Where to Eat: 5 of My Favourite Ajaccio Restaurants

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.<h4>Le Bistrot d’Emile</h4>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.&nbsp;Good both for aperitifs and to nibble some lonzu, or for a nice casual dinner.<h4>Le 20134</h4>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!&nbsp;Hearty, traditional dishes served with Corsican pride.<h4>Le Bilboq (Chez Jean-Jean)</h4>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 in the simplest, most delicious way.&nbsp;Count on 80€ or more per person for the lobster alone, despite the simple setting – but pure deliciousness!<h4>Le Pampasgiolu</h4>15, rue de la Porta, tel +33 4 95 50 71 52 A Gault&amp;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.<h4>A Nepita</h4>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.&nbsp;Discover the magic of <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/places-to-go/europe/france/corsica">Corsica</a>, with its unique blend of French and Italian influences. <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/trip/self-guided/corsica-self-guided-walking">Walking</a>, <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/trip/self-guided/corsica-self-guided-biking">biking</a> or <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/trip/bespoke/corsica-bespoke">bespoke</a>, you're sure to fall in love with this Mediterranean gem.

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Of all the jewels in the Mediterranean, none shine as brightly as Corsica. Where sea cliffs meet azure lagoons, soaring mountains touch ultramarine skies and celebrities have sought refuge since the 1950s. A captivating blend of French and Italian influences, this island is a poet's paradise waiting to be discovered on two wheels.

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Corsica’s the Med’s sparkling diva—part French flair, part Italian charm, and wholly irresistible (just ask the celebs hiding here). Pedal cliffside villages, cruise along coastal routes made famous by the Tour de France, and soak up views dramatic enough to inspire poetry. This self-guided spin lets you explore at your own pace—because A-listers never rush, and neither should you.

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Spend 5 nights biking Corsica's dramatic north in a small group self-guided trip. Wild maquis coastline, turquoise bays and mountain villages at your own pace.

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With a French passport, Italian soul and landscapes that are flat-out other-worldly, Corsica defies categories. Ride along cliff-hugging roads, hike granite spires with sea views at every turn and dive into canyons, coves or a glass of local wine. With rugged charm, bold flavours and a rhythm all its own, Corsica isn’t just different—it’s unforgettable.

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Discover the best of Corsica, tip to toe.&nbsp;White cliffs, azure lagoons, ultramarine blue skies and soaring mountains all welcome you to this Mediterranean island that has been a preferred retreat of celebrities since the 1950s. Not quite French and not&nbsp;really Italian&nbsp;either, Corsica’s spellbinding idiosyncrasies are best experienced on foot.&nbsp;&nbsp;Explore all of its facets —from Calvi’s palm-shaded luxury to the broody mountainous heart of the island at Corte and the impenetrable Citadel of Bonifacio.

With a unique blend of French charm, Italian drama and Mediterranean swagger (plus enough celebrity hideouts to rival TMZ), Corsica’s got it all. Wander cliffside paths above turquoise lagoons, hike through brooding mountain towns like Corte, and storm the stunning citadel of Bonifacio (peacefully, of course). Exploring on foot means savouring every quirky, dreamy corner.

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Spend 5 nights hiking Corsica's wild interior in a small group self-guided trip. Granite peaks, turquoise gorges and the legendary GR20 at your own pace.

Corsica Self-Guided Walking Tour: Granite Peaks, Turquoise Gorges & GR20

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To truly understand Italy’s most enigmatic island, we explore it by sea, setting sail in an exquisite&nbsp;gulet&nbsp;which will serve as our home during our voyage. Biking or hiking off the ship each day, we explore sheep-covered hills, vertiginous limestone cliffs that plunge into the cobalt sea, and the glam of Costa Smeralda. Unforgettable? Cruising to La Maddalena and Corsica.