For all of the epicureans and foodies hoping to escape the cold this winter, look no further than the idyllic island of Martinique. Located in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean Sea, Martinique is an ideal warm weather destination welcoming tourists with open arms to experience their unique Creole cuisine made with a French flair while lounging under the sun.
Infusing French cooking styles with Creole flavors, traditional local dishes showcase the diverse culinary landscape on the island. Here is a look at five of the best restaurants to visit on the island of Martinique.
1. Le Zandoli
The more contemporary traveler should venture over to Les Trois-Ilets to experience La Suite Villa, a trendy 5-star hotel perched on top of a hill that overlooks Martinique’s capital Ford de France. Each room has been designed to satisfy your sweet tooth filled with playful décor items inspired by candy and French confectioneries. Chef Ivan Duchene designed the menu at the on-site restaurant, Le Zandoli. Duchene experiments and reinvents traditional Creole dishes with his own French flair using only the finest local and fresh ingredients. Try their take on the traditional foie gras, which turns this French delicacy into a parfait topped with a blood orange marmalade and salad.
2. Le Plein Soleil
Hidden in Pointe Thalémont le François, Le Plein Soleil is a stunning 3-star hotel with a view of the bay. A local gem, this boutique hotel is colorfully decorated and has an exquisite on-site restaurant led by chef Nathaniel Ducteil. Mixing together French and Caribbean cuisine, this refined menu offers guests a chic interpretation of traditional dishes and they are known to prepare local seafood in innovative ways.
