Must-see restaurants in Sardinia

  • Ittiturismo Sapori di Mare

    Western Sardinia

    Its tables draped in multiple shades of sea blue, this restaurant a couple of blocks in from the waterfront serves an unabashedly fish-focused menu…

  • Bal Harbour

    San Teodoro

    This super-trendy beachside lounge-restaurant attracts gym-fit guys and girls, who come to pose by the palm-fringed pool by day and sip mojitos to DJ…

  • La Briciola

    Porto Cervo

    You know you've struck gold when you find a restaurant frequented by locals in a purpose-built resort. With its garden terrace, pleasant service and spot…

  • Trattoria Al Refettorio

    Alghero

    Al Refettorio is a smart wine bar and restaurant with tables under a low stone arch and in a softly lit vaulted interior. Creative seafood is the headline…

  • Al Tuguri

    Alghero

    A long-standing Alghero favourite, Al Tuguri impresses for all the right reasons. Decorated in traditional rustic style, it's a smart, intimate spot to…

  • Ristorante Le Anfore

    Southeastern Sardinia

    The chef’s love of fresh local produce shines through in Sardinian dishes such as bottarga di muggine (mullet roe) and fregola con le vongole (couscous…

  • Casablanca

    Costa Smeralda

    With a name like Casablanca, you wouldn't expect this restaurant to be any less than romantic. And with candlelit tables and dreamy views out to sea and…

  • Bistrot Ristorante Sassari

    Sassari

    Casual modern dining is the byword at this good-looking bistro-restaurant near Piazza Italia. The daily menu, chalked up on a blackboard, features…

  • Il Rifugio

    Eastern Sardinia

    One of Nuoro’s most popular eateries, this jovial restaurant has won a faithful following for its creative brand of local cooking. Typical dishes include…

  • Ristorante da Paolo

    Olbia

    Stone walls, timber ceilings and coastal paintings give this restaurant a cheery air. Dig into soul food such as zuppa gallurese (a hearty soup made with…

  • Da Lucio

    Western Sardinia

    The pick of Marceddi's waterfront restaurants, this is a relaxed spot for a seafood feast. Try the octopus salad, or, if they're available, fleshy little…

  • Mercato Civico

    Sassari

    Housed in a modern white building, Sassari's produce market is a thriving city institution. Locals come here to browse stalls laden with squid and silvery…

  • Agriturismo L'Aquila

    Southwestern Sardinia

    An isolated farm in the green hills northwest of Montevecchio, this welcoming place serves bumper meals with cold cuts, ravioli with ricotta, lemon and…

  • Sa Piola

    Cagliari

    Classical Sardinian cooking is celebrated at this rustic backstreet restaurant near Piazza Yenne. A menu highlight is prize bue rosso beef which is…

  • Montiblu

    Eastern Sardinia

    Clean, bright Mediterranean flavours shine through in regional dishes such as tagliata di tonno (sliced tuna steak with rocket and pecorino) at this…

  • Crackers

    Cagliari

    A corner of Piedmont in Sardinia, Crackers specialises in northern Italian cuisine with a wide range of risottos, including a classic risotto al Barolo …

  • Nascar

    Eastern Sardinia

    A family-run affair, Nascar stands head and shoulders above most places in town, with its romantic garden terrace, slick vaulted interior and faultless…

  • Le 2 Lanterne

    Sassari

    Join the locals for a taste of authentic Sassarese home cooking at this laid-back trattoria near the city walls. The mustard-yellow and Pompeiian-red…

  • Gazebo Medioevale

    Southwestern Sardinia

    A long-standing restaurant in the historic centre, Gazebo Medioevale looks the part with its exposed brick walls, stone arches and Sardinian masks. The…

  • Sa Pischera 'e Mar 'e Pontis

    Western Sardinia

    The Pontis fishing cooperative on the waterfront between Cabras and Tharros runs this atmospheric spot. The fresh seafood menu changes according to the…

