Impasto is a trendy spot in Cagliari for pizzas, pastas, and small plates for sharing. To start,…read morethe Tartare di Manzetta was cubes of marinated raw beef tartare served on a slice of brioche toast; and the Polpette al Sugo were dense meatballs in tomato sauce topped with Parmesan. On the side came airy slices of sourdough bread, and we also ordered a mixed salad (lettuce, radicchio, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes). Fresh from their pizza oven, the Capricciosa came with tomato sauce, fior di latte, artichokes, mushrooms, ham, and a soft egg, all on a chewy crust. But my favorite pizza was the Primaverde Dell'Orto, a seasonal pizza of spring vegetables (leeks, spinach, olives, escarole), fior di latte, and a cream made of green peas (instead of tomato sauce). The highlight was the pea cream, which had a slightly sweet flavor, complementing the earthy green vegetables.

We picked Impasto for a light dinner simply because it opened so much earlier then all the…read moresurrounding restaurants in the area (6pm vs 7:30) and we had a ride to catch at 8pm. It is always a bit nerve wracking to try a place that seems to open early for tourists but this place quickly filled up with locals grabbing a drink or with small children. It did seem like a place that would have a cool vibe come 8-9 pm and while they did have outdoor seating in between the streets we opted to sit inside. Service as you might expect was a little slow and the waitress walked away half way through out drink order but we eventually got food and and beverages ordered and fresh, hot, crusty bread was delivered to the table. The carbonara was out of this world. The guanciale was so crispy and salty and complimented the rich egg sauce perfectly. Meatballs were hot with a light sauce and a slice of bread underneath soaking up all the juices that would be a sacrilege to leave behind. I really enjoyed the 4 cheese pizza as well. I think thick, chewy crusts aren't for everyone but I like that style. The mix of cheeses gave a good flavor and little bite. I would definitely recommend it for the food especially if you need something on the earlier side.

Great service. Delicious food. Octopus salad to start. I had spaghetti with clams. I am a good cook…read morebut I'm doing it wrong because this was so much better. Tiramisu was excellent. The location is lovely at night with the lit up cathedral as a backdrop.

We vacationed in Cagliari for a few days, just steps away from Plazuela. We started and ended every…read moreday there and got to know the wait staff by name. They were always attentive and gracious. Most of the customers appeared to be Italians and neighborhood people. We only had drinks and snacks but the meals looked good especially the sandwiches.

AVOID! Terrible food! I am Italian and have been living in Sardinia for 3 years, I've never seen…read moresuch poorly prepared food. My friend ordered a tuna steak and it came with zero sauce, way too rare (ie not even grilled on the top and bottom part, like rare tuna steak should be served) and extremely dry. We complained and they put a bunch of pinzimonio (raw oil, garlic and parsley) on it, which is not at all what tuna steak calls for. I ordered pasta with zucchini flowers and shrimp and it was barely so-so. Despite repeated complaints, they didn't discount one euro from the bill, in fact they argued that "that's how it should be served" (it isn't, ask any Sardinian cook). Truly terrible.

I STRONGLY advise against visiting this restaurant. This was a meal on our honeymoon and our server…read morewas very ill. As a doctor, she was showing numerous signs concerning for COVID, and my concerns were shrugged off. She was sneezing and coughing at our table while taking our order, and on our food while serving. We asked the manager for another waiter and she kept on serving us. She forgot 3 of our items ordered as well as two orders for the couple sitting next to us. She also dropped our utensils while bussing the table. Clearly, she had no business being at work and the restaurant was ignorant to keep her there. The 1.5 hours between being served our appetizers and first course did not help either. Overall, we were at this restaurant for 4 hours to eat appetizers! At this point, we asked to not pay for the first course because we had no appetite to eat due to the sneezing and coughing, and this was met with a no. As a Sardinian visiting, I can't say how disappointing it was showing my new wife my hometown. 0/10 - would never recommend

Food and service was quite good. I ate outside and just delightful. Would definitely go back.read more

