Alessandra and Fergus’s guidebook
Restaurants
It has the best view of the sunset and views of Capocaccia ever. The food is nice and has a relaxed atmosphere, alternative you could also go for the apero at sunset. It’s about 12km from Alghero on the way to Bosa. You could visit La speranza beach, have lunch here or just stop here on the way to Bosa. I would recommend to phone them before going to ensure they are not fully booked.
10 habitants recommandent
Pedramare
It has the best view of the sunset and views of Capocaccia ever. The food is nice and has a relaxed atmosphere, alternative you could also go for the apero at sunset. It’s about 12km from Alghero on the way to Bosa. You could visit La speranza beach, have lunch here or just stop here on the way to Bosa. I would recommend to phone them before going to ensure they are not fully booked.
It’s the real Sardinian food (mostly meat but they can cater for vegetarians), the food is excellent you’ll eat until you can only roll out. The location is also typical Sardinian and lovely settings in the countryside. It’s popular with tourists but I can only recommend it. They have a set-menu which is approx 45EUROs with wine but you’ll have a great selection of Sardinian food including porcetto (milk piglet) and seadas. Reservation required!
58 habitants recommandent
Sa Mandra
1 Strada Provinciale 44It’s the real Sardinian food (mostly meat but they can cater for vegetarians), the food is excellent you’ll eat until you can only roll out. The location is also typical Sardinian and lovely settings in the countryside. It’s popular with tourists but I can only recommend it. They have a set-menu which is approx 45EUROs with wine but you’ll have a great selection of Sardinian food including porcetto (milk piglet) and seadas. Reservation required!
Nice settings on the water of the port, the raw fish is really nice and I really like the location too. You can also go for a drink before lunch or before/after dinner.
Aquatica Alghero - Porto Turistico
Banchina SanitàNice settings on the water of the port, the raw fish is really nice and I really like the location too. You can also go for a drink before lunch or before/after dinner.
Very good quality food, in the heart of the old town, reservation recommended, ask for a table outside if you are less than 4 people.
18 habitants recommandent
Al Refettorio
47 Vicolo AdamiVery good quality food, in the heart of the old town, reservation recommended, ask for a table outside if you are less than 4 people.
Good choice of burgers, caters for vegetarian and pescatarian. Decent choice of craft beers and speaks good English
Buns Homemade Burger Alghero
4 Largo San FrancescoGood choice of burgers, caters for vegetarian and pescatarian. Decent choice of craft beers and speaks good English
Amazing food and service, reasonably priced considering the quality of food, service. They only have a few tables outside and you should reserve well in advance. Our favourite restaurant in Alghero.
9 habitants recommandent
Ristorante Da Musciora Danilo Delrio
59 Via Giuseppe MazziniAmazing food and service, reasonably priced considering the quality of food, service. They only have a few tables outside and you should reserve well in advance. Our favourite restaurant in Alghero.
La Botteghina
63 Via Principe UmbertoGood pizza al metro in the old town.
Good pizza al metro and burgers. You can also play bowling and they often have live music- mainly jazz
18 habitants recommandent
Poco Loco
8 Via Antonio GramsciGood pizza al metro and burgers. You can also play bowling and they often have live music- mainly jazz
Excellent food on the lido beach, interesting food offering. Good option for lunch/dinner or aperitif
Sea Star | Ristorante Alghero
8 Via LidoExcellent food on the lido beach, interesting food offering. Good option for lunch/dinner or aperitif
Relaxed dinner or lunch on Lazaretto beach. Good spaghetti alle vongole and spaghetti all'algherese. Reservation required even if it's a no-frills type of place.
Ristorante Bar "La Torre" - Spiaggia del Lazzaretto | Alghero
LazzarettoRelaxed dinner or lunch on Lazaretto beach. Good spaghetti alle vongole and spaghetti all'algherese. Reservation required even if it's a no-frills type of place.
Trattoria Lo Romanì
9 Via Principe UmbertoAuthentic Sardinian food, requires a reservation
Very good food, outside of high season they have a very good menu, it's an Alghero institution. Reservation required
20 habitants recommandent
Ristorante Il Pavone
3 Piazza SulisVery good food, outside of high season they have a very good menu, it's an Alghero institution. Reservation required
Prosciutteria Sant Miquel
20 Via MisericordiaWine bar, cured meat and cheese
Il Piccolo Lido Pizzeria
7 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiGood for pizza al metro and salads.
