Ok its the only time I have had a flying fox, and following snails you can't say I held back. Actually it was delicious with a really rich red wine sauce to combat the gaminess - although the patron was astounded when I said it was less strong than rabbit. The owner of 40 years knows his stuff and you... More

Went to L'Houstalet for dinner on the recommendation of a long time Australian expat. resident of Port Vila. My wife and I were not disappointed. The owner greeted us and suggested the inside, air conditioned, non smoking area. The waitresses were polite and attentive. The menu was comprehensive, well presented and prices were reasonable. Both of our meals were very... More

The speciality of this restaurant is pigeon and flying fox (photos below) - warning these dishes can have adverse effects on a sensitive stomach as we discovered later in the night! I had coconut crab soup as an entree - it was in fact mushroom soup and no crab was to be seen. My experience of the food was dissapointing... More

On recommendation from a French national in Port Vila and on the look out for good french cuisine in a nice French restaurant, L'Houstalet was suggested. When my husband asked the gentleman taking our order (I thinkit was the owner) if the dish he was placing an order for was 'a large serve' being very hungry and wanting to know... More

Food is OK but I am not sure if the staff or the owner really cares one way or the other. The pigeon and the flying fox is probably what gets people in the door but the rest of the menu is so so. I have been visiting Vanuatu regularly for over 5 years and usually fit in a meal... More

We have been going to l'houstalet for more than 20 years, once, sometimes twice a week and just love it. This restaurant has a real personality, it has a very old set-up with arches and Eiffel tower scenes and as you make your way through this French bistro Ambience and listen to the "bal musette" music you feel as if... More

My sister and I visited twice and were not disappointed on either occasion. The service was good, the bread perfect and the meal reasonable priced and delicious. We tried the crab dish on the first occasion and a bowl of French Onion Soup and a pizza ( which we shared) on our next visit. We did not see the cat...... More

I had the Beef Roquefort, which was delicious! Presentation was a bit average but texture and taste of steak perfect. My wife enjoyed her pasta. Waiter was attentive and helpful. Little bit quiet inside but otherwise atmosphere ok. Worth going I'd say

Had heard how wonderful this restaurant was so eleven of us went to enjoy a night out on the first night of our holiday on Easter Sunday night. Nice welcome . Table set up well. Service was very good. Was a bit disconcerted about the cat wandering around but thought maybe this is a tradition. The menu had great variety... More