The story
In the quiet village of Peri, just inland from Ajaccio, Chez Séraphin – formally Auberge U Sciatellu – is exactly what a Corsican country inn should be: unhurried, personal, and built around a single, generous meal. The restaurant operates seasonally, opening its doors during the summer months, and offers one set menu each evening, priced at around 65 euros per person. The concept is simple: dishes are brought to the centre of the table, and guests help themselves at will. The result is a meal that feels like a Sunday lunch at a friend’s house – if that friend happens to cook some of the finest Corsican cuisine on the island.
The menu changes with the seasons and the market, but the backbone is classic Corsican fare. Expect a soup Corse, local charcuterie, delicate beignets à la fleur de courgette, cannelloni au brocciu, and slow-cooked jarrets d’agneau (lamb shanks), followed by a selection of Corsican cheeses and homemade desserts such as fruit cakes and clafoutis. The cooking is unfussy, deeply flavourful, and rooted in the island’s larder.
What sets Chez Séraphin apart is the atmosphere. The dining room is a traditional village house, with a terrace that looks out over the surrounding hills. The service is genuinely warm – the kind of welcome that makes first‑time visitors feel like regulars. Guests consistently remark on the incredible value for money, the charm of the setting, and the sense of being part of a family for the evening. The Michelin Guide has recognised this quality, awarding the restaurant a Recommended status for 2026, a nod to its consistent, heartfelt cooking.
Chez Séraphin is not a place for quick bites or elaborate presentations. It is a place to sit, share, and let the evening unfold. The menu is set, the service is family‑style, and the impression – judging by the many returning guests – is lasting. If you are looking for a genuine taste of Corsican hospitality in a village setting, this is it.
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