Sardinia
An island with a unique culture and geography just to the west of the Italian peninsula, Sardinia (Sardegna in Italian) offers beautiful beaches, delicious food, and natural beauty. Its Barbagia region was identified as a "Blue Zone" where people live longer.
North Coast
Sassari
Gelateria Bosisio Passione Bio - rec'd in Gambero Rosso 2020 Gelaterie d'Italia
Osteria de' Mercati - rec'd Michelin 2024
Agriturismo Su Recreu - inland/~20 min south of Sassari in Ittiri, food rec'd by Slow Food Osterie d'Italia 2024 --> looks nice!
Castelsardo - seaside town with a castle, ~40 min east of Sassari, named as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy
in Porto Torres: Li Lioni - rec'd Michelin 2024
La Maddalena - island off the north coast that used to house a US Navy submarine repair base; named as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy
Tempio Pausania - hill town named as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy
Burgos - cool hill town rec'd NY Times
in Valledoria: Mesadoria - somewhat innovative/contemporary, vegetarian-friendly, rec'd Michelin 2024
in Santa Reparta: S'Andira - rec'd Michelin 2024
in Santa Teresa Gallura: Millo Ristorante - rec'd Michelin 2024
West Coast
Macomer (inland of the west coast)
Gelateria Dolci Sfizi di Nicolò Vellino - rec'd in Gambero Rosso 2020 Gelaterie d'Italia (3 coni top award)...also makes chocolates
Bosa - main port town between Sassari and Oristano, named as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, rec'd NY Times (who liked the Locanda di Corte restaurant), this great blogpost says "it's a town of gelato colours"
a bit north of Oristano in Sennairolo: La Rosa dei Venti - rec'd by Slow Food Osterie d'Italia 2024
in Cabras: Il Caminetto - rec'd Michelin 2024
in Arborea: Trattoria Margherita - rec'd Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024
in Maria di Arbus: Corsaro Nero - rec'd Michelin 2024
Alghero
one of Sardinia's airports and main town on the northern end of the west coast
Sa Mandra - Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024 and Katie Parla in Eater 2023
Il Pavone - rec'd Michelin 2024
Roberto Murgai Dolci in Corso - cookie/dessert place rec'd Katie Parla in Eater 2023
East Coast
Costa Smeralda - at the upper north end of the east side, roughly between Porto Certo and Porto Rotondo, this "emerald coast" draws the most wealthy vacationers and luxury yachts to beautiful beaches and pricey hotels; Katie Parla in Eater 2023 rec's Somu Ristorante
Olbia
main town, just south of the Costa Smeralda
Bacchus - restaurant rec'd Michelin 2024
Posada - town with a castle not far from the coast, named as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy
in Nuoro: Trattoria Il Rifugio - rec'd by Slow Food Osterie d'Italia 2024 and Katie Parla in Eater 2023
in Mamaoiada, south of Nuoro a bit inland: Abbamele Osteria - rec'd by Slow Food Osterie d'Italia 2024
in Cala Gonone: Il Pescatore - rec'd Michelin 2024
in Olinea:
Sa Corte - rec'd Michelin 2024
Su Gologone - rec'd Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024
in Dorgai: Ristorante Ispinigoli Ss 125 - beautiful view, good looking food, also a hotel, rec'd Dissapore
in Tortolì:
Lucittà - rec'd Dissapore
Chioso di Ponente - fresh bottarga specialist rec'd Katie Parla in Eater 2023
in Ulassai outside Nuoro: Su Bulliciu - rustic place rec'd Dissapore, outside of the Grotta Su Marmuri caves
in Baunei: Ovile Bertarelli - rec'd Katie Parla in Eater 2023
South Coast
Cagliari
The regional capital, on the southern end of the island
Gelato in Cagliari
I Fenu gelateria e pasticceria - rec'd in Gambero Rosso 2020 Gelaterie d'Italia (3 coni top award)
Gelateria Chiccheria Cagliari - rec'd in Gambero Rosso 2020 Gelaterie d'Italia
Il Gelato Aresu - rec'd in Gambero Rosso 2020 Gelaterie d'Italia
Gli Stefini Artigiani del Gelato - rec'd in Gambero Rosso 2020 Gelaterie d'Italia
Restaurants in Cagliari
Locanda/Circolo dei Buoni e Cattivi - hotel/restaurant, food rec'd by Slow Food Osterie d'Italia 2024
Josto - Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024, tradition with a twist, looks nice/interesting
Sarti del Gusto - a bit haute cuisine but not too expensive, rec'd Michelin 2024
La Stella Marina di Montecristo - seafood, inexpensive, rec'd Michelin 2024
Da Marino al St Remy - similar to Sarti del Gusto (fancy but not too expensive), rec'd Michelin 2024
CUCINA.eat - modern bistro with Sciliaian influences, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024
Old Friend - fresh ingredients, looks really nice, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024, Katie Parla in Eater 2023
Sa Domu Sarda - specializes in traditional Sardinian meat dishes, seems really high quality, Michelin 2024
CiaroScuro - interesting modern twists on Sardinian traditional specialties, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024
Duanima - Michelin in 2024 says it is "one of Calgiari's most interesting restaurants", a bit fusion-y?
Amanõ - rec'd Michelin 2024, mix of Sardinian & Campanian cooking
Other food in Cagliari
Mercato Civico di San Benedetto - main food market, rec'd Katie Parla in Eater 2023
Durke - cookies rec'd Katie Parla in Eater 2023
Sabores Bottega e Aperitivi - wine bar & small plates rec'd Katie Parla in Eater 2023
outside of Cagliari in Capoterra: Sa Cardiga e Su Schironi - rec'd Michelin 2024
outside Cagliari in Maddalena Spaiggia: Sa Cardiga e su Schironi - rec'd Katie Parla in Eater 2023
outside of Cagliari in Nuxis: Ristorante Letizia Nuxis - rec'd by Slow Food Osterie d'Italia 2024
outside of Cagliari in San Sperate: Ristorante Ada - rec'd by Slow Food Osterie d'Italia 2024
outside of Cagliari in Poggio dei Pini: La Terraza Bistrot - rec'd Katie Parla in Eater 2023
outside of Cagliari in Pula: Cucina Machrì - rec'd Michelin 2024
also in Pula: Fradis Minoris restaurant - a bit fancy, beautiful view, rec'd Dissapore
a bit further out in Sanluri: Coxinendi - Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024
a bit further out in Senorbi: Da Severino il Veccio di Luciano - Michelin 2024
1 hour north of Cagliari in Gergei: Sinnos - cheese making place rec'd Katie Parla in Eater 2023
not far away in Escolca, Parla rec's the Sa Mola Experience for olive oil, wine, and cheese/cured meat boards
Carloforte - on Isola di San Pietro off of SW corner, named as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy
Ristorante da Andrea al Cavallera - rec'd Katie Parla in Eater 2023
Napitia Carloforte - rec'd in Gambero Rosso 2020 Gelaterie d'Italia
Al Tonno di Corsa - rec'd Michelin 2024
Osteria della Tonnara - rec'd Dissapore
nearby on the mainland in Portoscuso: Sa Musciara - rec'd Michelin 2024
nearby in Sant'Antioco: Da Achille - rec'd Katie Parla in Eater 2023