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.

This was a great pub in the Stampace district. Right in the middle of the busy night life area and…read moregreat for stopping at either for a drink or casual eats. They had a pretty nice looking menu but we had already stuffed ourselves at a nearby restaurant and couldn't bring ourselves to sample anything. Service was super friendly and we got cappuccinos and some beers. Great spot with a fun atmosphere and very lively.

I've eaten here 4 times the past month I've lived here and it is delicious. Highly recommend the…read more$36 beef. Me and my friend can eat a lot and share it and can never finish.

GREAT place for a quick bite, tons of choices on sandwiches and other hot plates, super friendly…read morepeople and extremely reasonable prices (sandwiches are around 3€ each), even open during breakfast hours (even if you don't see the coffee machine, it's in the back). Opening might look small, but tons of room in the back. Half a block off the main drag (via Roma), super convenient.

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 !

Su Cumbidu is the place to go for traditional Sardinian dishes in the narrow streets of Cagliari…read more Despite being an island, Sardinia features many traditional dishes based on land animals, and a highlight entree here was the Maialetto Arrosto, or roasted piglet served with potatoes. The chunks of pork were tender, though the flavor was rather mild and the skin could've been more crispy--not the best version I've had. We also tried the Culurgiones, local pastas stuffed with potatoes and pecorino cheese, served in tomato sauce. The pasta skin was soft and chewy, and the filling was tasty too, though there was nothing too remarkable about this dish. The stew of the day (Sa Cassola de Oi) was made of chunks of sheep cooked with tomatoes and vegetables, but the sheep was extremely tough and the stew was very oily. We also had the sheep steak, which was perfectly grilled and topped with an herbaceous sauce. On the side, S'Insalada was a salad of iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and smoked ricotta cheese. Overall, the food here was simple but decently tasty, and the service was quick and friendly. This was a nice restaurant to try out traditional Sardinian cooking, but nothing too culinarily remarkable either.

This place is an absolute joke. The moment we walked in, the staff acted like we were…read moreinconveniencing them just by existing. The table was sticky, the menus were greasy, and the smell coming from the kitchen should have been our warning to leave. After waiting an eternity for our food, what finally showed up looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp since last week. Everything was bland, cold, and honestly questionable -- I've had gas station food that tasted fresher. The server disappeared the second the plates hit the table and reappeared only when it was time to drop off the bill. No refills, no check-ins, nothing. It's like the concept of customer service never made it through their doors Save yourself the money and the stomach ache and go literally anywhere else.

Fantastic find after being ignored at a restaurant on the nearby piazza. The Pacherri was…read moremind-blowing and the homemade potato chips were to die for. Great kind service too.

The food was excellent as was the service, we went there for lunch with our daughter and her…read morehusband after she read goods reviews. It did not disappoint! It was a very hot day in Cagliari, but eating outside in the shade with a breeze made the experience very pleasant. We started with gazpacho (pictured) and we each had different pasta dishes- they were so good we forgot to take pictures. I would recommend any of there pasta meals, my favorite was the one with the mullet roe in the sauce. Can't wait to try again. Grazie Mille

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

The concierge at our hotel recommended this spot; he said he personally eats here. The food was…read moredelicious! We enjoyed the spaghetti with bottarga and the pacchieri with shrimp. The atmosphere was relaxed and staff friendly.

Since it is in the most touristy part of the city I was expecting English speaking staff. That is…read morenot the case: we couldn't reserve a table at first because the waiter on the phone didn't speak English we could get one though the second time we called. The waiters couldn't describe the menu, couldn't help us because lack of basic language skills. They forgot to give us bread, water and a Coke (even though they tried to add the Coke to the bill). The food was average. I was expecting more based on the price tags.