La case de l'oncle Tom, French and Italian restaurant in Saint-Denis, Réunion Island.
This restaurant offers authentic Creole cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients, featuring specialties such as pork leg curry, crispy chicken, and duck stew served in a warm family atmosphere with a charming outdoor terrace.
Established several decades ago in the Cœur Vert neighborhood near Trinité Park, this establishment has preserved Réunionese culinary traditions by maintaining ancient grandmother recipes passed down through generations of local families.
The establishment showcases the ethnic diversity of Réunion Island through its Creole cuisine that blends French, African, Indian, and Chinese influences, reflecting the cultural mixing that characterizes this French overseas territory.
Open Monday through Friday from 12:00 to 14:00, plus the first two Saturdays of each month, the restaurant offers affordable dishes ranging from 12 to 18 euros with advance reservations strongly recommended.
Chef Thomas Carrère specializes in preparing forgotten dishes like fatty tripe curry and zandouille with beans, giving diners the opportunity to rediscover authentic flavors of traditional Réunionese cuisine rarely found elsewhere.
Location: Saint-Denis
Address: 5 Avenue du Pape Jean-Paul II 97400 Saint-Denis
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00-14:00
Phone: +262692858739
Website: https://m.facebook.com/lacasedeloncletom
GPS coordinates: -20.89360,55.46916
Latest update: September 15, 2025 13:08
Creole cuisine in Réunion combines African, Indian, Chinese and French influences. Restaurants on the island serve typical dishes such as cari, a stew with meat or fish in tomato sauce with onions and spices, rougail saucisse featuring grilled sausages in spicy sauce, and side dishes including rice, grain beans and vegetables. Creole restaurants also offer starters like samosas with various fillings, bonbons piments made from fried lentil fritters, and bouchons, small steamed dumplings. Many establishments are located in Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre and Saint-Leu, where diners can enjoy meals in family-run settings or modern venues. Prices vary depending on location and service. Some restaurants offer daily specials, while others feature extensive menus with regional products. Portions are typically generous, and many establishments use ingredients from local producers.
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