U Castellu - Algajola

We’ve been here many times over the past 25 plus years. We always drop by for lunch. So this is the first review. But this restaurant stands up to the test of time. It’s a courtyard restaurant in the shadow of a wealthy person’s castle, literally. It’s s a charming setting for lunch or dinner. The menu is simple but has a sophistication. We had the menu du jour. it was fantastic value. Two courses: €17 per person; nicely prepared dishes. The service has a suitably laidback pace. The staff are very friendly. The fact we continually return says all you need to know. If you’re a couple seeking a private, romantic escape... there’s a table in an nearby alcove, with view to the sea. It’s tucked around the corner, away from the main courtyard.

Busy restaurant with nice outside area. There were cheaper set menus on offer but we decided to go for the A La Carte entrecôte steak. Big mistake! It was a plateful of gristle with a few chips and virtually inedible. I left pretty well all of the meat and mentioned to the waitress that it was not very good and she advised she would let the chef know. We paid €50 for a couple of drinks and two very poor steaks. Did not offer good value for money and left a very bad taste in our mouths! The worst meal of our two week trip unfortunately.

Nice location and lighting.Fixed menus fairly priced and good value, a la carte not so. Food average to average minus. Service average minus. Will not return, but not a horror story either.

Beautiful ambience. Very nice food. Excellent service. One waiter spoke perfect English. My best meal in Algajola.

Located in the pretty village of Algojola in high Corsica, U Castellu is a charming place in the heart of the Balagne. This guest house is the ideal place to meet and enjoy an incredible view between sea and mountain. The rooms are rustic but decorated with a lot of taste. Breakfast on the terrace offers an incredible view and the homemade cakes of Maud are a pleasure. In the evening, if you are a little tired, you are strongly advised to go to the restaurant terrace (at the back of the house) for a local culinary experience. Another big thank you to the mistress of the house for his goodness, goodness and for all these good addresses. Clem and Alex