The Verdict
Le Grand B is the gourmet restaurant of Domaine de Grand Baie, a quiet residence hidden in the north-west of Mauritius minutes from Grand Baie and Pereybere. Its kitchen is led by Neeloo Ungnoo, holder of the Meilleure Ouvrière de Maurice title in 2018, who draws on a bistronomy approach to rework Mauritian classics with a refined twist.
Ungnoo built her craft internationally, with time in France, South Africa, Thailand and Singapore, including spells with Alain Ducasse’s team in Toulouse and Paul Bocuse’s brigade in Lyon. At Le Grand B she and her team choose the best local, seasonal produce for fragrant, balanced plates — crab mousse with combava, seared tuna with crisp vegetables, a pineapple ravioli with mint cream. The bright dining room looks onto the pool, with a terrace for warm evenings.
The Kitchen
Neeloo Ungnoo cooks bistronomy: bistro warmth with fine-dining technique, built on Mauritian ingredients. Named Meilleure Ouvrière de Maurice in 2018, she takes the island’s multicultural larder and reworks it — a crab mousse scented with combava on a shortbread base, seared tuna with crisp vegetables, a pineapple ravioli in mint cream. The card is short and seasonal, changing with the market, and the cooking aims for balance rather than show. Wine runs from around 2,400 rupees a bottle, and the format suits a long, gourmet dinner rather than a rushed plate.
The Room
Le Grand B sits inside Domaine de Grand Baie, a calm residence set back from the resort strip a few minutes from Grand Baie and Pereybere. The dining room is bright and cool, with large windows onto the pool and a furnished terrace for the evening. The mood is contemporary and unhurried, sized for couples and small parties rather than a crowd, and the quiet setting is the draw for diners who want the cooking front and centre.
Best for an Anniversary or First Date
Reserve Le Grand B for an anniversary or a first date in the north of Mauritius, when you want a chef-led dinner away from the beach bars. The bright room, the terrace and Ungnoo’s seasonal bistronomy make for a slow, grown-up evening. It suits couples and pairs marking an occasion rather than large, loud groups.
Not For
Not for a quick bite, a big group or a tight budget. Le Grand B is a gourmet, chef-led room where the menu is short and seasonal and the pace is leisurely; it is a few minutes inland rather than on the sand. Skip it if you want a beachfront table, a fast casual meal, or the cheapest plate in Grand Baie.
Reservations
Le Grand B takes reservations through Domaine de Grand Baie, and the room is intimate, so book ahead, especially in the high season. The menu is short and seasonal, built around the day’s market; wine runs from about 2,400 rupees a bottle. It sits inside Domaine de Grand Baie in the north-west of Mauritius, minutes from Grand Baie and Pereybere; dress is smart-casual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Le Grand B worth it?
Le Grand B is worth it for a chef-led gourmet dinner in northern Mauritius. Neeloo Ungnoo, Meilleure Ouvrière de Maurice 2018, cooks a short, seasonal bistronomy menu of reworked Mauritian classics, and the quiet room inside Domaine de Grand Baie keeps the focus on the food. It is a treat rather than a casual beach meal, sized for couples and small parties.
What should I order at Le Grand B?
Look for Neeloo Ungnoo’s signatures — a crab mousse scented with combava on shortbread, seared tuna with crisp vegetables, and a pineapple ravioli in mint cream — then follow the seasonal market plates the kitchen builds around the day. The card is short and changes often, so the best approach is to ask what is freshest and pair it with a local wine.
Where is Le Grand B?
Le Grand B is the restaurant of Domaine de Grand Baie, a residence set back in the north-west of Mauritius, a few minutes from Grand Baie and Pereybere. It is inland rather than on the beach, with a bright dining room and a terrace onto the pool. Booking through the Domaine is advised, especially in the high season.
Who is the chef at Le Grand B?
The kitchen is led by Neeloo Ungnoo, who was named Meilleure Ouvrière de Maurice in 2018. She trained and cooked internationally, including with Alain Ducasse’s team in Toulouse and Paul Bocuse’s brigade in Lyon, and now draws on bistronomy to rework Mauritian classics from local, seasonal produce at Le Grand B.
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