10 trattorias that make Sardinians proud

2023 Author: Cody Thornton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-24 11:20

We will certainly not comment on the beaches, the seas, the wild hinterland and the Mediterranean scrub. The only thing that matters, for us never satisfied, is the food.

Also because in Sardinia, what risks breaking the idyllic relationship with the beautiful beaches, the enchanting sea and the boat trips is eat in restaurants. Or better: pay the restaurant bill.

Reason why, in this sketch for the benefit of those who pass or will pass holidays in Sardinia, we have considered more le trattorias restaurants, more serial than trendy eating.

Of course, there is no shortage of tables near the sea water, but the identikit of our eater coincides with the one who loves to see the porceddu roasting in front of his eyes, and dreams of sebadas even at night.

So here are 10 trattorias that make Sardinians proud and unrepentant vacationers like you happy.

1. Fradis Minoris

Nora Lagoon - Pula

Restaurant and fish farm happily placed between the scenery of the nearby ruins and the sea that breaks a few meters from the tables.

Beauty is wasted but it's not over yet. The chef, young but already on the right side, has made the objectives of the nearby cooperative his own: to support sustainable fishing and environmental protection.

At Fradis Minoris the catch of the day is often unforgettable, especially the carpaccio, while the smoked eel tortelli will surprise you. The wine list is measured and original.

Prices: 40 €

2. Kent’Annos

Location Badde Nigolosu - Provincial road 29, km 10

The farm restaurant is located on the estate of Alessandro Dettori, a small artisan of wine with a following of passionate connoisseurs, where the homonymous winery and the organic farm are located.

Dinner surrounded by vineyards in a park with a paradisiacal view of the gulf, a must at sunset. The fixed menu includes a series of ancient Sardinian dishes such as Anglonese soup and red sheep with olives.

We suggest you combine the menu with a tasting itinerary of the Dettori wines.

Prices: 35 €

3. Zenit from Minestrone

Viale Pula (Fishermen's Village) - Location Giorgino

In one of the beaches preferred by Cagliari, the gulf can be viewed from a different perspective, although the panorama is still to be framed.

The managers of Zenit have been fishermen for four generations, the grandfather, in particular, was famous for his minestrone (hence the name).

Given the summer heat, it would be better to start with the excellent tuna burrida with onions, perhaps continuing with the classic fregola alla pescatora.

Prices: 30-35 €

4. Osteria della Tonnara da Andrea

Corso Battelieri 36 - Carloforte

We are in an area of Sardinia renowned for its gastronomic vocation, with Carlofort cuisine which is probably the best expression of the island of San Pietro, The enchanting setting in which the restaurant is set, facing the sea and adjacent to an ancient salt pan, is the ideal anticipation for the menu where tuna is the protagonist.

Try it in every way, the dishes deserve anyway: from tartare to pasta to finish with a grilled: sliced and ventresca you will not forget them easily.

Prices: 30–35 €

Ispinigoli

Dorgali (Ispinigoli) - State road 125, km 210

Simple comfort and genuine regional cuisine in another area of Sardinia marked by the presence of small gastronomic jewels.

One of the most reliable connoisseurs of the area is Piero Mula, passionate patron of the restaurant for many years.

Look out on the panoramic terrace to see vineyards, woods and the beautiful Gulf of Orosei, generous in providing fishermen with the raw material that you will find in all the main courses. The mixed grilled fish is a must.

Prices: 30-35 €

From Lucio

Via Sardus Pater 34 - Terralba

Picturesque fishing village, Marceddì, which has the good fortune of being right in front of the splendid scenery of the lagoon renowned for its black clams.

Try them in soup and with fregola in broth, but the menu assembled by the family that runs this much loved trattoria offers many surprises.

For example, slightly spicy stewed octopus and grilled eel or mullet.

For fans: always lots of sheets of Carasau bread on the tables.

Prices: 30 €

Lucitta

Viale Europa (Porto Frailis) - Tortolì

We are in the Ogliastra sea area, in Porto Frailis, where for years the chef Clelia Bandini has created a modern, fresh and creative cuisine with a careful selection of typical Sardinian products.

You will taste the dishes from the menu on a charming terrace, choose the tasting menu if you want to appreciate a talent that has not yet been fully discovered.

These days, if you love street food, give Lucilla food truck a chance too: Sardinian street food in all its classics, especially Culurgiones (fresh pasta stuffed with pecorino and potatoes).

Prices: 30-35 €

From Riccardo

Via Vittorio Emanuele 13 - Magomadas

This simple but carefully and professionally managed restaurant is located in the main street of Magomadas, a town of less than a thousand souls perched on a hill in the province of Oristano, almost in front of the town hall.

There is no fixed menu: fresh pasta and Sardinian dishes, especially fish, vary according to the catch of the day. You must try fried sardines, grilled fish, stuffed squid, sebadas (Sardinian export dish) both grilled and fried. If you are in the mood for a little luxury, try the fresh tagliatelle with lobster.

Do not leave without having tried the honey produced in the family by Graziella and Riccardo, the owners.

Prices: 30 €

On Bullicciu

Ulassai - Location on Marmuri

Of the tavern mentioned in the name, there is only the sign: take your seat and you will notice it immediately. Obsequious cuisine of the Ogliastra homemade tradition, with many simple and tasty courses.

The management of the same cooperative that takes care of "Su Marmuri", one of the most impressive caves in Europe, is managed in part by local farmers.

The pickles and the choice of cured meats are excellent, among the pasta dishes to try culurgiones all'ulassese and malloreddus, but the real star of the table is the meat on the spit: goat, beef and the legendary suckling pig.

Prices: 30-35 €

Pani and Casu

Quartu Sant’Elena - Via Eligio Porcu 53

Although close to the sea, do not expect fish dishes: the restaurant's specialty is genuine Campidanese cuisine that recovers the most popular dishes of the local tradition.

Stand out malloreddus alla campinadese with sausage sauce and ravioli from Ogliastra, the classic fregola with pecorino sauce is exquisite.

But the best is yet to come, and as usual it is the meat dishes that steal the show. It is mandatory to try the stewed goat with saffron and the rare land snails with spicy sauce. Drink on the always comforting Cannonau of the house.

Prices: 35 €