RESTAURANT LE DON QUICHOTTE

It was winter, so there weren’t many tourists in the area, and in this restaurant I was the only foreigner. The place was full of locals but still not crowded, which gave it a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The menu was written in French on a chalkboard. I originally wanted the steak, but something told me to try the lamb instead — and I’m glad I did, because it was delicious. I’m not completely sure how prices usually are here, but it felt a bit expensive. Still, you pay for quality, and that’s exactly what I wanted. The waitress was very nice, and although she spoke only a little English, it was enough for a simple conversation. Overall, a pleasant and authentic experience.

Good food doesn’t have to be fancy, it just has to be delicious. This restaurant fully embodies that sentence. It’s very hearty, down to earth food that was made with respect to the ingredients. The mussels were fresh, and the lamb shoulder was amazing; super tender, and packed with flavor. Definitely recommended!

This was one of the best means I’ve ever had, let alone in France. You must come! Excellent service, real Corsican dishes and lovely atmosphere.

Very nice restaurant in a tiny street of the old city. The athmosphere is pleasing and informal. Service has been excellent (thanks to the very patient girl who served us although we don’t speak French). Food is good as well - we appreciated the meat dishes above all. Unfortunately, there were no muscles which was the reason we came here, but there will be another chance…

Amazing food and superb staff. It is pricey but worth every penny. Don’t miss on asking for a bottle of local wine (as they are so yummy) also, baked camembert and mussel and frites are a must!

Vers nice food and service in a nice setting. Try the lamb which is really nice as well as the Brioche Perdue as a dessert, a must! The moules were nice but too much salt in the water. Unfortunately they don’t have any vegetarian option, that’s really a pity. They have a menu main dish + dessert for 30er which is very interesting!

Lucky to have found this restaurant as we only arrived late at Ajaccio and wanted to have light but proper dinner. The owners and servers are all very friendly. I was very happy with the salad with goat cheese on toast, and steamed mussels with vegetables was nice. My friend’s octopus salad and the seared scallops with brown rice are more sophisticated dishes and were both lovely.

The restaurant is nice. Service: However, the service is slow. And it’s not slow about the cooking but about the servants that serve you. Because we had been waiting for a bottle of water for 20 minutes and it arrived when the food arrived. While we were waiting for water the servant was serving water to the customers who arrived later and were sitting next table. Food: the fish (dorade) was not fresh at all and had some smell that you could smell from the plate…. The vegetables served with fish were tasteless. It was quite a disappointing experience after all good comments…

A safe choice if you've had bad experiences in Ajaccio. Don Quichotte offered us some respite and a stress-free experience when we visited. Me and my friend had gone through several disastrous experiences in other restaurants/lunch places while visiting Ajaccio, that honestly left us traumatised! But Don Quichotte lifted our mood and made us feel welcomed. The waitress was approachable, warm and friendly. The owner came to greet us and ask us if everything was ok. The food was a bit rich (as you would expect from French cuisine), but tasty and the portions were good. The bread was decent. And the prices were ok. I recommend this place, and don't hesitate to let the staff know if you've had a long day and need more time to decide or need help choosing from the menu. When we visited, they were truly a pleasure to talk to.

This is a must-stop for lunch. Wow! It was one of the best meals we've had. Delicious, fresh, flavorful and on a quaint side street where you will find locals. Google translate will help with reading and speaking just fine.