U Mulinu, the warm Corsican restaurant close to the Gare d'Austerlitz in Paris

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Updated on March 1, 2023 at 07:18 p.m. · Published on February 14, 2023 at 10:27 a.m.
Just a stone's throw from Gare d'Austerlitz, U Mulinu is a warm and welcoming Corsican bar-restaurant that takes you straight to the Île de Beauté with generous, comforting dishes featuring local produce.

In Paris, you'll find yourself at the crossroads of gastronomy from the different regions of France. If you'd like to treat yourself to a meal on the Isle of Beauty, here's a warm and welcoming address that could well become your haven for good times with friends. To discover it, head to the 5th arrondissement, not far from the Gare d'Austerlitz. It's here that you'll find U Mulinu, a Corsican restaurant with a warm ambience and even a terrace to invest in when the weather's nice.

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Because yes, if you miss Corsica, it comes to you here through the region's specialties. We work hard to sublimate the products of Corsica's terroir through sun-drenched dishes. It's enough to immerse Parisians in a vacation vibe. And it's not just in the kitchen that U Mulinu brings its joie de vivre. Here, you can watch matches on a giant screen, escape to Corsican song evenings, meet up at the Comedy Club every 1st Thursday of the month and enjoy the cheerful atmosphere of this gourmet tavern.

Looking for comfort food? There's no shortage of generous, seasonal recipes created by Chef Ange. Fancy a bite to eat over a drink? Our planks of artisanal charcuterie are sure to make your mouth water. And to accompany it all, a fine selection of Corsican wines awaits you!

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Welcomed like old friends by Romain, the owner whose joie de vivre is contagious, you immediately feel at home. Following his passionate advice, you'll be tempted by a Corsican bistronomy classic (and a must for gourmets): the perfect egg. But here, it's revisited with a Corsican accent! It's surrounded by an airy figatellu mousse with pan-fried mushrooms and crispy panzetta. An introduction that sets the tone for the tasting: here, we prepare to savor a cuisine that's both generous and modern! Another favorite to start your meal is eggplant caviar au gratin with Corsican ewe's milk cheese, a perfect match for the sweet notes of sun-drenched fruit.

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While Romain takes care of the service, singing and whistling, it's time for us to move on to the main course. It's time for generosity and comfort. We're won over by the bulagna risotto, softened by a butternut cream that adds a nice creaminess, with Corsican ewe's milk tomme and sage to spice things up, and panzetta crispy for a crunchy note. The result is a recipe with a fine balance of flavors and textures. Although the plate is copious, the dish isn't as heavy as it looks, so we can let our sweet tooth carry us along!

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If you're a fan of slow-cooked dishes and beef bourguignon is your guilty pleasure, don't miss the Stufatu di Vitellu, a veal etouffee nustrale simmered for 3 hours with oltremonti olives and pommes grenailles. When it's time to tackle this beautifully prepared dish, the meat yields without the slightest resistance to our bite and literally melts in our mouths. This tasting brings us back to the sweet memories of family meals in a convivial atmosphere through this more traditional and terribly irresistible recipe.

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Save room for dessert: Sunday bruncheurs will be delighted to find a brioche perdue from Cervione. If you're an aficionado of this Sunday delicacy, you won't want to miss the U Mulinu version. Here, the lightly sweetened brioche enhances the Nuciola with which it's spread, all topped with homemade canistrelli cookie sprinkles and vanilla ice cream for a hot/cold effect that's sure to make you melt!

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If you thought there was still a star product missing from the Isle of Beauty, don't worry, we're getting to it: Corsican chestnuts are well and truly part of the story with Castagna, a soft, melt-in-the-mouth cake that respects the natural flavor of the dried fruit, accompanied by a chestnut cream sprinkled with cocoa: a good idea to break up the sweetness with a slight hint of bitterness.

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As you can see, U Mulinu is the restaurant that offers a modern approach to Corsican cuisine, with imaginative recipes that pay tribute to theisland's terroir. The kind of spot you can only leave with a smile on your face!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
Starts January 1, 2023

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    28 Boulevard de l'Hôpital
    75005 Paris 5

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    Accessibility info

    Access
    Metro: Gare d'Austerlitz (lines 5 and 10)

    Prices
    Entrées et planches: €9 - €24
    Desserts: €9 - €12
    Plats: €19 - €24

    Official website
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