I Salti

I Salti is a gastronomic restaurant in the Reginu valley, 10 minutes from Île‑Rousse, set in a peaceful, nature‑filled Balagne. Housed in a restored family mill, it prioritises responsible sourcing: the majority of products are organic, Corsican or Mediterranean and come from trusted producers with a circuit‑court approach; drinks include Corsican wines, Balagne craft beers and classic cocktails. Cited in the Michelin Guide, I Salti pairs high‑level gastronomy with a bucolic garden setting to offer authenticity and refinement. The dining rooms occupy a restored stone mill with a simple, tasteful interior and a shaded, flowered terrace‑garden. The vibe is bucolic, relaxed and conducive to disconnection between sea and mountain. The cooking is refined, contemporary and terroir‑driven, combining Corsican and Mediterranean flavours with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, with careful attention to textures and subtle pairings. Menus evolve with local arrivals and feature seafood, organic Balagne vegetables, island cheeses and local meats. Chef Sylvain Ferrand has 15 years of experience and has run I Salti for more than seven years, creating a refined, contemporary author cuisine rooted in Corsican traditions. Specialties include Arancini de gambas with cold bisque; Stuffed cabbage with pig trotter and mushrooms, mustard jus; Red onion with brocciu, Jerusalem artichoke cream and grilled hazelnuts; Scorpion fish (rascasse) with herbed polenta and sage fumet; Signoria poultry stuffed with chestnuts and foie gras, roasted kuri squash.