Good fried and grilled calamari on Bombarde beach, zero frills but nice view of the beach. Open for lunch and dinner.
7 habitants recommandent
J&B Le Bombarde Beach Club
13 Piazzale Le BombardeGood fried and grilled calamari on Bombarde beach, zero frills but nice view of the beach. Open for lunch and dinner.
Delicios, means delicious in "algherese" dialect, is located in the pietraia area. It's a bakery and a restaurant. You should go for breakfast, their cornetti and pastries are really delicious. I recommend to have lunch or dinner here as the food is really excellent. As it's not in the proximity of the apartment my suggestion would be to make a stopover on the way to the beach
8 habitants recommandent
Deliciòs
152 Via Don MinzoniDelicios, means delicious in "algherese" dialect, is located in the pietraia area. It's a bakery and a restaurant. You should go for breakfast, their cornetti and pastries are really delicious. I recommend to have lunch or dinner here as the food is really excellent. As it's not in the proximity of the apartment my suggestion would be to make a stopover on the way to the beach
Lovely setting by the Calich laguna looking at the old roman bridge, it’s open for lunch/dinner and aperitifs from April. It’s offers a relaxed atmosphere, good food and service
TEATRO DEL PESCE- Sottoprua
1 Via della Laguna del CalichLovely setting by the Calich laguna looking at the old roman bridge, it’s open for lunch/dinner and aperitifs from April. It’s offers a relaxed atmosphere, good food and service
Great views of Capocaccia, good food and professional service. Book in advance for a table on the terrace.
10 habitants recommandent
Bar Ristorante Mirador - la Fortezza del Sole
16 Via MannoGreat views of Capocaccia, good food and professional service. Book in advance for a table on the terrace.
This restaurant is located within the Porto Conte Regional Park, inside the Punta Giglio park. The food is excellent although the service a bit slow but that will give you more time to enjoy nature. Open lunch and dinner- book before going. When it's not too hot we love walk or trek to the restaurant and reward ourself with a nice meal.
Rifugio di Mare
62 Strada Statale 127 bisThis restaurant is located within the Porto Conte Regional Park, inside the Punta Giglio park. The food is excellent although the service a bit slow but that will give you more time to enjoy nature. Open lunch and dinner- book before going. When it's not too hot we love walk or trek to the restaurant and reward ourself with a nice meal.
This should be a place only for meat-lovers as the menu is based on meats from Sardinia and Brazil. The atmosphere is relaxed and you feel like you've been transported to a tropical Brazilian paradise. The food is exquisite and the meat just keeps on coming!!
The service is professional and friendly.
Fogo Churrascaria - Alghero
Strada Vicinale Scala MalaThis should be a place only for meat-lovers as the menu is based on meats from Sardinia and Brazil. The atmosphere is relaxed and you feel like you've been transported to a tropical Brazilian paradise. The food is exquisite and the meat just keeps on coming!!
The service is professional and friendly.
Good pizza and excellent cuisine, our favourite dish is the paella ( pre-order) which can also be pre-ordered to take-away and enjoyed on the terrace. Book in advance.
26 habitants recommandent
Aragon
8 Via Antonio GramsciGood pizza and excellent cuisine, our favourite dish is the paella ( pre-order) which can also be pre-ordered to take-away and enjoyed on the terrace. Book in advance.
High end cuisine. Refined and delicious menu, great attention to details. Vegetarian menu available.
30 habitants recommandent
Trattoria Tipica Sarda | La Saletta
27/A Via Fratelli KennedyHigh end cuisine. Refined and delicious menu, great attention to details. Vegetarian menu available.
Our favourite aperitifs/cafes
If you need a break from sigh-seeing, beach bumming or eating then you should relax with a coffee or an aperitif.
