Flavour Of Mauritius in Reading

Lovely food, lovely staff, lovely atmosphere. Would say if you're having curry watch out for the spiciness as it will likely be one more higher than you bargain for (mild being medium, medium being spicy ect). Otherwise, great meal but usually ends up being around £20-£30 per person.

Staff are very kind and helpful was really sweet to me son and had a lovely atmosphere inside. Food is fresh and tastey and reasonably priced im so glad I came here to celebrate his 7th birthday 10/10

Authentic Mauritian food. Yummy food. Highly recommend. Great experience.

Absolutely brilliant food and amazing cocktails. Friendly staff and enjoyable atmosphere. Highly recommended..

Wonderful food at a responsible price, would definitely recommend their noodles

Our family were made so welcome. Delicious food and a relaxing, friendly environment. Will come again

I brought my wife here for her birthday having read the reviews and an article somewhere. We arrived on a Sunday evening and we appeared to be the only people there meaning we had the full attention of the waiter who was very friendly and passionate about the food they were serving. We asked which were the most traditional Mauritian dishes and went with the choices recommended to us. All in all the food was very tasty, the spicing was good and flavoursome but unfortunately there just wasn’t enough of it. The portion sizes were just too small for the price. I was quite shocked when the bill arrived at over £140. Whilst I would love to return and try more dishes on the menu I just feel that there are much better value small independent restaurants in Reading with just as good food. The 12.5% added service charge annoys me as well. Whilst I would happily of tipped as I always do when I am happy with the service I feel that it is my prerogative and I should make the choice how much.

Best meal I’ve had in a long long time, wish I got a photo of it but it was gone too quick! Will definitely be coming back to get a decent picture for my next review!

What an amazing resaurant. We booked from bottomless brunch group of 10 and it was fantastic. The cocktails, the rum and the food were amazing. All of us werevery pleased witg the whole experience and service. We also pre-ordered some other food that wasnt on the brunch menu and they were all delicous including the homemade chilli paste. Will defo be back again. Ps they have a large very clean toilet too.

A hidden gem. Nice atmosphere, good and authentic food and a very friendly and welcoming service. Can highly recommend!

After watching the semi final England we were quite hungry. After some debating we walked in the restaurant as we never had Mauritius food and we were honestly a bit worried. Group of 7 !! What a nice lovely colourful restaurant. They have a Sisha lounge too. Food was fantastic, along with their own Mauritius beer. Great customer service and very polite and helpful staff. The chef was very accommodating with our request of food. I would say this is one of the best restaurant in Reading I've eaten. Dishes ordered squirrel really tasty and the gravy top notch. Octopus. Rabbit, ragouille, dads lamb, mix mum , chicken livers Highly recommended

We booked this restaurant based on online reviews and we definitely made the right choice. The menu selection was very extensive, the food was top quality with wonderful flavours and the right amount of spice. The hosts were extremely helpful and were very friendly, taking time to talk about the dishes and making sure we got exactly what we needed. For starters we had octopus croquettes and spiced chicken livers. For mains we had the "Dads Special" and the Goat Curry, accompanied by mixed roti, rice and steamed vegetables. Would recommend this place to anyone who loves spicy food.

Great selection of vegan food. Delicious and fresh made Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Great selection of rum and cocktails Highly recommended

Great food. Excellent service Thank you

Wow. Just had the best chicken biryani since Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone …. Amazing. Each one of us was blown away by the quality and flavours 😇. Epic

Never been here? Do it! Lovely owners, cooking fresh flavoured Mauritian food. Dhal Puri, taro fritters, aubergine curry & daube ( bean, potato & tomato stew). OMG! Then I found the cute little hut out back- can book. If you like rum - they have a lot of kinds to try.

Cracking meal. Honestly, our whole family was blown away by the food here. The flavour profile is really novel... we got medium heat dishes and it was perfect for us. Fritters for starters were yum. Fried rice dish was great, as was lamb curry. The vendaye was *amazing*. Service was very friendly, decor super chill. Great atmosphere. We'll be going again.

Flavours of Mauritius… This is 100% one of the nicest places I’ve eaten as of late, it’s opened my mind to a whole new range of food and flavours. If you’re a foodie looking to explore new flavours get in there. Couldn’t recommend enough. If unsure what to pick let the chef consult your pallet. 100/10 The atmosphere is also lovely - reasonably priced too!

