From the charming set up, and beautiful sparkling wine selection, to the wonderful dinner service…read moreand expert menu recommendations, and the perfect food, we couldn't have asked for more. I would have gone back there many, many nights if we hadn't found the restaurant on our last. I love when we sent our compliments to the chef, our waiter said, I will be happy to let my mom know. A couple of recommendations on food were the Mussels as a starter, Ravioli with a sweet Onion Sauce (I dream about this one - but it was a special of the day and sadly not on the menu), and the John Dory for our main. Really ridiculously wonderful place from top to bottom. Our hotel had a habit of liking to send us to their brother's, cousin's and sister's restaurants and always deterred us from going anywhere they didn't want us to by complaining about how far it was. On a map, Porto Rotondo said it was about 40-45 mins from Porto Cervo where we stayed but it was really a quick and beautiful 20-25 minute drive. Don't be dissuaded - it's worth the drive from anywhere in Costa Smeralda.

What a lunch. We ended up here after a drive around Northern Sardinia. I was a bit skeptical of…read morethe marina atmosphere but once stepping in, we were brought into a homey and cozy space. The menu featured a variety of local seafood and house made pasta. For me, the standout was the local specialty of fregola made with saffron and the local thin bread baked with rosemary (carasau). My husband's appetizer portion of seafood stew had oysters, clams, langoustines...so good. Our host picked out a nice bottle of local Vermintino that complimented our lunch well. We were finished off with house pours of mirto, the local liquer made from the myrtle plant.

The Seashell (or Conch) is like many of the restaurants here. It is small and operated by married…read morecouple Renzo (cook) & Franca (host, waitress) and a hired waiter for evenings. La Conchiglia's popularity with tourists and locals means two things: 1) the staff is running their asses off to keep up with client orders and, 2) this review is done out of appreciation, but utterly unnecessary. Our first time, we came here for dinner, arriving right around 1900 when it opens for dinner. We had no idea how lucky we were to even get a table until we saw subsequent couples get placed on a wait list outside. Within moments of opening at 1900, a line of hungry waiting customers had formed which, by the time we finished dinner an hour and a half later, had grown to circa 20 people. For a micro restaurant with seating for perhaps 35, this is an impressive.. The food was excellent, and in unusually good portions from the viewpoint of a typically overweight American (me). We went back today for lunch because we want to see the staff one more time and to get some pictures before leaving for Cagliari :-) Note: One con is the times shown on Yelp where it shows the restaurant is open all day until 2300. Instead, and characteristically for Italy, its is ACTUALLY open from 12-1500, and then again from 19-2300.

Service great food very good. We tried spaghetti alle vongole and spaghetti all'algherese. Started…read morewith saute di cozze. Mussels from Olbia are among the best.

My colleagues and our wives were looking for a decent seafood restaurant near our hotel, the Hotel…read moreMarana. I found Il Regolo rated #1 on TripAdvisor, but couldn't find it on Google or Google Maps. We saw how highly rated it was on TripAdvisor and headed down the beach to check it out based on viewing their website pictures and the satellite pic on Google Maps. Boy are we glad we went to the trouble. Their website says they are open 09:30am-11:30pm, but they do close during the siesta - opening for dinner at 9:00pm. We spoke to the owner at 8:15pm about dinner and were told to come back at 9:00pm and they would have a table for six waiting for us. When we came back, they had a beautiful inside table overlooking the beach saved and our waiter immediately welcomed us and got us started on a Sardinian red by the bottle - it was delicious and we eventually ordered two more. He recommended a seafood appetizer, but we were all interested in cured meat and formaggia. On his suggestion, we accepted a selection of local ingredients and received two surfboard-sized platters of meats, cheeses, olives and fruit sauces as garnish. It was all ludicrously good. I was the only one of us to order primi piatti and had a grilled octopus and potato plate that was very good. Our secondi piatti selections were three grilled pork entrees, two gnocci and sausage entrees and one spicy rigatoni entree. Each were so good that we were pushing samples on each other saying "you HAVE to try this". One of our group that isn't a wine drinker was ordering Gray Goose vodka and tonics that came in heavy American pours with a ton of ice - which got nods of admiration from all of us. I saw how good they looked and had one as a nightcap. We were all incredibly satisfied with our meals and didn't think we left enough room for dessert, but our waiter brought out - unannounced - a ricotta cheese and honey desert for the table. The bill was not cheap, but was an incredible value for the experience we had. I can't rave enough how awesome this meal and our total experience at Il Regolo was. I don't give five-star reviews. I give Il Regolo five stars. It really was that good. We are definitely going back before we leave this weekend.

