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Auberge de la Restonica in Corte - Hotel and Restaurant with a Pool
Located 5 minutes from Corte, the Auberge de la Restonica offers 7 air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor pool, a riverside terrace, and a restaurant serving traditional Corsican cuisine in an exceptional natural setting.
Practical Information
- Location: 5 minutes from Corte, in the Restonica Valley.
- Open: April through October. Restaurant closed on Mondays.
- Accommodations: 7 air-conditioned rooms, including 3 doubles, 3 triples, and one family duplex.
- Capacity: up to 21 guests.
- Family Room: a duplex that can accommodate 4 to 6 people.
- Restaurant: Lunch and dinner service during the season.
- Bar & Lounge: Open from July through August, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Pool: open to hotel and restaurant guests, with lounge chairs available for rent.
- Parking: two shaded private parking lots.
- Amenities: air conditioning, private bathroom, hair dryer, and Wi-Fi.
- Private events: weddings, baptisms, seminars, and group events by reservation during the off-season.
- Hiking: exclusive access to the Restonica Valley and the lakes of Melu and Capitellu.
- Phone: Since cell service can be limited in the valley at times, we recommend using the establishment's landline.
- Reservations: Recommended in summer for both the restaurant and accommodations.
A charming hotel and restaurant in the heart of the Restonica Valley
Just 5 minutes from Corte, heading up the Restonica Valley, lies the Auberge de la Restonica, a family-run establishment that has been passed down through four generations. Now run by Rachel and Emilie Arnol, the inn was originally their great-grandmother's vacation home, where she welcomed her first guests in the winter in a simple and warm atmosphere.
Open daily from April through October (restaurant closed on Mondays), the inn offers lunch and dinner service, as well as a welcome tray delivered to your room. During the off-season, it opens by reservation for private events: weddings, baptisms, seminars, or group stays.
Corsican Specialties and Local Products at the Auberge de la Restonica
The Restonica restaurant offers traditional dishes such as Corsican milk-fed lamb confit.
Rachel and Emilie source local products from a farm in Corte for the lamb, AOP-certified charcuterie, and regional cheeses.
Local ingredients paired with seasonal vegetables, expertly prepared by the chef to create delicious dishes.
Exquisite cuisine in an idyllic setting that showcases Corsican gastronomy in the heart of the Isle of Beauty.
2026 Restaurant Menu and Prices
Entrées Soupe Corse haricots soissons, carottes, charcuterie, blettes, poireaux, tomate 15€ Mille feuille d'Aubergine au Brocciu Brocciu et aubergine en mille-feuille 16€ Assiette de Charcuterie AOP Mr Léonelli Coppa, Lonzo, Saucisse 21€ Omelette au Brocciu et Menthe, Salade Verte (Oeufs bio) petite 13€ Omelette au Brocciu et Menthe, Salade Verte (Oeufs bio) grande 16€ Salade Restonica salade verte, brocciu, panzetta et figatellu, oignons, noix 17€ Viandes Agneau de lait Corse confit de chez Jo Orsatelli, Corté 30€ Daube de sanglier et pâtes fraîches 20€ Poissons Trio de la mer pâtes à l'encre de seiche, Gambas, Supions et Saint-Jacques 29€ Filet de Truite, Sauce Vierge 24€ Tentacule de Poulpe snackée, Persillade 28€ Desserts Assiette de Fromages Corses confiture de figues 12€ Tarte aux Pommes Chaude à commander en début de repas 12€ Le Parfait Glacé à la Châtaigne 9€ Le Mendiant caramel mou aux fruits secs et pruneaux, boule de glace vanille 10€ La Pavlova aux Fraises 12€ La Coupe Castagniccia Glaces Brocciu, Vanille-canistrelli, Châtaigne, crème de châtaigne, chantilly 12€ Glace Artisanale, Mr Salge à St Florent
Sorbets : fraise, menthe-citron vert, citron, pêche
