Must-see restaurants in Costa Smeralda

  • Agriturismo La Colti

    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…

  • I Frati Rossi

    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…

  • Jaddhu

    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…

  • Aruanã Churrascaria

    Costa Smeralda

    With romantically lit tables set amid garden terraces that cascade down from a boulder-strewn hillside, this Brazilian steakhouse offers that rare…

  • Spinnaker

    Porto Cervo

    This fashionable restaurant buzzes with a good-looking crowd, who come for the stylish ambience and fabulous seafood. Pair dishes such as calamari and…

  • Ristorante Acqua Marina

    Costa Smeralda

    Freshly caught seafood makes the short journey from the Gulf of Cannigione to your plate at this atmospheric floating restaurant on a boat moored in…

  • Ristorante Pizzeria La Rocca

    Costa Smeralda

    With black-clad waiters and impeccably fresh seafood ('choose any shellfish living in the aquarium'), La Rocca offers dependable quality with a resolutely…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 …

  • News Café

    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.

  • La Vecchia Costa

    Costa Smeralda

    An old-time local standby with hit-or-miss service, this big, open-plan restaurant keeps it affordable, with authentic fare such as lorighittas (twisted,…

  • La Terrazza

    Costa Smeralda

    Wood-fired pizza and cracking seafood are the hallmarks of this popular eatery. Locals come here to grab a bite to eat and chat with the pizzaiolo (pizza…

  • Hivaoa

    Porto Cervo

    Fine dining it is not, but if you're seeking a cheerful, affordable, family-friendly place with decent food, Hivaoa hits the mark every time. Go for wood…