I Grani is a local bistro in the heart of Nuoro, serving contemporary dishes based on local,…read moretraditional ingredients. My favorite dish was the appetizer of Prosciutto di Cinghiale, cured wild boar wrapped around a filling of smoked ricotta, served with almonds and chopped seasonal fruits (pears and plums). This went especially nicely with their homemade brown seeded bread, a nice change of pace from typical plain Italian loaves. A whole section of the menu was dedicated to stuffed baked potatoes--the Boscaiola was made with cardoncelli mushrooms, smoked ricotta, pecorino, and Grana sardo; and the Chili Purpuza was stuffed with a slightly spicy combination of purpuza sausage, tomatoes, and Grana sardo. The Maxi salad was a crunchy combination of lettuce, carrots, radicchio, fennel, caramelized onions, boiled egg, goat cheese, apple, and mixed seeds. Finally, we had two of their main dishes--the Torreta di Polenta Fritta was a "tower" made of a fried carrot/pea pancake, topped with a layer of polenta, served with a sauce made of vegetables; and the Stracotto di Manzo was cubes of stewed beef served over zucchini cream. Everything we had was flavorful and delicious, and the presentation and service were definite highlights of this restaurant!

We had a really good lunch with fresh and seasonal ingredients, good selection of dishes…read more (including vegan) with great flavors and tastes. Service was amazing and very friendly and the restaurant itself is also historical with an ambience that is characteristic of the historical center.

Lovely ambience in a small alley The salad was so good. First big plate of fresh and perfectly…read moreseasoned while in Sardinia

Located steps away from the main pedestrian drag in Olbia, Antica Licanzias is a cozy restaurant…read moreoffering a menu of traditional Sardinian cuisine, as well as Sardinian products including homemade pane carasau, filiendeu pasta, and sweets. We started with their Focacceria di Nostra Produzione, a selection of soft focaccia breads, including several filled variations stuffed with mushrooms/peppers. The Insalatona Licanzias was a salad of seasonal fruits and vegetables including cauliflower, broccoli, avocado, tomatoes, and strawberries, lightly dressed with balsamic vinegar. A classic Sardinian dish was Pane Frattau, a "lasagna" made of sheets of pane carasau layered with tomato sauce and topped with two soft-cooked eggs. For our mains, Tagliata di "Scottona" di Gallura was a steak of local beef, simply seared and flavored with rosemary; and my favorite dish was the Procetto Arrosto--roasted suckling pig with juicy meat and crispy skin, served with roasted potatoes. Overall, the food here was on point, and the service was friendly too. By the time we left, a line had formed outside, and lots of people were waiting for tables.

If you are in north sardegna you MUST come and eat breakfast or have a snack here. The best…read morepastries and coffee you will ever have as well as amazing service!! Ask for Giovanna she's the best!!

Hands-down my favorite pastry bar in Alghero. You can smell the delicious aroma wafting from down…read morethe street when you come near this bar. Definitely try their pesche (double cream filled donuts sandwiched together), diplomatici (crispy pastry layers with a cake layer mixed with cream) or their regular donut ciambelle which is fluffy and finger-lickingly scrumptious. It's all so good, it's bad for you because you'll want to eat them daily! The staff is generally nice. There is indoor and outdoor seating. If you're in Alghero, this is a must breakfast location.