Corsican traditional cuisine stands out for its simplicity and authenticity. The selected restaurants pay tribute to local products and age-old recipes.
Among the must-try specialties, Corsican charcuterie. In winter, figatellu becomes king with a unique taste. Cooked over a wood fire, it is often paired with pulenta, another winter dish made from chestnut flour.
Corsican cheese, whether sheep or goat, including the famous brocciu, is found in recipes such as cheese fritters (migliaccioli) or fiadone, a typical insular dessert based on brocciu, as well as chestnut desserts.
Corsica remains primarily an island in the Mediterranean, with about 1,000 km of coastline, offering seafood lovers a list of specialized restaurants with flagship products like the lobster from Cap at Centuri and Canari, or mussels from Diana pond. There is also a variety of fresh fish (sea bream, sea bass, dentex, monkfish, ...) cooked in many establishments, offering a range of flavors from the sea. Not to forget the river trout as well.
The island also attracts many renowned chefs who innovate and creatively reinterpret dishes. These semi-gastronomic restaurants offer modern cuisine while drawing inspiration from Corsican roots. From traditional dishes revisited to original creations, these establishments harmoniously blend tradition and modernity.
Between river, figatellu terrines, charcuterie and gambas flambées, A Funtanella opens the doors to a unique natural setting in Zilia. Run by a couple of passionate restaurateurs, this restaurant combines 20 years of expertise, homemade Corsican dishes, fresh produce and a bucolic setting at the foot of Montegrossu. Discover the menu, the place and the history that make it a must-see.
Ziglia
Canton Calenzana
Sea view, organic tapas and sunset in Pigna: A Casarella delights the senses. This restaurant, which has been committed to local, homemade, seasonal cuisine for 20 years, offers 7 Corsican tapas for €39, artisanal kombucha, Salge ice creams and chestnut flan. A hundred seats on a panoramic terrace, a friendly atmosphere and round-the-clock service... Discover this culinary nugget in Balagne.
Pigna
Canton Ile-Rousse
Grilled lobster, sea views and matches on the terrace: Chez Marc ticks all the boxes. On the port of Centuri, this emblematic Cap Corse restaurant combines local fishing (bluefin tuna, octopus, swordfish), wood-fired cooking, Stéphane Mora's artisanal ice creams and a sporting atmosphere with broadcasts on big screens. Open all year round, Chez Marc is much more than a fine dining experience: it's a veritable institution.
Centuri
Canton Luri
Noble fish, local lobster and sunset ceviche: welcome to U Palmentu. This gourmet restaurant in the port of Centuri, honored by Gault & Millau 2024-2025, blends global inspirations with products from Cap Corse. Chef David Tannevart's cuisine, house cocktails, Corsican wood furnishings, 70 place settings, wine bar and craft beers... A top-of-the-range marine experience not to be missed.
Centuri
Canton Luri
Ranked among the 109 best tables in Gault & Millau, I Fuletti is shaking up the codes in Folelli with inventive semi-gastronomic cuisine rooted in the Corsican terroir. With homemade ice creams made from raw milk, blue crab and fresh homemade pasta, each dish is an explosion of flavours.
A Penta (di Casinca)
Canton Casinca
Just 5 minutes from Corte, the Auberge de la Restonica welcomes you to its riverside setting. Semi-gastronomic cuisine with Corsican flavors, swimming pool with panoramic terrace, comfortable air-conditioned rooms... A unique place in the heart of a listed valley, between forest, mountains and river.
Corti
Canton Corte
Located in Vivario, between Corte and Ajaccio, U Campanile boasts home-style Corsican cuisine, a wood-fired pizzeria in the evening, and a family atmosphere. Popular with travelers (9/10 on Booking), the establishment also offers 5 comfortable rooms with mountain views and stable rates all year round.
Vivariu
Canton Venacu
Since 1996, L'Agnòne has been delighting Lucciana with its authentic Corsican cuisine and homemade dishes that evolve with the seasons. In winter, raclette and all-you-can-eat fondue are the order of the day, while in summer, the spotlight is on the catch of the day and the convivial terraces. A local landmark to discover all year round.
Lucciana
Canton Marana
In Rapale, I Fratelli boasts a panoramic terrace overlooking the Gulf of Saint-Florent, an ever-changing menu with daily suggestions, and Corsican meats from their own livestock. Open year-round, recommended by Routard, Gault & Millau, and frequented by celebrities.
Rapale
Canton Bevincu
In Calacuccia, A Casa Niulinca combines artisanal farmhouse charcuterie and Corsican family cuisine in a warm, terrace setting. Stufatu with olives, beans with figatellu, chestnut desserts... Here, everything is rooted in the Niolu terroir, with in-house pork production since 1989 and a remarkable island wine list.
Calacuccia
Canton Niolu
In Aullène, in the Alta Rocca region, San Larenzu combines traditional Corsican cuisine, farmhouse charcuterie (porcu nustrale, daube de porc sauvage, figatellu...), garden vegetables and homemade desserts in a rustic, family-style setting. On-site livestock, six Gîte de France-rated guest rooms with panoramic Jacuzzi, and a restaurant open daily in season.
Auddè
Canton Scopamène
The only 3-star hotel in Centuri, Le Vieux Moulin offers 18 rooms with sea views, Jacuzzis, private parking and a restaurant renowned for its local lobster. Housed in a 19th-century Corsican house, it combines authenticity, modern comfort and seafood cuisine by "Mamie Josette". An exceptional stay in the heart of Cap Corse, between tradition and refinement.
Centuri
Canton Luri
Between sea and mountains, Au Bon Clocher welcomes you all year round to Canari in Cap Corse, with its 6 sea-view rooms, lobster tank and generous home cooking with a Corsican accent. Charcuterie de porcs nustrale, cheeses from local producers, traditional desserts... all in a characterful building restored by Henriette and Ange.
Canari
Canton Nonza
Set in 6 hectares of seaside pine forest, the San Pellegrino offers 92 rooms and single-storey residences, less than 100m from the beach, with jacuzzi, tennis, cocktail bar and waterfront restaurant. Ideal for families, PRMs or group stays, this 3-star hotel also hosts weddings, seminars and summer events.
A Penta (di Casinca)
Canton Casinca
15 minutes from Bastia, Chez Walter is a 3-star reference in Haute-Corse: 65 rooms, swimming pool, spa, gym, tennis court, seminar rooms, and a semi-gastronomic kitchen open to all. Founded in 1971, this independent establishment combines comfort, professionalism and authenticity in a wooded setting just a stone's throw from the airport.
Lucciana
Canton Marana
Artisanal wood-fired pizzas made with Corsican flour and local produce, in Lucciana near Casamozza. Franck Meschini welcomes you Monday to Saturday evenings with generous pizzas, grilled meats at weekends, and a pizza of the day with seasonal flavors. Order by SMS from 2pm, wood-fired cooking, homemade toppings, sourdough dough, oven-baked desserts, migliaccioli... Artisanal expertise cultivated since 2010.
Lucciana
Canton Marana