moment, food excellent and staff very attentive. Would highly highly recommend xxxx thank you xx

  • 5/5 Sylvie M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice and very good buffet (Original) Très beau et très bon buffet

  • 5/5 Виктория �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine cuisine with a choice of à la carte dishes, including vegetarian dishes. Very well presented. Beautiful setting and professional service. (Original) Une cuisine soignée avec un choix des plats à la carte, y compris les plats végétariens. Très bien présentés. Magnifique cadre et service professionel😊.

  • 5/5 Guylaine P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice evening the menu was excellent and fine (Original) Très belle soirée le menu était excellent et fin

  • 5/5 Benjamin H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) That was really a great experience! Great kitchen! Very good service! live music (Original) Das war wirklich ein tolles Erlebnis! Tolle Küche! Sehr guter Service! Live Musik

  • 5/5 Alex E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent ambience and amazingly good food. Whether for dinner or brunch ... a fabulous location with a lot of wit and ellegance. We thank for the extremely courteous service and look forward to the next stay here. Merci! (Original) Exzellentes Ambiente und sagenhaft gute Küche. Ob zum Dinner oder Brunch...eine fabelhafte Location mit viel Esprit und Ellegance. Wir danken für den äußerst zuvorkommenden Service und freuen und schon auf den nächsten Aufenthalt hier. Merci!

  • 5/5 Jan S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Something for the Oberkassel but accessible for everyone who lives in the Maritim (only on reservation) (Original) Etwas für die Oberkassel aber für jeden zugänglich der im Maritim residiert (nurauf Reservierung)

  • 5/5 Warren M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 Thomas G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine dining of a special kind (Original) Fine Dining der besonderen Art

  • 5/5 Michael K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very great ambience. We were able to reserve a table for two on our wedding day from one day to the next. Thanks again to the management. Sometimes the ticket is called FRIENDLY. So for us everything worked out well, as a hobby cook I forgive that my food wasn't entirely medium. Everything was delicious and well presented. Without cartilage or tendons etc. In the flesh. A lasting memory for us. The price, well a bit higher, but we had eaten in the starred area several times, where it wasn't as consistent and good as here. Thanks again CHATEAU for this great evening. Recommended without hesitation for people with etiquette and decency. Anette & Michael (Original) Sehr tolles Ambiente. Es wurde uns ermöglicht an unserem Hochzeitstag von einem auf den anderen Tag ein Tisch für 2 zu reservieren. Hier nochmal danke an das Manegement. Manchmal heißt die Eintrittskarte FREUNDLICHKEIT. Also für uns hat alles gepasst, als Hobbykoch verzeihe ich, dass meine Speise nicht ganz Medium war. Es war alles lecker und gut angerichtet. Ohne Knorpel oder Sehnen etc. Im Fleisch. Eine bleibende Erinnerung für uns. Der Preis, na ja schon etwas höher, aber wir hatten schon öfters im Sternebereich gegessen, wo es nicht so stimmig und gut war wie hier. Danke nochmals CHATEAU für diesen tollen Abend. Bedenkenlos zu empfehlen für Leute mit Etikette und Anstand. Anette & Michael

  • 5/5 Thantony D. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 5/5 chrisshub 5 years ago on Google
    A wonderful experience. Delightful food served excellently A special place. Having read the one star reviews, those people clearly do not appreciate the elegance and standard of presentation that this resturant offers.

  • 5/5 Ray R. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic location

  • 5/5 Thantony D. 5 years ago on Google
    My desire and the good experience for the antic

  • 5/5 Darren F. 3 years ago on Google
    Chateau Mon Desir is by far the most elegant, fine dining experience you will have in Mauritius. The restaurant is in the grounds of The Maritim Resort & Spa but it is not solely for guests of the hotel, allowing anyone visiting the Island to enjoy what the restaurant has to offer. The food at the Chateau Mon Desir is in my opinion exceptional, I would say at michellin star level. The staff are extremely attentive but not overly intrusive, allowing you to enjoy your food but always ready to take care of you when needed. When we visited the chef had cooked us a concept menu, which was sublime. We got to chat with him after service to discuss the food & ask questions about its development. When you take your next holiday to Mauritius be sure to eat at the Chateau, it will leave a fabulous tast in your mouth


Call +230 204 1000 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Restaurants nearby

Last updated:
()