Discover six restaurants in Sardinia with lovely terraces and gardens for romantic fresh dinners, where unforgettable gastronomic experiences blend with breathtaking views.

6 Restaurants in Sardinia for Romantiche Dining in Open

In Sardinia the beauty of nature blends also with culinary excellence. This charming island offers a wide range of gastronomic experiences, and today we will guide you through six charming restaurants, each with terraces, dehors and gardens open to outside guests. Whether it’s a relaxing lunch break surrounded by greenery, an aperitif overlooking the sea or a dinner under the stars next to the pool, here you will find the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful season and discover some of the most appreciated kitchens on the island.

Frades La Terrazza, Abbiadori

Located in the heart of the north-east coast of Sardinia, the restaurant Frades La Terrazza offers breathtaking views of the coast. The Executive Chef Roberto Paddeu presents a non-traditional Sardinian cuisine, where the menu varies according to seasons and market delicacies. Before dinner, at sunset, it is possible to enjoy an unmissable aperitif with the great classics of the island, such as the roasted Culurgiones with gazpacho tomato camone or the Tacos of bread lentu, combined with cocktails with island flavors, such as the Spitz Frades with Vermouth, Bitter and Sardinian bubbles or the Frisku, with Vernaccia Riserva di Oristano and cedrata.

During the dinner, you can delight the palate with signature dishes based on local fish, such as the Shrimp Crude, mango, green apple and cucumber or the Fregula with the scorfano brodetto, stracciatella and licorice. In addition, the restaurant offers a fresh pasta workshop, a meat counter and a shop where you can buy selected regional delicacies.

Pasigà Restaurant by Claudio Melis, Porto Rotondo

The second season of the fine dining restaurant Pasigà, led by star chef Michelin Claudio Melis, began in the boutique hotel Sulià House Porto Rotondo. Among the restaurants in Sardinia, it is characterized by the innovative soul and modern design, while the terrace offers a unique view of the Gulf of Cugnana. The chef focuses on ethical-sustainable cuisine, focusing on local products.

Essential delicacies, zero waste and few ingredients enhanced by the creativity of the chef are the protagonists of the dishes, such as the Culurgiones with potatoes, saffron and clams, the Lamb in Barbagia with myrtle, egg and undergrowth, or the Risotto with saffron of San Gavino and bocconcini in humid. Pasigà offers both tasting and à la carte menus, to enjoy a dinner overlooking the gulf, accompanied by the excellent cocktails of the resort at sunset.

La Terrazza del Mirto, San Pantaleo

On the gourmet roof of Petra Segreta Resort & Spa, located on the hills of San Pantaleo and behind the Costa Smeralda, lies La Terrazza del Mirto. With spectacular views of the La Maddalena archipelago, this exclusive place is ideal for enjoying the magic of summer evenings. Every week, the menu offers a selection of dishes that have made famous the cuisine of chef and patron Luigi Bergeretto, to be enjoyed in an informal and relaxed environment.

Complete the gastronomic offer of the resort the Osteria del Mirto and Il Fuoco Sacro, the latter awarded with a Michelin star guide thanks to the collaboration between the chef Bergeretto and the award-winning Enrico Bartolini. And from this year, for the first time, all the restaurants in Sardinia of Petra Segreta are also open to guests outside.

Restaurants in Sardinia – Capogiro, Baja Sardinia

Located in the 5 star 7Pines Resort Sardinia, part of the Destination by Hyatt collection, a few minutes from the famous Costa Smeralda, the restaurant Capogiro offers a panoramic terrace with breathtaking views of the sea at sunset. The Executive Chef Pasquale D’Ambrosio offers Mediterranean cuisine that enhances the aromas of the island’s gastronomic tradition, using local raw materials and cooking techniques that preserve freshness, taste and quality.

Among the dishes that characterize the menu are Triglia di scoglio, filindeu, pesto di melanzana e mandorle, mayonna di lentisco, powder dierbaceo marino; Craft pond, clams, Piennolo tomato, smoked almond oil and tunaed maialine, annurca apple, smoked lemon, capper leaves and flowers. The winery offers an excellent selection of local, Italian and international labels, including many of the best vintages. The service, in the name of the resort’s style, is attentive but discreet, helping to create an informal atmosphere typical of beach holidays.

The King's Lounge in Gallicantu, Luogosanto

In the enchanting retreat of Gallicantu, immersed in the magical Gallura and in the shadow of a centenary olive tree, is Il Salotto del Re. In this always fresh garden, you can taste the aperitif for both guests of the retreat and for visitors outside. Guests can enjoy local products, combined with honey produced in the estate and a wide selection of wines from all over the island. Traditional dishes come from the kitchen, such as handmade shutters served with tomatoes and basil of the garden, or freshly baked panadas, which make the culinary experience even more authentic.

Il Giardino di Casa Clàt, Cagliari

The Garden of Casa Clàt is an oasis in the heart of Cagliari, located at the hotel suite with an eclectic soul. Guests can access the garden from the entrance to the central Viale Regina Margherita and immerse themselves in a green environment, where aromatic plants, olive trees and water tanks create a unique atmosphere. The lounge area, with large sofas and armchairs, invites you to a relaxing break with an aperitif, accompanied by tasty raw and local fish picked directly at the counter.

The restaurant terrace, just over, offers a menu that combines Mediterranean flavours with oriental influences, to create delicious and refined dishes. Among the proposals of the chef Filippo Monaco there are the red shrimp Ceviche, the kimchi octopus with toasted panko and mayonnaise with citrus fruits, the Fregula risottata with Nieddittas, spicy tomato and tomato powder and the Salad with dry tomato cream, olives and thyme. An exclusive culinary experience to be enjoyed in the garden of Casa Clàt.