Amazing view of Alghero and the port while enjoying a cocktail, you should make a reservation
21 habitants recommandent
Blau Skybar
22 Via CatalognaAmazing view of Alghero and the port while enjoying a cocktail, you should make a reservation
Recommend it ONLY for an aperitif at sunset, it has an amazing view of Capocaccia. When it comes to the restaurant the quality/price is not good
20 habitants recommandent
Bar Quintilio
Via San Josemaría Escrivá de BalaguerRecommend it ONLY for an aperitif at sunset, it has an amazing view of Capocaccia. When it comes to the restaurant the quality/price is not good
It has the best view of the sunset and views of Capocaccia ever. The food is nice and has a relaxed atmosphere, alternative you could also go for the apero at sunset. It’s about 12km from Alghero on the way to Bosa. You could visit La speranza beach, have lunch here or just stop here on the way to Bosa. I would recommend to phone them before going to ensure they are not fully booked or running an event.
10 habitants recommandent
Pedramare
It has the best view of the sunset and views of Capocaccia ever. The food is nice and has a relaxed atmosphere, alternative you could also go for the apero at sunset. It’s about 12km from Alghero on the way to Bosa. You could visit La speranza beach, have lunch here or just stop here on the way to Bosa. I would recommend to phone them before going to ensure they are not fully booked or running an event.
Café Latino on the old walls (muralla) for the view on the port, breakfast or aperitif before lunch or dinner.
29 habitants recommandent
Cafè Latino | Street Food Bar
10 Bastioni MagellanoCafé Latino on the old walls (muralla) for the view on the port, breakfast or aperitif before lunch or dinner.
Summer Dream Beach Club
Little beach bar at the end of Maria Pia beach towards Fertilia.
It's only 2mins away from the apartment. This is an Alghero institution, having a coffee or cappuccino here is a must! Excellent service, inexpensive and really nice pastries.
12 habitants recommandent
Bar Pasticceria Ciro
35/B Via SassariIt's only 2mins away from the apartment. This is an Alghero institution, having a coffee or cappuccino here is a must! Excellent service, inexpensive and really nice pastries.
Amazing cocktails, excellent wine bar but also good choice of beer in a cozy atmosphere. The owner, Domenico, serves some delicious and high quality canapés along with the drinks. Open all year.
Món Bar Bistrot
7 Via MinervaAmazing cocktails, excellent wine bar but also good choice of beer in a cozy atmosphere. The owner, Domenico, serves some delicious and high quality canapés along with the drinks. Open all year.
2 mins from the apartment, sometimes the terrace is repaired from the wind, nice views & never too crowded. Professional and friendly owners and staff. Just after the restaurant 'La Lepanto'.
Drinks and caffe only.
L'Ambat
1 Bastioni Cristoforo Colombo2 mins from the apartment, sometimes the terrace is repaired from the wind, nice views & never too crowded. Professional and friendly owners and staff. Just after the restaurant 'La Lepanto'.
Drinks and caffe only.
Informal beach bar, enjoy a drink with the feet in the sand while enjoy sunset. In-house DJ
Bahia Beach Club
Via LidoInformal beach bar, enjoy a drink with the feet in the sand while enjoy sunset. In-house DJ
It’s the only equipped beach establishment within Alghero’s walls. Great aperitifs at sunset or late drinks, they usually have an inhouse DJ. ONLY OPEN IN SUMMER.
37 habitants recommandent
Riservato Beach Bar
28 Lungomare DanteIt’s the only equipped beach establishment within Alghero’s walls. Great aperitifs at sunset or late drinks, they usually have an inhouse DJ. ONLY OPEN IN SUMMER.
Art Deco villa with a beautiful garden looking at the sea and Capocaccia. You can enjoy a cocktail or prosecco by the swimming pool or table with sunset view.
13 habitants recommandent
Villa Mosca
17 Via Antonio GramsciArt Deco villa with a beautiful garden looking at the sea and Capocaccia. You can enjoy a cocktail or prosecco by the swimming pool or table with sunset view.
Shopping
A bit of retail therapy: clothes, books, art-crafts, etc
Clothes boutique of a famous designer from Alghero. Antonio Marras clothes are expensive but locally designed and of great quality.
26 habitants recommandent
Boutique Marras
56 P.za CivicaClothes boutique of a famous designer from Alghero. Antonio Marras clothes are expensive but locally designed and of great quality.
