Must-see restaurants in Sardinia

  • Agriturismo Sa Mandra

    Northwestern Sardinia

    This smart, beautifully maintained agriturismo serves fantastic farmhouse food, inspired by the culinary traditions of the mountainous Barbagia region,…

  • Agriturismo Testone

    Eastern Sardinia

    You'll feel immediately part of la famiglia at this agriturismo, which rests in peaceful solitude in the countryside, 20km northwest of Nuoro. The welcome…

  • Essenza del Gusto

    Bosa

    For some of Bosa's best seafood – and a Mediterranean view to boot – make a beeline for this high-end local favourite in Bosa Marina. Fresh fish is…

  • Agriturismo Montiferru

    Western Sardinia

    For an authentic taste of rural Montiferru life, head for this wonderful agriturismo way out in the hills. It opens only once a week, for lunch – but what…

  • Agriturismo Su Boschettu

    Southwestern Sardinia

    Come hungry, take a seat and wait for the fun to begin. Out will come an array of delicious antipasti – seasonal vegetables, salami, cheeses – all…

  • Agriturismo Saltara

    Santa Teresa di Gallura

    Natalia and Gian Mario welcome you warmly at this agriturismo, 10km south of town off the SP90 (follow signs up a dirt track). Tables are scenically…

  • Il Portolano

    Northeastern Sardinia

    For dreamy sunset views of Isola Tavolara, book ahead at chic waterfront Il Portolano, run by Sardinian-Swiss couple Roberto and Claudia. Creatively…

  • Agriturismo Agrisole

    Olbia

    Tucked serenely away in the countryside around 10km north of Olbia, this Gallurese stazzo (farmhouse) dishes up a feast of home cooking. Monica, your…

  • Trattoria Gino

    Oristano

    For excellent food and a bustling, authentic vibe, head to this old-school trattoria. Since the 1930s, locals and visitors alike have been squeezing into…

  • Agriturismo La Colti

    Costa Smeralda

    Calling all carnivores (or anyone seeking a break from seafood)!: skip lunch and save your appetite for a full-on Sardinian feast at this rustic farmstead…

  • Su Gologone

    Eastern Sardinia

    Nestled at the foot of mountains, this rural retreat is a delight, with a bougainvillea-draped terrace for balmy evenings. The local Cannonau red goes…

  • Trattoria Lo Romanì

    Alghero

    Many Alghero restaurants serve porcetto, Sardinia's classic spit-roasted pork, but few places cook it to such buttery perfection. The crackling is spot on…

  • Ristorante Santa Rughe

    Eastern Sardinia

    Up in the village proper, this rustic restaurant serves hearty local fare such as roast veal, grilled pork chops and gnocchetti with saffron, mint and…

  • La Botteghina

    Alghero

    Cool, casual dining in a stylish centro storico setting – with blond-wood decor and low sandstone arches – is what La Botteghina is all about. In keeping…

  • Li Mori

    San Teodoro

    A genuine slice of rustic island life, Li Mori dishes up a generous spread of Sardinian dishes in a convivial farm setting. Loosen a belt notch for…

  • Locanda di Corte

    Bosa

    Wriggle through Bosa's backstreets to discover this sweet local trattoria on a secluded cobblestoned square. Owners Angelo and Angela work the small…

  • Desogos

    Western Sardinia

    Run by the Desogos family for more than 70 years, this welcoming, old-school trattoria in the historic centre is perfect for a fill-up of hearty mountain…

  • Il Portico

    Eastern Sardinia

    You’ll receive a warm welcome at this restaurant, where abstract paintings grace the walls and jazzy music plays. Behind the scenes, the talented Graziano…

  • Il Tirabusciò

    Northeastern Sardinia

    Sardinian mountain fare at its finest, Il Tirabusciò (which translates as the corkscrew) is a cosy spot in the quaint village of Calangianus 9km east of…

  • Agriturismo Sinis

    Western Sardinia

    Just north of San Salvatore, this working farm has a superb restaurant. The menu varies daily, but the vegetables and fruit are always home-grown and the…

