These great restaurants in Corsica are where you can enjoy traditional and contemporary Corsican and French cuisine. All the top spots on our list highlight the island's spectacular fresh produce. If you’re looking for authentic flavours in a beachside setting, several seafront restaurants serve freshly caught seafood dishes.

There are also great spots where you can go for meaty specialities like wild boar stew, and even homemade ice creams. Read on and find your own preference from our top picks on where to eat in Corsica.

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    Le 20123

    An atmospheric spot for traditional Corsican cuisine

    Le 20123
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    Le 20123 is a charming restaurant in Ajaccio popular for its seasonal 4-course menu of traditional Corsican dishes. Their offerings can include wild boar stew, baked aubergines, local cheese, freshly baked bread, and lemon cake with ice cream.

    While the authentic cuisine draws crowds, the restaurant’s setting is alone worth a visit. The warm, rustic space resembles Pila Canale – the owner’s home village. It features a central square, a water fountain, and even a starry night ceiling.

    Ubicación: 2 Rue Roi de Rome, 20000 Ajaccio, France

    Horarios: Monday–Saturday from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm and from 7 pm to 11 pm, Sunday from 7 pm to 11 pm

    Teléfono: +33 (0)4 95 21 50 05

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    L'Alivi

    Local specialities in a charming and homey setting

    L'Alivi
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    • Gastronomía
    • Grupos

    L’Alivi is a laidback and family-friendly restaurant located in a converted barn on the northern outskirts of Porto-Vecchio. Here, you can tuck into delicious French, Corsican, and Italian cuisines.

    From wood-fired pizzas and grilled steaks to fresh seafood and delectable desserts, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding what to eat. Simply pair your meal with a cordial, local wine, or limoncello, and you’re good. When the weather is pleasant, book ahead and ask for a table in L’Alivi's lovely garden.

    Ubicación: Rte de Pezza Carda, 20137 Porto-Vecchio, France

    Horarios: Tuesday–Saturday from noon to 2 pm and from 7 pm to 10.30 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

    Teléfono: +33 (0)4 95 21 80 22

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    La Sassa

    For unforgettable sunset views in Nonza

    La Sassa
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    • Gastronomía
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    La Sassa is the place to fall in love again and for a romantic night out on Cap Corse. Perched atop a rocky spur at the foot of an 18th-century watchtower, the restaurant boasts a spectacular setting overlooking the western coast. Seated on the outdoor terrace (there’s no inbdoor dining room), you’ll have astonishing views of Nonza’s famous black-sand beach below.

    The ambience of the restaurant is relaxed and friendly. The menu includes tapas, salads, pizza, and meat and seafood cooked over a wood fire. Sunsets at La Sassa are some of the best in the Mediterranean. Bookings are essential if you want a table with the best view.

    Ubicación: 20217 Nonza, France

    Horarios: May–September: daily from noon to 3 pm and from 7.30 pm to midnight

    Teléfono: +33 (0)4 95 38 55 26

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    Restaurant Playa Baggia

    A fun, beachside experience in Porto-Vecchio

    Restaurant Playa Baggia
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    Restaurant Playa Baggia offers a delightful dining experience on a warm and sunny day. It's on Palombaggia Beach, along the southeastern coast of Corsica. With your feet in the sand, you can revel in gorgeous sea views with delicious food and drinks.

    While its fresh seafood dishes are tasty, the restaurant is also renowned for its salads, particularly the wholesome Caesar salad. Bookings are essential. If you want to take your experience up a notch, book a sun lounger at the adjacent beach club.

    Ubicación: Place de Palombaggia Lieut dit Tamaricciu, 20137 Porto-Vecchio, France

    Horarios: Daily from 8 am to midnight

    Teléfono: +33 (0)6 23 43 27 63

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    Kissing Pigs

    A cosy spot offering local specialities with scenic marina views

    Kissing Pigs
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    • Gastronomía
    • Grupos
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    Head to the Kissing Pigs in Bonifacio for traditional Corsican food and drinks in a convivial atmosphere. The menu mainly features cooked and cured meats, including organic pork sourced from the owner’s farm. The homemade desserts and wine list are outstanding, too.

    The restaurant’s location near the marina is ideal as you can sit on an outdoor terrace and admire the superb yachts coming and going from the dock. The Kissing Pigs is a popular spot, so you should arrive before 7 pm or reserve a table.

