Sartène (Sartè)Restaurants

Restaurants in Sartène (Sartè)

  1. A

    Restaurant du Cours

    You'll be hard-pressed to find a cheaper place for a sit-down meal in the centre of Sartène. Long on character and short on frills, this welcoming eatery set in a pokey vaulted room whips up pizzas, salads, meat dishes, lasagne and seven varieties of tagliatelle.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Auberge U Sirenu

    Punters are drawn to the family-run U Sirenu for its choice grilled meats - go for the sanglier et ses pâtes (wild boar and pasta), best accompanied by a bottle of Saparale. If you're counting the coins, opt for the pasta. The platter of charcuterie deserves a special mention: it's served on a wooden plate in the shape of the island. The dining room is certainly not sassy, but the terrace is much more enjoyable. Post-repas, you can bask lizardlike by the pool.

    It's on the road to Bonifacio, about 10km from Sartène.

    reviewed

  3. Bergerie d'Acciola

    A mandatory stop for cheese lovers (and we know what we're talking about), this produce shop set in a lovely granite house on the Bonifacio road doubles as a restaurant in summer. We'll never forget the terrine de fromage aux herbes (cheese terrine with aromatic herbs) and the crêpe à la farine de châtaigne (chestnut-flour pancake). Don't leave without buying a pungent casgiu casanu ('Fromage Fermier' in French; farm cheese) at the shop. Local wines are available too. It's 8km from Sartène.

    reviewed

  4. Auberge Santa Barbara

    Send your tastebuds into a tailspin at this iconic restaurant serving authentic dishes with a creative twist. Award-winning chef Giséle Lovichi is a true alchemist, with such delectable concoctions as pigeon with myrtle sauce or veal stew with tagliatelle. Another draw is the bucolic setting, with elegant tables set around a well-manicured flower garden. A respectable wine list completes the perfect picture. It's about 1.3km from the centre on the road to Propriano; follow the signs.

    reviewed

  5. C

    Le Jardin de l'Échauguette

    No matter how hectic the day, as soon as you step inside this oasis of calm, stress evaporates as fast as light drizzle on asphalt in summer. Soak up the cool karma on the shady terrace while savouring well-executed classics, such as légumes farcis au brocciu (vegetables stuffed with sheep or goat cheese). A toothsome crème brûlée à la banane (banana-flavoured cream pie with a caramelised topping) will finish you off sweetly. Yum.

    reviewed

  6. D

    A Cantinetta

    In this minuscule cellar dating from the 19th century, you'll be welcomed by Marie-Dominique Bartoli. A fireplace, a couple of chunky wooden tables and old photographs on the walls - it's button-cute and high on atmosphere. Try the homemade chestnut-flour cakes or the platter of local cheeses with fig jam - sinfully good. And wash it all down with a glass of Fiumicicoli or a vin de myrte (myrtle wine).

    reviewed