2 of us visited 5th Jun 24. Unfortunately had quite a dissapointing experience today. The server was very friendly and the restaurant is beautifully designed. The main issue was firstly the goat curry was rock hard and secondly the price is insulting. For almost £90 the meal left us hungry with tiny portions served (that's a teaspoon by the way for comparison). The rice portion for £5 was so minimal I had to order another. Quite shocked to see a 15% service charge too. Can't think of many places in the UK where they have that. We frequently dine in Reading and Central London and I can honestly say the quantity of food is significantly higher in London for the price you pay. Was really thinking this was a nice place to take people, but after those prices no way! Left a bit of a bitter taste... Additional notes after restaurant comment: thanks for your response. We know the items left on the plate were bones hence that why we ate the seriously tough meat and left the bones on the plate. We've eaten goat curry in many restaurants, on the bone, and many of them are well cooked and soft. We did actually mention the extortionate service charge to the waiter but sadly he never mentioned it was optional.

The atmosphere was absolutely fantastic, the staff are incredibly friendly and food was absolutely phenomenal. Real food and real people. Come here. Do it now. Do not hesitate or look any further. This is the restaurant you are looking for. This is our new favourite place in reading.

A culinary delight. Rishi our server- highly knowledgeable and a true gent. Hema the chef- wow!! I’ll say no more. Just visit.

We were hesitant to try the cuisine as we’ve never tried Mauritius food before. Glad we went in. Well decorated family run restaurant. Staff were very helpful with recommendations and service was great. Great food , tasty, fresh and delicious. Must try salmi rabbit and octopus ragouille Will definitely come back.

Really great, authentic food! Great selection of curries, fritters with lots of vegan friendly options.

The food was absolutely amazing (also the drinks!!), atmosphere was lovely, and the staff were really kind about us having a baby with us. They also had a great changing station in the women’s bathroom. Many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Our waiter also gave us some good insights on Mauritius itself. Highly highly recommend!!!!

World class food and world staff make sure you go for the rum tasting menu which comes with food P.s they other things that’s not on the menu just ask

Pleasent surprise in central Reading. We tried Mauritian cuisine for the first time and we were impressed. The dishes are full of flavour, blending Indian, Chinese and European elements. Options are varied, including red meat, chicken, sea food and vegan/vegetarian options. We had the octopus rougaille and the chicken curry and they were amazing. The service is very friendly as well.

We went back to Flavours of Mauritius with friends after a great meal there last summer. The service was outstanding and the food was fantastic. One of our friends is vegetarian and the selection on the menu was extensive. We all had a starter, with a main and side dish, dessert and 2 bottles of wine and the bill was approx £215 including service. We would definitely recommend this restaurant and hope to return very soon.

My partner and I ate here for our anniversary. We booked a private booth and the staff were very accommodating in making our night memorable. They adorned our table with rose petals and had a card waiting for us at our table wishing us a happy anniversary! The manager Hema was warm, welcoming and happy to chat with us and make us feel at home and relaxed. Highly recommend the cocktails, which were delicious. Food also excellent, we'll definitely be returning to try more sometime in the future, although we would happily come back just for an evening of cocktails. What impressed me the most however was the service and friendliness of the staff. I was surprised the dining area wasn't busier on a Friday night - the locals are sleeping on this place! Perfect for a dinner + drinks date if you fancy something exotic and a cuisine you may not have tried before!

Food was okay not tasty enough, but very rude behaviour. It felt that she owns the customers. Not a good hospitality. Nothing was told by the person serving. Second, a small line hiding somewhere in the big book like menu which is not even visible to anyone easily. Finally, how can you control the appetite of a person and ordering a customer to order more when the customer wasn't interested to order food because of the valid reason already told. This not how the restaurant works. We were politely moving away by not saying anything about the food, but when someone wants to bang heads with you, then the best answer is food is not tasty. So, long story short, you cannot control the appetite of a person and neither you can order someone. Restaurant is about hospitality, kindness, and customer feedback.

Fantastic! The fish pasties are delicious, and the goat curry is to die for! Worth visiting with friends to share the larger seafood platters.

Arrived without a booking in early evening. Very welcoming and service was great, food excelant. Will definately be going back.

Went there on recommendation of a relative. I had the soft dhall puri, cabage firtters and lamb samossa as starter. I never ate cabage firtters before but its so delicious with they chutney. The cocktail was very good as recommended by the waiter. We never tasted cocktail made of Rum from Mauritius. All foods were warm and hot in flavour. The Octopus vindaloo was so tasty and hot in mouth. Never had it before. It was served with white basmati rice. The chicken salmi is one of the best we had with the mix roti. very good food. I will recommend to my friends and relatives and look to visit you again. Count on me. Cheers guys

Spotted the restaurant while searching the net to find a good place to eat dinner. We basically walked in by 7.15pm and we were warmly welcomed. I remember to have eaten your food (Flavour of Mauritius) once in a festival in Reading. Anyway, the food served were warm and Hot spicy as requested. Our family likes to eat Hot flavoured food, we all enjoyed the Dad's Lamp curry, Goat on the bone, Chicken sauteed and even Rabbit salmi which I had eaten very long time ago. We shared all the curries with fried rice, upside down bowl, pilau rice and cantonese rice. Well deserved place to go... I will talk about my friends and other relatives to surely visit your restaurant. One last words, thanks to the chef and serving staffs. Keep it up guys..

