Le Petit Tonneau

Chez Carole is a Fort-de-France institution, a favourite among locals and visitors alike. The colourful setting and kitchen, the small but cosy dining area, the internationally famous hospitality of the restaurant's eponymous owner, and most importantly, the top-notch Creole cuisine bring many to dine at the modest place located in the Grand Marche Couvert.

The Yellow comes highly recommended by many in the tourism industry in Martinique for its fantastic typical cuisine, consisting largely of fish, rice, vegetables and mashed plantains, as well as seafood specialties, like fish chowder, and other options, such as duck or steak.

Le Bleu Marine is a classy restaurant and bar perched on a magnificent terrace that overlooks the clear waters below. It is the perfect place from which to admire soothing Caribbean sunset over a romantic meal or with a cool drink in hand.

For a quick and simple snack or light meal, try Melting Pot. It is a fast-service pasta bar with a format that allows staff members to prepare and pack your meal in the blink of an eye, so you can take it with you still warm and freshly made, perfect for eating on the go.

After the success of their restaurant in Ducos, Tomawok has recently opened a second location in Fort-de-France. It is no surprise that they have done well, for their winning formula of speed, transparency in preparation, nutritional balance and tasty results has won them many loyal customers.

An authentic Portuguese restaurant in the middle of Fort-de-France, Le Petit Tonneau offers a great alternative to Caribbean food which includes escargots, frog legs, duck, steak, bacalhau and more.

Nuevo Mejico is a prime exponent of tex-mex cuisine, offering all the staples you would expect, from tacos and burritos to quesadillas, fajitas, chimichangas and enchiladas. The menu even includes other dishes, such as pasta, so there is no shortage of options.

La Tavola Italiana may not look like much from the outside, but venture into the bright interior with its checkered-tile floor and colourful walls and let yourself be impressed by the high-quality Italian cuisine. The best dishes are those that include seafood, and it would be a mistake not to try a dessert.