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Cuisine of Bastia for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

National cuisine restaurants offer a range of interesting meat and vegetable dishes. Local chefs cook true masterpieces from fruits of the sea. As a dessert, people of Bastia prefer not pastries but terrific cheese plates with wine. Pork is the most typical ingredient in meat dishes. It can be baked with vegetables, roasted on an open fire or grilled with fragrant herbs. Homemade sausages and ham are no less popular, and homemade liver sausage is a true hit and local delicacy. The latter is cooked in accordance with an old recipe that chefs prefer to keep in secret.

Excursion over cultural sights of Bastia - 'must visit' points of interest

Bastia is a charming and cozy town, all landmarks of which are possible to see within one day. The central square of the town, St. Nicolas, is the best place to start the observation of the …

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Fans of exotic food will fall in love with roasted wild boar meat – even experienced gourmets find this meal outstanding. Besides pork, local chefs prepare fantastic food from goalting meat. Various vegetable salads and snacks are a nice garnish to meat dishes. Local chefs like adding wild herbs and spices to various salads, making them taste quite exotic. Salads with anise, sorrel, and basil, with premium olive oil as dressing are worth the highest praise. National soups are also quite original. The taste of many of them is hard to compare to any other dish. Green beans, dandelions, various vegetables, and wild herbs, as well as delicious homemade bacon and tender meat, are just some of the typical ingredients.

For many tourists, local soups may seem to taste like true delicacies, but, in reality, all of them are typical homemade food. Besides delicacies and exotic treats, Bastia restaurants offer many traditional Italian dishes – several types of pasta and pizza, as well as traditional cheese plates that have replaced traditional desserts for many local people. Fish and seafood fans are recommended to try roasted porgy fish, juicy mussels, langoustes, and squid. Prestigious restaurants often offer sea urchin caviar, lobsters, and exotic scorpion fish. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Your active city break in Bastia. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here

Located on the east coast of Corsica, Bastia is a true gem that is very interesting to explore despite the industrial appearance. Fans of Baroque heritage will definitely enjoy a stroll on …

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When it comes to traditional dishes, both locals and guests of Bastia like smoked redfish. Some cafes and restaurants serve redfish stuffed with vegetables and herbs. Wine remains the most popular drink in the region, but all dining venues have a large selection of alcohol beverages. Tangerine and berry liqueurs are traditional female drinks, while men may like myrtle and chestnut liqueurs.

Raugi is one of the most famous cafes in Bastia that has been operating since 1937. Many visit it for a mere purpose of tasting some magnificent desserts, especially ice-cream ones. The choice of flavors is simply amazing – various berries, fig, mandarin, Corsican chestnut, lemon, and sweet myrtle are just some of the flavors available. It’s a great dining venue, a visit to which will delight the whole family. As a rule, kids are super excited about the flavors and want to try all desserts available.

Bastia design-hotels for stylish travellers

Several popular hotels of Bastia differ with particularly amazing and attractive design, and a comfortable hotel Pietracap is among them. It’s located in Pietranera district, next to …

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Col Tempo is a relatively new restaurant that enjoys a fabulous location at Vieux Port. It is the right place for everyone who cares about the quality of ingredients and wants to get food cooked from the freshest products supplied by local farmers. While looking at the harbor and crisp white boats, it’s particularly pleasant to enjoy specialties of this restaurant, such as crabmeat pate with lime marinade, risotto with finest seafood, polenta with truffles and cod, or asparagus fondue.

Fans of seafood simply cannot leave Bastia without visiting Chez Huguette. This charming restaurant near the water is located at some distance from the majority of dining venues at the Vieux Port, but that only makes it even cozier and suitable for couples. Since 1969, this restaurant has provided Bastians and guests of the town with finest fish and seafood. White table-cloths, excellent service, and amazing views of the harbor create a truly idyllic space. Foodies say that Chez Huguette offers perfect locally caught langoustes. Finally, tourists who want to enjoy some traditional cuisine, are recommended to visit A Scudella and enjoy finest Corsican charcuterie, stewed veal with olives, chestnut flan, and other amazing delicacies.

Old hotels keeping the history of Bastia

An important feature of the hotel infrastructure of Bastia is a variety of attractive hotels that have preserved the unique historic setting. An elegant 19th-century building houses Hotel …

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Bastia is home to many interesting restaurants. La Barcarolle, which is open in the Old Port area, is definitely one of them. It is a family-owned restaurant, the opening of which took place several decades ago. Since its opening time, the restaurant has worked with local fishermen who deliver fresh seafood every day. The menu mostly features fish dishes, many of which are cooked in accordance with old family recipes. Chefs at La Barcarolle try to use only traditional spices of the region.

