Food and service was quite good. I ate outside and just delightful. Would definitely go back.read more

Superb, simple, modest prices, Sardinian based cuisine. A bit of a walk off the main passeggiata…read morepiazza, but worth it. Excellent seafood, had the fresh alici with marinated melanzane and the home made tagliatelle allo scoglio. The pasta was perfectly al dente, the seafood just barely cooked and tender, and the sauce was one of the best mantecare's of the pan juices, olive oil, and pasta water that I've had in Italy. Simply and gorgeously presented, intensely flavored. For the price of 2 glasses of wine, they gave us a whole bottle of Vermentino. Dessert was a fantastic semi freddo...lemon, hand carved/cut, and topped with a wonderful light caramel sauce. We enjoyed the Mirto digestivi....and the price for two was half of what we've been paying elsewhere. Only Italians eating here, no cruise ship passengers. We will be returning before we leave town!

Impasto is a trendy spot in Cagliari for pizzas, pastas, and small plates for sharing. To start,…read morethe Tartare di Manzetta was cubes of marinated raw beef tartare served on a slice of brioche toast; and the Polpette al Sugo were dense meatballs in tomato sauce topped with Parmesan. On the side came airy slices of sourdough bread, and we also ordered a mixed salad (lettuce, radicchio, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes). Fresh from their pizza oven, the Capricciosa came with tomato sauce, fior di latte, artichokes, mushrooms, ham, and a soft egg, all on a chewy crust. But my favorite pizza was the Primaverde Dell'Orto, a seasonal pizza of spring vegetables (leeks, spinach, olives, escarole), fior di latte, and a cream made of green peas (instead of tomato sauce). The highlight was the pea cream, which had a slightly sweet flavor, complementing the earthy green vegetables.

We picked Impasto for a light dinner simply because it opened so much earlier then all the…read moresurrounding restaurants in the area (6pm vs 7:30) and we had a ride to catch at 8pm. It is always a bit nerve wracking to try a place that seems to open early for tourists but this place quickly filled up with locals grabbing a drink or with small children. It did seem like a place that would have a cool vibe come 8-9 pm and while they did have outdoor seating in between the streets we opted to sit inside. Service as you might expect was a little slow and the waitress walked away half way through out drink order but we eventually got food and and beverages ordered and fresh, hot, crusty bread was delivered to the table. The carbonara was out of this world. The guanciale was so crispy and salty and complimented the rich egg sauce perfectly. Meatballs were hot with a light sauce and a slice of bread underneath soaking up all the juices that would be a sacrilege to leave behind. I really enjoyed the 4 cheese pizza as well. I think thick, chewy crusts aren't for everyone but I like that style. The mix of cheeses gave a good flavor and little bite. I would definitely recommend it for the food especially if you need something on the earlier side.

Fantastic find after being ignored at a restaurant on the nearby piazza. The Pacherri was…read moremind-blowing and the homemade potato chips were to die for. Great kind service too.

The food was excellent as was the service, we went there for lunch with our daughter and her…read morehusband after she read goods reviews. It did not disappoint! It was a very hot day in Cagliari, but eating outside in the shade with a breeze made the experience very pleasant. We started with gazpacho (pictured) and we each had different pasta dishes- they were so good we forgot to take pictures. I would recommend any of there pasta meals, my favorite was the one with the mullet roe in the sauce. Can't wait to try again. Grazie Mille

The concierge at our hotel recommended this spot; he said he personally eats here. The food was…read moredelicious! We enjoyed the spaghetti with bottarga and the pacchieri with shrimp. The atmosphere was relaxed and staff friendly.

Since it is in the most touristy part of the city I was expecting English speaking staff. That is…read morenot the case: we couldn't reserve a table at first because the waiter on the phone didn't speak English we could get one though the second time we called. The waiters couldn't describe the menu, couldn't help us because lack of basic language skills. They forgot to give us bread, water and a Coke (even though they tried to add the Coke to the bill). The food was average. I was expecting more based on the price tags.

AVOID! Terrible food! I am Italian and have been living in Sardinia for 3 years, I've never seen…read moresuch poorly prepared food. My friend ordered a tuna steak and it came with zero sauce, way too rare (ie not even grilled on the top and bottom part, like rare tuna steak should be served) and extremely dry. We complained and they put a bunch of pinzimonio (raw oil, garlic and parsley) on it, which is not at all what tuna steak calls for. I ordered pasta with zucchini flowers and shrimp and it was barely so-so. Despite repeated complaints, they didn't discount one euro from the bill, in fact they argued that "that's how it should be served" (it isn't, ask any Sardinian cook). Truly terrible.

I STRONGLY advise against visiting this restaurant. This was a meal on our honeymoon and our server…read morewas very ill. As a doctor, she was showing numerous signs concerning for COVID, and my concerns were shrugged off. She was sneezing and coughing at our table while taking our order, and on our food while serving. We asked the manager for another waiter and she kept on serving us. She forgot 3 of our items ordered as well as two orders for the couple sitting next to us. She also dropped our utensils while bussing the table. Clearly, she had no business being at work and the restaurant was ignorant to keep her there. The 1.5 hours between being served our appetizers and first course did not help either. Overall, we were at this restaurant for 4 hours to eat appetizers! At this point, we asked to not pay for the first course because we had no appetite to eat due to the sneezing and coughing, and this was met with a no. As a Sardinian visiting, I can't say how disappointing it was showing my new wife my hometown. 0/10 - would never recommend

This place was recommended to us by locals. The service is excellent and the food delicious. Good…read morequality, fresh ingredients, interesting combinations. Recommended :)

First night in Cagliari after more than 24 hours of traveling. We were looking for a memorable,…read moredelicious dinner and we stumbled upon the perfect place! It can be tricky when you are trying to accommodate both vegans and non vegans and ensure a wonderful experience for all and I'm so glad we found Cavó! As far as a choice of standout favorite between the perfectly-coated, crispy and not greasy fried fungi and the fresh, flavorful, dynamic salad, it's a draw. I couldn't get enough of either. The service was warm, friendly, and personable. My only regret is that we already have other plans for dinner tonight. Can't wait to go back!

What a great vegan place in the heart of Cagliari. Sardinia, Italy!!! The owner and his staff were…read moreso friendly and happy to give you recommendations for drinks and food! There were plenty of places to sit and eat, both inside and out! I tried their gnocchi which was make with some bolognese, mozzarella and porcini mushrooms . So good! My wife tried the bruschetta that started with a butternut squash layer then added balls of mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and porcini mushrooms! Yummy! A must try if you're vegan or not!

I wondered before going... if reviews 6 to 9.years old were still relevant. They seem to be! If…read moreyou're in Sardinia you owe it to yourself and to the people here to get a taste of Sardinian cuisine. I had the malloreddus (pasta) with gorgonzola sauce and grated pecorino, and it was superb. Ordered with a prix fixe menu of 17 euros, the malloreddus came with bread, a bottle of water, 25ccs of wine, and a small assortment of excellent Sardinian "dolci" as dessert. I loved the feel of the place!

The best Sardinian meal! Authentic menu like kidney,…read moreintestine, liver and donkey.. If you are looking for something authentic this is the place, great quality and amazing prices! I spent 42€ and I went out so full!