Les Arenes

Alghero

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Les Arenes

Les Arenes, with its large terrace near the sands of Lido beach, is the premier spot for pizza by the metre in Alghero. But it would be a mistake to ignore the rest of the varied menu, as it offers some of the finest Italian cuisine in the Sardinian tradition.

Dining

Famed for its rock lobsters, Alghero is a treat for lovers of fresh fish and seafood, and its Catalan-Italian mix makes for some excellent and unusual dishes. Salami and pecorino (sheep milk cheese) are produced locally. Malloreddus, with sausage and tomato sauce, is the standard Sardinian pasta dish. Local honey appears on most desserts. Try gattò, made from almonds, honey and orange peel. The local red and white wines are excellent, too.

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Azienda Agrituristica Sa Mandra

Azienda Agrituristica Sa Mandra

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Bar Ristorante Mirador

Bar Ristorante Mirador

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Trattoria Maristella

Trattoria Maristella

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Les Arenes

Les Arenes, with its large terrace near the sands of Lido beach, is the premier spot for pizza by the metre in Alghero. But it would be a mistake to ignore the rest of the varied menu, as it offers some of the finest Italian cuisine in the Sardinian …

Trattoria La Saletta

Trattoria La Saletta

This small but very popular restaurant is owned and run by two sisters who serve up traditional meat-based Sardinian cuisine. Crowds fill the welcoming space to enjoy their homemade desserts, such as tiramisu and crema …

Ristorante The Kings

Ristorante The Kings

Known for its superb service, Ristorante The Kings offers a menu with pasta, meat, fish and Sardinian dishes. There is a beautiful view over the sunset from the restaurant's …

Ok Pizza Evolution

Ok Pizza Evolution

This restaurant is something of a hidden gem, for though it is located a distance away from the historic district, it is known for serving the best pizza in the town of Alghero. Prices are very affordable and it is thus often crowded, which attests to the quality of the …

Ristorante di Pesce Gioberti

Ristorante di Pesce Gioberti

Ristorante Gioberti is a very popular place among locals for its quality food, good service and varied menu. Seafood is the main attraction, but there are plenty of options if you like something different. It is recommended to book in advance if you want to avoid the queue that often builds …

Ristorante Enhorabona

Ristorante Enhorabona

The wonderfully friendly staff at Enhorabona are always happy to explain every detail of the menu options, which are primarily seafood-based, with a healthy dose of traditional Sardinian cuisine. Portion sizes are quite generous, and the meals consistently get great reviews for flavour, presentation and …

La Piadina del Pozzo

La Piadina del Pozzo

La Piadina del Pozzo is probably the best place in Alghero to grab a quick bite on the go. The menu consists of delicious piadinas and paninis with varied options of meat, cheese, vegetables and sauce. It is recommended to try unusual sounding combinations for a surprising and always pleasing …

Trattoria Lo Romanì

Trattoria Lo Romanì

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Bar Ristorante Dietro Il Carcere

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