Restaurants in Ajaccio
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Le Grand Café Napoléon
This one-of-a-kind Ajaccio institution scores a perfect 10 on our ‘charm-meter’ for its mind-blowing decor and refined cuisine. Push beyond the streetside terrace (itself rich in atmosphere) to the august belle époque former ballroom, with its tall mirrors, high ceilings, black-and-white terrazzo floors and soaring cream arches. Despite the classical surroundings, the menu is surprisingly modern, featuring elegantly presented fish and meat dishes. The weekday lunchtime menu du marché represents excellent value.
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Le 20123
This one-of-a-kind place started life in the village of Pila Canale (postcode 20123 – get it?), and when the owner upped sticks to Ajaccio he decided to take the old village with him – water pump, washing line, life-sized dolls in traditional dress, central square et al. It all sounds a bit tacky, and it is – but you won’t find many more character-filled places in Corsica. Needless to say, the food is 100% authentic, too. There’s just a single menu, presented orally.
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U Pampasgiolu
The rustic arch-vaulted dining room of this Ajaccio institution is packed with punters nearly every night of the week. They come for the first-rate Corsican food made from carefully chosen ingredients. Go à la carte, or choose from the planche spuntinu (snack selection) or planche de la mer (fish and seafood selection) for a great assortment of Corsican specialities served on wooden platters.
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L’Altru Versu
Ajaccio’s top-notch restaurant belongs to the Mezzacqui brothers (Jean-Pierre front of house, Pierre powering the kitchen), who are passionate gastronomes and excellent singers – they hitch on their guitars and serenade guests each Friday and Saturday night. Their creative cuisine sings in the mouth – what about pork with honey and clementine zests?
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Ariadne Plage
With several imitators along this coastal strip, Ariadne Plage was the first of Ajaccio's paillotes; African rhythms playing, planks underfoot, a reed roof above and, below, a sandy beach with bright red umbrellas: blink and you could be beside the Caribbean. The cuisine is equally exotic.
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Le Bilboq – Chez Jean Jean
In business for decades, this Ajaccio icon is famous for one thing and one thing only: langouste (lobster), best enjoyed on the oh-so-cute little terrace in a pedestrian street. Knock it all down with a well-chosen Corsican wine, and you’ll be in seventh heaven.
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Chez Paulo
There's always a crowd at Chez Paulo and for good reason. Visitors and locals alike watch life go by from its busy terrace and it has a good selection of fresh pasta and pizza. There's live Corsican music at the adjoining Le Son des Guitares.
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Da Mamma
Staunchly Corsican cuisine aside, the main draw of this unfussy eatery is its location – it’s tucked away down a steep alley and shaded by a magnificent rubber tree.
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Le Spago
No Corsican speciality at this cool designer restaurant decked out in lime green – just salads and innovative dishes such as pork with apricots.
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Bistrot Pigale
This busy, friendly bar serves hearty salads, omelettes or a plate of cheeses and crusty. There's outside seating.
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L’Estaminet
An old-style brasserie decked out with shiny wood and polished brass, plus plenty of flavoursome dishes.
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