L'Houstalet French Restaurant
L'Houstalet
A long-established French restaurant in Port Vila, open since 1973, famous for civet de roussette in red wine, coconut crab and French onion soup.
Located around the junction of Kumul Highway and Captain Cook Avenue in Nambatu, open since 1973, it is one of Port Vila's most historic French restaurants. The interior is hung with local artworks, and there is a bar area with a pool table and a garden. The signature dishes are civet de roussette (flying fox braised in red wine), coconut crab, garlic-butter snails and French onion soup, plus grilled steak and lobster. Reviews are mixed on the coconut crab, the setting feels a bit dated, and service is inconsistent. Dinner only; menu prices exclude VAT.
Opening hours
Daily about 16:00-21:00/22:00
Nearby sights
- Vanuatu National Museum (Vanuatu Cultural Centre)
- Iririki Island
- Port Vila Market House
- Port Vila Waterfront
- Ekasup Cultural Village
- Erakor Island
- Pango & Breakas Beach
- Hideaway Island