  • Luigi Pomata

    Cagliari

    There's always a buzz at chef Luigi Pomata's minimalist seafood restaurant, with pared-down decor and chefs skilfully preparing superfresh sushi. For a…

  • Ristorante Ispinigoli

    Golfo di Orosei

    Linger for dinner and panoramic sunset views at the Ristorante Ispinigoli, just below the entrance to the Grotta di Ispingoli. Located in Hotel Ispinigoli…

  • I Frati Rossi

    Porto Cervo

    This rustic-chic restaurant has broad sea views from its hilltop perch, 3.5km south of Porto Cervo. Local ingredients shine in beautifully cooked and…

  • La Paillote

    Cagliari

    It doesn't get much cooler than this. Open-air dining on a rocky promontory between Cala Mosca and Cala Fighera with sea and fortress views, sunshine and…

  • Martinelli’s

    Cagliari

    Simplicity is the ethos underpinning this intimate, subtly lit bistro in the Marina district. Service is friendly without being overbearing, and the menu…

  • San Gavino

    Northwestern Sardinia

    Tucked into a leafy corner near the Basilica di San Gavino, this welcoming restaurant scores across the board. The regional food is fabulous – try the…

  • Agriturismo Porticciolo

    Northwestern Sardinia

    This welcoming agriturismo serves delicious home-grown fare in an echoing barn with timber beams and a huge fireplace. The set menus comprise hot and cold…

  • Su Bullicciu

    Eastern Sardinia

    Perched high on the hillside near the Su Marmuri caves, this restaurant serves up delicious home cooking, with an emphasis on traditional mountain fare…

  • Il Pesce d'Oro

    Alghero

    The modest demeanour of this Alghero favourite – locals come here for their weekend evening out – belies the quality of its excellent food. You can keep…

  • DriMcafè

    Oristano

    This delightful, laid-back hangout brings a slice of boho warmth to Oristano, with its rust-red walls, mishmash of vintage furnishings, bookshelves and…

  • Trattoria Gallurese

    Northeastern Sardinia

    This simple homespun trattoria serves a warm welcome and genuine Gallurese soul food. Go traditional with cinghiale (wild boar) slow-cooked in Cannonau…

  • Agriturismo Nuraghe Mannu

    Cala Gonone

    Scenically perched above the gulf and nestled amid silvery olive groves, this agriturismo puts on a mouthwatering spread. Loosen a belt notch for a feast…

  • Dal Corsaro

    Cagliari

    One of only three Michelin-starred restaurants in Sardinia, Dal Corsaro has long been a bastion of high-end culinary creativity. Calling the shots is chef…

  • Jaddhu

    Costa Smeralda

    Hidden in granite mountains brushed with olive, myrtle and mastic trees, this stazzu (Gallurese stone-built country house) has a delightful garden terrace…

  • Mabrouk

    Alghero

    Reserve a table at this cosy, low-ceilinged stone restaurant and you never know what you're going to get. What you do know is that it'll be fish, it'll be…

  • Aruanã Churrascaria

    Costa Smeralda

    With romantically lit tables set amid garden terraces that cascade down from a boulder-strewn hillside, this Brazilian steakhouse offers that rare…

  • Albergo Ristorante Silvestrino

    Northwestern Sardinia

    On Stintino's main drag, this evergreen hotel restaurant is a dependable choice for classic Sardinian seafood. Its sunny dining hall and small streetside…

  • Il Caminetto

    Western Sardinia

    Hidden away in the historic centre, this is one of the best-known seafood restaurants in the area. Sit down to island classics such as muggine affumicato …

  • La Locanda dei Mori

    Santa Teresa di Gallura

    Immersed in a country setting just off the main road 6km south of Santa Teresa, this lovely agriturismo spreads a sea of tables onto its open-air terrace…

  • Prosciutteria Sant Miquel

    Alghero

    A model wine bar complete with wooden ceiling, hanging hams and a menu of delicious Sardinian charcuterie and cheeses. Grab a table in the tiny, usually…

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