Must-see restaurants in Western Sardinia

  • Essenza del Gusto

    Bosa

    For some of Bosa's best seafood – and a Mediterranean view to boot – make a beeline for this high-end local favourite in Bosa Marina. Fresh fish is…

  • Agriturismo Montiferru

    Western Sardinia

    For an authentic taste of rural Montiferru life, head for this wonderful agriturismo way out in the hills. It opens only once a week, for lunch – but what…

  • Trattoria Gino

    Oristano

    For excellent food and a bustling, authentic vibe, head to this old-school trattoria. Since the 1930s, locals and visitors alike have been squeezing into…

  • Locanda di Corte

    Bosa

    Wriggle through Bosa's backstreets to discover this sweet local trattoria on a secluded cobblestoned square. Owners Angelo and Angela work the small…

  • Desogos

    Western Sardinia

    Run by the Desogos family for more than 70 years, this welcoming, old-school trattoria in the historic centre is perfect for a fill-up of hearty mountain…

  • Agriturismo Sinis

    Western Sardinia

    Just north of San Salvatore, this working farm has a superb restaurant. The menu varies daily, but the vegetables and fruit are always home-grown and the…

  • DriMcafè

    Oristano

    This delightful, laid-back hangout brings a slice of boho warmth to Oristano, with its rust-red walls, mishmash of vintage furnishings, bookshelves and…

  • Il Caminetto

    Western Sardinia

    Hidden away in the historic centre, this is one of the best-known seafood restaurants in the area. Sit down to island classics such as muggine affumicato …

  • Su Carduleu

    Western Sardinia

    For a locally sourced gourmet feast, stop in at this Slow Food–acclaimed restaurant run by hometown success story Roberto Serra. Presentation and flavour…

  • Sas Benas

    Western Sardinia

    Spread across several stone-walled dining rooms in the hotel of the same name, Sas Benas mixes elegance with rusticity, serving fixed-price menus of…

  • Trattoria Biancospino

    Bosa

    A cosy little spot near the cathedral, Biancospino offers inventive menus that take liberties with traditional recipes – for example, recasting Sardinia's…

  • Ittiturismo Sapori di Mare

    Western Sardinia

    Its tables draped in multiple shades of sea blue, this restaurant a couple of blocks in from the waterfront serves an unabashedly fish-focused menu…

  • Da Lucio

    Western Sardinia

    The pick of Marceddi's waterfront restaurants, this is a relaxed spot for a seafood feast. Try the octopus salad, or, if they're available, fleshy little…

  • Sa Pischera 'e Mar 'e Pontis

    Western Sardinia

    The Pontis fishing cooperative on the waterfront between Cabras and Tharros runs this atmospheric spot. The fresh seafood menu changes according to the…

  • L’Oliveto

    Western Sardinia

    L'Oliveto wins big points for atmosphere with its lovely old building, friendly staff and unique location – tucked into an olive grove down a dead-end…

  • Sa Pischedda

    Bosa

    At the hotel of the same name, Sa Pischedda is one of Bosa’s top restaurants. With tables laid out on a romantic verandah and in a stylish back garden, it…

  • La Brace

    Oristano

    This restaurant's name refers to the glowing embers of a wood fire, and grilled meats and fish are indeed its speciality – but you'll also find a full…

  • Ristorante Craf Da Banana

    Oristano

    Housed in a former 17th-century granary, this brick-vaulted restaurant enjoys a good local reputation. Hearty country fare dominates the menu – try the…

  • La Torre

    Oristano

    This place doesn’t look like much from the outside; in fact, it's not so amazing inside either. No matter, it serves the best pizza in town. If you're off…

  • Ristorante da Giancarlo e Rita

    Bosa

    Despite its less-than-enticing location – in the Hotel Mannu next to a busy petrol station – this restaurant serves fine island food. Fish and seafood…

  • Pizzeria da Giovanni

    Bosa

    For a quick bite on the hoof, head to this humble, no-frills takeaway and join the ever-present queue of locals for a taste of Giovanni's fabulous sliced…