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Cagliari

Cuisine of Cagliari for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

The description of the most attractive places to eat in Cagliari is simply impossible without mentioning Antica Hostaria restaurant. The dining facility is distinguished by attractive design – the restaurant is decorated with elegant wooden furniture and fine paintings. The menu of Antica Hostaria includes the most popular dishes from the national cuisine. Grilled octopus and a rich choice of fish and vegetable salads are considered the main signature dishes of the restaurant. Antica Hostaria is known as one of the best and most popular restaurants in the city. Therefore, it is better to book a table for dinner in advance. Dal Corsaro restaurant pleases its fans with cozy home-like atmosphere. This dining facility is popular with fans of fish dishes, the rich of which has become the most distinguishing feature of the restaurant. Red tuna fillet with the signature onion sauce, mussels with eggplant as a side dish, and the signature salad with olives and tomatoes - these are just some of the culinary delicacies that have made Dal Corsaro restaurant popular in the city.

Your active city break in Cagliari. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here

Beach holiday is the most fascinating, but not the only entertainment that Cagliari can offer its guests. The local beaches simply strike with their beaut. One can always find a suitable …

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Flora restaurant is a perfect choice for business meetings and relaxation after a busy day full of sightseeing. Among the signature dishes of the dining facility guests are recommended to try ravioli stuffed with onion, pasta, seafood, and meat platter. When its dessert time, regular customers of the restaurant prefer to order «sebadas» - a delicious cheese cake with honey cream. Da Lillicu restaurant is a perfect choice for relaxation of a big company. The menu of the restaurant is updated every season. In summer guests are welcome to try fish dishes and rare seafood, and in winter the menu is most based on meat dishes cooked in accordance with special original recipes. Da Lillicu restaurant can be simply proud of its impressive wine list, and stunning choice of local wines will be a perfect complement to any meal.

Convento San Giusepp restaurant is a true gastronomic place of interest. The restaurant is located in a beautiful historic building, the construction of which was finished in the end of the 13th century. The legendary restaurant was opened a few centuries ago, and during its long history it has served many celebrities and other famous people. Lisboa is simply worth your attention if you’re interested in "historic restaurants". Its interior is decorated in style of past centuries. The restaurant has become a favorite place of rest for tourists who cannot imagine a meal without sweets. Flavorful coffee and a huge choice of pastries, soft drinks and signature fruit desserts draw the attention of both the locals and tourists to this cozy restaurant. The restaurant has its own wine cellar, which stores more than 800 brands of wine brought from various provinces of Italy. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Cagliari

1. The best way to buy food products is to go to one of local markets. The prices for all types of goods will be lower by approximately 40% comparing to large supermarkets and grocery …

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The traditional Mediterranean cuisine is the most widespread in Cagliari. It is a well-known fact that this cuisine is one of the most delicious and diverse cuisines in the world. It is mostly based on seasonal vegetables, seafood, dairy products, high-quality olive oil, and spicy herbs. Having visited one of the restaurants specializing in the national cuisine in the midst of a day, you will be able to order many interesting appetizers. Meat and cheese platters, salt olives of different kinds; crabs and all kinds of shellfish are also among the typical appetizers in the region. Gourmets will find it interesting to try sea urchin caviar, octopuses, and snails. The vast majority of dishes are served together with fresh vegetables.

Fans of meat dishes will also not be disappointed. They can always order mouthwatering pork kebab, dozens of bacon types, and original dishes with the game. Pasta and various types of bread are an essential part of the national cuisine. Adherents of a healthy lifestyle will be pleased to find out that all bread and pasta are made exclusively from hard wheat.

Extraordinary weekend in Cagliari - unusual places, services and attractions for travel gourmet

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Local people are also incredibly skilled in making dairy products. Nearby farms produce a special type of cheese called Casu Marzu that is considered one of the most exotic products in the world. This cheese is produced in the open air so that cheese fly can lay its eggs in it. Eggs hatch and eat through the cheese, adding a specific and unforgettable taste. Before serving, the larvae are removed from the cheese.

The cheese doesn’t look super attractive, but residents of Cagliari and gourmets around the world praise this cheese for its unique taste. Several years ago, Casu Marzu was banned in restaurants, so it is possible to try it only at local farms nowadays. Before sampling the cheese, everyone gets special protective glasses – larvae can jump quite high and strike the eyes.

Shopping in Cagliari - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques

In Cagliari, fans of shopping should visit not only big shopping centers but also colorful and charming local markets. For instance, San Benedetto Market offers a range of interesting goods. …

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Residents of Cagliari are big fans of desserts, so don’t forget to visit local cafes and confectioneries because the variety of sweets they offer is simply striking. Dozens of cakes and pies await sweet tooths. Lemon pastries are particularly popular in the region. As a rule, they are served with freshly made cotton cheese and honey. Cottage cheese is also the main ingredient in many popular desserts. Local chefs also use several types of local cheese in pastries. Tourists usually like delicious local cakes and cookies with almond, candied fruit, and raisins. Finally, locally produced honey is a popular product that many tourists buy as a souvenir.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Cagliari and surroundings

Where to go for dinner in Cagliari: recommended cafe and restaurants

Convento San Giuseppe
Where: Via Paracelso snc - Prolungamento via Parigi, Cagliari; Telephone: +39 070 503 343;

Corsaro
Where: 28 Viale Regina Margherita, Cagliari; Telephone: +39 070 664 318;

La Marinella
Where: 38 Viale Poetto, Cagliari; Telephone: +39 070 810 126;

Antica Hostaria
Where: 60 Via Cavour, Cagliari; Telephone: +39 070 665860;

Cocus
Where: 177 Via Roma, Cagliari; Telephone: +39 070 6402281;

Restaurant Quattro Mori
Where: Via Angioy 93, Cagliari; Telephone: +39 070 650269;

Al Solito Posto
Where: 2 Piazza, San Giacomo, Cagliari; Telephone: +39 070 666282;

Lillicu
Where: Via Sardegna 78, Cagliari; Telephone: +39 070 652 970;

Reference information

Map of all Michelin restaurants

Michelin-starred restaurants in Cagliari
♥ Restaurant 'Luigi Pomata' Cagliari. Type - Seafood. 0.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'La Stella Marina di Montecristo' CAGLIARI. Type - Seafood. 0.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Locanda dei Buoni e Cattivi' Cagliari. Type - Classic cuisine. 1.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Cesare' CAGLIARI. Type - Regional cuisine. 2.5 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Sa Cardiga e Su Schironi' Capoterra. Type - Seafood. 11.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Cucina Machrì' Pula. Type - Modern cuisine. 25.5 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Il Campidano' Samassi. Type - Sardinian. 35 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Belvedere' Santa Margherita di Pula. Type - Creative. 35.2 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Cuisine of Cagliari for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

City tours, excursions and tickets in Cagliari and surroundings

Where to go for dinner in Cagliari: recommended cafe and restaurants

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