Sardinia Restaurants
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1. Il Portico
$$ | |Brotherly love (and ownership) and quality seafood are among the things that make this old-town restaurant so exceptional. Modern artwork, stone pillars, and arched ceilings help to provide a fitting setting for the predominantly traditional cuisine livened up with modern elements. Appetizers created by the Ladu brothers might include steamed octopus with fresh tomato, and smoked salmon with misticanza (mixed green salad). The seasonal menu always features local fish and might include homemade pastas such as lados con ragù di galletto ruspante e casizzolu (disc-shaped pasta with a sauce of free-range rooster and local cheese). Desserts such as girella al cioccolato bianco (white chocolate roll with raspberry coulis) and pineapple with zabaglione ice cream are not to be missed. Service is attentive and welcoming. Booking is recommended.
Via Mons. Bua 13, Nuoro, Sardinia, 08100, Italy0784-232909Known For
- Innovative takes on traditional cuisine
- Locals' choice
- Welcoming atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., 2 wks July–Aug., and 2 wks Jan.–Feb. No dinner Sun. -
2. Al Vecchio Mulino
$$ | |Slightly off the tourist track but well known to locals, this grotto-like former mill has two long rooms with low, vaulted ceilings and a brisk but cheerful atmosphere. There's a good balance between meat and seafood dishes, the menu taking in everything from malloreddus alla sarda (local pasta with sausage-meat sauce) and fritto misto di mare (fried squid, prawns, and fresh fish) to crusty pizzas. You may have to wait for a table without a booking.
Via Don Deroma 3, Alghero, Sardinia, 07041, Italy079-977254Known For
- Reliable cuisine reasonably priced
- Locals' choice
- Crusty pizzas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., 2 wks late Jan., and Nov. No lunch -
3. Antico Caffè
$$ | |The gilded Antico Caffè once served as an intellectual haunt for famous writers like D.H. Lawrence and Grazia Deledda, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1926. With its street-front terrace and polished-wood interior, it has anchored the base of the Bastione di St. Remy since 1855, serving as a social center from breakfast time until well after midnight; the menu features local fish and meat specialties. You can also get pastas, salads, and such desserts as tiramisu and elaborate artisanal gelato coupe concoctions. A granita di caffè con panna is sublimely refreshing on a hot summer afternoon.
Piazza Costituzione 10/11, Cagliari, Sardinia, 09124, Italy070-658206Known For
- Traditional ambience
- Swift lunches
- Late closing
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4. Cocco e Dessi
$$ | |The building dates from 1925 but the interior shows a diversity of styles, with the main dining area (one of five) inside a glass gazebo. Dishes featuring fresh catches of the day, vegetables, and herb-infused sauces are complemented by pizzas and pastas—just save room for a dessert of orange-flavored crème caramel topped with walnuts and chocolate or pastry with Chantilly cream and berries. The staff and clientele are mostly young Italians, so prepare for a buzzy, high-spirited atmosphere.
Via Tirso 31, Oristano, Sardinia, 09170, Italy0783-252648Known For
- Quirky decor
- Convivial setting
- Great pizzas
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5. Il Gambero
$$ | |This backstreet trattoria has a strong rustic flavor, its two rooms adorned with brass cooking pots, colorful embroideries, old photographs, and agricultural knickknacks. The menu, too, has a local focus and might include roast pecorino with honey, and bottarga (mullet roe) with fennel and orange. Two open fires keep everything toasty in winter, and there are tables in the alley for dining alfresco in warm weather.
Via Lamarmora 6, Olbia, Sardinia, 07026, Italy0789-23874Known For
- Simple, rustic decor
- Fresh, local meat and seafood dishes
- Informal but discreet service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
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6. Il Rifugio
$$ | |At this family-run local spot, the rustic dining area—with terra-cotta floors, brick pillars, and a wood-burning stove—is packed nearly every night. The service, presentation, and wine list are as exceptional as the food: only the freshest local meats and cheeses are served, and all the dishes are made from scratch, including the pizza (available evenings only), the pasta, and the semifreddo ice cream drizzled with honey. Orchestrated by chef Francesco Nanu, the menu might feature such starters as culurgiones (ravioli) stuffed with toasted almonds, orange zest and guanciale (cured pig cheek) followed by courses of grilled seafood, lamb with fresh broad beans, or porcetto sardo (roasted pork). The daily tasting menu is a very good deal.
