Must-see restaurants in Southern Corsica

  • Kissing Pigs

    Bonifacio

    At water’s edge beneath the citadel, and festooned with swinging sausages, this seductively cosy and friendly restaurant-cum-wine bar serves wonderfully…

  • La Bodega

    Bonifacio

    At this cute wood-beamed hole-in-the-wall, just up from the tourist office, gregarious owner Jean-Marie whips up no-nonsense Corsican classics, from veal…

  • Sorba

    Bonifacio

    Before a boat trip, drop in at this artisanal patisserie-gelateria down by the water, run by the same family since 1921, and splash out on a bag of lemon-…

  • Les Quatres Vents

    Bonifacio

    Surveying the harbour through giant windows, the ‘Four Winds’ has an appropriately nautical theme, with lots of yachting photos, plus a spiral ship’s…

  • L'An Faim

    Bonifacio

    Near the foot of the steps from the port up to the citadel, this fusion-flavoured modern restaurant prepares seasonally changing specials using exquisite…

  • La Table de Nathalie

    Southern Corsica

    Locals and tourists alike flock to the front terrace of this chic little bistro, just south of the tourist office. The menu abounds in seasonally inspired…

  • Le Jardin de l'Echauguette

    Southern Corsica

    This cheerful restaurant, downstairs from Sartène's main square, centres on a dreamy walled garden terrace, overhung by trees. Linger over rich Corsican…

  • Eternisula

    Southern Corsica

    The brainchild of an Anglo-Corsican couple, this gorgeous, central cafe-cum-gourmet deli offers charcuterie and cheese platters, espresso, sandwiches,…

  • Auberge du Col de Bavella

    Southern Corsica

    Rustic roadside inn, near the summit, where you can feast on roasted baby goat, wild boar stew and other hearty Corsican favourites. The central fireplace…

  • A Cantina di l’Orriu

    Southern Corsica

    The atmospheric old-stone interior of this wine-bar-turned-restaurant is packed to the rafters with sausages and cold meats hung up to dry, cheeses, jars…

  • Tamaricciu

    Southern Corsica

    Oh-so-chic beach restaurant, on the Palombaggia sands 10km southeast of Porto-Vecchio. The setting is unsurpassable, with first-class views of the…

  • A Stadda

    Southern Corsica

    With its twin oak-fired ovens always blazing, this roadside joint near Zonza's southern limits specialises in pizzas, grilled meat and Corsican classics…

  • U Molu

    Southern Corsica

    Across from the marina, U Molu fills up every lunchtime with locals and visitors, drawn here for its sensational tartares – prepared fresh at your table,…

  • Cantina Doria

    Bonifacio

    A Bonifacio institution, this cavernous old-town joint has a tantalising menu that showcases the classics of Corsican cuisine, from tripe to chestnut cake…

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