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…
Must-see restaurants in Sardinia
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…
Sulcis
The liveliest of the popular eateries on Piazza del Popolo, this casual square-side haunt buzzes on warm summer evenings. Diners swarm to its outdoor…
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…
Sulcis
A steady stream of locals keeps the pizzaioli (pizza-makers) busy at this cheerful pizzeria-cum-restaurant. Many buy takeaway, but if you decide to eat in…
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…
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,…
Sulcis
In the grid of white streets that extend back from Calasetta's harbour, this popular trattoria is an ever-reliable choice for fresh seafood. Menu…
Alghero
Sardinia's culinary traditions take centre stage at this popular trattoria. The menu features pecorino cheese, fregula sarda (a type of Sardinian-style…
Cagliari
Dine on authentic southern Sardinian fare in rustic surrounds at this traditional old-school trattoria. Malloreddus (typical Sardinan saffron-seasoned…
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…
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…
Cagliari
It's all in the name – 'Island Flavours'. This friendly deli specialises in top-quality Sardinian delicacies: breads, pastries, cured meats, cheeses,…
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…
Sulcis
Dig into honest, home-style island cooking at this friendly unpretentious restaurant. The menu, like many on the island, focuses on classic tuna and…
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…
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…
Northwestern Sardinia
A long-standing favourite, this casual bar-restaurant is a jack of all trades. You can sit down on the waterfront terrace and order anything from coffee…
Cagliari
A cool, gallery-style eatery that hums at lunchtime as shoppers, students, visitors and business folk pack into its black, glass-plated interior to chat…
Sassari
This is a model trattoria in a tiny back lane – go through the arch near the tourist office – specialising in traditional island cooking. Expect starters…
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Santa Teresa's go-to spot for romantic dinners and special occasions, this sleek eatery with wrap-around windows and a cool white interior serves some of…
San Teodoro
Bask in the scent of jasmine on the sweet back patio at this Neapolitan-owned pizzeria smack in the heart of town. The real-deal wood-oven pizzas come…
Cagliari
This organic gelateria is ideally placed for a mid-afternoon treat or post-dinner dessert. There's not a huge choice but quality is high and there are…
Eastern Sardinia
The Cortile del Formaggio is a tiny courtyard house where you can buy fresh, smoked and roasted varieties of fiore sardo – Sardinian pecorino made from…
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Il Grottino sets a rustic picture with bare, grey stone walls and warm, low lighting. In keeping with the look, the food is wholesome and hearty with no…
Northwestern Sardinia
With al fresco tables on a sunny cobbled terrace and a bright, light-filled dining room, La Torre is a handsome spot to sit down to wood-fired pizzas and…
Oristano
This restaurant's name refers to the glowing embers of a wood fire, and grilled meats and fish are indeed its speciality – but you'll also find a full…
Palau
Locals swear by the authentic antipasti, pasta and fresh fish at this no-frills restaurant just south of the harbour. Stop by for a good-value lunch, or…
Northwestern Sardinia
Dine on fresh fish and seafood at this idyllically sited restaurant on the Spiaggia La Speranza, a popular beach 8km south of Alghero. If coming in winter…
Northwestern Sardinia
Watch the boats bob by as you dig into reliably good pizzas and crowd-pleasing surf-and-turf dishes at Lu Fanali, a popular, unbuttoned kind of place with…
Northwestern Sardinia
In Sennori, off the main Sassari road above the historic centre, is this great place to sample the local wine and delicious fresh seafood. Particularly…
Isola Maddalena
Sardinian home cooking is on the menu at bistro-style Sottovento, a short stroll north of the harbour. Go for seafood antipasti, handmade pasta and fresh…
Southeastern Sardinia
On the main road through Muravera, you can get a decent bite at Ristorante Pizzeria Su Nuraxi. It’s a relaxed, modern-styled place good for seafood,…
Costa Smeralda
In the seafront arcade, this central cafe is a popular meeting point and good for a quick bruschetta at lunchtime and live music and drinks by night.
Cala Gonone
Hazelnut, fig, yoghurt and lemon – the gelati and sorbetti here are the real deal. Stop by for a cone to lick as you stroll the promenade.
Cagliari
Stop by for divine handmade gelati, desserts (try the millefeuille), spice-infused pralines and truffles.
Eastern Sardinia
Small but mighty, this storefront dishes out delicious homemade goat-milk gelato.
Oristano
Housed in a former 17th-century granary, this brick-vaulted restaurant enjoys a good local reputation. Hearty country fare dominates the menu – try the…
Sassari
Fronting a pretty cobbled square, this is a reliable spot for traditional island fare. Carnivores with a yen for culinary adventure can go for hardcore…
Palau
On the road down to the harbour, C'era una Volta makes a convenient spot for a fixed-price lunch: €25 gets you a starter, a main course, wine, water and…