    Ubicación: 15 Quai Banda del Ferro, 20169 Bonifacio, France

    Horarios: Daily from 11 am to 2 pm and from 7 pm to 11 pm

    Teléfono: +33 (0)4 95 73 56 09

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    Le Santana

    A dreamy setting to dine with superb seafood and sunsets

    Le Santana
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    • Familias
    • Gastronomía
    • Grupos
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    Le Santana combines delicious seafood dishes and unbridled sea views. On warm, sunny days, you can rent deckchairs and relax on the beach. Enjoy starters such as foie gras with fig, crisp Corsican veal, or a plate of Corsican cold meats while overlooking the seascape of Plage du Santana.

    You can choose from fresh fish of the day, tagliatelle with lobster, swordfish burger, or many other local dishes as your main meal. The extensive selection of Corsican wines completes the magical beachside dining experience. Sunsets at Le Santana are unforgettable, thanks to the restaurant's location on Corsica's west coast.

    Ubicación: Plage du Santana, 20118, France

    Horarios: Daily from 8 am to 11 pm

    Teléfono: +33 (0)4 95 74 02 03

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    Restaurant a Siesta

    Great seafood in an idyllic beachfront setting

    Restaurant a Siesta
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    Restaurant a Siesta is a tiny slice of paradise on L'Ile Rousse beach in the Balagne region of northern Corsica. The elegant but informal restaurant is hugely popular with locals and visitors. Little wonder, since you can chow down freshly caught seafood, delicious local wines, and fabulous desserts with your toes in the sand.

    Trust the chef's specials or pick from the menu. The lobster is a showstopper, but so are the daily fish dishes and salads – all are prepared with fresh and local seasonal ingredients.

    Ubicación: Bd Charles-Marie Savelli, 20220 L'Île-Rousse, France

    Horarios: Daily from noon to midnight

    Teléfono: +33 (0)4 95 60 28 74

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    La Rivière des Vins

    A popular meeting spot serving traditional Corsican delights

    La Rivière des Vins
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    • Gastronomía
    • Grupos

    La Rivière des Vins is a laidback bistro tucked away on the main street in central Corte. The menu is reasonably-priced and includes a fantastic selection of Corsican specialities. You can choose from grilled sausages, meat skewers, or vegetarian-friendly salads.

    If you can’t decide what to eat, the “menu gourmand” is highly recommended. This sampling menu includes a bit of everything, including a salad, local cheese, Corsican charcuterie, omelette, and seasonal fruits. If you prefer a quieter, less crowded dining experience, book ahead for a table outside.

    Ubicación: 5 Rpe Sainte-Croix, 20250 Corte, France

    Horarios: Monday–Saturday from noon to 2.30 pm and from 7 pm to 10.30 pm (closed on Sundays)

    Teléfono: +33 (0)4 95 46 37 04

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    Restaurant A Furana

    An upscale eatery for Corsican fare and gulf views

    Restaurant A Furana
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    • Gastronomía
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    A Furana in Porto-Vecchio serves traditional Corsican cuisine with a touch of creativity in a warm, elegant setting. The chef only uses the best regional and seasonal produce to prepare the homemade specialities. Choose from the famous Corsican charcuterie, lamb, veal, fresh seafood, and a wide variety of tasty desserts.

    The restaurant’s elevated location means you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio. But you’ll need to book ahead to snag a coveted table on the panoramic terrace.

    Ubicación: Rue de la Prte Génoise, 20137 Porto-Vecchio, France

    Horarios: Tuesday–Saturday from noon to 1.30 pm and from 7 pm to 11.30 pm, Sunday–Monday from 7 pm to 11.30 pm

    Teléfono: +33 (0)4 95 70 58 03

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    Glacier Raugi

    Serving homemade ice cream since 1937

    Glacier Raugi
    • Familias
    • Gastronomía

    Glacier Raugi is a longstanding spot for pizzas and sundaes in Bastia. Run by the Raugi family for over 80 years, the eatery is where locals and tourists go when they want to indulge in quality, handmade ice cream and sorbet.

    There is a wide selection of flavours, including chestnut, blueberry, salted caramel, and mint choc chip. You may have to visit a couple of times to try them all! Before your sugar rush, you can enjoy a wood-fired pizza with original topping combinations.

    Ubicación: 2 bis Rue du Chanoine Colombani, 20200 Bastia, France

    Horarios: Tuesday–Saturday from 9 am to midnight (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

    Teléfono: +33 (0)4 95 31 22 31

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