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A Pignata
Dining at this restaurant makes a drive up the winding mountain roads worthwhile. A Pignata is as authentic as it gets, when it comes to local terroir specialties. If you haven't experienced rustic traditional cuisine, this is a must. The...
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Casadelmar
This two-Michelin-starred hot spot, headed by a talented young chef, remains one of the most outstanding tables on the island. Located on the ground floor of the hotel, which was entirely remodeled in 2018, the understated dining room has bay...
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Jardin de L’Echaugette
Anyone touring the small perched village of Sartène (which writer Prosper Merimée poetically called "the most Corsican of Corsica's towns") should book lunch on the terrace of this local restaurant. Don't be put off if you hear a lot of...
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L’Etang de Diane
This oyster wholesale supplier and adjacent restaurant are not easy to find—but, as so many hidden destinations on Corsica, well worth the trek. Located just north of Aléria, a one-hour drive from Bastia, the restaurant was built across a beautiful...
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La Cantina de L’Orriu
This highly popular specialty shop in the middle of Porto-Vecchio is chockablock with wicker baskets and dangling sausages, gourmet goodies and authentic Corsican products, but also doubles as a cozy wine bar where you can sample all the top island...
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La Gaffe
One of northern Corsica's most acclaimed seafood restaurants, La Gaffe is located in the port of Saint Florent and a great choice for lunch when touring and/or road-tripping through this area. (If you come with your own boat, the restaurant...
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La Table by La Villa
La Table, the restaurant of the acclaimed La Villa hotel, is part of a growing number of restaurants in France that gave up a Michelin star in order to be more flexible and free in its style of cooking and dining...
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La Table de Cala Rossa
This elegant Michelin-starred restaurant not only dishes up some reliably superb Mediterranean cuisine but also offers a winning combo of an unbeatable setting: a garden terrace shaded by umbrella pines and a view of the turquoise sea. The chef is...
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Le Vieux Moulin
One of Cap Corse’s most acclaimed restaurants, Le Vieux Moulin sits in the port of Centuri, with spot-on views of the sea from its shady terrace. Travelers staying at Misincu should make the trip for lunch here thanks to the...
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Playa Baggia
Is there anything more magical than sitting with your feet in the sand, nursing a pre-lunch aperitif, eaves-dropping on the neighboring table (a touch too close to your own, but in this breezy setting, no matter) and waiting for your...
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Restaurant VM
The terrace of the Version Maquis Citadelle hotel, in the hillside just outside Bonifacio, offers spot-on views of the town's old Citadelle, making it a wonderful place for dinner. The menu is small but changes often, depending on what's in...
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Stella d’Oro (Chez Jules)
On a small side street in the stunning medieval village of Bonifacio, Stella d'Oro-also known as Chez Jules-is an unassuming friendly cozy haunt. The restaurant has been around for four generations, and the dishes have remained exactly the same. Among...
Corsica

Corsica’s culinary bounty is considerable, especially when it comes to wine, charcuterie and cheeses. Except for a few top-rated restaurants at such hotels as Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa and Casadelmar, the dining scene is laid-back and informal.
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Beyond…
Consider combining your trip with one of these destinations.
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Rome
Rome is a place where ancient history and contemporary life breezily coexist, where you can sip cocktails at a trendy bar while gazing upon a temple colonnade from the year 145 (that would be at Salotto 42, on Piazza della...
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Bordeaux
Located along the river Garonne, which is much wider than the Seine, Bordeaux is a beautiful French city in the southwestern region of the country. Long called the “Sleeping Beauty” of France and the world capital of wine, it is...
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Milan
Milan has been a fashion and design hub since the 19th century, when it emerged as one of Europe's most prosperous and powerful cities. Today, its designers (and fashionistas) continue to set worldwide trends. Milan’s star couturiers and luxury boutiques...