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 fresh ricotta. Also worth inquiring about (though not always on the menu) is su erbuzzu, a heart-warming soup of bacon, sausage, cheese and beans flavoured with wild herbs. Pizzas (evenings only) are also excellent.
Ristorante Santa Rughe
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