3 Best Restaurants in Ajaccio, Corsica

This popular establishment is known for its traditional cuisine, fresh daily catches, and in-season game specials, served in the evenings as a five-course fixed menu. The rustic interior has a starry sky above, antique lanterns, and a stone fountain, where guests pour their own water into ceramic jugs.

About a mile outside Ajaccio, this restaurant provides wonderful views across Ajaccio Bay from its attractive terrace at the edge of the sea. Given its location, it's no surprise that Le Cabanon Bleu specializes in fresh fish and seafood dishes such as grilled langoustine and tuna, but duck and beef are also on the menu.

At this eatery about 10 minutes from downtown Ajaccio, simple furnishings and decor are comfortably overshadowed by a spectacular ocean view and a fine seafood menu, which has featured everything from cuttlefish to octopus. Family-run since 1956, this restaurant flourishes with secret recipes handed down from generations. History can still be found in the fireplace lounge, where velvet chairs and family paintings date back to 1920.