The Seashell (or Conch) is like many of the restaurants here. It is small and operated by married…read morecouple Renzo (cook) & Franca (host, waitress) and a hired waiter for evenings. La Conchiglia's popularity with tourists and locals means two things: 1) the staff is running their asses off to keep up with client orders and, 2) this review is done out of appreciation, but utterly unnecessary. Our first time, we came here for dinner, arriving right around 1900 when it opens for dinner. We had no idea how lucky we were to even get a table until we saw subsequent couples get placed on a wait list outside. Within moments of opening at 1900, a line of hungry waiting customers had formed which, by the time we finished dinner an hour and a half later, had grown to circa 20 people. For a micro restaurant with seating for perhaps 35, this is an impressive.. The food was excellent, and in unusually good portions from the viewpoint of a typically overweight American (me). We went back today for lunch because we want to see the staff one more time and to get some pictures before leaving for Cagliari :-) Note: One con is the times shown on Yelp where it shows the restaurant is open all day until 2300. Instead, and characteristically for Italy, its is ACTUALLY open from 12-1500, and then again from 19-2300.

Service great food very good. We tried spaghetti alle vongole and spaghetti all'algherese. Started…read morewith saute di cozze. Mussels from Olbia are among the best.

We recently visited Porto San Paolo and had a family dinner at this wonderful restaurant. The…read moreservice was very attentive and professional with great customer care. The food was really excellent: the octopus was cooked to perfection, the hand made tagliolini pasta were just delicious with great flavors and combination of fresh tomatoes and prawns. The fish were amazing: our group tried the spigola, orata and cernia and all there were outstanding. The restaurant is also in a fantastic location with a perfect view of the island of Tavolara. We will be back!

We had a fantastic meal at this cozy waterfront restaurant serving Sardinian classics with…read moreinventive twists. Located just steps from the sea with waterfront breezes this place exudes charm and understated elegance. While the menu seems familiar with other spots the little flourishes elevate the experience. We started with a divine connolo-like a canolli but a savory crust filled with a light and creamy goat cheese served with amazingly flavorful tiny tomatoes-simple but divine. Their curlighones, another classic, were served grilled with a minty pesto but the absolute pinnacle was the fish. We were two couples and we each got the sea bass (for 2) one Mediterranean style (oven roasted with oil, herbs, tomatoes and potatoes) and the other baked in a salt crust. Each was beautifully served table side with the fish deboned and plated. Melt in your mouth good! The ample wine list features dozens of local options all at great prices. A must go.

We had a very amazing meal at Da Fabio! It had everything you love about Sardinian cuisine with…read moresome amazing creative twists. The seafood sampler starter was incredible. They brought us bottles of basically spritzing gin for our sashimi. I basically get lobster linguini everywhere I go, and Da Fabio's was the best. I even got to pick out my own lobster from the tank. It was an amazing meal!

The food was excellent. My husband had a medium rare steak entree. (First steak in Italy!) It was…read morecooked perfectly medium rare, the spice and juiciness of it was divine. We really enjoyed the bed of arugula it was served on as well as the shaved Parmesan on the side that I used to top my spaghetti a la Carbonara. Which was also a fabulous dish. Not too creamy, but the crispy pancetta/bacon was full of flavor. It was a very good late lunch. The service was a little slow but understandable since a lot of places close around 14:30 and open up again in the evening about 18:00. They were extremely busy. We ate in the air conditioned inside area and I could see the chefs whipping up the wonderful food.

Food was delicious and the place right on the water. Beautiful view with great service. Loved itread more

Very happy d to have dinner when too many wasps around your plate. Food quality pretty good service…read morecould be more understandable of clients need

When this American carnivore living in Italy saw the name of the restaurant "BBQ", well I just had…read moreto go. So glad I did. Amazing pizzas, steaks, burgers and desserts made even better by the incredibly attentive and fun service. Our whole family was pleased. Will go back during this Sardinian vacation!!

We rolled into Pizzeria Dadino in Oblia on a whim and walked out very happy! The service was…read moreexcellent and the pizza was even better. I always feel like I'm able to eat more pizza in Italy but this whole pizza went down soooo easy. Classic Naples-style margherita was one of the best I had on the trip! We would love to come back one day! My mouth is watering writing this.

Very crowded and very noisy - but extremely good food! The Paccheri DaDino (calamarata, sort of…read moreshort but giant rigatoni, with eggplant and cheese) was to die for: the pasta, cooked al dente, contrasted beautifully with the creamy soft eggplant. The pizza with tomatoes and mozzarella was just the right mix of soft and crisp, the tomato sauce tasted super fresh. The tiramisu was very good and the seada was an interesting foray into Sardinian pastries. I'd love to dine there again but unfortunately this is our only stay in Olbia. The decor was modern with lots of beautiful wood, albeit a bit cheap in some places (tablecloth made from paper). The service staff was very friendly and supportive.

From the charming set up, and beautiful sparkling wine selection, to the wonderful dinner service…read moreand expert menu recommendations, and the perfect food, we couldn't have asked for more. I would have gone back there many, many nights if we hadn't found the restaurant on our last. I love when we sent our compliments to the chef, our waiter said, I will be happy to let my mom know. A couple of recommendations on food were the Mussels as a starter, Ravioli with a sweet Onion Sauce (I dream about this one - but it was a special of the day and sadly not on the menu), and the John Dory for our main. Really ridiculously wonderful place from top to bottom. Our hotel had a habit of liking to send us to their brother's, cousin's and sister's restaurants and always deterred us from going anywhere they didn't want us to by complaining about how far it was. On a map, Porto Rotondo said it was about 40-45 mins from Porto Cervo where we stayed but it was really a quick and beautiful 20-25 minute drive. Don't be dissuaded - it's worth the drive from anywhere in Costa Smeralda.

What a lunch. We ended up here after a drive around Northern Sardinia. I was a bit skeptical of…read morethe marina atmosphere but once stepping in, we were brought into a homey and cozy space. The menu featured a variety of local seafood and house made pasta. For me, the standout was the local specialty of fregola made with saffron and the local thin bread baked with rosemary (carasau). My husband's appetizer portion of seafood stew had oysters, clams, langoustines...so good. Our host picked out a nice bottle of local Vermintino that complimented our lunch well. We were finished off with house pours of mirto, the local liquer made from the myrtle plant.

Great price, great food and the Ambiance was amazing! Make sure to walk around the corner and get…read moresome Gelato once done!

Restaurant is hidden slightly down an alleyway off the main walking street. Filled up fast after…read more8:30-9:00pm. Brazilian style meat service where the waiters come around with different types of meat and you can say yes or no too.... I felt that all the food tasted the same ...oily and super hot (warm) .... Small sides but can ask for more .... I saw this place on Bravo's TV series Below Deck Sailing yacht .... They usually go to nice places to eat as a crew .

It's a great place for a solo to eat. Ate outside and people watched. Service was great food was…read moregreat.

The friendliest and most helpful service I've come across in many years. A very warm and wonderful…read moreambiance. The food was absolutely amazing, and don't skip the apple dessert.