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Established in a luxe hotel nestled betwixt land and sea, La Table elegantly embodies Reine Sammut’s bistronomic score. Her generous authentic vision highlights local produce (Abatucci veal, Centuri fish) and fresh produce from the house cottage garden. Each dish is a marvel of mouth-watering plating, exemplified by red mullet in citrus fruit with roasted artichoke or cannoli stuffed with brousse cheese and citron. A quintessential romantic setting with a view of the sea from the panoramic terrace. Swish, seamless service adds the final flourish.

A small, listed village on the Cap Corse road is home to this demure restaurant, hidden by a curtain of Virginia Creeper and tall plane trees. The chef unveils his know-how as he crafts painstakingly sourced, local and seasonal ingredients, illustrated by ultra-fresh croaker, pancetta and pork jus in a surf and turf recipe of wondrous harmony. Love at first bite.

Perched on a rocky outcrop looking out across Nonza's bay, this old stone building sits alongside the Genoese tower and commands views stretching as far as Saint-Florent. Below the Paoline tower, the terraced dining area enjoys spectacular panoramas of the sea. The chef cooks up traditional Corsican cuisine that draws on Italian influences but is firmly rooted in local Corsican produce: local fish from Centuri, lamb from a neighbouring farmer, olive oil from the village, and vegetables from the kitchen garden – in season, almost solely. An authentic restaurant that also has a reasonably priced

In an elegant, vaulted interior, chef Quentin Sanchez sings a heartfelt ode to produce. Organic veg, farm-reared veal, local fish and olive oil: meticulous sourcing that also features a handful of cherry-picked ingredients from outside the island, like anchovies from Cantabria, Jersey beef and Breton lobster. The focus is on substance over showmanship, underscored by spot-on technique and seasoning, crisp plating and bold, forthright flavours.

The name Radiche, or "roots", hints at the agenda of this chef from Bastia who, after several years in mainland France, has returned home and opened this bistro on Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. In a decor that oozes unpolished charm, Corsican ingredients are prepared with panache; the forthright and generous dishes often show flashes of creative flair. A case in point is the bluefin tuna crudo in an iced prisuttu broth seasoned with bottarga, or the floating islands topped with fermented milk cream and accompanied by a tarragon sorbet.

Picture a red façade preceded by a delightful patio shaded by a mulberry tree. On a street corner of Saint Florent, this eatery aims for a friendly village restaurant vibe and serves Mediterranean and Corsican cuisine (carpaccio of langoustines, olive oil and dried caviar, tartare of red tuna or grilled squid with chorizo), without forgetting a few more exotic Asian notes (yuzu-flavoured gyoza or crunchy king prawns, nori and wasabi). Simpler lunchtime menu and a highly tempting wine list add the final touch to this inviting portrait.

Chef Yann Le Scavarec, who hails from Morbihan, is at the helm of this restaurant, which boasts an ideal location on the Saint-Florent harbour front. His well-crafted contemporary cooking showcases local produce, eg lamb and veal from Oletta, fish sourced directly from a local fisherman, barbecued crayfish. Try the bluefin tuna, puffed rice crust, served as a tartare with nori, miso-cooked aubergine and a sesame and lime condiment. The elegant modern interior reflects the philosophy behind the food.