Restaurant in Guadeloupe: where to eat well?

Guadeloupe is a highly popular travel destination for its tropical climate, beaches and lush nature. This French West Indies archipelago has a wealth of assets, including a rich and varied gastronomy that will delight travelers in search of a unique culinary adventure!

Discover the must-visit restaurants in Guadeloupe during your holidays on the island.

The restaurants of Guadeloupe to discover local cuisine

The cuisine of Guadeloupe is a true culinary journey, blending Creole, African and French influences to create a unique and rich palette of flavors. This cultural fusion is reflected in a variety of tasty and colorful dishes, made with fresh local ingredients and exotic spices.

From emblematic dishes such as chicken colombo, a spicy curry, to cod fritters, and fresh seafood like grilled lobster, Guadeloupean cuisine offers an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Whether you are a lover of spicy dishes or fresh seafood, Guadeloupe has something to satisfy every palate.

Most restaurants in Guadeloupe serve traditional dishes that promise visitors a true explosion of flavors and colors. Here is a selection of the best places on the archipelago to discover authentic local cuisine.

La Poésie des Plats

Located on the island of Marie-Galante, the third largest island of the French West Indies, La Poésie des Plats is a small restaurant offering generous, gourmet, and local cuisine, in a setting that combines charm and conviviality. Visitors can taste the island’s signature dish: bébélé. This dish is made with tripe, poyo (green banana), dombrés (dumplings), and breadfruit, enhanced with a mix of local spices. Other specialties of Guadeloupe and Creole cuisine are also offered, including chicken colombo and Creole blood sausage.

Address: Section Murat, 97112 Grand Bourg
Contact: +590 690 640 784 - lucie.seytor@hotmail.com

Chez Eugénette

Chez Eugénette is a small warm and friendly restaurant located in the Saintes archipelago. It perfectly represents Guadeloupean gastronomy: unpretentious cuisine, authentic in flavor and particularly generous. Visitors can enjoy Creole specialties mainly focused on the sea. Eugénette’s cod fritters (accras de morue), whose recipe is her closely guarded secret, are renowned throughout the islands of Guadeloupe!

Address: Route de la Plage de Grande Anse, 97136 Terre-de-Bas
Contact: +590 590 998 183

Le Keya

Located on Souffleur Beach, on the island of La Désirade, Le Keya is a traditional West Indian restaurant. It allows visitors to sip a cocktail and enjoy local specialties with their feet in the sand and a breathtaking view of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Address: Plage du Souffleur, 97127 La Désirade
Contact: +590 690 719 826

Chez Francis

Francis Vala, a Guadeloupean, is known for creating the Agoulou in 1989. This is a round and appetizing sandwich made with brioche bread, fresh meat seasoned with a blend of regional spices, and vegetables. Thirty years later, Francis Vala still offers his famous sandwiches, which have become a true emblem of Basse-Terre.

Address: Champ d'Arbaud, 97100 Basse-Terre
Contact: +590 690 563 040

La Touna

La Touna, located in Deshaies, is a restaurant renowned for its authentic Creole cuisine. The chef prepares traditional dishes with care, using fresh and local products. The restaurant is also known for its warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. Specialties include chicken colombo, cod fritters, and grilled fish.

Address: Pigeon-Malendure Bouillante, 97125 Basse-Terre
Contact: +590 590 98 70 10

The best gourmet restaurants in Guadeloupe

There are many restaurants in Guadeloupe offering travelers the chance to enjoy gourmet cuisine that combines modernity, creativity, and top-quality service. Here are some of the best gourmet restaurants in Guadeloupe for an unforgettable culinary experience.

Ô Z’Épices

Ô Z’Épices is a gourmet restaurant located in the town of Bouillante, on Basse-Terre. Jimmy Bibrac, a famous Guadeloupean chef, invites visitors to discover local gourmet cuisine from both land and sea, that is tasty, refined, and innovative.

Address: Falaise, 97125 Bouillante
Contact: +590 590 388 761

Le Zawag

Located near the village of Gosier, on Grande-Terre, Le Zawag is a gourmet restaurant that specializes exclusively in seafood. The establishment features wooden architecture and chic décor that create a warm and intimate atmosphere, perfect for a romantic dinner for two. The menu includes many revisited Creole dishes, with live lobster as the restaurant’s specialty.

Address: Hôtel La Créole Beach Hôtel & Spa, 97190 Le Gosier
Contact: +590 590 904 646

Au Bon Vivre

Au Bon Vivre is a restaurant located on Terre-de-Haut Island in the Saintes archipelago. The chef and his team welcome guests in a unique setting with a chic and cozy ambiance. It is the perfect occasion to discover a fusion-style and modern cuisine, 100% homemade and prepared with fresh, local products.

Address: 30 Rue Jean Calot, 97137 Terre-de-Haut
Contact: +590 590 94 19 84

Must-try dishes in Guadeloupe restaurants

Among the many culinary specialties you absolutely must try in the restaurants of Guadeloupe, we can mention:

Bokit: this is an iconic Guadeloupean sandwich made from fried bread dough. It is particularly appreciated for its crispy exterior and soft interior. It is filled with various ingredients (grilled chicken, seafood, pork, spice blends, vegetables, spicy sauces, etc.),
Chicken colombo: often called “Caribbean curry” and served with white rice, colombo is a very flavorful dish. It is prepared with a mix of spices (chili, coriander, turmeric, cumin, etc.), chicken, and a variety of vegetables such as eggplants and sweet potatoes,
Accras: these small fried fritters made from cod, vegetables or shrimp are commonly eaten in bars and restaurants in Guadeloupe. They are usually served as starters or appetizers,
Tourment d’amour: this traditional pastry from Les Saintes is made with a crispy shortcrust base and filled with a custard flavored with coconut, sugar, rum and vanilla.

To accompany some accras and Creole blood sausage at aperitif time, nothing beats a delicious glass of Ti Punch, or Creole Punch. More than just a cocktail, it is a true emblematic drink of Creole culture.

Ti Punch is made with agricole rum, sugar and Creole lime. Rum is a flagship product of the region, of which Guadeloupeans are particularly proud. It is also possible to add honey or various local fruit syrups to explore new flavors.

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