
Antica Cagliari Ristorante
A celebrated seafood restaurant in Cagliari, offering authentic Sardinian flavors in a charming, cave-like ambiance with exceptional service.

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Antica Cagliari Ristorante

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A celebrated seafood restaurant in Cagliari, offering authentic Sardinian flavors in a charming, cave-like ambiance with exceptional service.
"This was maybe the best place we ate at in Cagliari! Highly recommended!"
Reservations Essential
Book in advance to secure your table, especially for outside seating.
Recommended Dishes
Try the octopus salad, grilled prawns, fregola, and fritto misto.

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Cuisine
Italian, Seafood
Price
$$$
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Authentic Sardinian Seafood
Experience fresh seafood and local Sardinian dishes in a charming setting with cave-like ambiance.

Fregola ai Frutti di Mare
A highly recommended Sardinian pasta dish with a rich seafood sauce, a true taste of the sea.

Warm & Attentive Service
Enjoy friendly, genuine, and accommodating service that makes you feel at home.
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Reservations Essential
Book in advance to secure your table, especially for outside seating.
Recommended Dishes
Try the octopus salad, grilled prawns, fregola, and fritto misto.
Local Wine Pairing
Consider ordering a local Vermentino for an authentic taste experience.
Consider Portion Sizes
Portion sizes may be smaller; some find them reasonable, others find sides small.
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Reservations Essential
Book in advance to secure your table, especially for outside seating.
Recommended Dishes
Try the octopus salad, grilled prawns, fregola, and fritto misto.
Local Wine Pairing
Consider ordering a local Vermentino for an authentic taste experience.
Consider Portion Sizes
Portion sizes may be smaller; some find them reasonable, others find sides small.
Avoid Peak Times
Visit during off-peak hours or weekdays for a quieter, more relaxed meal.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Antica Cagliari is lauded for its incredible food, particularly its fresh seafood and authentic Sardinian dishes like fregola. Diners often praise the warm, genuine, and accommodating service, which enhances the overall dining experience. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention the wine being expensive and isolated instances of service lapses, especially during busy periods.
"A wonderful gem of a restaurant in Cagliari. Their chilled lobster astice style is a steal at 45€, we devoured it. Everything was very delicious here. My only qualm is that the wine is very expensive and pumped up the bill.
Service is polite and friendly. Reservations are essential."
Lawrence Hon
"It’s a bit expensive but the food is nice. We had the fresh fried calamari which were a bit oily, but okay. Black ink pasta was okay as well. Highlight was the vongolle with bottarga which was very good. The service in general was really nice in the beginning, but then they just forgot about our table completely (we were sitting outside) and we had to get up and go inside to ask for coffees and the check."
Andrei Ivanenco
"This was one of our best meals out. Food was incredible, atmosphere was great, location and venue is beautiful, the food and service did not disappoint. We were so happy to have found a great restaurant in the centre. Would highly recommend!"
Sofia Nadia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended, especially if you wish to dine outside. They are essential to secure a table.
Popular recommendations include octopus salad, grilled prawns, fregola ai frutti di mare, and fritto misto.
Some diners note that the wine can be quite expensive and may significantly increase the bill.
The restaurant features a charming setting with modern decor within an ancient cave-like ambiance, offering both indoor and outdoor seating.
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes, though it primarily focuses on seafood.
The restaurant is typically open for lunch and dinner, from 12:30 PM to 3 PM and 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
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Address: Via Sardegna, 49, 09124 Cagliari Phone: +39 070 734 0198 Website: AnticaCagliari.it Opening times: Lunch and evening from 7.30pm Budget: ££. In the historic Marina district, Antica Cagliari serves traditional cuisine in the cosy atmosphere of a 19 th-century vaulted stone building. Although it serves mainly seafood, their menu does also feature meat as well as vegetarian dishes.
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