Crèmes Glacées : vanille, vanille canistrelli, châtaigne, caramel beurre salé, praliné, brocciu, chocolat au lait3.5€ la boule Carte Enfants Plat chaud du moment (Demandez nous pour le choix) 12€ Les pétillants 75 cl Muscat pétillant 35€ Laurent Perrier 80€ Laurent Perrier rosé 135€ Les eaux Zilia 1 Litre 4€ Zilia 50 cl 3,50€ Orezza 1 Litre (gazeuse) 3,50€ Orezza 50 cl (gazeuse) 4€ Zilia, Orezza 33 cl 3€ Les Cocktails avec alcool Mojito (18 cl) Rhum, citron vert, menthe, sucre roux et eau gazeuse 12€ Mojito Royal (18 cl) Rhum, citron vert, menthe, sucre roux et champagne 16€ Pina Colada (18 cl) Rhum, crème de coco et jus ananas 12€ Americano (18 cl) Campari, Martini rouge, orange et citron fruits, eau gazeuse 12€ Spritz (18cl) Apérol, Prosecco, orange fruit, eau gazeuse 12€ Capo Spritz (18cl) Cap Corse Rouge, Apérol, Prosecco, orange fruit, eau gazeuse 12€ Hugo (18cl) Prossecco, eau gazeuse, liqueur de sureau, citron vert, menthe 12€ Les Cocktails sans alcool Virgin Mojito (18cl) Citron vert, menthe, eau gazeuse 8€ Virgin Colada (18cl) Crème de coco, jus d'ananas 8€ Virgin Spritz (18cl) Crodino, eau gazeuse, orange fruit 8€ Citronnade Jus de citron vert et jaune, limonade 9€ Les Apéritifs Corses Pastis Corse Dami 2cl 3.00 euros Muscat 8 cl 6.00 euros Muscat Pétillant 8cl 7.00 euros Kir à la châtaigne 12cl 5.00 euros Kir Royal à la châtaigne 12 cl 15.00 euros Cap Corse Rouge ou Blanc 8 cl 6.00 euros Vin Apéritif à la Myrte 8cl 6.00 euros Les Apéritifs Classiques Pastis (51, Ricard, Casanis) 2 cl 3.00 euros avec sirop 3.50 euros Suze, Campari 8 cl 6.00 euros Kir Cassis 8 cl 6.00 euros Champagne Deutz (coupe) 12cl 14.00 euros Kir Royal Cassis 12 cl 15.00 euros Les Bières, Bouteilles Heineken 25 cl 3.50 euros Paolina Blonde 33 cl 6.50 euros Pietra Ambrée Châtaigne 25 cl 6.00 euros Paolina Blanche 33 cl 6.50 euros Paolina IPA 33 cl 7.00 euros Bière sans alcool 25 cl 4.50 euros Paolina Blonde au miel 75 cl 19.00 euros Vins Rouges AOP 75cl 50cl 12,5cl Patrimonio Clos Alivu 2022/2021 Vin jeune, élégant, note de groseille, tanins présents 39 € 26 € 7,5 € Domaine Paradella 2020 Notes de fruits confits et de fumé, belle longueur 89 € Centre Clos Venturi, 1769 2021 Vin aux arômes riches et épicés, fruits confits, poivré, tanins soyeux 35 € 24 € 7 € Calvi Domaine Alzipratu, Pumonte 2021 Vin souple, arômes de fruits rouges, tanins présents mais veloutés 53 € 9,5 € Porto-Vecchio Domaine Granajolo, Monika 2021 Vin fruité, croquant aux tanins souples 35 € Bordeaux Saint Emilion grand cru, Haut saint Brice 2019 Vin rond, puissant 49 € Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaunes, 2022 Maison Bouchard Vin léger et fruité typique jeune Pinot Noir, arômes de mûre aux tanins fondus 59 € IGP Sartène, IGP Domaine Sant-Armettu, IGP Cuvée Myrtus 2022 Vin fin et élégant, épicé aux tanins fondus 66 € 12,5 € Corté, IGP Casa Guelfucci, Capitale 2022 Vin souple, légèrement poivré aux arômes de mûres 29 € 6,5 € Vins Blancs AOP 75cl 50cl 12,5cl Patrimonio Clos Alivu 2023/2022 Nez de pêche de vigne et agrumes, notes de litchi, légèrement citronné 39 € 26 € 7,5 € Centre Clos Venturi, 1769 2023 Vin souple aux arômes de pêche blanche 35 € 24 € Calvi Domaine Alzipratu, Pumonte 2022 Bel équilibre entre fraîcheur et volume, notes de pêche blanche et cédrat 56 € 9,5 € Porto-Vecchio Domaine Granajolo, Monika 2023 Vin frais et gourmand aux arômes de fruits exotiques et bonbon anglais 35 € 7 € Figari Domaine de Tanella, Suarte 2022 Vin élégant, puissant, toasté vanille 69 € 12,5 € Vins Rosés AOP 75cl 50cl 12,5cl Patrimonio Clos Alivu 2023 Nez floral, notes exotiques, texture suave, belle fraîcheur 39 € 26 € Calvi Domaine Alzipratu, Pumonte 2023 Vin rond, frais, arômes d'agrumes et de roses 42 € 9 € Plaine Orientale Domaine Marquiliani, Rosé de Pauline 2023 Vin tirant sur le blanc, frais et fruité 36 € 7 € Ajaccio Domaine de Pratavone Vin frais et fruité aux notes de groseille 29 € 22 € 6,5 €
The 2026 restaurant menu for the season features a new appetizer: Corsican soup, as well as wild boar stew and trout for those who prefer fish.
