The food is deliciously tasty! I opted to try all 4 courses to feel like a traditional Italian and…read moreI was not disappointed. The food is made from scratch and I didn't feel like I ate too much after all 4 courses and I didn't pass out like I do in the US after eating an appetizer and entree. The service is great except if you want to sit outside, I recommend having a reservation ahead of time

Wow, being born and raised in California we have wonderful food and wine. We DO NOT have the rich…read morehistory, or hundreds of years of family farms sharing experiences like this farm to table experience. From the moment you arrive and see the sheep's wool hanging and the original loom that have been preserved, along with gorgeous wooden bowls and copper pots, just beautiful. The woman that greeted us had a lovely smile and spoke English to our surprise and our gratitude! The food from start to finish was a delight. The wine was delicious, and from just down the road. The other thing is the price, in the U.S. this would be a $200.00 bill pp

Driving up to Sa Mandra you know you are in a unique setting. It is a wonderfully layed out farm…read morestyle set of buildings. Well built and beautifully decorated with woven baskets and clay statues. The four of us sat at solid wood table in a dinning room of several tables. As soon as we were comfortable we were offered an included bottle of Sardinian wine, red or white. Then the food started to flow. Since it is a price fix undisclosed menu each course was a surprise. It started with fresh vegetable crudités and some ham, then the cheese course of hard and soft cheeses. A honey ricotta was just so delicious. Then the charcuterie course of prosciutto, serano and wild boar was served. Several other courses followed but I won't describe them so as not to spoil your experience. Everything was perfectly prepared and served with a relaxed efficiency. The wine was excellent and when we finished it were ordered a different, even better, Sardinian wine. Everyone enjoyed this unique experience and best of all was the price! Only 238€, about $280, for 4 people which in a US city would be anywhere from $500 and up. If you are in Alghero definitely treat yourself to Sa Madra. We will be back!

We sought out this trattoria based on a Osterie d'Italia (Slow Food Guide) entry - and I have to…read moreadmit, they never disappoint. The restaurant is in the historic centre of Sassari and also offers some outside seating. This is fresh seafood at it's finest. We had the mixed seafood starter which was divine - came with mussels, the local version of monkfish, smoked swordfish, marinated anchovies, tender octopus and a little tower of fried shrimp and zucchini. We then shared a plate of spaghetti with fresh sardines and capers - lovely dish. We then had some mullets in tomato sauce and roasted eel - the latter a bit of work for little meat, but very tasty. The presentation is not for the faint of heart - see the photo for reference. For dessert we had a vanilla creme topped with some pastry flakes, nice but not exciting. The fish was always fresh and tasty, and overall was the food prepared flawlessly with good quality products. The service was also very friendly and the wine list looked rather appealing (unfortunately I had to drive). Would definitely go back there.

Extraordinary pizzas, the best in Porto Torres. Try the Alice and the spadara! And the owner makes…read morethem freestyle with music if you ask. They can improve in the service.

My family dined at Lino's 4 times while on vacation (Apr 2018) in Costa Paradiso. Each dinner was…read moremore spectacular than the one before. Dinner #1: Complimentary ANTIPASTI MISTO SALUMI E FORMAGGI (platter of local cured meats, cheeses and bread). All the fish and seafood dishes were fresh and cooked to perfection. SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE (spaghetti w/ sweet little clams); FRITTO MISTO CALAMARI E GAMBERI (calamari & prawns deep fried in light batter); PESCE ALLE GRIGLIA (grilled catch of the day). Meal ended with a delicious Sardinian dolce called SEADAS, a crisp airy pastry filled with sweet soft cheese and drizzled with golden Sardinian honey. A perfect end to the meal and worth ordering even if you're so full you swear you couldn't eat another bite. You can. I promise. Dinner #2: Fresh caught SPIDER CRAB 2 ways, first course was a simple yet divine crab broth with crab roe and fregola (small pasta similar to couscous) followed by the main course of fresh whole crab. The pure white crab meat was sweet and soft like a salty sea mascarpone cream. As delicious as it was I could have just eaten a whole pot of the crab soup and died happy. Gloriously happy. Dinner #3: MAIALINO ARROSTO (roasted suckling pig). This was the single most delicious meal of pork I have ever tasted in my entire life. Salty-crisp skin that shatters between your teeth like glass and rich, moist, tender meat that melts like butter. The suckling pig we ate that night fulfilled its life's purpose when it arrived in maestro Lino's kitchen. I cannot over-emphasize how perfect a meal it was, accompanied only by a platter of mixed grilled vegetables. If you eat only 1 meal in Sardegna, let it be the maialino arrosto at Lino's trattoria!!! Dinner #4: TRUFFLES!! Meal began with ANTIPASTI MISTO (heirloom tomato dressed in olive oil and aged red wine vinegar, assorted cheeses, olives, bread). 1st course was room temp POACHED EGGS with gloriously runny golden yolks and grated *black* truffles. 2nd course was warm poached eggs with grated *white* truffles. Most decadent poached eggs of my life. 3rd course was al dente TAGLIATELLE tossed in olive oil, butter, and more grated truffles! The simple pasta seasoned to taste with salt & fresh ground black pepper was a perfect showcase for the rich, earthy flavour of Sardinian truffles from Laconi City. Just when I thought I couldn't eat another bite, Lino placed a 4th dish on the table: BRAISED BABY GOAT RIBS.... with shaved truffles! Not only do I adore goat, but this was the most tender, succulent goat meat I've ever tasted. The ribs were plated in a pool of bright red-orange drippings which initially made me a bit apprehensive. By the end, I was using the last crusts of bread to soak up the glorious fat drippings and savour just one last bite before surrendering defeat. We finished our last meal with espressos and an ice cold shot of MIRTO before rolling ourselves up the hill to bed. Not only is the food delicious but Lino and Marlitha make guests feel as warm and welcome as family. Even their adorable dog Daisy filled the empty spot under the table where our own pups usually sit. Despite speaking limited Italian, we were honoured to share a glass of wine with our hosts and enjoyed several animated evenings of conversation, proving that excellent food can bridge language, culture, and country. Salute!

Best of Costa Paradiso! Linos is a delicious place to enjoy the coast while dining on the local…read moredelicious fare! From the special Lino's salad to the spaghetti vongole (or any kind of spaghetti here!) it is always fresh and flavorful! Served with a bit of fun and ease! Lino and his family make you feel welcome and add an extra layer of beautiful to the gorgeous Sardinian coast!

I just came back from Alghero a week ago, and I still think about this wonderful meal we got at Al…read moreTuguri. First of all the place was very different from the other restaurants. The service was great and it is without a doubt the best seafood I ever had. The most soft tuna, swordfish and monkfish - just melting... I can highly recommend people going here. The price level isn't high - compared to all the nominations it got. But reserve a table in advance.

Be careful. The waiter will offer specials without telling you the price. When you get the bill,…read moreyou will be in shock. Astronomical prices. We felt we were robbed. Never again.