A seafood restaurant that is trying to go the extra mile, but just missing the mark…read more This place have a focus on seafood but also serve sallads and meat, so even someone not being a seafood lover will have a good selection of food. The place looks very fancy, but no real dress code seems to apply, so don't be scared off! Had the tuna tartar for starter which was very good and presented in a beautiful way. Then the lobster risotto for main and that unfortunately had ever so slightly undercooked rice and a lobster that was a bit dry. The dessert was the biggest disappointment - chocolate mousse that was just thrown into a bowl without any finesse and that tasted just like the kind you make yourself from powder from the supermarket. Most things on the menu (from starter to dessert) will work fine for us with gluten intolerance and following fodmap (IBS diet) as the focus is on seafood. Service was a bit stressed and the flow of things was not on their side. The waiter however recognized this without us even commenting and deducted our aperitif and coffee from the bill. The service we did get was very good though, so I would say that we caught them either on a exceptionally stressful night and/or they we're understaffed. A big plus that they have a guy that comes to your table to show you the food they'll be cooking you when ordering fish or lobster for example. Very nice touch! Over all a nice dinner in a nice restaurant, but I would not join the quire of people speaking of it as one of the best places ever. If you want fresh seafood at a fairly good price this is the place for you though.

From the owner: Deux chefs pour la Table En devanture, l'écailler Jean-Luc met aussitôt l'eau à la bouche en…read morepréparant de grands plateaux de fruits de mer à géométrie variable. Accueil souriant, décor cossu avec fontaine artificielle, La Table du Marché ouvre sur un univers feutré où l'on vient pour goûter une cuisine préparée avec soin. Un éclectisme culinaire dû à la présence de deux chefs qui s'affairent en cuisine et qui complètent leurs compétences. On y trouve les meilleurs cru locaux, comme le Gioelli, fameux vin du Cap Corse décliné en trois couleurs (rouge, blanc, rosé) ainsi qu'une large cave de bordeaux à dominante rouge.

Great fresh fish, outstanding pizza, perfect port-view and waiting staff that speaks English, is…read morethere anything more to ask for? Definitely recommended.

best meal on the island, bar none. The freshest seafood (also the most variety). For some reason…read morethe rest of the island didn't have this same quality seafood. Loved the ambiance of Saint-Florent and all the boutique shops and restaurants lining the beach!

If I could give it more stars I would! We wanted to sample the local seafood and pasta and we had…read moresome of the best we've ever tasted. We had tomato and shrimp on crostini, it was so perfectly flavored the tomato and shrimp were the star! The salmon with crostini was another star! We also had Spaghetti with Clams and Spaghetti with a seafood tomato with cream sauce. Both were decadent!! The name translates to Sea Tavern and it delivers, feels like you are in a tall ship stateroom for your meal. Several tables with their own intimate areas. The service was great, while we speak minimal Italian, we got by and had a great experience Highly recommend

Good food, enough to satisfy, and the service is great. The place looked clean. The atmosphere was…read morevery family friendly.

La Crique is a beautiful restaurant placed in a somewhat hidden spot below the Citadelle, on a…read morecliff by the sea and a little beach. The restaurant has almost exclusively outdoor seats; there are a couple of tables indoors, but if the weather permits it - ask for a table on one of the terraces. The view is magnificent. The restaurant offers hot and cold appetizers, main courses, different fish dishes and desserts (such as smoothies, ice cream, regular cake desserts). They DO NOT accept cards however, so come prepared with cash.. A lot of it, because the prices aren't exactly budget friendly. During my vacation in St. Flo, I went to La Crique three times. Two - for lunch, once - for a post-lunch dessert. I enjoyed my first lunch visit, when I had the lamb skewers. The meat was perfectly cooked, the rosé was chilled to perfection and the fries were just the way I like 'em; crispy on the outside, mushy on the inside. During my second lunch visit, I ordered the "pâte avec gambas", and let me tell ya.. I'm Swedish and I'm used to eating king prawns.. and prawns in general. But these were just impossible to eat without getting soiled beyond recognition. Don't get me wrong - the pasta was great. I loved the spaghetti (although I dearly missed a spoon..), it was drenched in olive oil, garlic and parsley, but the king prawns were just.. I don't know. Bland. And hard to eat - especially from a large cereal-type bowl. My non-lunch visit, however.. This was my second, overall visit to La Crique and I went there with a little kid friend of mine because I wanted to use the restaurant's wifi and I had promised him ice cream. We were treated horribly. If the place is half-full, and you charge a smaller fortune for ice cream - why treat paying customers like crap just because they're not having actual food? It's not like I went there and asked for the wifi password and ordered an espresso.. I ordered a glass of rosé and two scoops of ice cream. I also asked for water, which I had to pay almost 2 euros for, something I wasn't informed of and only found out about when I got the check. We were first placed by a regular table and then told to sit by the stairs up to the Citadelle, because.. like I said, the place was half empty, it was after lunch and I really don't see why we were reseated. It should be noted that the staff - at least the people I met - spoke almost no English what so ever. It was a very unpleasant experience for me. I've been dining out all over the world my entire life and generally, I think the staff of La Crique should get off their high horse and take a class or two on how to treat paying customers. So, to sum up: - they don't take cards, bring cash; - the staff don't really speak English and the menus only come in French; - there's a pretty solid wifi connection, but you'll need to ask the staff for the password; - the prices are pretty exaggerated (think around 15 euros for a main course, around 8-10 for dessert...) - the lamb skewer is pretty good! - they have a pretty easy kids' menu: a slice of chicken ham or regular ham (jambon) with fries. - there's A LOT of walking up and down different stairs to come here.