Bar / Lounge at lunchtime from July to August
In addition to the restaurant, the Auberge de la Restonica offers a bar/lounge area from July through August, open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Private, Shaded Parking
The restaurant has two private parking lots; the one for the restaurant is the first one on your left as you arrive from Corte. It is located below street level and is naturally shaded by large trees. The second parking lot is located at the second turn-off near the reception area of the Auberge de la Restonica.
Restaurant with a Pool in Corte
Enjoy the outdoor pool surrounded by nature at the Auberge de la Restonica in Corte, in an exceptional natural setting. The pool—equipped with a shower and a footbath—is available to restaurant and inn guests, with lounge chair rentals available. The pool is unsupervised; children remain the responsibility of their parents.
A terrace surrounded by nature, on the riverbank
The inn is nestled in the heart of the Restonica Valley, surrounded by river, mountains, and forest. The terrace overlooks the pool, which in turn overlooks the river—whose bed was reshaped by the November 2023 storm. You'll enjoy a peaceful setting, which is just as pleasant from inside thanks to a large picture window.
Double, triple, and family duplex rooms
The inn has 7 rooms, including 3 triple rooms, 3 double rooms, and one family duplex room that can accommodate 4 to 6 people, for a total capacity of 21 guests. Following a renovation, all rooms were equipped with air conditioning in 2018 and feature Wi-Fi, a bathroom, shower, and hair dryer.
Services
Since cell service is limited in the area, Rachel and Emilie invite you to contact them on the inn's landline.
Family Duplex
The duplex offers a comfortable space where you'll feel right at home and appreciate the thoughtful decor.
A small hallway with a large sliding wardrobe leads to the bathroom, with the living room on your right. You can reach the two bedrooms via the staircase, which leads to an attic-style area separated by a curtain, featuring two double beds.
Services
Why book directly with the hotel?
Room Reservations
When booking directly with the hotel, you'll enjoy the best available rates—without the fees charged by some booking platforms—and can more easily communicate with Rachel and Émilie regarding any special requests about your stay, your schedule, or activities to explore in the Restonica Valley.
Restaurant
Reservations
We also recommend making a reservation for the restaurant, especially during the summer months. Highly popular with both travelers and locals in the Cortena region, the Auberge de la Restonica is often fully booked for both lunch and dinner. Booking in advance ensures you'll have a table and allows you to relax and enjoy the terrace, the pool, and the exceptional natural setting surrounding the property.
Private Receptions and Events During the Off-Season
While sunny days are the heart of the Auberge de la Restonica's business, the establishment remains lively during the winter months thanks to the organization of private receptions and corporate events. Its peaceful setting, cozy rooms, and spacious outdoor area make it a popular venue for gatherings with family, friends, or colleagues.
The inn can host intimate weddings, birthdays, baptisms, family dinners, seminars, business meetings, corporate Christmas parties, and New Year's celebrations held in January. The option to reserve certain spaces exclusively allows you to create custom events in a stunning natural setting, nestled in the mountains of the Restonica Valley, just a few minutes from the center of Corte, in complete privacy.
To organize a reception or private event, we recommend contacting the inn directly to explore the various hosting options and services available.
Notable Site
This protected site attracts many visitors throughout the summer who enjoy the coolness of the valley and its river lined with Laricio pines. Hiking trails leading to the Melu Lakes and Capitellu can be explored further up the valley. These sites are protected to preserve the ecosystem that is home to endemic species—some of which are unique—particularly in the Restonica Gorges.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the swimming pool is open to restaurant guests, subject to availability and deckchair hire.
Yes, we serve lunch and dinner, except on Mondays.
By telephone (landline only) or via the contact form on the website.
Beef fillet with ewe's cheese, lamb confit, wild boar stew, Corsican soup...
Address and Contacts : Auberge de la Restonica
| 04 95 46 09 58 | |
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| Vallée de la Restonica, 20250 Corti | |
| From end of April to end of October, 7 days a week Winter by reservation | |
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