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A Funtanella - Restaurant in Zilia (Balagne)
At Funtanella, you'll find tasty home cooking by a renowned chef in a natural setting by the river at the entrance to the village of Zilia. A popular address in the Balagne region, open from May to October.
Restaurant au pont de Zilia: Natural setting and home cooking
In 2016, Henri and his wife Angélique Antich took over A Funtanella, at the entrance bridge to the village of Zilia (coming from Calenzana). The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner from May to October, except Mondays. In high season (July-August), reservations are recommended.
20 years' experience in the hotel and restaurant business
A former hotel teacher and chef for over twenty years in some of Bastia's top establishments, Henri has chosen to return to a more authentic adventure, with the pleasure of working by the river. As for Angélique, she orchestrates reception, service, the dining room and the terrace, working with Henri on two daily shifts, from morning supplies to the last customer in the evening.
Home cooking prepared to order
A Funtanella offers traditional French cuisine and Corsican specialties, using fresh seasonal produce. The menu evolves according to new arrivals, guaranteeing authenticity and flavor.
Freshness and quality on every plate
The menu of the day is displayed on the slate, the medium Henri favors for creating an entirely homemade menu. Generous dishes, carefully selected ingredients and quality meats such as Charolais are the order of the day.
Every preparation is made to order, including sauces. Only the veal sauté is simmered for a long time beforehand; everything else is cooked as you go along. It's a demanding choice, requiring perfect organization, and one that has won over customers to the point of earning the restaurant one of the highest ratings on TripAdvisor.
A Funtanella 2025 menu - Corsica
Starters Corsican country salad 13,50€ Warm goat's cheese salad 14,90€ Corsican charcuterie board 13,50€ Corsican cheese board 12,90€ Home-made octopus salad 17,90€ Dishes Sliced poultry 16,90€ Filet mignon of pork with figs 19,90€ Grilled rib steak 25,90€ Grilled fillet of beef 28,90€ + roquefort/forest/pepper sauce 3€ Flambéed prawns 24,90€ Duck breast with peaches 26,90€ Children's menu up to 10 years 10€ Linguine Bolognese sauce 13,90€ Carbonara sauce 14,90€ Roquefort cheese 13,90€ Octopus in parsley sauce 19,90€ Prawns in Armorican sauce 22,90€ Corsica menu - 29,90€ Starter Figatellu terrine with homemade tapenade Main course Sautéed veal with olives and linguine Dessert 2 scoops of ice cream (Honey and chestnut PDO) Desserts Chocolate fondant 8€ Tatin tart Lemon tart Plate of Corsican cheeses Ice cream scoop (Salge): chocolate, lemon, vanilla, fig, raspberry, chestnut, honey 2,80€ Corsican menu - €24.90 Figatellu terrine with homemade tapenade Veal sauté with olives and linguine Artisanal 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.
The artisanal 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 next door. Corsican beer Corsina is also available.
Henri particularly enjoys working with octopus. In summer, he makes octopus salads which, depending on the season, vary between salad and dish in sauce. You'll find other summer salads on the menu, as well as dishes such as minced poultry, pork filet mignon with honey and figs, and flambéed prawns. The menu and prices remain unchanged for 2023.
The restaurant's riverside terrace
Situated at the foot of Montegrossu and crossed by the Teghia river, the restaurant's green and fresh environment is 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 umbrellas, as well as a goldfish pond fed by the river. One of Angélique and Henri's favorite pastimes is to introduce their guests to the premises before they settle in, always taking the time to chat. You'll discover a waterfall and a bathing pool in a quiet, peaceful setting.
The A Funtanella restaurant, 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 dine on a shaded terrace in the heart of nature, or in a dining room with a large fireplace and picture windows opening onto the outside.
Event organization
The A Funtanella restaurant offers the perfect setting for all kinds of events (weddings, christenings, birthdays, anniversaries, communions), and will be happy to organize your reception on its estate, subject to reservation.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations are recommended to avoid waiting or the risk of not having a seat (especially in the height of summer).
May to October, lunch & dinner; closed Mondays.
Yes, a Corsican menu is available for €29.90.
Yes, a children's menu is available for children up to 10 years of age.
Yes, there's a small pozzu under the restaurant where you can swim in small numbers.
Address and Contacts : A Funtanella
| 04 95 56 01 76 | |
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| Pont de Zilia, 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 | |