Radiche
A Michelin-listed bistro on the market square in Bastia, where a local chef uses Corsican ingredients for generous, creative dishes.
Located on the Hôtel de Ville square (the market square) above the Vieux Port. The name means “roots” in Corsican. Chef Jean-Dominique Gianno, a native of Bastia, returned home to open the restaurant after many years working in mainland France. It is listed in the Michelin Guide and has a Gault&Millau score of 12.5/20. The dishes focus on Corsican ingredients, with direct cooking, generous portions and fresh ideas. Examples include raw bluefin tuna with chilled ham broth and bottarga, and fermented-cream floating island with tarragon sorbet. There is a terrace, and it also opens on Sunday mornings. Closed Monday and Tuesday; phone booking is recommended.
Opening hours
Wed–Sat 12:00–14:00, 19:30–22:00; Sun 9:00–17:00, 19:30–22:00; Mon–Tue closed
Nearby sights
- Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
- Oratoire de l'Immaculée Conception
- Vieux Port, Bastia
- Jardin Romieu
- Citadel (Terra Nova) & Palais des Gouverneurs
- Place Saint-Nicolas
- Pro-cathédrale Sainte-Marie & Oratoire Sainte-Croix
- Col de Teghime