Spectacular location by the sea overlooking a small beach, however food & service were…read moredisappointingly mediocre. The penne poulpe was over cooked, without taste and on the cold side. Presentation was sad, heartless, with a limp piece of parsley slapped over it. A friendly mentioning of the food quality to the owner was shrugged off, the dish taken away without any apology, alternative or at least charming remark. Come for an overpriced sunset cocktail if you must and leave before dinner.

Stunning views paired with superbly fresh seafood make this spot a standout. We started with…read moremussels--delicately cooked and full of briny flavor--followed by a seafood combo plate that showcased the kitchen's skill and commitment to freshness. Service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere had an authentic local charm. A must-visit for anyone seeking top-quality seafood in a setting that feels both genuine and memorable.

Delicious. This is…read moredefinitely not a tourist place- it's where the locals go and I can see why. Everything was so real and fresh. We were the only tourists there. There was outdoor seating, but that area was full so we sat inside but could still see the water. This place is pretty small. We almost didn't stay because our group of 10 was seated and ignored for probably the first 10 minutes, they were so busy attending to their local people. And I totally get that. Our waiter did warm up to us and was helpful and spoke some English. We had lunch- started out with house wines, mussels and oysters. The oysters were unlike any I have had- probably because they were so fresh. I had the scampi and prawns- a little messy but so worth it. My friend next to me had the fish of the day, wish I had sampled it, looked really good and she loved it. Everyone loved their meal. Would definitely go back, it's the real deal.

Let's start with the positives: the location is very nice: a terrace as close to the sea as…read morepossible without getting in the water. The food was good but not excellent: for example, in the tuna tartare the flavor of the capers overwhelmed that of the tuna itself instead of enhancing it. Similarly, the "spaghetti al riccio" were good but not memorable. The very extensive wine list was surprisingly lacking of a local wines: more french wines and champagnes than wines from Isola d'Elba or even Tuscany. Anyway, personally I like tasting "farm-to-fork" or local foods whenever possible. However, that's a choice of the owner ... I guess they feel differently. One minor flaw that turned me off is when I asked for a local "amaro" to finish my dinner, the waiter stated "we don't have any local amaros: they are too commercial". This rubbed me the wrong way, there's no reason to put others down and also I tasted some perfectly nice amaros "of the house" in other restaurants. Overall, the location was nice although not easy to reach due to the super narrow road to get there, the food was good but not "to die for", the price way steeper than other restaurants on the island (with better food), and the service was attentive but a little too pretentious. I doubt that I'll go back

From the owner: I l Forno. A few houses on the sea over- looking the Gulf of Biodola towards the western part of…read morethe island. The road ends here. In this enchanting and au- thentic location there is only one restau- rant, L'Ostrica. Since 1953 the Mortula family has been continuously managing this pearl of El- ba's restaurant industry. And every cor- ner of the restaurant tells a piece of this family's story. The terrace overlooking the sea, where Sauro welcomed the rst cu- stomers in the fties, the indoor hall whi- ch is now an art gallery, where Luciano exhibits his photography work. Nothing is left to chance. The menu, mainly consisting of sh, is prepared day by day with high quality ingredients, always fresh and local. Dishes where the taste blends in with tradition and a wine list with over 250 labels. All in a very spe- cial place, with attention to every detail. This year L'Ostrica celebrates two anni- versaries: the 65th anniversary of the ope- ning and 20 years of Luciano's manage- ment,

Local cuisine at its best!!! This was one of our favorite restaurants while touring Italy, kudos…read moreto the owners/chef! We were welcomed by the owner and started off enjoying a sparkling white wine while enjoying bruschetta (local vibrant tomatoes). We spoke English and they spoke Italian and they accommodated every request with a smile. Tip: The menu is in Italian/German and English. We moved on to our next course of fresh mussels in an amazing broth. We finished our lunch with fresh pasta - mussels, clams and baby snails. Delicious! We decided that it was so tasty we would come back for dinner and so happy we did! The local wines were superb as well as the house made limoncello. For dinner we once again enjoyed the beautiful homemade pasta and this time with olive oil and peppers. The owner came our with a tray of the fresh pasta prior to it being cooked. Yumm! For our entree we shared the Swordfish with olives and cherry tomatoes. My husband thought it was one of the best fishes he has ever had, mind you he is a "foodie as I". Don't miss out eating here!!! Delicious!!!