Le Poivrier — Restaurant in Isle Mauritius

New Year’s Eve Dinner Review

Le Poivrier is a feast for the eyes, with its stunning garden setting creating an elegant and festive atmosphere. We were greeted warmly by the owner upon arrival, and the evening started with high expectations. We had been looking forward to this meal for weeks, and the food itself was undeniably fresh and beautifully prepared.

The tuna tartare with pink peppercorns was a standout, and the assortment of sushi was perfectly executed. My husband especially enjoyed the foie gras and grilled fish, praising their flavors and presentation. However, for me, the night was marred by a serious and repeated disregard for food allergies, despite my efforts to communicate them.

I told three different staff members about my allergies—avocado, strawberries, and pineapple—and was assured that everything we ordered was safe. Yet the amuse-bouche arrived containing avocado. Then the foie gras was served with the warning that it might contain strawberries after we had already started eating. Finally, the grilled fish was topped with thick slices of pineapple. By that point, I was so exasperated I didn’t even bother to complain again.

These oversights could have had life-threatening consequences, and I was taken aback by the lack of care. To make matters worse, when I mentioned my pineapple allergy, the owner joked that I must be the only person in the world allergic to it. There was no apology, which only added to my frustration and hurt.

While the manager offered an apology complimentary desserts—another example of the kitchen’s skill—I couldn’t enjoy them after missing so much of the meal. We left before midnight, as I was too upset to celebrate.

Le Poivrier has an exceptional setting and talented chefs, but their approach to guest safety and dietary needs fell alarmingly short. For anyone with food allergies, dining here may be risky. It’s a shame because this could have been a night to remember for all the...

Feb24- went on a Wed eve. Was busy. Recommended by host but it didn't deliver: food was okay but below par service (conscious bias by staff?). Great decor and feel. Very inconsistent: Spaghetti vongole was delicious (cooked perfectly despite some grit) Vs a meh tuna tartare (mushy, needed texture and seasoning). The (v) large warm goats cheese salad was okay, but needed a dressing. For a place that limits it's menu (apparently) it had a very big menu! They made no real effort for vegetarians, 2-3 dishes. Such a shame as wanted so much to like it as special occasion dinner for ourselves, on last night. The one guy, maybe the maitre d'/ patron, was gregarious. We did feedback on night. Massive portion sizes! Tarte tatin hidden under mountain of ice cream and cream. If it was France I'd expect indifferent service AND amazing food..Nope. Confusing, imbalanced place, felt like it was trying too hard. Most expensive meal here so far £70 for 3 plates and one...

We went there on a Saturday night. The restaurant was really busy, and the parking lot was full. However, this didn’t spoil the experience, as the owner and staff were incredibly friendly. They simply told us to leave the car blocking others and hand over the keys so they could park it properly once a space became available—allowing us to enjoy our dinner in peace.

The food was excellent. We ordered a starter and a couple of main courses for two people, and everything we had tasted amazing. The atmosphere in the restaurant was perfect, with a man singing beautifully and a relaxed, enjoyable vibe all around. The waiters were all genuinely friendly and welcoming to everyone.

I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates great food. Having lived in Dubai for nearly 20 years, I can confidently say this place rivals any of the top restaurants I’ve been to in terms of...