Camilla in the World: La Villa Mahana

We finally did it... We went to La Villa Mahana for dinner!

After almost a year, and several pushes from a dear friend who used to live here, we finally made reservations at this restaurant. La Villa Mahana is a small restaurant, and no doubt the best restaurant on the main island (off main island is of course Daniel's menu the best!)! The restaurant is located between Vaitape and Matira Beach and they only have about 6 tables (better make those dinner reservations in advance!).

It was a great experience... We took the boat from the hotel and was met by a driver in a nice black SUV who took us to the restaurant. There we were greeted by the chef himself, Chef Damien, and his wife.
The restaurant is a Mediterranean inspired house, and you arrive on the terrace and walk in to a courtyard where the kitchen is located. To the right of the kitchen you enter the dining room, which is small and "private" with a small bar. On the left there are stairs up to a terrace with a small plunge pool on the side. That's where our table was! The best in the restaurant! A big bench with cushions and table, private and romantic.

Private dining

I had a goat cheese salad to start, beef tenderloin with gnocchi as main course while Daniel had tuna tartar and lamb rack. To finish the dinner we went with the home made vanilla iceream with local vanilla! Yum yum! The portions were on the larger side, so by the time we were finished we could barely walk!

So, when in Bora, stop by La Villa Mahana and Chef Damien. It really is a different experience compared to other restaurants on the island.