Sometimes, the best places are those that don’t look like much at first glance. La Cabane du Pêcheur, located not far from Bonifacio, is one of those places you come to for the fish—and return to for the soul. We arrived there one rainy day, almost by chance, simply looking for somewhere to have lunch. What we discovered was a sincere, welcoming restaurant, where the fish changes daily with the catch. A place without pretence, yet with a true identity.
La Cabane du Pêcheur relies on no artifice: here, the star is the fish. Caught that very morning, it goes straight to the kitchen before being simply grilled, fillet by fillet, without heaviness or theatrics. No endless menu, no overworked dishes—only what the sea has offered, enjoyed in its purest freshness. Langoustines, sea bream, red snapper, rock fish… the pleasure comes from the honesty of the product.
Even the setting tells its own story: an outdoor sink to wash your hands, an informal atmosphere, a terrace that smells of the South. It is a fisherman’s address in the noblest sense of the word.
We went there on a day when it was raining—something that rarely happens in Southern Corsica… And that’s precisely what makes it special: the weather changes nothing.
The area is not known for its beaches—the seabed is not particularly remarkable—and that is exactly why La Cabane du Pêcheur surprises. You don’t come here to swim; you come here to eat really well.
Even under grey skies, the atmosphere remains warm. The welcome is simple, children are welcome, and the meal becomes a shared, almost comforting moment.
Unlike many seaside restaurants, you don’t really see the sea from the table. And surprisingly, this is not a drawback: the charm of La Cabane du Pêcheur lies not in the view, but in its authenticity. You feel you are in a genuine place, run by people who love their craft, respect the product and welcome visitors with honesty.
For those staying at Bella Sotta, it makes for a wonderful gastronomic escape: a moment away from clichés, focused purely on quality.
From Sotta, simply head towards Porto-Vecchio, then take the road to Bonifacio before turning off towards Sant’Amanza. The restaurant has its own parking, making access easy even during the busy season.