During your holidays, you will find many restaurants in Corsica offering the opportunity to discover the island’s gastronomy and local specialities. Here are a few must-try local products to enjoy during your stay.
Corsican cuisine: A delight from starter to dessert
Prisuttu, coppa, lonzu, figatellu… a newcomer might think they are in Italy when hearing the names of Corsican cured meats. But make no mistake: these are traditional specialities and recipes produced on the Island of Beauty.
Italian influence is never far away, and Corsicans have also reinvented pasta dishes. We highly recommend ravioli or cannelloni filled with brocciu (a sheep’s or goat’s milk cheese similar to fresh curd), as well as lobster pasta.
Meat plays an important role in Corsican cuisine, but vegetarians will also find plenty to enjoy. With so many sheep’s and goat’s cheeses available, the hardest part is choosing!
For those with a sweet tooth, don’t miss brocciu fritters, Corsican jams, or desserts made with chestnut flour and local honey, especially chestnut honey.
Finally, whether enjoyed with tea or as a snack during a hike, canistrelli are always welcome—small traditional biscuits, plain or flavoured with aniseed, lemon or almonds.
Discovering corsican restaurants during your holiday
Exploring the local cuisine in one of Corsica’s many restaurants is the perfect way to experience the island’s specialities. Your host will also be happy to recommend excellent Corsican wines to pair beautifully with your meal.
For food lovers, Corsica is home to many fine-dining restaurants. In the latest edition of the Michelin Guide, no fewer than nine establishments were awarded at least one star.