The next restaurant in our review, Cote Marine, is located in the heart of the historic part of Bastia. The restaurant is open in an eye-catching old building. Cote Marine also offers mostly traditional cuisine. It is a great destination for everyone wishing to get acquainted with the most popular Corsican delicacies. The popular restaurant has one more advantage – it works absolutely every day. In addition to excellent seafood, Cote Marine offers popular local wine.

Best hotel choice for romantic escape, wedding or honeymoon in Bastia

In a couple of steps from the coast there is a charming and romantic hotel Alivi that is a perfect place for couples. The romantic rooms are painted in bright colors. There is an opportunity …

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Santa Maria restaurant is a fabulous choice for a romantic dinner, delicious food, and gorgeous sunsets. The restaurant is open not far from the Old Port. Its chefs cook excellent fish, shellfish, and scallops. Absolutely all food looks gorgeous and has an artistic serving. A part of the restaurant’s tables is installed on an open-air terrace that offers a breathtaking view of the waterfront and the port district.

Gino restaurant offers authentic Italian food that is popular across the country. The opening of the restaurant took place more than 50 years ago. Since that time, Gino has provided guests and locals with mouthwatering pizza, dozens of pasta types, and delicious salads. Attentive staff will help with finding the best wine for any meal. It is also important to mention a fantastic variety of desserts on the menu. Many regular customers of this restaurant visit it with one purpose – to try the signature ice cream that is available there.

Guide to Bastia sightseeing - things to see and to visit

Bastia is one of most beautiful ancient towns of Corsica. This is a famous economic and financial center of the island and an internationally famous resort. The center of the city is …

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Travelers more interested in upscale and premium restaurants may find exactly what they want in Les Colonnades. Its menu features the rarest and most exclusive delicacies. The restaurant offers expensive seafood cooked in accordance with signature recipes. Despite its high status, Les Colonnades remains quite an affordable dining establishment with an average price of a dish being up to 20 euro. The restaurant also has a special menu for children, so it is perfectly suitable for a family dinner.

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Michelin-starred restaurants in Bastia
♥ Restaurant 'La Table du Marché St Jean' Bastia. Type - Seafood. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Col Tempo' Bastia. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Chez Huguette' Bastia. Type - Seafood. 0.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Le Pêchoir' Bastia. Type - Seafood. 1.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'L’Archipel' Palagaccio. Type - Traditional cuisine|Seafood. 1.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'La Corniche' San-Martino-di-Lota. Type - Classic cuisine|Corsican. 3.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Le Pirate' Erbalunga. Type - Modern cuisine. 8.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'A Magina' Oletta. Type - Corsican. 10.9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'La Rascasse' Saint-Florent. Type - Modern cuisine. 12.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Boccafine' Nonza. Type - Modern cuisine. 12.5 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Bastia

Corse

Corsica is famous for its delicious cheeses; well-known variety brocciu, which is popular among gourmets around the world, is made from sheep's milk. Sweet tooth will appreciate the abundance of bakery and desserts; there you can try local’s favorite honey, which is represented in dozens of variations. There is a fragrant floral and fruity honey, a special summer and ... Open »

Elba Island

Those, who like desserts, should taste one more dish – schiaccia briaca. Despite its traditional oriental recipe with pine nuts, Izmir raisins, and wine, this cake without eggs and yeast is famous for its long storage term and is now one of the gastronomical symbols of Elba. Sburrita, fish soup, popular among regular people, and vegetable soup with bread, gurguglione, and ... Open »

Ajaccio

When it’s dessert time, the selection of wonderful dishes is also very large. Ajaccio is internationally known as a home of excellent honey. The local residents also sell very delicious fruit jam. L'Amuse Bouche is considered one of the best restaurants dedicated to national cuisine. At this dining facility guests are offered to try dried ham and numerous fish dishes. ... Open »

Livorno

Classic Italian pizzerias are also widespread, and Pizzeria da Matilde is a very attractive one. It attracts tourists with affordable prices, here you can try dozens of types of pizza, fresh salads, original desserts, and other common treats. Most of the dishes can be ordered for takeaway, which is good for independent tourists. This pizzeria is very popular among visitors ... Open »

Pisa

Not far from the southern sea front of the city tourists will find the San Martino Street (Via San Martino) being a real paradise for gastronomy tourism fans. Original restaurants are scattered all over the area there. In the main pedestrian street of Pisa named Via Mercanti travelers will face the most visited eating house of the city which is the Osteria di Culegna ... Open »

Viareggio

Porca Miseria restaurant offers a large selection of international dishes, including popular varieties of pizza. It will be definitely liked by fans of quiet and secluded rest. In the evening the restaurant is a cozy place with pleasant romantic atmosphere. Finally, if you want to get some rest after a busy day full of sightseeing, cafe Adone will be your best choice. Among ... Open »

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