I mainly came here because of the great view of the harbor and the fact they had outdoor seating…read moreopen off-season: it truly is a beautiful view. That's why it's more than one-star. The menu is small and a bit eclectic, with burgers offered alongside ceviche. The reason for my low rating is that service was horrible. It wasn't hugely busy but the waiter never checked in with me after my meal (rare for French waitstaff), and it took forever to get him to come over even after I flagged him down. Plus I asked for water and he gave me a 3 euro 8oz bottled water while he gave all the other tables tap water I know I'm a tourist but I wasn't born yesterday. If you come here be aware that the menu is entirely in French and it is smoking-friendly - those were not a problem for me but may be inconvenient for some.

This place is a quick walk from the cruise terminal or the public boat skiffs and provides a large…read moreoutdoor seating area with a great view of the port and mountains. I had a vegetarian pizza, and a humongous seafood misto here that I couldn't even finish. The Pêche Royals were very nice here too. Wonderful staff, great food, a great view and friendly clientele. What more could you ask for...except maybe another Kir or Pêche Royale or perhaps 5..... :)

Excellent spot for an afternoon lunch! Beautifully shaded patio seats under umbrellas. Tables and…read morechairs along with cushioned sofas and tables. Beautiful view of the waterfront and directly in front of the Cathedral Santa Maria Assunta. Gorgeous location! The menu is diverse with many local ingredients used. Excellent pricing with nice sized servings. The Cassolette de gambas, riz parfumé - €21 (Warm fragrant rice tossed with fresh herbs, peppers, and confit cherry tomatoes, topped with sautéed prawns, ponzu sauce, lime zest, pomegranate seeds, and spices.) and the Tiradito de saumon, passion - €22 Thin slices of raw salmon in a tropical passion fruit and yellow curry sauce, with candied beets and kumquats. Freshness, spice, and acidity in a few bright bites. Served with sweet potato fries. were the perfect lunch for us! Service was very quick and our server was very helpful and kind.

What a nice and neat place to be. If you come to Corsica this is a bistro you should try. Very…read moreauthentic food from the island. Large selection even for tourist people who are not familiar with the cuisine from the island. Very nice and helpful staff.

Great location, good espresso, and amazing views of the beach from the patio. Service is quick and…read morenot rushed, much appreciated.

From the owner: Regarder tranquillement les gens passer Si ici tout va bien, on le doit au décor à la fois simple…read moreet raffiné. La terrasse est toujours garnie et bruyante, on y parle des dernières nouvelles et du temps qu'il fait. En bref, le temps semble s'être figé dans ce petit coin d'Ajaccio où l'on déguste volontiers un verre de pastis ou de vin.

We were looking for a restaurant that the locals frequented and were happy to find La Gioia. When…read morewe arrived, there were only a few locals chatting in French. The menu was all inFrench as well, but Google Translate worked well to figure out what to order. I ordered the calzone with ham and mushrooms and was surprised how large it turned out to be! While I was concerned at first, my fears were assuaged when I tasted it. Delicious. I got to the middle of the calzone and discovered an over easy egg had been put in it as well. I don't think it really added anything to the overall success of the meal. I used the crust around the edges to clean up the insides that spilled out during the eating. All in all, everyone was very pleased with the meals they ordered.

We had the best Risotto ever at this place and the shrimp looked like small lobster. They have…read morespicy olive oil and bread for free and it's a nice change. We also had the pizza that was good, a little soft in the crust but flavorful. Try the Tiramisu for dessert. We are not fans usually but this was exceptional.