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 have 10 Euros to spend on breakfast on the Emerald Coast, this is the place to go. I…read morewouldn't exactly say that spending 10 Euros on a shot of espresso, a croissant and orange juice is good value for money, but the orange juice is freshly squeezed and the location is unbeatable. As you sit, sipping on your coffee (or wine, or cocktail, if you happen to be there later in the day), you can watch the comings and goings of Porto Rotondo's marina. The boats are super-luxe and the people are dressed to match, be it in designer nauticalia or completely OTT rhinestone-studded sportswear that the Italian jetset are so prone to wear. Even the Porto Rotondo workers have uniforms that most of us would be happy to have in our wardrobes. Gelateria del Molo is also an established gelateria with almost 60 years in the trade and a smart little red golf cart with a wicker basket on the back for local deliveries. Highly recommended.

Fabulous! We had a…read moregroup of eight people--four kids and four adults. The veal cheek was amazing. It was the most surprising and delicious dish of the meal. The Pan a' frittas, which is "traditional bread cooked in veggie broth," was also incredible. It may sound strange to American ears, but trust me, it was amazing.

We had saved this place on our list of restaurants we wanted to visit during our visit in Sardinia…read moreand it was definitely the best choice. It even turned out that they were located second street from our hotel :) This restaurant as many other in Sardinia operates from 12pm-3pm and then opens again 7:30 pm to like 11pm and is super busy. We had a chance to catch a table first time for lunch without reservation but for dinner you definitely need one. The whole staff of people running the place is super nice and friendly and our server was great! The menu is simple, not overwhelming and the wine is incredible. Octopus--very tender with braised fennel and lemon gel was a fantastic starter. Ceviche--it was a deconstruction of typical way of serving ceviche with scallops, calamari, avocado puree-very refreshing and scallops were incredibly tender. Beef tartar--served with seaweed, sweet sauce and crisp. Something towards asian flavors. The meat was very tender and you can judge it but quality. Black pasta with seafood--my wife voted this one as the best one she had during our vacation in spain and Italy and she had quite a few :) Gnocchi with lamb ragu--this one was a flavor burst enriched with deep flavor of lamb ragu, perfect dinner choice. Ravioli (Culurgiones)--this was the best dish for us, we had it two times at our visits. Filled with potatoes which is very common choice for filling in Sardinia. Served with rich sauce, octopus tentacles and pistachios. Absolutely brilliant. Pairs with Vermentino wine like no other :) Desert--coconut cream panna cota --rich and creamy served with nectarine was delicious however I would break the flavor with something more acidic and citrusy for a better balance. We had visit few more places for food in Olbia but the vote stays for Piperita PAtty as number ONE for us. This place is a must go when you are in the city and I assure you will not be disappointed :)

If you're visiting Berchidda, don't miss this wonderful little pastry shop! They offer fresh, warm…read morepanadas along with a delicious selection of traditional Sardinian cookies and sweet treats. One of the local specialties is the fried ravioli, a unique pastry that's closely associated with Berchidda and definitely worth trying. My favorite was the vegetable and chicken panada--it was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Everything pairs perfectly with a morning coffee or while taking a leisurely stroll through the charming town center. I can't wait to come back and try even more of their specialties!