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A guide to Sardinia food & drink
Inspired by the island’s rich history, geography, and traditions, Sardinian cuisine boasts a remarkable array of distinct and diverse flavours.
Sardinia's cuisine
While holidaying on the island of Sardinia, take the time to delve into its rich culinary heritage. You’ll have the opportunity to savour the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean, from familiar Italian dishes to the exquisite local recipes served in various dining establishments.
Indulge in the simplicity, intensity, and natural flavours of Sardinian cuisine, with its staples including grilled meats, cheeses, breads, salamis, and olives. Don’t miss the chance to savour the island’s most typical dish: roast suckling pig, a speciality found at the many farm-based restaurants.
Eating out in Sardinia
Eating out in Sardinia is a family affair, and is meant to be enjoyed. Restaurants offer the traditional Italian meal of antipasti (appetisers), primi (first courses – usually pasta dishes), secondi (main dishes) and dolci (dessert) and for vegetarians there are many pasta and vegetable dishes.
Sardinia gave its name to the sardine; this and other fish feature in many menus and of course, pizza is ubiquitous. For pudding, sweet desserts with honey are also a speciality, as are sweet biscuits such as suspiros – sweet almond cakes wrapped in coloured paper.
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Culinary staples in Sardinia
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Bread
No meal is complete without being accompanied by a type of bread. And when we say ‘a type’ we are referring to the hundreds of different varieties that have been created over the years. Using the best quality ingredients these breads are particular to a region or town.
Here are a few:
- Pane Carasau – also known as shepherd’s bread, wafer thin a little like a poppadom
- Pane Guttiau – Pane Carasua brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt
- Spianata – similar to pitta bread
- Fainé – a flat bread used for making “pizza” type snacks
- Civraxiu – A thick circular loaf with a crisp crust
Cheese
For over 5,000 years, Sardinia has honed the craft of cheese-making, now producing 80% of Italy’s Pecorino Romano. If you’re a cheese lover, prepare to be delighted by the diverse array of Sardinian cheeses. From hard and tangy Pecorino to soft and creamy Ricotta, there’s something to satisfy every palate.
Sardinian cheeses are truly one-of-a-kind, offering rich flavours that make for perfect souvenirs or gifts. The island’s iconic landscape is dotted with millions of sheep, grazing across vast meadows just as they have for centuries. These sheep migrate seasonally, spending summers in the cool mountain pastures and descending to the lowlands each autumn, continuing a tradition that has shaped Sardinia’s exceptional cheeses.
Meat & Seafood
Traditionally, the countryside of Sardinia is known for its meat-centric cuisine. Here, you’ll find a variety of hearty dishes, including succulent roast suckling pig cooked on a spit, mutton featuring every part of the sheep, and wild boar from the mountainous regions. For those with a more adventurous palate, Sardinia also offers unique options like horse and donkey meat.
While many Sardinians pride themselves on their shepherding heritage rather than their fishing skills, seafood still holds a significant place in the island’s diet. The local waters yield firm-fleshed fish such as bream, mullet, and sea bass. For a special treat, make your way to Alghero in the northwest of the island, where you can indulge in some of the freshest lobster available.
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