La Signoria: a landmark between sea and mountains
On the edge of the Route de la Forêt de Bonifato, a former 18th-century Genoese estate is home to La Signoria, a 5-star hotel nestled in lush parkland, between sea and mountains. Here, Calvi can be made out in the distance, in the resinous scent of the pines, the salty caress of the breeze and the golden light that descends over the Balagne every evening. Your gaze wanders between the azure and the relief, while your soul soothes. In this setting, the table at La Signoria reveals its promise: a restaurant in Calvi where the cuisine speaks softly the language of the seasons, the producers and the landscapes.
The warm, ochre building is set against a backdrop of greenery: cypress, olive and maquis trees create a living canvas whose nuances change with the passing hours. You walk from the cypress avenue to the gardens, where you can enjoy the murmur of the water, the song of the cicadas and the filtered light... before reaching the terrace, a breath of fresh air that opens out onto the mountains. This is where the experience begins: an interlude of refinement and authenticity, between discreet elegance and attention to detail.
La Signoria is not just an address, it's a Corsican art of living. The top-of-the-range gourmet restaurant unfolds as a matter of course: a cuisine of memory and impetus, inspired by the island and turned towards the world, served with delicate, almost intuitive attention. Every gesture of welcome, every glass, every plate is designed to turn the moment into a memory.
Find out more: the official restaurant in Calvi and the page dedicated to La Signoria gourmet restaurant.
Refined cuisine inspired by Corsica's terroir
Under the leadership of Chef Romain Foubard, the La Signoria table celebrates a market cuisine that draws its inspiration from the island: the sea with its changing reflections, the mineral slopes, the generous breath of the terroir. The menu evolves according to what's available and what's in season, in a subtle culinary style where the technique is discreet, allowing the raw ingredients to speak for themselves.
The chef works with fish from the Calvais coast, sun-kissed vegetables, herbs from the maquis, and cheeses and charcuterie from local producers. The dishes strike a balance between aromatic intensity and precision of movement: clean textures, chiselled juices, sauces reduced to their essentials, spices barely whispered. This aesthetic attention to detail creates dishes that are limpid, legible and vibrant - like a respectful tribute to Corsican gastronomy.
In the dining room, bathed in light, the service is tactful and measured, with clear explanations, the right pace and an attentive presence. On the terrace, the line of the mountains meets the geometry of the plates, and you can enjoy a dinner in Calvi to the rhythm of the evening, when the blue darkens and the fragrance of the gardens rises.
The gourmet bistro and the Bistrot dans l'Herbe: two experiences in Calvi
At the heart of La Signoria, the main table is known as the Bistrot Gourmet. This is where the culinary heart of the hotel beats, under the direction of Chef Juan Carlos P. Durán, who creates a symphony of flavours between sea and mountains.
Le Bistrot Gourmet: the culinary soul of La Signoria
Le Bistrot Gourmet is a bistro in name only. Behind this name lies a truly top-of-the-range gourmet restaurant, open to those seeking the rare combination of refinement and simplicity.
Beneath the stone arches or on the shady terrace, bathed in the golden glow of the sunset, diners can enjoy authentic market cuisine.
The menu changes with the season and new arrivals:
- grilled fish with maquis herbs,
- slow-roasted Niolu lamb,
- old-fashioned vegetables seasoned with local olive oil,
- dessert with figs and local honey.
Each dish tells a story, the story of a generous Corsica, faithful to its terroir and curious about the world. The service, discreet and attentive, accompanies this experience in a hushed, soothing atmosphere.
The Bistrot Gourmet is La Signoria's signature: a place for sharing, emotion and the art of living. You come here to savour, to celebrate, to enjoy a moment suspended in the evening light.
Discover the Table de La Signoria : The gastronomic restaurant La Signoria
Le Bistrot dans l'Herbe: summer spirit in the heart of the gardens
When summer sets in and the scent of the maquis fills the air, La Signoria offers another experience: Le Bistrot dans l'Herbe.
Set in the heart of the gardens, this summer restaurant invites you to enjoy a bucolic and friendly interlude, in the shade of olive trees and century-old pines.
Under a shady terrace, you can sit down to the sound of cicadas. The lighter menu is inspired by fresh market produce: grilled meats, salads, seafood and seasonal fruit. Everything here celebrates the Balagne region at its most natural and joyful.
Le Bistrot dans l'Herbe is an ode to happy simplicity, to the freedom of fine weather. It's a sunny, relaxed yet elegant experience, true to the spirit of La Signoria: authenticity, nature and the pleasure of entertaining.
Find out more : Le Bistrot dans l'Herbe
A restaurant in Calvi where the moment becomes a memory
La Signoria has a unique way of suspending time. You arrive for a meal; you leave with a story. Balagne, a land of flavours and memories, invites itself to the table in little touches: a picked herb, a golden oil, a deep juice, a steaming grill. The sea is never far away; the mountains are always there, as if to remind us that Corsica combines intensity and gentleness.
