La Villa Mahana
Bora Bora's most prestigious fine dining restaurant, with only about eight tables, where the chef crafts local ingredients using French techniques.
Located on a hillside near Povai Bay, about a 10-minute taxi ride from Vaitape. Chef Damien Rinaldi Dovio, who trained under Paul Bocuse, runs the restaurant with his wife, combining traditional French cuisine with Polynesian ingredients and Mediterranean touches. They offer an à la carte menu as well as two tasting menus: Epicurien and Exotique. The restaurant has only seven or eight tables and runs one seating per night, requiring reservations weeks or even two months in advance during peak season. Open for dinner only, costing about $150–$300 per person. Operating days vary by source, so it is recommended to confirm when booking, and also inquire about shuttle arrangements.
Opening hours
Dinner only, approx. 18:00–22:00 (operating days vary by source, confirm when booking)
Nearby sights
- Bloody Mary's
- Matira Beach
- Coral Garden
- Mount Otemanu
- Bora Bora Lagoon
- Vaitape
- Mount Pahia Hike
- Shark & Stingray Snorkeling Site