Tropico Azul Alghero
2 Via SassariConcept store with cute women's clothes.
Gioie di Sardegna
1 P.za CivicaModern Sardinian art-craft, ideal for a good quality and authentic souvenir.
Azul di Stefania Piga
92 Via Gilbert FerretConcept store with cute women's clothes.
Very small weaving shop, ideal for a small and authentic art-craft with a modern twist ( purses, beach-bag, towels, etc). Everything in the shop is made by the owner, Tonelo.
LITTOS. Laboratorio Di Tessitura Manuale
47 Via Ambrogio MachinVery small weaving shop, ideal for a small and authentic art-craft with a modern twist ( purses, beach-bag, towels, etc). Everything in the shop is made by the owner, Tonelo.
Sandali Naitana
26 Via Ambrogio MachinReal hand-made sandals. They are cute, comfy and inexpensive. The owner is
Good choice of books (small selection of books in English, German, French).
Libreria Il Labirinto Mondadori
119 Via Carlo AlbertoGood choice of books (small selection of books in English, German, French).
Good choice of books (small selection of books in English, German, French). Good selection of wine and soft drinks
6 habitants recommandent
cyRaNo
11 Via Vittorio Emanuele IIGood choice of books (small selection of books in English, German, French). Good selection of wine and soft drinks
little beachwear boutique in the heart of the historic centre, 5mins walk from the apartment
26 habitants recommandent
Boutique Marras
56 P.za Civicalittle beachwear boutique in the heart of the historic centre, 5mins walk from the apartment
Shopping- Real Coral
Corallium Rubrum
18 P.za CivicaUnfortunately in Alghero many shops sell fake coral but this place is authentic.
Unfortunately in Alghero many shops sell fake coral but this place is authentic.
Agostino Marogna Gioielli di Prendas S.r.l.
34 P.za CivicaUnfortunately in Alghero many shops sell fake coral but this place is authentic.
Local street food
Inexpensive focaccia, the classic is the "Milese focaccia". Expect very long queues for take aways around lunch time but you can grab a table to enjoy your focaccia-sandwich. Very popular with the locals.
72 habitants recommandent
Bar Focacceria Milese
11 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiInexpensive focaccia, the classic is the "Milese focaccia". Expect very long queues for take aways around lunch time but you can grab a table to enjoy your focaccia-sandwich. Very popular with the locals.
Locals favourite! You should come here for "pizza al taglio", really cheap and delicious. 2 mins walk from the apartment. Opens around 6pm, expects long queues. Only take-away.
11 habitants recommandent
Pizzeria Al Gambero | Paninoteca Alghero
10 Largo S. FrancescoLocals favourite! You should come here for "pizza al taglio", really cheap and delicious. 2 mins walk from the apartment. Opens around 6pm, expects long queues. Only take-away.
This is the second best place in Alghero for "pizza al taglio". Unlike gambero you can actually have the pizza al taglio to takeaway or eat-in.
La Vecchia Grotta Del Diavolo
23 Via Vittorio Emanuele IIThis is the second best place in Alghero for "pizza al taglio". Unlike gambero you can actually have the pizza al taglio to takeaway or eat-in.
Gelato
We think artisanal gelato deserves a category on its own!
Our favourite ice-cream in Alghero! Alessandra's selection: "perla del sud, greek yoghurt with orange and ginger"
La Golositas
39 Via CagliariOur favourite ice-cream in Alghero! Alessandra's selection: "perla del sud, greek yoghurt with orange and ginger"
Alghero Galeteria Oops
53 Via delle BaleariCity/town information
La pelosa beach in Stintino is wonderful and considered the most beautiful beach in Sardinia, a white sand beach with incredible clear and transparent water, this beach is located in front of the island of Asinara. It's a national park and due to high demand now it can only be accessed with a reservation. You must book well in advance. https://www.lapelosastintino.com/home
159 habitants recommandent
Stintino
La pelosa beach in Stintino is wonderful and considered the most beautiful beach in Sardinia, a white sand beach with incredible clear and transparent water, this beach is located in front of the island of Asinara. It's a national park and due to high demand now it can only be accessed with a reservation. You must book well in advance. https://www.lapelosastintino.com/home