Bastia’s gourmet addresses
In Bastia, the specialities are as numerous as they are tasty! They evolve with the seasons. Charcuterie, Corsican desserts, biscuits, ice creams, wines and liqueurs... For food-loving travellers, it will be impossible to remain indifferent to the tempting smells that emanate from the streets of Bastia. Corsican restaurants, delicatessens, ice-cream parlours, biscuit shops and other stalls full of Corsican specialities, discover our best gourmet addresses, tested, tasted and approved.
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Lovers of local products
For lovers of local produce, our gourmet stroll begins at the Bastia market, which brings together local craftsmen and producers.
Here, feel free to wander between the stalls of the exhibitors. Whether you have a sweet or savoury appetite, this market will appeal to all palates: the melt-in-your-mouth taste of a slice of lonzu, the softness of a brocciu fritter while still warm, the sweetness of a spoonful of olive oil on seasonal vegetables, the unctuousness of a tasty honey… everyone will find something to treat themselves to and experience gourmet moments!
With its wide range of flavours from the land and the sea, Bastia will awaken your senses.
Some “nustrale” (typical Corsican) restaurants offer 100% Bastia specialities such as our anchovies à la Bastiaise or sardines with brocciu.
Indeed, do not hesitate to take advantage of your escapade to shake up the idea you had of Corsican cuisine. Sea products are particularly highlighted in our gastronomy, and some fishermen have even launched into the creation of iodized and refined recipes. A real pleasure for your taste buds!
Delicatessens and other gourmet addresses
Then head to rue Napoléon, can you smell that delicious perfume that perfumes the whole street? It’s the canistrelli, our sweet biscuits, which come out of the oven of the local biscuit factories, it’s a real treat!
As you stroll along, you will discover delicatessens and other gourmet addresses.
As you can see, Bastia is a city that you can also discover with your taste buds. This is particularly noticeable when you pay attention to the multitude of restaurants that surround you, wherever you are in the city.
Indeed, from the fashionable bar on the Market to the beautiful and elegant table on the quays of the Old Port, via the trendy brasseries of the Place Saint Nicolas, Bastia’s chefs know how to make the most of good local products to offer you an unforgettable taste experience.
Taste Corsican biscuits and desserts
And to continue the gourmet experience, head to the Cap Mattei concept store, located on Place Nicolas. You will find there, in a deliciously retro atmosphere, the aperitifs of the emblematic brand but also a selection of exceptional Corsican products, and spirits from all over the world.
Don’t miss a diversion to Furiani, where the Pietra Brewery is located, the origin of our famous chestnut beer, which has become a must in just a few years. (Guided tours organised during the summer season)
Your appointments of the weekend
During your weekend in Bastia, don’t miss the traditional market where local producers gather every weekend. You will enjoy strolling through the stalls to discover the regional specialities: cold meats, cheeses, honey, doughnuts and other typical dishes.
Then continue your stroll towards the Place Saint-Nicolas which welcomes every Sunday morning bargain hunters and second-hand enthusiasts in a typically Mediterranean atmosphere.
