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View RestaurantLe Velvet
Dine at Le Velvet in Papeete, Tahiti & savor French cuisine. Enjoy cocktails & a 4.4-star experience. Good for groups. Reserve your table!
European · Vegetarian & Vegan•$$•4.4(55)•Tahiti
About Le Velvet
Located within the Tahiti Nui Hotel in Papeete, this restaurant offers a refined dining experience with French flair. Known for its creative and delicious food, the menu features both meat and vegan options, catering to a variety of tastes. Sample innovative dishes like guinea fowl and yoghurt mousse, accompanied by fresh, local fruit. The restaurant provides attentive service in a relaxed atmosphere. With a solid 4.4-star rating, it's a popular choice for those seeking a memorable meal. While some reviewers mention higher prices, many praise the above-average quality. Here you'll find a place suitable for a chill evening with friends or a group gathering.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
breakfast
Meal Time (breakfast)
This restaurant primarily serves breakfast. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Casual
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Le Velvet
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.4 / 5.0(55 reviews)
Fabulous creative delicious food and attentive, abundant service. Best restaurant in Tahiti we loved it! French and English menus, meat and vegan options. We had the guinea fowl, yoghurt mousse and fresh fruit which included star apple. Even the bread was innovative! A nice place to chill with your friend after a long day. Food is above average compared to the price. BIG SCAM. To be honest, this was probably my worst dining experience ever… The prices are high and the food is all from frost and made days before you eat it... The waiters even admitted to this. VERY disappointed by this place… We had the Pluma with country fries (a special not on the menu) and the vegan Risotto. The Pluma was cooked days before and was very dry, the sides (fries and vegetables) were both from frost. The Risotto was inedible… it was really just a bowl of cooked rice with a very weird taste. We send both back and got them replaced exactly the same. And this is when the service and the waiters failed big time… They made a scene about it and started yelling at us, because we didn’t like the food. Really unpleasant and uncomfortable situation. STAY AWAY!
Find the Restaurant
Where to Find Them
64 Avenue Prince Hinoï, Papeete, Polynésie française, hôtel Tahiti nui, rez-de Rez-de-chaussée, Papeete 98713, French Polynesia
40 46 38 99
Opening Hours
Closed Now
Monday6:30 – 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 – 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 – 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday6:30 – 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday6:30 – 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday6:30 – 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday6:30 – 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Recent Reviews
Kim E.
October 5, 2024
Fabulous creative delicious food and attentive, abundant service. Best restaurant in Tahiti we loved it! French and English menus, meat and vegan options. We had the guinea fowl, yoghurt mousse and fresh fruit which included star apple. Even the bread was innovative!
Eian K.
June 24, 2025
A nice place to chill with your friend after a long day. Food is above average compared to the price.
Lasse S.
October 11, 2025
BIG SCAM. To be honest, this was probably my worst dining experience ever… The prices are high and the food is all from frost and made days before you eat it... The waiters even admitted to this. VERY disappointed by this place… We had the Pluma with country fries (a special not on the menu) and the vegan Risotto. The Pluma was cooked days before and was very dry, the sides (fries and vegetables) were both from frost. The Risotto was inedible… it was really just a bowl of cooked rice with a very weird taste. We send both back and got them replaced exactly the same. And this is when the service and the waiters failed big time… They made a scene about it and started yelling at us, because we didn’t like the food. Really unpleasant and uncomfortable situation. STAY AWAY!
Catherine C.
June 10, 2023
Attached menu as we couldn't find it anywhere and the link they gave to Facebook didn't work. They list gluten-free on the menu and no reason to suggest the items weren't but we weren't asked about any allergies before ordering. They then brought 3 complimentary appetizers to which my husband wasn't comfortable consuming with his allergy (coeliac) however I tried them all which were all nice. The staff had great English and could explain what was in the courses. We aren't fans of french cuisine or the culture of that dining experience however if you are into it I think you would like it.
Debbie K.
June 18, 2023
Couldn't fault the food or the service. We were tired after a cruise and just chose to eat at our hotel not realising it was one of the best restaurants in Papeete. One of our party was unable to enjoy the amuse bouche, so more were brought until one that she could eat. Food was innovative and delicious. Highly recommend the experience.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Le Velvet special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
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