Sardinia Restaurants

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  • 1. Dal Corsaro

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    This elegant but simply furnished Michelin-starred restaurant near the port offers modern and creative Italian haute cuisine on two wide-ranging tasting menus (€120 and €155 per person), consisting of a series of dishes that are only revealed when presented to your table (any food allergies can be communicated beforehand). Dal Corsaro shares its kitchen and chef, Stefano Deidda, with the adjacent Fork, an elegant and modern bistro where you may find such mouthwatering concoctions as smoked mackerel with honey and liver, and cheesecake salad with marinated salmon and citrus, while desserts might include licorice ice cream with a crunchy almond topping. Fork offers five-course tasting menus costing €70 and €75, and has outdoor dining in spring and summer.

    Viale Regina Margherita 28, Cagliari, Sardinia, 09124, Italy
    070-664318

    Known For

    • Adventurous and sophisticated cuisine
    • Surprise dishes on fixed-price menus
    • Fine Sardinian wines

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Dal Corsaro closed Mon. and 2 wks in Jan. No lunch. Fork closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential
  • 2. Il Pavone

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    Fresh flowers on white linen tablecloths add color to the bright glass-enclosed dining area of this delightful eatery on busy Piazza Sulis; gold-framed paintings and oversize wine bottles capped in wax add Italian charm—as does the seasonally changing menu of pasta and seafood dishes such as tagliolini pasta with mullet roe, artichokes, and pecorino cheese, or potato-stuffed culurgiones (a ravioli-like pasta) topped with sheep's cheese, dried tomatoes, and wild rocket. The prix-fixe menus (€40, €50, and €60) include six appetizers, two tastings of pastas or main courses, and a traditional dessert.

    Piazza Sulis 3, Alghero, Sardinia, 07041, Italy
    079-979584

    Known For

    • Delicious mains and desserts
    • Impressive wine list
    • Attentive and knowledgeable service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and 2–4 wks in Nov. and Dec. No dinner Sun. late Nov.–Easter
  • 3. Il Rifugio

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    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, Italy
    0784-232355

    Known For

    • Lively and convivial air
    • Unpretentious but expertly prepared local dishes
    • Amiable staff

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner Tues.
  • 4. L'Assassino

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    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, Italy
    079-233463

    Known 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.
  • 5. Mabrouk

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    There's always a lively crowd at this backstreet trattoria, where diners pack into three rooms to enjoy the same multicourse set menu. If this seems limiting, think again—you'll be presented with a range of fresh, delicious, seasonally appropriate dishes (perhaps prawns, squid, swordfish, or sea bass) in abundant portions. The usual formula is: five cold starters, two pastas, two mains, a dessert, and unlimited drinks—all for one price. Lobster is also usually available for a supplementary charge. Service is brisk and good-humored, and reservations are essential.

    Via Santa Barbara 4, Alghero, Sardinia, 07041, Italy
    340-4035349

    Known For

    • Prix-fixe menus with unlimited drinks
    • Fresh seafood
    • Vivacious atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and mid-Oct.–mid-Mar., and restricted opening in winter. No lunch Tues.–Sat.
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  • 6. Sa Ide e S'Ollia

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    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, Italy
    346-8586574

    Known For

    • Innovative food pairings
    • Enthusiastic service
    • Good-value set menus

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–late May. No dinner Sun. and Tues.
  • 7. Su Cumbidu

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    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, Italy
    070-670712

    Known For

    • Traditional meat-based dishes
    • Casual, friendly atmosphere
    • Range of set-price menus

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