My family dined at Lino's 4 times while on vacation (Apr 2018) in Costa Paradiso. Each dinner was…read moremore spectacular than the one before. Dinner #1: Complimentary ANTIPASTI MISTO SALUMI E FORMAGGI (platter of local cured meats, cheeses and bread). All the fish and seafood dishes were fresh and cooked to perfection. SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE (spaghetti w/ sweet little clams); FRITTO MISTO CALAMARI E GAMBERI (calamari & prawns deep fried in light batter); PESCE ALLE GRIGLIA (grilled catch of the day). Meal ended with a delicious Sardinian dolce called SEADAS, a crisp airy pastry filled with sweet soft cheese and drizzled with golden Sardinian honey. A perfect end to the meal and worth ordering even if you're so full you swear you couldn't eat another bite. You can. I promise. Dinner #2: Fresh caught SPIDER CRAB 2 ways, first course was a simple yet divine crab broth with crab roe and fregola (small pasta similar to couscous) followed by the main course of fresh whole crab. The pure white crab meat was sweet and soft like a salty sea mascarpone cream. As delicious as it was I could have just eaten a whole pot of the crab soup and died happy. Gloriously happy. Dinner #3: MAIALINO ARROSTO (roasted suckling pig). This was the single most delicious meal of pork I have ever tasted in my entire life. Salty-crisp skin that shatters between your teeth like glass and rich, moist, tender meat that melts like butter. The suckling pig we ate that night fulfilled its life's purpose when it arrived in maestro Lino's kitchen. I cannot over-emphasize how perfect a meal it was, accompanied only by a platter of mixed grilled vegetables. If you eat only 1 meal in Sardegna, let it be the maialino arrosto at Lino's trattoria!!! Dinner #4: TRUFFLES!! Meal began with ANTIPASTI MISTO (heirloom tomato dressed in olive oil and aged red wine vinegar, assorted cheeses, olives, bread). 1st course was room temp POACHED EGGS with gloriously runny golden yolks and grated *black* truffles. 2nd course was warm poached eggs with grated *white* truffles. Most decadent poached eggs of my life. 3rd course was al dente TAGLIATELLE tossed in olive oil, butter, and more grated truffles! The simple pasta seasoned to taste with salt & fresh ground black pepper was a perfect showcase for the rich, earthy flavour of Sardinian truffles from Laconi City. Just when I thought I couldn't eat another bite, Lino placed a 4th dish on the table: BRAISED BABY GOAT RIBS.... with shaved truffles! Not only do I adore goat, but this was the most tender, succulent goat meat I've ever tasted. The ribs were plated in a pool of bright red-orange drippings which initially made me a bit apprehensive. By the end, I was using the last crusts of bread to soak up the glorious fat drippings and savour just one last bite before surrendering defeat. We finished our last meal with espressos and an ice cold shot of MIRTO before rolling ourselves up the hill to bed. Not only is the food delicious but Lino and Marlitha make guests feel as warm and welcome as family. Even their adorable dog Daisy filled the empty spot under the table where our own pups usually sit. Despite speaking limited Italian, we were honoured to share a glass of wine with our hosts and enjoyed several animated evenings of conversation, proving that excellent food can bridge language, culture, and country. Salute!

Best of Costa Paradiso! Linos is a delicious place to enjoy the coast while dining on the local…read moredelicious fare! From the special Lino's salad to the spaghetti vongole (or any kind of spaghetti here!) it is always fresh and flavorful! Served with a bit of fun and ease! Lino and his family make you feel welcome and add an extra layer of beautiful to the gorgeous Sardinian coast!

The dining area of La Spigola occupies a prime spot just steps away from the water of the beach at…read moreGolfo Aranci. This fine dining bistro featured a small menu of fresh seafood dishes with impeccable, attentive service. We started with the Insalata con Calamari Fritti, a mixed lettuce salad topped with calamari; the Cozze di Olbia al Pernod, mussels with a delectable Pernod (French spirit) sauce; and the Tagliolino ai Sapori di Mare, thick strands of pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with shelled mussels/clams and chopped squid. For our seafood selection, we ordered a whole rockfish, cooked in the oven and topped with a chunky tomato sauce and served with roasted potatoes. While the presentation of the fish was nice, the fish itself was undercooked and not particularly flavorful. My favorite dish was the Trancio di Pescato del Giorno, three fillets of amberjack, served over sautéed greens and topped with tomato sauce. This dish was also a bit undercooked, but the crispy skin and the vegetable sides made this a tasty dish. Overall, the atmosphere and service at La Spigola were top-notch, though the execution of some of the seafood dishes could've been better.

Very nice restaurant. Great location - directly at the beach. And very good and fresh food. Only…read morethe waiters weren't that attentive. Prices are ok (10€ Pizza, 15-20 for seafood).

