Truly an exceptional dinner!…read more ... but be sure to have a reservation because while we arrived at 1930 for ours, there was a line out the door waiting for tables when we left around 2100. Great wine, great food .. again, a dining game experience slightly tainted by extremely inattentive service, but we've come to the conclusion that this is either a Sardinian thing, or a "we don't like you if you're not local," thing. For example, we were sent to the register to pay .. without the check .. and the fellow behind the register just looked at us like we were idiots when we tried to explain why we were standing in front of him .. trying to pay our bill. ‍ I don't remember it being like this when I lived here in the mid 90s, but I suppose things change.

If you are in Palau this is a must try for dinner! Trust me,…read moreYou won't be disappointed! Everything was amazing and the service was great. Prices were very reasonable, would suggest a reservation. We had the mussels and clams which were tender bright. My favorite was the octopus in chili sauce! Pizza was thin and light and full of flavor. Don't forget to leave room for dessert as they have a lot of delish options!!

If you're looking for a restaurant with fabulous views where you can also dine outside, this is a…read moregreat spot. We got a ​sprawling view of the water from upstairs, which made for ​an ​enjoyable dining experience on a clear 75-degree​ evening. My husband had the pasta with sausage and pistachio pesto and just loved it. In fact, he said it was probably the best pesto he had ever had. I guess than implies that his dish dwarfed my homemade pesto which he used to think was the best. In all fairness, the version at Skipper's was more of a Sicilian style pesto with pistachios, whereas the pesto I make at home for us is a Genovese style pesto. So, I'll let him off the hook this time since the comparison would not be comparing apples to apples. I had the spaghetti​ and lobster entree, which was good, but wasn't quite what I had imagined. I envisioned that the lobster would be intact, but in fact, the lobster meat was diced into chunks. I also wanted ​a lesser sauce-based​ pasta. However, I must confess that my expectations​ weren't met largely due to the​ misinterpretation of my conversation with the waiter. Although Sardinia is a part of Italy, Sardu is also spoken, and it's different than standard Italian. They also make a nice complimentary flatbread, which is included in the standard coperto (cover charge). The flatbread​ alone would easily have been $15.00 in a nice San Francisco restaurant. It was really good​ and easily could've served four. The cover charges in Italy make so much more sense to me than being "coerced​" into leaving ​a tip upwards of 26% in San Francisco to cover the "expected minimum standard tip" of 20% plus the additional SF Healthy​ Tax charges. Most importantly, I can say, without a doubt, that the service we received at every single restaurant throughout​ Italy would put many San Francisco restaurants to shame. We received good to superior service in Italy, without the outrageous so-called "tips" that are expected/mandated in San Francisco. Skipper is located in a beautiful area with several other restaurants to choose from. Definitely a good choice for pleasurable​ outdoor dining.

One of the best dining experiences of my life. They were so nice and personable. Also the best…read moreseafood ever as well as the best service. They were our friends by the end of the night. The chef came to our table and made very dish from his heart. Please please do yourself a favor and come here.

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.

Everything was perfect!!! A wonderful experience!!!…read moreI loved my dessert campari & orange sherbet. Very different innovations.

A must try if you're visiting Sardegna! All inclusive dinner and wine for 60 Euros about $65 USD…read more 5 star experience: You're going mostly for the experience and views of the island coasts. You'll see a charcuterie board on steroids when you enter the premises which is a part of the meal and includes an unlimited buffet of cured pork, various cheeses, and wine before your main meal. Food: 3 different pasta dishes to follow once you're done stuffing yourself w the charcuterie buffet, and of course the porcedu (piglet) to finish. The pasta dishes were so so, considering they were very basic. Dessert was a piece of fruit and a local dessert called seiadas. Tips: 1. Get there right when they open at 7:30. Lots of dedicated parking but it did get full if you had a later reservation time. Also, if you're there at 7:30 the buffet area will be crowded and you will have to wait in line. 2. Come very hungry, I was freaking stuffed and had to limit the pasta intake to eat the porcedu at the end. 3. Don't wear tight dresses or pants 4. If you book in advance you can get the terrace area.

Great atmosphere at this Sardinian gem. The concept was very interesting. You enjoy all the salami,…read morecheese, wine standing up around an open flame where they cook whole suckling pigs. After enjoying the appetizer you go back to your table. Your serves three Sardinian pasta dishes, all wonderful. Then the star of the restaurant comes out, crispy suckling pig served with roasted potatoes . Delicious

From the owner: Specialità di terra e di mare della tradizione locale.read more

Very nice restaurant. Great location - directly at the beach. And very good and fresh food. Only…read morethe waiters weren't that attentive. Prices are ok (10€ Pizza, 15-20 for seafood).

Amazing view and excellent pizzas !! We had dinner directly on the beach, the staff was very nice…read more Great place, we definitely recommend it.

This place is a wine shop and deli where you can buy speciality local wine and beer to go or…read moreconsume in the store. They have full bottles and half bottles. You will also find brewed beers from breweries all over Sardinia. They also make an amazing sheep cheese and meat plate for 12€. And since most restaurants don't open until 7pm for dinner, you can sit here and have an appetizer and wine before dinner.

Friendly staff. We had a very nice and different appetizer, the eggplant a la Garibaldina. The…read moreSardinian wine Cannonau was also very nice. Our mains were the €18 humid lamb with potatoes, very tasty and flavorous. And the €7 bis pot of pie of Oschiri was not surprising, wouldn't reccomend, they have much more interesting options. But we enjoyed the experience.

At Vecchia Ilva we we're welcomed into a warm Italian atmosphere. A beautifully styled dining room…read morewith some nice reminders of passed times. It's a relatively small place and is easily fully booked so we we're happy to get a table. The menu features mostly traditional food from Sardegna and the very friendly staff was more than willing to tell us a bit about the dish and it's history. Everything was perfectly executed and presented. The bottle of Canonau (traditional Sardinian red wine) that was recommended to us turned out to be the perfect choice. After our dinner we we're offered a tasty local digestive on the house. We're looking forward to returning to Vechia Ilva!