Portrait of Francesco Casini
i. Biography
Francesco Casini works in a register of Italian and Mediterranean fine dining, with Corsican influence set into the menu rather than added on as decoration. At JOIA Restaurant in Calvi, France, the food is described in terms of restraint and place: subtle, creative, and tied to the geography between Corsica and the wider Mediterranean.
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The Work Today
At JOIA Restaurant in Calvi, France, the executive-chef role is defined by a menu built from regional reference points rather than disconnected invention; Francesco Casini’s work there is framed by that balance between Italian technique, Mediterranean language, and Corsican proximity.
Acclaim
The JOIA Restaurant menu is the clearest expression of the kitchen’s approach: subtle, creative cuisine that reads from its place first, with Corsica and the broader Mediterranean as its working vocabulary.
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What is Francesco Casini's current role?
As of 2026, Francesco Casini is Executive Chef.
What is Francesco Casini known for?
Italian and Mediterranean fine dining with Corsican influences.
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