If you're looking for a restaurant with fabulous views where you can also dine outside, this is a…read moregreat spot. We got a ​sprawling view of the water from upstairs, which made for ​an ​enjoyable dining experience on a clear 75-degree​ evening. My husband had the pasta with sausage and pistachio pesto and just loved it. In fact, he said it was probably the best pesto he had ever had. I guess than implies that his dish dwarfed my homemade pesto which he used to think was the best. In all fairness, the version at Skipper's was more of a Sicilian style pesto with pistachios, whereas the pesto I make at home for us is a Genovese style pesto. So, I'll let him off the hook this time since the comparison would not be comparing apples to apples. I had the spaghetti​ and lobster entree, which was good, but wasn't quite what I had imagined. I envisioned that the lobster would be intact, but in fact, the lobster meat was diced into chunks. I also wanted ​a lesser sauce-based​ pasta. However, I must confess that my expectations​ weren't met largely due to the​ misinterpretation of my conversation with the waiter. Although Sardinia is a part of Italy, Sardu is also spoken, and it's different than standard Italian. They also make a nice complimentary flatbread, which is included in the standard coperto (cover charge). The flatbread​ alone would easily have been $15.00 in a nice San Francisco restaurant. It was really good​ and easily could've served four. The cover charges in Italy make so much more sense to me than being "coerced​" into leaving ​a tip upwards of 26% in San Francisco to cover the "expected minimum standard tip" of 20% plus the additional SF Healthy​ Tax charges. Most importantly, I can say, without a doubt, that the service we received at every single restaurant throughout​ Italy would put many San Francisco restaurants to shame. We received good to superior service in Italy, without the outrageous so-called "tips" that are expected/mandated in San Francisco. Skipper is located in a beautiful area with several other restaurants to choose from. Definitely a good choice for pleasurable​ outdoor dining.

One of the best dining experiences of my life. They were so nice and personable. Also the best…read moreseafood ever as well as the best service. They were our friends by the end of the night. The chef came to our table and made very dish from his heart. Please please do yourself a favor and come here.

This Place is FANTASTIC! Small little curbside fish hut serving up amazing fish, pasta, arancini,…read moresaluted veggies, etc. Its as close to a New England clam hut as I have found. Very good prices, great food. Not to miss

What a hidden gem!! A guide book recommended the Sardinian…read moreristorante Jaddhu located approx 10km from the next bigger town, Arzachena. Which is in the northern central part of Sardinia. Friendly staff welcomed us and served great local seafood (incl. lobster) and meat. The wild boar was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed Sardinian bread, antipasta, ricotta and fish. Fresh, tasty - just a very pleasant dinner in relaxed atmosphere.

We stopped for a quick lunch here after hiking and exploring the mountains nearby. What a…read morewonderful discovery...lunch under giant trees on the patio. Service by the waitress couldn't have been nicer and more friendly, as we came towards the end of the lunch period. We opted for the set lunch menu. An assortment of Sardinian cheeses, cured meats, olives, artichokes, and pane carasau was beautiful and delicious. The pasta sampler was terrific, with one of the best zuppa Gallurese I'd had yet in Sardinia. Including water and coffee for only 20E a person. The grounds and hotel area looked gorgeous, worth coming back to stay.

If you like fresh fish in a no-frill environment, this is the place for you…read more What makes this seafood restaurant stand out is the fact that it is run by a family of fishermen, and what is served in the restaurant is what they have caught that day. This means that the fish is super-fresh, and that most of the manu items change daily depending on availability. This restaurant, which has been around since the early '60s, looks like it has not seen a major renovation since it was first built. And I like that. The decor includes archeological artifacts such as Roman anchors and amphorae, alongside shark jaws and pictures of massive sharks and tunas that were caught over the decades by the Murru family. Also, the killer view you have from the restaurant windows of the rocks of Capo Testa, and Corsica in the background is truly unique. But you should come here for the food: super-fresh, simply prepared, large portions to share, delicious. One thing you should definitely get is the "grigliata mista di pesce", where you will have the opportunity to eat the fish that was caught that day. This also means that you may have the opportunity to taste unusual fish that are not normally served at other restaurants, such as mustela[1], palamita[2], sgombro[3], alongside other better known fish such as orata[4], spigola/branzino, or triglia[5]. Of course you can also pick a single fish to be grilled and shared. I would also recommend to try the "antipasti misti di mare", which are great to share, and again will feature seafood dishes you may not find anywhere else, such as palombetti[6] in umido, alletterato[7] sott'olio, bocconcini di pesce spada[8], alongside better known dishes such as cozze alla marinara[9], or insalata di polpo[10]. You should also ask what is available that day, as some times there will be items that are not on the menu, such as the fried alici/anchovies. The pasta and risotto dishes are also great: spaghetti alla pescatora, linguine ai cannolicchi, spaghetti alle vongole, spaghetti alla scarpara, or risotto al polpo are all delicious. Just be aware that ordering antipasti, pasta/risotto, and the grilled fish is a lot of food. My suggestion would be to come here twice: one time you order the antipasti misti di mare and the grilled fish, the next time a pasta/risotto dish and the grilled fish again. I love this place. ---------------------- [1] Greater forkbeard [2] Bonito [3] Mackerel [4] Gilt-head bream [5] Red Mullet [6] A small shark [7] Little tunny [8] Sword fish [9] Mussels [10] Octopus