  • L'Antica Hostaria

    Sassari

    Hidden behind a chipped, low-key exterior, L’Antica Hostaria is a consistently top restaurant. In intimate, homey surroundings you're treated to inventive…

  • La Trattoria da Maria Giuseppe

    Northwestern Sardinia

    For a relaxed meal, head to this unpretentious, neighbourhood trattoria near Piazza Pianedda. Locals come here for the excellent wood-fired pizzas, but…

  • Zara Cafe

    Costa Smeralda

    Abuzz with a steady mix of locals and tourists, this village-centre trattoria knows its way around all the Sardinian classics, from guazzetto di cozze …

  • Lu Furat

    Alghero

    Duck down into this vaulted, hole-in-the-wall pizzeria and for a few euro you can snack on perfectly thin, crisp pizza or fainè (chickpea pancakes)…

  • Il Pavone

    Alghero

    A city institution, Il Pavone offers the best of both worlds – excellent food and a prime location on Piazza Sulis. Its sea-facing pavilion is a lovely…

  • Dr Ampex

    Cagliari

    Let Gianpaolo welcome you with open arms into his tiny restaurant, which feels more like his living room. He'll serve you the antipasti, pasta and dishes…

  • Agriturismo Guthiddai

    Eastern Sardinia

    Guests are welcomed like family members at this whitewashed agriturismo, romantically set between vineyards and olive groves. Home-grown wine, olive oil…

  • Bistrot Il Castello

    Southwestern Sardinia

    After visiting the Castello, decamp to this attractive stone-clad bar-trattoria near the castle entrance. Relaxed and informal, it's good for a classic…

  • Il Cormorano

    Northwestern Sardinia

    Behind an unassuming roadside exterior, this smart restaurant enjoys a stellar reputation for high-end seafood. There’s a creative edge to many of the…

  • Ristorante La Lanterna

    Southeastern Sardinia

    A warm and welcoming restaurant-cum-pizzeria with a sunny outdoor terrace and genuine island food, this is one of the best places in the town centre. The…

  • Trattoria L'Assassino

    Alghero

    This humble centro storico trattoria offers a great location – it's housed in a former convent on an atmospheric piazza – and a menu of traditional…

  • L'Ancora

    Southwestern Sardinia

    L'Ancora is a small family-run trattoria overlooking the beach at Portixeddu. Its sea-facing terrace is a charming spot to chow down on mussels and clams,…

  • Ristorante Ammentos

    Cagliari

    Dine on authentic southern Sardinian fare in rustic surrounds at this traditional old-school trattoria. Malloreddus (typical Sardinan saffron-seasoned…

  • Trattoria La Saletta

    Alghero

    Sardinia's culinary traditions take centre stage at this popular trattoria. The menu features pecorino cheese, fregula sarda (a type of Sardinian-style…

  • L’Oliveto

    Western Sardinia

    L'Oliveto wins big points for atmosphere with its lovely old building, friendly staff and unique location – tucked into an olive grove down a dead-end…

  • Il Paguro

    Northwestern Sardinia

    One of the better places in Fertilia, Il Paguro specialises in fresh fish and seafood dishes such as sautéed mussels and grilled red prawns. The…

  • I Sapori dell’Isola

    Cagliari

    It's all in the name – 'Island Flavours'. This friendly deli specialises in top-quality Sardinian delicacies: breads, pastries, cured meats, cheeses,…

  • L’Opoz

    Cagliari

    Snuggled away north of the centre in the Villanova district, this artsy, red-walled bistro-pub is a chilled pick for a Guinness and a bite to eat – the…

  • Il Pescatore

    Cala Gonone

    Fresh seafood is what this authentic place is about. Sit on the terrace for sea breezes and fishy delights, such as pasta with ricci (sea urchins), and…

  • Sa Pischedda

    Bosa

    At the hotel of the same name, Sa Pischedda is one of Bosa’s top restaurants. With tables laid out on a romantic verandah and in a stylish back garden, it…

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