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The 10 best restaurants in Corsica
Nowhere is the difference between Corsica and the French mainland quite so marked as on your plate.
Italy has had a heavy influence on Corsica 's cuisine, and pasta dominates many menus. Although seafood is abundant, this is a place for carnivores, with a positively encyclopaedic selection of charcuterie. Many, such as panzetta (Corsica's answer to pancetta) and figatellu (a liver sausage made from Corsican pig meat), are unique to the island. Cheese, often sheep or goat, is largely strong and pungent. Vegetarians, generally accommodated in tourist hotspots, can have a tough time inland, and vegans are often met with bemusement.
All our recommendations below have been hand selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best restaurants in Corsica. Find out more below or for further inspiration, see our guides to the best hotels, beaches and things to do.
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O'Lamparo
O'Lamparo may just claim the best view on the island – if it wasn't for the roadside location. The wooden terrasse hangs precipitously over the cliffs, looking down over mausoleums peeking out of the maquis, but the effect is decidedly magical and not morbid. The menu is ever-changing, with three or four dishes, and focusses on local meats and fish. Vegetarians need only ask though, even if there's no vegetarian option advertised the kitchen is happy to adapt. Get the truffle oil pizza bread to share, and linger with a coffee after your meal to soak up the view.
