Dining & Shows

New Caledonia is home to some of the most unique flavours you will ever encounter. With multi award winning restaurants found all around this foodie country, New Caledonia has always held traditional cooking methods and flavours at the forefront of its diet.

Themed shows are an experience not to miss when visiting New Caledonia, often including traditional dance, stories from local people and enjoy locally sourced and prepared meals cooked by traditional Umu, or fresh caught seafood by fire.

Whichever way you experience New Caledonia, make sure to try many local delights.

Just some of the renowned Noumea Restaurants we recommend:

Le Roof Overwater Fine Dining: Situated over the lagoon, this unique restaurant serves up French cuisine whilst being surrounded by stunning blue waters. If dining at night you may even see one of the many local dolphins swimming around.

Le Chai Hippodrome: Wine and food lovers will fall in love with this quirky, contemporary bistro situated in downtown Noumea. For something different take the Oenology Class and take your wine knowledge to the next level.

Marmite et Tire Bouchon: With it's extensive wine collection paired with local inspired foods, as soon as you taste your first course at the Marmite, you will know why booking is a must and people travel from all over to enjoy!

L'Equilibre: Located in Anse Vata by the Nouvata hotel, this restaurant offers buffet dining with regular changed theme nights! Enjoy this casual yet fantastic dining experience overlooking the bay.

If you are excited about the idea of preparing your own food with local delicasies, make sure to visit the local markets & grocery stores full of French and New Caledonian foods.
You will find plenty of opportunities at local markets to purchase fresh produce. Head to Port Moselle Markets early morning for fresh fish or fruit, and maybe even purchase handmade art and craft souvenirs.

And don't forget this French influenced territory has an abundance of pastries just waiting to be devoured - make sure to pick up some pastries any time you pass by a local bakery!