Family-owned French restaurant since 1998

The concept

Since 1998, La Cigale has welcomed its guests to Baie Nettlé, in Saint-Martin,
in a unique setting right on the edge of the lagoon.

Beneath the palms, with your toes in the sand and facing the sunset,
our family-run restaurant offers traditional and refined French cuisine in an elegant, peaceful, and warm atmosphere.

La Cigale has been awarded two toques by Gault & Millau.

The Cuisine

Inspired by traditional French gastronomy, our cuisine puts the ingredient front and center, defined by freshness, precision, and simplicity.

Fresh fish, prime meats, and classic French recipes form a refined menu guided by quality ingredients and respect for the seasons.

Our story

La Cigale is a family-owned French restaurant established in 1998 in Saint-Martin.

For nearly 30 years, our family has shared a genuine passion for French cuisine, the art of hospitality, and the simple pleasures of dining together.

What began as a simple desire to serve delicious food and warmly welcome our guests has grown into a special place where locals and visitors alike love to return, year after year, to celebrate life’s meaningful moments: birthdays, family gatherings, evenings with friends, and unforgettable sunsets.

At La Cigale, everything comes down to authenticity, consistency, and heart.

The Setting

Nestled along the shores of the lagoon in Baie Nettlé, La Cigale welcomes you to a setting where elegance meets the relaxed charm of island life.

With your feet in the sand and the tranquil waters of the lagoon before you, take in the breathtaking colors of the sunset as the sky comes alive with warm hues and the light gently softens.

As night falls, the atmosphere becomes intimate and inviting, perfect for romantic dinners and memorable moments shared with loved ones.

A truly unique destination in Saint-Martin, where the natural beauty of the Caribbean blends seamlessly with the art of French hospitality.

The wine

La Cigale’s wine cellar offers an exceptional selection of French wines and Champagnes.

Our Maître d’, Mathias, is delighted to guide you through food and wine pairings, introducing you to a carefully curated selection of prestigious wine houses, renowned estates, and celebrated French appellations.

Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, and Champagne naturally hold a special place in our collection.

Among our selections are prestigious names such as Pétrus, Château d’Yquem, Château Haut-Brion, Château Angélus, Château Lafite Rothschild, Romanée-Conti, Corton, Pommard, and Clos des Papes, alongside renowned Champagne houses including Dom Pérignon, Ruinart, Louis Roederer Cristal, and Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle.