La Villa Hibiscus, Mont Vernon

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"Sitting on the Villa Hibiscus terrace near the top of Pic Paradis, the tallest mountain on the island, you can watch the sun slip behind the peach and purple horizon, a show soundtracked by the cacophony of frogs, crickets, and monkeys. It’s an unforgettable experience, rivaled only by the restaurant’s tasting menus created for just 16 guests each evening. Chef Bastian Schenk previously worked with Anne-Sophie Pic and Joël Robuchon, and his small team won top awards for cuisine and service at the 2021 Festival de la Gastronomie. The high-tech farmhouse kitchen turns out dishes like grilled chestnut mousse with black truffles, seared scallop with smoked sabayon and yuzu, and poached chicken breast stuffed with confit thigh in a mushroom ivoire sauce. His wife, Sabine, who grew up on the property, leads the adept service team. Besides the stunning view, another constant is the signature hibiscus cocktail, which makes a lovely start or end to a meal. Menus range from 60 to 150 euros per person depending on the number of courses and wine pairings. [$$$$]" - Maria C. Hunt