The restaurant in Calvi becomes more than just an address: it becomes a sensory refuge. We linger for the crispness of a fish skin, the precision of a jus, the smell of a lemon dessert, an infusion of maquis served at the end of the meal. You promise yourself you'll come back for that surprising pairing, that perfect cooking, that conversation you never saw finish. The moment becomes a memory, and the house becomes familiar.
Matching tips & seasonal rhythms
La Signoria's cuisine follows the calendar: the first tender, green vegetables of spring; vibrant, sunny tomatoes and fruit in summer; mushrooms and deeper textures as autumn approaches. The food pairings on offer focus on clarity: straightforward, saline Corsican wines with fish, spicy reds with meat, sweet lemony or herbaceous desserts. The island's spirits and infusions from the maquis offer a delicate finish.
At the height of summer, the emphasis is on freshness: just-seared fish, citrus fruits, lively herbs, new oils. In spring and autumn, the cuisine takes on more depth: concentrated juices, long-roasted meats, oven-roasted vegetables, gently comforting desserts. In every case, you'll find the same signature: a steady, refined hand that lets the product breathe.
The customer experience: discreet elegance & Corsican hospitality
At La Signoria, hospitality is a conversation. We accompany you to the table, adjusting the pace and anticipating your desires. The dining room exudes hushed elegance; the terrace, the freedom of the great outdoors. In the evening, a dinner in Calvi begins with the warm light falling on the hills and continues with the starry sky above the pine trees.
The 5-star hotel completes the experience, with gardens, swimming pool, spa and event facilities. There's a playground for families and tranquillity for travellers.
Calvi & the Balagne region: gourmet inspiration
Around the estate, the citadel of Calvi, the clear beaches and the hilltop villages (Lumio, Sant'Antonino, Pigna) form a living picture postcard. The markets bustle with accents, heavy fruits, cold meats and cheeses; craftsmen distil olive oils and herbal liqueurs. This land of authenticity nourishes La Signoria's cuisine and inspires it every day.
You'll come across blue fish in spring, langoustines in summer, figs just ripe and chestnuts in autumn; you'll breathe in the unchanging scent of the maquis - immortelle, myrtle, rosemary - which is as much a feature of the landscape as of the cuisine.
Useful information
- Address (official): Route de la Forêt de Bonifato, 20260 Calvi.
- Telephone (official): +33 (0)4 95 65 93 00.
- Open: season from April to mid-October; closed in winter.
- Hotel classification: 5 stars (luxury hotel).
- Restaurant experience: top-of-the-range gourmet restaurant + refined local cuisine.
- Accommodation rates: €200 - €600 per night, depending on the period and the room.
- Accommodation capacity: 25 rooms and suites, 5 villas, 1 tree house, 2 flats.
Why choose La Signoria for a dinner in Calvi?
- Authority & expertise. An iconic Calvi house, a member of the island's finest addresses, which cultivates the demand for beauty and good taste.
- Authenticity. Market cuisine rooted in the island's terroir, attentive to the seasons and producers.
- The setting. A shaded terrace overlooking the mountains, a wooded park and a peaceful atmosphere.
- The service. A responsive team, a measured pace, a welcome that's both discreet and warm.
- A memory. It's a restaurant in Calvi that you'll want to come back to again and again, because it's a place where you feel expected and recognised.
Preparing for your visit: practical advice
- Booking recommended: the house attracts a local and travelling clientele, so book ahead to guarantee the best timetable.
- Allergies & preferences: mention them when booking; market cuisine often allows for adjustments.
- Dress code: casual chic; the spirit is elegance without rigidity.
- Seasonality: some experiences (e.g. Bistrot dans l'Herbe) are seasonal; check the opening dates before your stay.
- Access: the estate is just a few minutes from the centre of Calvi, with on-site parking.
- Book & discover
- Official website of restaurant in Calvi
- Page du La Signoria gourmet restaurant
- Page du Bistrot dans l'Herbe
Book your table in the heart of Balagne and savour the moment.
Commitments & culinary philosophy
- Respect for the product. At La Signoria, we cook like we breathe: with precision and restraint, to let the ingredients speak for themselves.
- The search for balance. Salt, acidity, bitterness, sweetness: each axis is adjusted to create the right balance.
- Aesthetics. The plates are legible and airy; the eye moves around and the appetite is awakened.
- Passing on. The teams tell the story of Corsica through a gesture, a word, a fragrance - and the house keeps the memory of these encounters alive.
Who is it for?
- Couples looking for a memorable dinner in Calvi ;
- Epicureans attracted by contemporary Corsican cuisine;
- Families wishing to have lunch at the Bistrot dans l'Herbe ;
- Lifestyle enthusiasts with a taste for authenticity and refinement;
Travellers passing through the Balagne region, looking for a tasty stop-off.