We had Dad’s curry and the Rabbit stew. Really nice touch with the cognac and red wine in the stew. Chef was super friendly, took the time to explain her cooking methods.

Cannot recommend highly enough…Dads Special Curry was one of the best curries I’ve tried. Will definitely revisit soon!

Excellent choices for vegan foods have attracted me to the restaurant. I was hesitating between a few other restaurants but I am lucky to have picked yours. First time I am eating spicy flavour food from Mauritius. The Rosecoco Bean daude was mind blowing. I cannot forget the Jackfruit curry all my life. My family enjoyed the whole moment we spent at your restaurant. Good service and cordial environment. I highly recommend it to my friends and families. Of course, I will come soon. xxx

A real gem in Reading 💎. Been here a few times and food is excellent. Dishes are authentic Mauritian cuisine. Lots of choice for meat eaters and veggies. Aubergine fritters and butter bean dishes are recommended. Staff are great and friendly. Glad we dropped in for something to eat here before our drive back.

I went to Reading on a business trip with two of my partners and found this lovely restaurant. Wasn't difficult to find. Excellent food. It reminds me of my days in Mauritius where I enjoyed the vegetable foods, especially the Curry Burry served at weddings in Mauritius. My colleagues enjoyed the 'Special Dad's curry' and 'vanilla and rose allouda' special. The hot chilies were OMG and tasty. I look forward to coming back with my family.

We were welcomed in and seated promptly. The server was very friendly and happy to answer all our questions about various menu items as well as give us some insights into Mauritian culture. We tried some Mauritian cocktails which were highly recommended and didn't disappoint. For starters we shared lamb samosas and octopus croquettes. It all came out nicely hot and served with a flavoursome chutney. All was tasty and the croquettes were especially delightful paired with the chutney. Our table had a selection of cooked to order mains including rabbit salmi, fish vindaye and lamb curry. For sides we shared tomato salad, rice, mix roti and paratha. Everyone was thoroughly satisfied with their meal. My lamb curry was seasoned well and had a good hit of spice. I initially thought the rice portion could be bigger since we shared it between 2 but paired with the rotis it was adequately filling. The ROTIS!? STAR OF THE SHOW in my humble opinion. Super soft and freshly prepared perfect for mopping up the sauces. Will definitely be back again to try out the extensive rum selection and dessert since had no more stomach room left for those delights this time

Very authentic food. Friendly owner. Reasonable price. The place is well decorated for a nice immersion into the Mauritian atmosphere. 10min walk from Reading train station. Definitely recommend!

We had a lovely meal at this restaurant! We came across it by chance and we didn't know much about the Mauritian cuisine before. The food was very very good and I would definitely recommend trying out this restaurant! The restaurant owners and chef were welcoming too😁😊 Would definitely recommend!

went here on the one off with my boyfriend for dinner and WOW absolutely blown away by the incredible friendly service from the owner - hema - who cooked us the most delicious meals we've had for a long long time! she gave recommendations about the rum menu (which was insane!!!) and i think everyone needs to try the rougaille... seriously 5/5 experience am only just leaving and am already excited to come here again and try something new!!! <3

Fantastic food and service. Lots of options on the menu and had help from Hema choosing. Big choice of rums and cocktails. We will be coming back soon.

Had a Thursday dinner here and were blown away by everything we ate. We didn't quite know what to expect, but the chef / owner walked us through the menu and we felt super comfortable dining our way through Mauritius with it's cuisine influenced by the world. Would absolutely recommend and we'll be coming back!

