Le Figaro Magazine - Five summer addresses to discover in Porto-Vecchio

THE PLACE. In the heart of the village of Saint-Cyprien, the brand-new Son de Mar hotel has dedicated its ground floor to the street-facing restaurant, presenting it as a fully-fledged address where there's no need to go through reception. You can sit down on the terrace at the wine bar for a few preludes, or directly in the restaurant, in the dining room with its designer furnishings or in the extension of the bar terrace.THE PLATE. The bistro-style approach is evident from the starters: a perfect egg with wilted spinach and hazelnuts, or a brioche tartine with goat cheese and sun-dried vegetables. Those worried about missing Corsica's flavors can rest assured with the grilled octopus and tomato gazpacho, the clam linguine, or the rack of lamb served with creamy, candied eggplant. Remember to save some room for the 100% lemon dessert, which is also naturally local.