Le Refuge Cartalavonu sur Porto-Vecchio

Superb restaurant. Family atmosphere. Locally sourced products that delight the taste buds. Impeccable service and a warm welcome. A must-visit!

We just had dinner. Typical dishes made with very good local ingredients. A pleasant location surrounded by greenery, near a beautiful lake. Attentive and friendly service. The brocciu-stuffed eggplant, the stew with polenta, and the suckling pig with potatoes were excellent. And for dessert, the fiadone was a must: excellent. And it's only half an hour from Porto Vecchio, 10 degrees below zero in the midst of the heatwave!

A beautiful place, wonderful encounters. And above all, a truly authentic Corsican meal. Exceptional charcuterie and traditional dishes. Not to be missed!!! And contrary to the gruff reputation of Corsicans, the people are welcoming and genuinely friendly. We keep going back because we want more!!!

The best welcome I've ever experienced in a restaurant. The quality of the ingredients was incredible, the quality of the food incredible, traditional dishes bursting with flavor, and the service impeccable. The location is magnificent and situated in a spot that truly embodies the spirit of Corsica. Those who are fans of tourist traps on the coast where the food is subpar and overpriced should steer clear; this is a genuine restaurant.

An excellent meal, from the charcuterie board to share to the orange Fiadone, the quality and quantity will tell you that you're in the right place for a wonderful time. And when you have Corsican songs playing in the background, it becomes a truly memorable experience, so... thank you for this moment. Very pleasant service.

We had one of our best evenings in Corsica!! A more than warm welcome, a top-notch team with an incredible head waiter!! The food was superb! And as a bonus, Corsican singers!! Bravo to you all!!

Review concerning the restaurant only! An excellent choice for the taste buds. Everything was absolutely delicious from start to finish! For the starter, the baked egg was incredibly indulgent, perfectly accompanied by wonderfully crispy toast. For the main course, the suckling pig lived up to all expectations: generous portion, perfectly grilled, and deliciously confit. Perfectly fatty, just the way we like it! Finally, the chestnut crème brûlée provided the perfect sweet touch to end the meal on a sweet note. The meal is enhanced by the setting: the outdoor terrace is magnificent. The only slight drawback that somewhat detracts from the experience: it's a real shame that you can't pay by credit card and still have to pay in cash or by check in 2026.

Excellent restaurant, warm welcome, a lovely menu and a beautiful setting

While hiking, since the starting/finishing point is in their parking lot, we enjoyed a good quality meal made with local products in a very pleasant and shaded setting on the terrace. Impeccable service. Highly recommended. T & M, Vacationers in Alta Rocca.

We went there for lunch and the service was excellent. The dish was very well presented.