We booked for a big birthday party 40 guests at last minute as the restaurant we previously booked cancelled our booking due to an emergency. Upon entering the restaurant the vibe, the decors and the whole restaurant takes you to the island. We were welcomed by the owners and staffs very polite and friendly. Food was excellent including the cocktails. Without forgetting their Mauritian rum . Everyone were happy with the service and food. We had to pre- order our food which was a very good idea specially for a big table. Thank you highly recommended

Delicious food and great service. Thank you for accommodating us. Highly recommended, Great for vegan and vegetarian

What an experience this is! Welcomed in by very friendly staff, and what an aesthetically pleasing place it is! A place decorated with love. The food was absolutely amazing and you can tell it’s made with passion and love, and tastes absolutely amazing! Special shoutout to Hemma (if that’s how you spell it I’m sorry if it’s wrong) who catered so well for us and had the time to speak to us at the end, capping off a brilliant visit. 100% recommend

Just been here for the first time. Authentic and welcoming. I went for the smart decision of asking for recommendations and thoroughly enjoyed everything that came out. The staff were lovely, with the chef even coming to have a chat afterwards after recommending her favourites. Will definitely be back!

The place is genuine and we had a warm welcome in a restaurant with a good vibe. It was interesting to taste Mauritius food, which was tasty. However, the portions are small and the prices high. The cocktails were disappointing but the menu of rum is extensive and would suit someone who is curious about this. Overall an experience to be had in Reading.

We had a fabulous first visit here on Sunday eve. And we’d definitely return. Delicious and authentic food, with varied choice options and much enjoyed by all of us. And lovely chat at the end with the owner from Mauritius. Warm hospitality, like we experienced in Mauritius itself. Tables here are named after different areas in Mauritius, which is a bit of fun. We didn’t notice this before but we will return next time to a new location ! A very nice evening - thank you !

Amazing food and lovely atmosphere, family run restaurant with authentic Mauritian food. Lovely owners who were very personable and very helpful explaining the menu and cuisine. The chilli was very chilli and I would highly reccomend!!

Another absolutely delicious authentic meal with excellent service and a very welcoming atmosphere. Nothing was too much trouble which considering that there were 11 of us shows what a gem of a restaurant this is!

Had a lovely evening here last night, food was perfect, the owner went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and well fed! Would highly recomend to anyone, will defintly be going back! Xx

Got to celebrate my birthday at this restaurant the owners are amazing and the food is the best authentic Mauritian food outside mauritius 🇲🇺♥️

fantastic food coupled with fantastic customer service - a lovely family-run business with authentic cuisine made to your taste. Clean, family-friendly atmosphere with lovely hosts. highly recommend

The place was quiet but it did give us a chance to chat with the owner/chef(?) who was very friendly. The food was delicious and I could have eaten a second helping of the vegetarian noodles. There were a lot of options to choose from and things that are a bit unusual like taro fritters so it was definitely fun to order loads of various things to try. I’d highly recommend trying and will be going back to try more dishes!

Disappointed with the quality of food Rice cold, Jackfruit Curry tasteless, starters burnt. The service was poor £30 service charge added to bill, Pina Colada £10 each also tasteless. Overpriced food would not return to this establishment.

Fantastic food, awesome service and great atmosphere. Highly recommend this fantastic place. Wonderful food, conpetitively priced. Highly recommend!

Excellent food. Friendly and unhurried service (no rush to get the table back). Great rum cocktails! You won’t be disappointed.

A real gem for reading. One of the few left indépendent places. The food is incredibly flavoursome with many vegan and vegetarian options. There is the option to chose between hot and mild for each dish. The service is impeccable and very friendly and it's also affordable. If you're looking for a more intimate setting there is also the option to hire a cute little booth inside. I truly recommend this place. Hopefully Reading people will keep supporting them!

The dishes were delicious, the service very friendly. I really recommend this restaurant

Food was excellent. Service was friendly. Atmosphere was lovely. Fully recommend giving it a try, especially the Chicken Salmi!

Amazing, delicious food - scraped as much as I could! The owner was also so lovely and friendly. Definitely recommend!!

Excellent place, great food and very welcoming owners !

We made a reservation for dinner and were greeted by name. It turned out we were the only customers in but couldn’t have been made more welcome. The service was fantastic and the food was divine. We didn’t even get started on the rum selection!

Very kind and friendly staff serving a incredibly delicious variety of food and drinks along with a great atmosphere. My first time trying Mauritian beer and now it is new favourite along with this restaurant. Definitely coming back :)

Wow! What a place this is. The food was fantastic, kind of cross of Indian, African and French. An amazing culinary mashup. We didn't know what to have but the menu sounded delicious. The owners helped us pick a selection of fried starters - with fresh chilli sauce and some Mauritian mains - upside down bowl, goat curry and an octopus curry. Completely stuffed by the end of it. The owners (Yogeetha and Mark) are a lovely pair, switching between chatty best friends, to barman, to waitress, to chefs - who made our evening extra special. Definitely check this place out as it deserves to be hailed as one of the best restaurants in Reading.

Delicious food cooked with passion and knowledge. Great drinks menu especially the rum choices! Highly recommended!