Via A. Mereu 28/36, Nuoro, Sardinia, 08100, Italy0784-232355Known For
- Lively and convivial air
- Unpretentious but expertly prepared local dishes
- Amiable staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner Tues. -
7. L'Assassino
$$ | |Get a true taste of regional cuisine at this family-run trattoria in the old town. The menu is not for the squeamish or for vegetarians: horse, donkey, and—one of the stand-outs—roasted suckling pig feature prominently, as do typical Sassarese dishes such as trippa alla parmigiana (tripe with Parmesan), lumaconi in rosso (snails in a rich tomato sauce), and cordula con piselli (sheep's intestines with peas). For dessert, the seadas (honey-dribbled, cheese-filled pastry packets) are a treat. Two three-course set-price taster menus (€25 and €28) are available. Tables can be had in the buzzy vaulted terra-cotta-tiled dining room, or in summer, in the courtyard. You can hear local folk music most Thursday evenings.
Via Pettenadu 19, Sassari, Sardinia, 07100, Italy079-233463Known For
- Authentic local dishes
- Superb roasted suckling pig
- Pleasant courtyard seating in summer
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. Oct.–Apr. and late Dec.–Jan. -
8. La Lepanto
$$ | |A covered veranda by the seafront marks out Alghero's top seafood restaurant, an expansive and sunny room complete with crustacean-filled aquarium. Summer sees crowds of both locals and tourists, many of whom come for the specialty aragosta (lobster) cooked different ways, including with linguine or alla Lepanto (with tomato, onions, and orange). In winter, when lobster isn't always available, sample the ricci (sea urchins). For starters, try linguine alle vongole e bottarga di muggine (pasta with clams and dried mullet roe).
Via Carlo Alberto 135, Alghero, Sardinia, 07041, Italy079-979116Known For
- Superior seafood in all its forms
- Bright interior with covered veranda seating
- Central location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Feb. and Mar. -
9. Ristorante Craf da Banana
$$ | |The brick walls, dim lighting, and arched ceilings here make you feel as if you've stepped into a wine cellar. Aged photographs of Oristano's Sa Sartiglia jousting festival and specialty dishes from Oristano and Montiferru do a good job capturing local flavor. Favorites include lorighittas (a local pasta) with shellfish, maccarones de busa con arselle e bottarga (macaroni with clams and mullet roe from the Cabras lagoon), and pane frattau (flatbread in a sauce of tomatoes and sheep's cheese topped with a poached egg). In winter, try the fregula al porcino, casizolu e guanciale (semolina pasta with mushrooms, local cow's milk cheese, and pig's cheek).
Via de Castro 34, Oristano, Sardinia, 09170, Italy0783-70669Known For
- Traditional Sardinian dishes
- Historical setting
- Cozy, romantic atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun. June–Sept. No dinner Sun. Oct.–May -
10. Sa Ide e S'Ollia
$$ | |Take a tour of contemporary Sardinian gastronomy in this trendsetting place that has become a huge hit with the cagliaritani. You can choose between eating à la carte or the small dishes offered on the tasting menus (€27, €32, and €37, including desserts and drinks), which might include such bold pairings as ravioli di cernia con fragole e gamberi (fish ravioli with strawberries and prawns), spezzatino di maiale con le cozze (pork stew with mussels), and cappuccino di seppie in crema di patate e bottarga (cuttlefish with creamed potatoes and mullet roe). The weekday "business lunches" (€9, €10, or €12) are an especially good value. Dishes can be adapted for vegetarians and others with special dietary requirements.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 370, Cagliari, Sardinia, 09123, Italy346-8586574Known For
- Innovative food pairings
- Enthusiastic service
- Good-value set menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–late May. No dinner Sun. and Tues. -
11. Su Cumbidu
$$ | |A meal at this restaurant in Cagliari's lively Marina quarter, near the port, makes for a quick and affordable introduction to Sardinia's rural cuisine. Dishes can be ordered as part of a fixed-price meal or separately, and portions are large, so go easy on antipasti to leave room for main courses of lamb, sausage, and the famous Sardinian maialetto (roast suckling pig, aka porcheddu). Service is brisk and informal; choose a table on the street or within the brick-vaulted interior. The same family runs a similar restaurant nearby on Via Baylle, Sa Schironada, that concentrates on the island's sea-based gastronomy.
Via Napoli 13, Cagliari, Sardinia, 09124, Italy070-670712Known For
- Traditional meat-based dishes
- Casual, friendly atmosphere
- Range of set-price menus
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12. Trattoria Gino
$$ | |Light-color walls lined with bottles of wine and two simple rows of tables deck out the single room of Trattoria Gino, beloved by locals, especially at lunch, and run by the same family for nearly a century. Although the lobster is a memorable splurge, consider trying any of the antipasto selections or spaghetti ai ricci (with sea urchins).
Via Tirso 13, Oristano, Sardinia, 09170, Italy0783-71428Known For
- Honest, local cooking
- Reasonable prices
- Cordial, attentive service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and late Aug.–mid-Sept.
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