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A Funtanella - Restaurant in Zilia

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Set on the banks of the river, the A Funtanella restaurant in Zilia offers refined cuisine prepared by an experienced chef who has worked in top establishments. The dishes are prepared on site to ensure maximum freshness. Lunch and dinner service (except Mondays) with a Corsican menu.

A setting and cuisine to discover

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In 2016, Henri and his wife Angélique Antich took over the A Funtanella restaurant located at the bridge at the entrance to the village of Zilia (coming from Calenzana). The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner from April to October, except Mondays. As the restaurant is regularly fully booked in season, reservations are recommended but not compulsory.

20 years in the hotel and restaurant business

Henri is a former hotel teacher who spent more than 20 years as head chef in some of Bastia's top establishments. Wishing to return to a more down-to-earth adventure, his project took shape in the restaurant A Funtanella, which is crossed by a river in the countryside.

Angélique is in charge of service, reception, setting up the dining room, the terrace and logistics. With two shifts and not always a waiter or waitress on hand, the couple's work starts early in the morning with supplies, meal preparation and set-up, and lasts until the evening.

Homemade and on the spot

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A Funtanella offers traditional French cuisine and Corsican specialities, with fresh seasonal produce and a menu that varies according to what's available.

Freshness and quality products

The menu of the day is presented on the slate that Henri uses to create his home-made menu. The dishes are hearty and the ingredients high quality, especially the Charolais meat.

In addition to the freshness of the produce, Henri also prepares dishes to order. Sauces included, nothing is prepared in advance except for the veal sauté, which has to simmer for several hours; everything else is made as it comes.

It's a winning bet, requiring a great deal of organisation and time management, but one that has won unanimous acclaim with the highest score on tripAdvisor.

Carte A Funtanella 2024 - Corsica Menu

  • Starters
    Corsican salad13,50€
    Warm goat's cheese salad14,90€
    Corsican charcuterie board13,50€
    Corsican cheese board11,90€
    Home-made octopus salad17,90€
  • Dishes
    Sliced poultry16,90€
    Filet mignon of pork with figs19,90€
    Grilled rib steak23,90€
    Grilled fillet of beef26,90€
    + Roquefort/forestry/pepper sauce3€
    Flambéed prawns24,90€
    Children's menu up to 10 years10€
  • Linguine
    Bolognese sauce13,90€
    Carbonara sauce14,90€
    With Roquefort cheese13,90€
    With octopus in parsley sauce19,90€
    Prawns in Armorican sauce22,90€
  • Corsica menu - €26.90
    StarterFigatellu terrine with homemade tapenade
    Main courseSautéed veal with olives and linguine
    Dessert2 scoops of ice cream (Honey and chestnut PDO)
  • Desserts
    Chocolate fondant8€
    Tatin tart
    Lemon tart
    Plate of Corsican cheeses
    Scoop of ice cream (Salge): chocolate, lemon, vanilla, fig, raspberry, chestnut, honey2,80€
  • Corsica menu - €24.90
    Figatellu terrine with homemade tapenade
    Sauté of veal with olives and linguine
    Homemade ice cream, chestnut and PDO honey

The menu evolves according to new arrivals, keeping its base of traditional dishes, including the Corsican menu, to which are added the charcuterie platter and the Corsican cheese board.

Menu - Restaurant in Funtanella - Zilia, Corsica

The traditional ice creams are made by José Salge in Saint-Florent.

As an after-dinner drink, you'll be offered a myrtle liqueur from Macinaggio in the Corsican Cape and a small cake from Biscuits de Zilia just next door. You'll also find Corsican beer, Corsina.

Henri particularly enjoys working with octopus. In summer, he makes octopus salads which, depending on the season, vary between a salad and a dish in sauce. The menu also includes other summer salads, as well as dishes such as minced poultry, pork filet mignon with honey and figs, and flambéed prawns. Note that the menu and prices have remained unchanged for 2023.

Natural setting and river

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Situated at the foot of Montegrossu and crossed by the river Teghia, the restaurant's green and fresh surroundings are its other strong point, and it makes the most of this situation by offering a lounge area in the middle of nature, with chairs and parasols, as well as a goldfish pond fed by the river. One of Angélique and Henri's favourite things is to show their guests around before they arrive, always taking the time to chat. You'll discover a waterfall and a pool where you can go for a swim, in a calm and peaceful setting.

The A Funtanella restaurant, which was taken over 8 years ago, has been completely refurbished by Angélique and Henri. The bar is at the entrance, before you cross a small bridge over the river to enjoy a meal on a shaded terrace in the heart of nature, or in the dining room with its large fireplace and picture windows opening onto the outside.

Event organisation

The A Funtanella restaurant offers the perfect setting for all types of events (weddings, christenings, birthdays, communions, etc.), and can organise your reception on its estate by prior arrangement.

Address and Contacts : A Funtanella

04 95 56 01 76 06 12 25 95 03
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Lieu-dit Pardina, 20214 Ziglia
From May 1st to early October: Lunch and dinner from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Closed on Mondays
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