Le Papillon
A highly-rated Italian restaurant in downtown Hell-Ville, famous for its signature crab pasta and one of the most extensive wine and cocktail lists on the island.
Located near the Town Hall in downtown Hell-Ville, about 300 meters from the port, this restaurant has a Tripadvisor rating of 4.5, ranking among the top in Hell-Ville, and is described by Petit Futé as one of the best places in town. The cuisine is Italian with a Malagasy twist, with diners frequently ordering the crab pasta, fish of the day with passion fruit sauce, and vitello tonnato (roast veal with tuna sauce). It offers a wide selection of drinks, though prices are on the higher side and portions are relatively small; some feel the quality is not as good as it used to be. Reservations are recommended. It mainly serves lunch, and dinner is usually only available on Fridays and Saturdays; be sure to confirm before heading there in the evening.
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 8:00–15:00; Fri–Sat 8:00–14:00, 19:00–22:30 (according to Petit Futé, sources vary slightly)
Nearby sights
- Hell-Ville Market
- Hell-Ville (Andoany)
- Lemuria Land
- Sacred Tree of Mahatsinjo
- Lokobe National Park
- Ambatoloaka
- Nosy Komba
- Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve