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 founded in 1998 in Saint Martin.

For nearly 30 years, our family has shared a sincere passion for French cuisine, the art of hospitality, and the pleasures of the table.

What began as a simple desire to cook well and warmly welcome our guests has become a place where locals and travelers return, year after year, to celebrate life’s special moments:

anniversaries, birthdays, family gatherings, evenings with friends, and unforgettable sunsets.

At La Cigale, everything revolves around authenticity, consistency, and heart.

The Setting

La Cigale’s wine cellar features an exceptional selection of French wines and champagnes.

Our floor manager, Mathias, is on hand to guide your food and wine pairings, introducing you to a curated collection from renowned houses, iconic estates, and prestigious French appellations. naturally, regions like Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, and Champagne hold a prominent place in our cellar.

Our references notably include iconic labels such as Pétrus, Château d’Yquem, Château Haut-Brion, Château Angélus, Château Lafite Rothschild, Romanée-Conti, Corton, Pommard, and Clos des Papes, alongside world-renowned Champagne houses including Dom Pérignon, Ruinart, Cristal by Louis Roederer, and Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle.

The wine

La Cigale’s wine cellar boasts a fine selection of French wines and Champagnes.

Our head sommelier, Mathias, will guide you through pairings that elevate your meal, introducing you to prestigious Champagne houses, iconic estates, and exceptional French appellations.

Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, and Champagne naturally take pride of place in our cellar.

Our collection features prestigious labels such as Pétrus, Château d’Yquem, Château Haut-Brion, Château Angélus, Château Lafite Rothschild, Romanée-Conti, Corton, Pommard, Clos des Papes, as well as legendary Champagne houses including Dom Pérignon, Ruinart, Cristal by Louis Roederer, and Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle.