Nouméa is the culinary capital of the Pacific islands: French technique, Pacific seafood and Asian influences. These are our picks around the bays and the centre.
Fine dining & views
Le Roof
Restaurant on stilts over the lagoon with panoramic views. Book for sunset.
Elysium
Refined Mediterranean cooking with Pacific views.
L'Edzen
Inventive, high-quality cuisine in a peaceful, leafy setting.
Le Faré
Relaxed beachside dining in a resort setting.
L'Entrecôte au 360°
Revolving rooftop restaurant known for its steak-frites.
Baie des Citrons
Les Bouches des Goûts
Fresh, chalkboard menu that changes with the market.
Oncle Hô
Seafront Vietnamese favourite; great for pho and nems.
Les 3 Brasseurs
Sea-view brewery-restaurant with flammekueche and mussels.
Mamma Mia
Pizza and pasta with lagoon views.
Lemon Bay Café
Sunny brunch spot with juices and smoothies.
Anse Vata & around
Tipico Latino
Colourful little spot for tacos, burritos and fajitas in La Promenade.
Stone Grill
Cook-it-yourself on hot volcanic stones.
Le Fun
Casual grill on Anse Vata beach with lagoon views.
Malongo Café Store
Sea-view terrace for coffee and breakfast.
Le Miretti Gascon
Hearty dishes from Gascony plus seafood.
City centre & port
Le 3 Mâts
Friendly brasserie on the edge of the port.
Indian Gourmet
Well-prepared curries in the town centre.
Port Moselle market
Coffee, pastries and snacks from early morning (closed Mondays).
Taste Nouméa on a food tour
Markets, local producers and tastings.
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