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Cuisine of Papeete for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Papeete Considering all remarkable gastronomy establishments of Papeete the Jimmy Restaurant specializing in Asian cuisine is best worth visiting. The eating house serves its guests till late night and offers a vast choice of delicacies. The Jimmy restaurant features a great interior decoration to admire. The restaurant is of ultimate beauty especially in spring when its hall is decorated with garlands of tiare flowers. Another remarkable eating destination of Papeete is located on one of the high hills being the Le Belvedere restaurant. During the meal its visitor may enjoy a vibrant panoramic view over the city.
Your active city break in Papeete. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Papeete is a genuine paradise for active leisure enthusiasts and night life fans. The resort offers its guests scenic gardens and parks for serene leisure and sporting activities, plenty of … Open
The Le Belvedere restaurant offers its guests a good selection of French dishes. The eating house has its own wine cellar. Its collection will be of great surprise even for the most sophisticated wine connoisseurs. In the evenings the restaurant is filled with an amiable cozy atmosphere. One of the main features of the Le Belvedere Restaurant is its vast choice of inimitable desserts. Another attractive gastronomy destination in Papeete is the Le Roulottes eating house being one of the most mobile restaurants which mostly is located in the heart of the city.
By its decoration the eating house resembles a common country fair. Tourists will find lorries standing in line and cooks offering the guests various treats. The Agora restaurant offers to try the most popular local treats. Among house specialities its visitors give preference to shrimps as well as tuna under coconut juice sauce. Regular guests of the eating house note a high class service as the staff of the restaurant is always ready to help the guests with a choice and answer all their questions. On weekends the Agora restaurant often holds tasting nights that is why one should take care of reserving a table for dinner in advance. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Papeete
1. Tourists are recommended to explore the city of Papeete on foot as all the significant landmarks and sights as well as entertaining facilities are located in close vicinity to each other. … Open
Tourists who can not imagine their diet without traditional Italian treats should visit the Api’zerria restaurant which menu gets literally every day updated that is why every visit to the Api’zerria eating house will feature inimitable impressions and will taste different. The restaurant is always filled with a buzzing friendly atmosphere. It will be a perfect location as for a family visit so for a meeting with friends. One of the most prestigious gastronomy destinations of the city is the Bouchon Lyonnais restaurant specializing in ethnic cuisine.
Papeete City Hall The eating house will be a great place for organizing of any festive event or a romantic date as the restaurant staff will do everything at their best. Gastronomy tourism enthusiasts should necessarily visit the Barramundi restaurant complex which offers its guests several halls in which original treats are served. On the first floor of the Barramundi restaurant guests will find a hall of traditional French cuisine, on the second floor the visitors will discover a hall decorated in keeping to oriental traditions with a sushi-bar meanwhile on the roof of the restaurant its guests will admire a beautiful open air terrace designed for private evenings and banquettes.
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National cuisine of French Polynesia

The short and succinct word “poi”, refers to the most popular Polynesian dessert. This is taro root pudding, the sweetness of which comes from vanilla, papaya, pumpkin or banana. Brown sugar is sometimes added. An obligatory final touch is the addition of fattening coconut sauce to the pudding. Also, Polynesians love a variety of fruit pies: coconut, banana, pineapple, guava, and so on. You can also enjoy a drink of coconut water, fresh fruit juices and cocktails, as well as white and red wine imported from France. The local wine of French Polynesia is called “Vin de Tahiti”. Fruit rum, imported as well as locally brewed beer, and excellent espressos are some of the popular drinks on the islands. … Open

Unique sights around Papeete

Moorea

From the series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”
Check on the map:   Distance from Papeete center - 23.3 km.
Among the islands of French Polynesia you must mention the romantic island of Moorea. When you look at this wonderful island from the height, their outlines remind of the heart. The exotic island is as found for the romantic recreation. Many couples choose it for honeymoon and wedding ceremony. For the couples, the incredibly beautiful ceremonial ceremonies are carried out on the island, and even the documents on the palm cortex are given. Although these papers do not have legal force, they are very popular among the romantic people. … Read further

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Papeete

Tahiti Island
In truth, the French people have cultivated a fondness of the locals not only to croissants in the morning but also to the process of food taking in general. These days there are many restaurants on Tahiti where you have a chance to try the top-quality cuisine, the ... Open »
Vaiare
Tourists keen on European food will also not have to search for a suitable restaurant. Beefsteaks, various vegetable salads, stuffed fish and assorted seafood are present in the menu of virtually any restaurant. It is also important to mention that many Vaiare ... Open »
Moorea
As the name suggests, the signature dish of Pizza Daniel is... pizza. Talented chefs cook this Italian staple food in many different variations, and regular customers often order a specialty seafood pizza. All meat fans will definitely appreciate Rudy’s, a ... Open »
Bora Bora
At the St. James restaurant, the visitors have a wide choice of popular national specialties and exquisite local dishes. The regular guests often order a special ice-cream for dessert here. This restaurant is located near the coast too, so it is perfect for having ... Open »
Manihi
Those who adore fish should definitely like the island. You can order a mackerel marinated in coconut milk, a grilled parrotfish or a baked barracuda. Tuna is especially tasty when it’s cooked by local chefs. One more fascinating meal is fafaru – a fish marinated ... Open »
Aitutaki Island
Kuru papa or simply kuru – breadfruit fruit – is eaten here as a source of carbs. Kuru can not only be an ingredient for salads or appetizers also a base for pies and puddings which are baked in an earth-oven. Tiopu kuru – a breadfruit pie with meat – is ... Open »
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