Location: Morondava
Top Restaurants in Morondava
Top Things to do in Morondava
Morondava Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Morondava
Morondava [murunˈdav̥] is a city located in Menabe Region, of which it is the capital, in Madagascar. It is located in the delta of the Morandava River at 20°17′5″S 44°19′3″E / 20.28472°S 44.31750°E / -20.28472; 44.31750Coordinates: 20°17′5″S 44°19′3″E / 20.28472°S 44.31750°E / -20.28472; 44.31750.
Things to do in Morondava
1. L'Oasis Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Simonest - Windhoek, Namibia
In the middle of nowhere.... Morondava is just a beach little town to recover your energy from the long trip till the l'Avenue des baobabs or the amazing walking in Tsingy Forest or in the less awesome Kirindy Forest. Want to have fun in this little town during the night? Go to L'Oasis Hotel they have the unique reggae bar and its owner/musician Jean de La Rasta. The place is a spot for locals and foreigners to have good music, unique decoration, drinks or fresh seafood. The malagasy owner Jean is amazing and we had good time together. His history is incredible and he speaks English (saved my life). Faly mahalala anao Jean de La Rasta and Morondava!!! Mandra-pihaona!
2. Mada Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By zoomafrica
It is a realistic hotel. No special things compared to the hotel along the Nosy Kely road. This location inside the city is good if you want to " feel local".
3. La Capannina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By nzTrina - Auckland, New Zealand
A wonderful relaxing cafe/restaurant beside the mangroves, near the beach.
Very quick pizzas. Yummy to boot!
From all the restaurants we went to in Madagascar this one was the fullest both times so guessing others agree with our thoughts that it's really good.
Decent midrange prices too.
Well worth a visit.
4. Chez Maggie Hotel Restaurant 'Le Masoandro'
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Le Masoandro Restaurant & Bar "The Sunshine" Restaurant & Bar offers a wonderfully relaxed and comfortable setting. Guests are greeted with quality service and a smile, and have the opportunity to dine on some of the finest cuisine to be found anywhere. The menu selection is based on the flavorful fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats and cheeses of the country. Each day local fishermen deliver their catch and our chefs prepare the "Fruits of the Sea" to perfection. House specials include crab and BBQ jumbo shrimp - with that special Malagasy touch. The large thatch-roofed restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a superb meal, and a wondrous sunset over the Mozambique Channel. Our full service bar features Yvettes's famous Coco Rum, a variety of local libations and Morondava's widest selection of imported whisky and scotch.
Reviewed By Luv2TravelFarNWide - Phoenix, Arizona
Breakfast was nice and you could get eggs to order, fruit, pastries, juices, coffee. All good. Especially liked the local jam and honey.
Lunch was our favorite meal because you didn't end up with too much food. Pretty much the same menu as dinner but dinner comes with 3 courses - all of them humongous.
We especially enjoyed the garlic crab (in broth) served with lots of fresh bread. We also loved the Romazava - a one pot dish of chicken, pork or beef stewed in ginger-flavored broth with lots of local greens, plus rice of course.
Portion sizes for fish, beef, chicken, etc had to be at least 12 to 16 ounces, plus starch and vegetable. I don't know how anyone could eat a large appetizer plus this huge plate full. And then dessert?!! Unless your dinner is included in your room rate, I recommend you split a meal.
Seating is "open air" so bring a sweater for cooler evenings and wear mosquito repellent. Full bar; decent wine list; cold beer.
5. Baobab Cafe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Adrienne B - Vernon, Canada
We had a nice room with a beautiful view. it was lovey to watch the boats go by on the canal The restaurant was very average and had very slow service.
6. Couleur Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Il posto è davvero delizioso, un localino in legno proprio sulla spiaggia, aperto fino a sera, molto accogliente, di cui è proprietaria una coppia Franco malgascia; se non sbaglio il proprietario si chiama Daniel ed è stato disponibilissimo a darci consigli turistici, dritte che ci hanno fatto risparmiare e hanno portato soldi ai locali piuttosto che ha gruppi turistici francesi. Ci ha anche aiutato quando ci siamo trovate in difficoltà col cambio dei soldi; Inoltre si mangia benissimo, un ottimo mix di cucina locale e francese, ottima mousse al cioccolato e gallette ( tipo crepes) con gamberetti , verdure e molti altri ripieni! Ottimi anche i succhi freschi con ghiaccio fatto con acqua in bottiglia; Abbiamo mangiato li quasi ogni giorno e quando ha chiuso per ferie ci siamo sentite perse :-) Ci ha detto che hanno in programma di attrezzarsi anche per disporre di alcune camere
Reviewed By 1999traveler1999 - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
I have been there twice, the first time was good, the second at best soso. I had the langouste, they were completely dry and chewy. The other day the zebu was nice.
7. Blue soleil
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By TJRTravel - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Location is spectacular. Service good. Food excellent! Had huge grilled prawns that were fantastic. You will compete with the flies for your food. It is a good value. No wifi.
8. Chez Alain
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Unelma333 - Karlsruhe, Germany
I'm really sorry to write such a bad review because the restaurant looked very nice and had a great atmosphere. Our food looked and tasted delicious, also it was plentiful. I had coconut shrimps, my husband paella. However, right after getting back to the hotel, I got strong diarrhea - don't know if it was the coconut, the shrimps or the baobab juice I drank, but I never got such a strong negative reaction to food whilst travelling through Madagascar, only here. Whatever the reason was, in my opinion it is not acceptable to end up in such a condition after a restaurant visit.
9. Madabar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By madagaskartouren - Antsirabe
Madabar is situated a bit far from the center of Morondava and even much further from the beach. Madabar is the rendezvous of the French residents of the area which can be a bit of a problem for the non-French speaking guests but the food is quite good and the place is worth a meal.
10. La Kazalea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Christophe N
nice setting, rendez vous of the local vahazahs, a small restaurant near the water at the end of a corridor between two shops in nosykely, nice food and one of the best chocolate mousses !