Absolutely delicious loved every bit of coming to our own island of Mauritius special restaurant just next to me in Reading loved it so much we are so lucky !

Fabulous dining experience and lovely staff, all round excellent service,I ordered Rabbit Salmi and would recommend for all their customers

Fabulous dining experience and lovely staff. I ordered the rabbit salmi and would recommend again, all round excellent service

Amazing food, wonderful service from the friendly team.

Lovely staff and even better food - everything is home made , fresh and worth the wait and will be coming back soon!

Lovely service, great food. We had a great night out. Staff is extremely friendly and nice, food tastes great and fresh . Also they use there own spice mixes and organic ingredients as well from their own garden. 😁❤️ Thank you

Some interesting dishes and friendly service. Coming back to try all the things I missed!

Seafood cooked to perfection,great staff.what more is needed .thank you for a great Mauritian experience AAA++

What an amazing restaurant! I called as I couldn’t get an online booking and the lovely owner opened just for our table of four for lunch. The food is amazing and just go with your heart or take the recommendations. I even got to choose my fish for the curry! Can’t wait to return and try more on the menu. Today I have octopus croquettes and the fish curry. Both amazing. Go now!

Lovely place, family run, delicious food

My partner and I love coming here as the lady who runs it is so nice; she’s an excellent cook of authentic food, is upbeat, makes great cocktails, and is good to talk to. She’s even let us eat there before when they weren’t technically supposed to be open because we’d come all the way in the pouring rain and didn’t realise they were shut to prep for a big order.

Delicious food great hospitality Amazing place

Amazing food the owners were really nice as well as the staff. Taste exactly how a Mauritian food should taste like

Amazing place. Great food Never thought Mauritian food would be so good. Definitely going to visit again and recommend you guys should go too.

It was pleasure in my reading visit when i was on my trip. Being a Mauritian myself i can say every food i tried there took me back to my country. All my cravings for my country flavor was met and the ambience is amazing.

I came here with my friends for my birthday the food was delicious and the overall experience was amazing. Would really recommend

I came out with my friends to the restaurant for my 18th birthday and the experience was a 10/10. The atmosphere of the Restaurant, the food, and the welcoming energy from the manager really topped the evening. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant.

We arrived without a booking but they fitted us in. Delicious freshly cooked food, both dishes we ordered tasted amazing. Highly recommended.

Went there for my sisters 18th birthday dinner, after a while it became apparent that they were short staffed as the food took about 40-50 mins to come out, food was average at best. In the end we saw that other costumers were unhappy with the service and some even left without paying. Edit: you’ve got the wrong person in mind, we paid the £50 deposit upon booking as well as over £60 on the night, if by a very small chance we haven’t paid a penny we sure haven’t received any contact from you in regards to a outstanding bill.

Went to Flavour of Mauritius without a booking and the charming proprietor took the time to take us in. Brilliant conversation with the Chef and her husband, as well as beautiful food with a great recommendation. Great restaurant for vegetarians also.

The food was amazing. It’s always a good sign when the chef comes out to have a chat. Obvious how proud they are of their food and they should be. Everything we chose was a hit, especially the on the bone curries. The food is...

Amazing experience at Flavour of Mauritius - Impeccable service and delicious food, will definitely be coming again

Delicious vegan food with many options available and drinks were wonderful and seating area was incredible

Wonderful verity of food for all tastes. Delicious vegetarian and vegan options too! Such a warm environment and a lovely night out.

Very welcoming owners who didn't mind my arriving late in the evening. I had never eaten anything from Mauritius before, but the lady patiently helped me to select a meal fitting my taste. I had a delicious dinner with a good bier from Mauritius. I...

Good food although the service let it down somewhat. Prepared to give it a second chance.

I rarely get round to doing reviews of places in my home town but the chef asked & frankly we had such a superb meal, so I thought why not! This was our second visit, the first for over a year & we both wondered...

Lovely food very flavoursome. Would 100% recommend the lamb curry! Helpful that you can pick spice level. The owner is lovely and staff are friendly. Will certainly be going back for date night.

This is a really Great place to eat. This is a must to visit. Staff are always Happy and food is Fantastic. Will visit again when next in town.

Visited with a Mauritian friend. Not sure what I was expecting but it was really enjoyable. The food is flavoursome and spicy without being too over the top. I ate far too much and could have chosen so much more from the menu. As most...

Very pleasant food I really enjoyed the restaurant and atmosphere of the inside. I definitely vill come again

Amazing food. Selmi chicken curry a particular highlight. Very friendly owners and excellent service. Really recommend!