Where to Eat:
5 of My Favourite
Ajaccio Restaurants

Marya Valli

France | Corsica

On an island heavily influenced by both France and Italy, the bar for cuisine is high—and Ajaccio restaurants deliver. Below, a few of my favourites.

Le Bistrot d’Emile

6, rue de l’Assomption, tel +33 4 95 51 00 81
This wine bar/bistro is relaxed and welcoming, with a small but well-chosen menu and of course a great selection of Corsican wines to whet your palate. Good both for aperitifs and to nibble some lonzu or for a nice casual dinner.

Le 20134

2, rue Roi de Rome, tel +33 4 95 21 50 05
Named for the postal code from the owner’s home village, when you enter this restaurant you step into a mountain village square ! Hearty, traditional dishes served with Corsican pride.

Le Bilboq (Chez Jean-Jean)

2, rue des Glacis, tel +33 4 95 51 35 48
A one-dish wonder, but what a wonder : fresh-caught langouste (spiny lobster), only open when they are in season and served is the simplest, most delicious way. Count on 80€ or more per person for the lobster alone, despite the simple setting – but pure deliciousness!

Le Pampasgiolu

15, rue de la Porta, tel +33 4 95 50 71 52
A Gault&Millau favourite, with Corsican dishes ranging from big platters to share to a “tour of the island” with dishes adapted to please visitors. Nice terrace to boot.

A Nepita

4, rue San Lazaro, tel +33 4 95 26 75 68
MUST be booked ahead. A more contemporary and creative spot, many locals’ favourite: a truly gastronomic restaurant with a sense of style. Quality ingredients prepared with imagination.

Where to Eat

Marya Valli

Having lived in both mainland France and Italy’s Piemonte region before moving to Corsica, Trip Planner and veteran B&R Guide Marya Valli believes the best way to get in deep and up close in a region is to pick up and move there. The second best way? A B&R trip, of course.