Restaurants in Cagliari
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Dal Corsaro
A classic of Cagliari's fine-dining scene, Dal Corsaro attracts the glad-rag scenesters who want to be seen. Stiff white tablecloths, silver wine buckets and elegant couples murmuring over floral arrangements set the scene for some outrageously good food, while white-smocked waiters provide impeccable service.
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Antico Caffè
Unfortunately located on a busy road junction, this is Cagliari’s most famous cafe. Sip cocktails on the terrace or inside amid the polished wood and brass.
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Monica e Ahmed
If you love seafood you’ll love it here. Start with a mixed antipasto – at the time of research this comprised swordfish carpaccio, fried calamari, tuna with beans, mussels, and lobster in vinaigrette – before moving on to the main event. You could play it safe with spaghetti ai frutti di mare (with mussels and clams) or push the boat out and order grilled giant prawns.
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Ristorante Italia
Across from the hotel of the same name, the Italia has the same dated atmosphere. It's divided into two parts: the so-called bistro, which serves up cheap meals, and the 1st-floor restaurant, which has pretensions to grandeur. It's well regarded locally, especially for its fish dishes - try the cassita de pisci (fish soup).
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Spinnaker
This is one place at Poetto where you'll be guaranteed a refined dining experience. It operates on two levels: a cheap and cheerful pizzeria downstairs, and a chic 1st-floor terrace restaurant overlooking the boats bobbing in the marina. It serves up all the local favourites alongside specialities like vegetable-and-prawn couscous.
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Da Lillicu
A Cagliari institution, this historic trattoria has an excellent local reputation and is nearly always packed. Diners come for the noisy, convivial atmosphere and excellent seafood – signature dishes include fritto misto (mixed fry) and burrida (catfish marinated in white-wine vinegar and served with nuts).
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La Vecchia Trattoria
Ignore the gaudy sea-themed décor - think hanging nets and fishing paraphernalia - and enjoy an excellent meal at this local favourite. It's located in a pretty spot in the shadow of the Chiesa di San Michele and specialises in Cagliaritani cuisine, combining the flavours of terra e mare (land and sea).
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Ristorante Royal
Tuck into a succulent Florentine steak or choose from a range of other meat and vegetable dishes from this window on Tuscany. There's not much fishy fare available, but there are plenty of lip-smacking desserts, including an exemplary seadas (light pastry filled with cheese and covered with honey).
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Vineria Sant'Efisio
This tiny, traditional vineria (wine bar, but not as you know it!) is tucked into the steep alleys of Stampace. It has a daily fish-only menu and on Wednesday it even offers sushi. The cosy cavelike interior provides an intimate setting and, as to be expected, there's a good selection of wine.
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Ristorante Flora
Marble fireplaces, handsome dressers and gold-framed pictures make Flora feel like a rather grand private dining room. Dishes are strictly seasonal, and the maître d' offers excellent recommendations paired with suitable wines. This is great service in elegant surroundings.
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Dulcis Caffè
A classy café, Dulcis doubles as a wine bar in the evening. It's frequented by slick business types and sophisticates who appreciate the well-stocked wine list. Situated at the bottom of the Viale Regina, it has a decked terrace with palm-fringed views over the bay.
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Crackers
Crackers has a big cream-coloured vault beneath which you sit down to northern Italian specialities (the chef spent many years in Piedmont), including a variety of creamy risottos, mushrooms and even truffle dishes. It attracts an effortlessly stylish crowd.
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L’Osteria
Homey decor, friendly service, and authentic local food – this spot-on trattoria fits the bill perfectly. Everything about the place is right, from the bare brick walls and earthenware wine jugs, to the warm bread doused in olive oil and the gorgeous food.
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Trattoria Gennargentu
It doesn’t look much from outside but this no-frills trattoria serves excellent food. There’s a full menu of pastas and meaty mains but the seafood is particularly good. Try the spaghetti con arselle (with clams) and you’ll get the idea.
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Caffè Svizzero
This Liberty-style place has been a stalwart of Cagliari café society since the early 20th century. Anything from English tea to cocktails is on offer in this elegantly frescoed locale, founded by a group of Swiss almost 100 years ago.
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Antica Hostaria
Antica Hostaria is a warm and welcoming restaurant. Antique furnishings, walls crowded with pictures and attentive service give it a cosy ambience, which is complemented by classic Italian cooking. It's popular with local VIPs.
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Il Fantasma
This boisterous pizzeria does the best pizza in Cagliari. Friendly waiters adroitly navigate the crowded barrel-vaulted interior to deliver bubbling pizzas straight from the wood-fired oven. Book or expect to queue.
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Il Buongustaio
A sensory overload comes with every meal at this spiffed-up trattoria. The menu changes according to the season. If available, try the handmade pasta with prawns and jumbo crab meat for a real tastebud treat.
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Ristorante Quattro Mori
Here you can enjoy fine Sardinian dishes in one of the city's long-standing culinary bastions. It's regularly packed to the rafters with noisy, contented diners, so reservations are essential.
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Mercato di San Benedetto
Self-caterers can pick up picnic fare at Cagliari’s historic morning food market, Mercato di San Benedetto.
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Isola del Gelato
This hugely popular gelateria boasts an incredible selection of ice-creamy treats, including low-fat, soy, yoghurt and semi-freddo, a delicious semi-frozen mousse.
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