Superb, simple, modest prices, Sardinian based cuisine. A bit of a walk off the main passeggiata…read morepiazza, but worth it. Excellent seafood, had the fresh alici with marinated melanzane and the home made tagliatelle allo scoglio. The pasta was perfectly al dente, the seafood just barely cooked and tender, and the sauce was one of the best mantecare's of the pan juices, olive oil, and pasta water that I've had in Italy. Simply and gorgeously presented, intensely flavored. For the price of 2 glasses of wine, they gave us a whole bottle of Vermentino. Dessert was a fantastic semi freddo...lemon, hand carved/cut, and topped with a wonderful light caramel sauce. We enjoyed the Mirto digestivi....and the price for two was half of what we've been paying elsewhere. Only Italians eating here, no cruise ship passengers. We will be returning before we leave town!

Given this recommendation by our Cagliari tour guide. Excellent seafood - that's all they do here…read moreand it's extremely fresh. Fixed price menu of EUR 40 - six seafood starters (freshest shrimp ever) and then a seafood pasta, followed by cold lobster with tomatoes and butter sauce. Ended with lemon sorbet and liquor.

The restaurant actually has two floors, so there is enough room in the evening as it gets quite…read morecrowded in Cagliari. The service is really helpful and extraordinarily nice. As the restaurant specialises on sea food they offer you the catch of the day (so no/ or not many standards)- you can chose from te fresh seafood which is displayed right in the dining room. They will also recommend you the side dishes that go well with your choice and ask how you like your fish prepared, also whether you liked it after every dish. That may sound normal, but in Cagliari you often get the impression that the restaurants dont really care.So this place is a great exception! The food is prepared with caution and dedication (you can just see it by the way they describe the dishes and handle the meals). They also use products of a very good quality, e.g., amazingly fresh vegetables and very good olive oil (which again is unfortunately not a standard in Cagliari's restaurants). We havent seen many tourists in there (actually none, only locals) and we were not treated as tourists as well- the owner (or manager?) even thanked us personally as we left. Maybe the only difficulty here is that the staff speaks better Italian than any other language, but that is why you are visiting the country, right? the prices are very similar to the ones you find in the other trattorias in the city- but the quality of the food and the atmosphere are by far above the average. We had a very pleasant evening enjoying really great food prepared and served by people dedicated to their job and a heartly atmosphere- actually the best dining experience we had in Cagliari. So get a table and enjoy a great meal!

I wondered before going... if reviews 6 to 9.years old were still relevant. They seem to be! If…read moreyou're in Sardinia you owe it to yourself and to the people here to get a taste of Sardinian cuisine. I had the malloreddus (pasta) with gorgonzola sauce and grated pecorino, and it was superb. Ordered with a prix fixe menu of 17 euros, the malloreddus came with bread, a bottle of water, 25ccs of wine, and a small assortment of excellent Sardinian "dolci" as dessert. I loved the feel of the place!

The best Sardinian meal! Authentic menu like kidney,…read moreintestine, liver and donkey.. If you are looking for something authentic this is the place, great quality and amazing prices! I spent 42€ and I went out so full!

Just a very cool and nice place ! Large choice of Sardinian…read moreand Italian wine, absolutely crazy mix of meat and cheese as apetizer or meal !! Just go there and enjoy !

The best ambiance, food and service. Federico and his crew are great hosts. The maialino was…read moreincredible.

Last Friday, I had lunch at Incognito after a walking tour of the old city. Our guide ended the…read moretour in the square where this eatery is located. There are both indoor and outdoor seating options. I ate at one of the umbrella-covered, outdoor tables in the middle of the square. Great spot to people watch and enjoy the scenery while noshing on delicious pizza. A waiter greeted us, handed us menus, and set down place mats and utensils/napkins. I ordered the vegetarian pizza, while my husband ordered the margherita pizza. The pizzas are personal pies. I stuck to water since it was so hot that day, but my husband ordered a small beer on draft (he gave a nod of approval after the first sip). After you eat, you pay at the register inside. It came out to about 12 euro. Both the waiter and woman at the register were friendly and nice. I would definitely come back here next time I'm in Cagliari. I'd either try one of the many different pizzas on the menu or another entrée, or see what eating indoors is like and also order drinks. Very cute eatery!