U Spuntinu sur L'Ile-Rousse

16/05/2026: Excellent welcome... Excellent cuisine... Idyllic setting...

13/05/2026: On the beach of L'Île-Rousseau, one restaurant follows another – so how do you choose? Where should you go? We walked the entire length of the promenade, and A Siesta stood out. From the outside, it gave a high-quality impression, the tables weren't too close together, and a clear and concise menu drew us in. We were greeted warmly, and the staff immediately offered us a table without asking if we wanted to order food. It's worth noting that there are some establishments that only accept customers ordering food or drinks. We ordered still water and told the server what dishes we would likely order, relying on their wine recommendation. A few moments later, chilled water, two glasses of white wine, and a small bowl of olives with fresh baguette arrived at our table. When ordering our food, the server kindly explained that the fish would be brought to the table and weighed in the kitchen after we had made our selections. The weight would be confirmed beforehand, and we would be asked if it was acceptable. We found this very good, as there was absolutely no misunderstanding. For the side dishes, we had a choice of several options and opted for grilled seasonal vegetables. As a starter, we ordered mussels, which arrived at our table within a few minutes. The staff frequently checked on us and asked if we were satisfied. The grilled fish was brought to the table whole and demonstrated, then disappeared back into the kitchen and was beautifully presented on our plates with the side dishes. Both the mussels and the sea bass were excellent. The wine paired perfectly with the meal. Thank you again for the recommendation and the wonderful service from all the staff! All in all, we would recommend this restaurant to everyone and would gladly return anytime – a clear 5-star rating, as anything more is simply not possible. 👍🏻