Northwestern Sardinia
This smart, beautifully maintained agriturismo serves fantastic farmhouse food, inspired by the culinary traditions of the mountainous Barbagia region,…
Must-see restaurants in Sardinia
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Bosa
Wriggle through Bosa's backstreets to discover this sweet local trattoria on a secluded cobblestoned square. Owners Angelo and Angela work the small…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Cagliari
Simplicity is the ethos underpinning this intimate, subtly lit bistro in the Marina district. Service is friendly without being overbearing, and the menu…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Costa Smeralda
With romantically lit tables set amid garden terraces that cascade down from a boulder-strewn hillside, this Brazilian steakhouse offers that rare…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
