Osteria Il Gastronauta - CABRAS

We had two terrific meals here only restaurant we went to twice during our two weeks in Sardinia. Each course was tasty and interesting, and the wine recommendations were great.

You would walk past this easily but instead it is worth making the trip from Oristano to seek it out. A chalk menu which changes daily according to the catch of the day. I had the sword fish ceviche with a delicious unusual fresh salad of finely sliced red and white cabbage, fennel, rocket and young salad leaves which was exquisite, my daughter the grilled octopus and my husband had the cuttlefish cut as tagliatelle ribbons and seasoned beautifully all as starters. I then had the pasta with tuna, tomato, capers, olives and he had the black ink seafood ragu. I am omitting the other herbs, spices and ingredients that went into these simple dishes and raised them to a whole new level. I recommend sitting inside. One of the best seafood meals we have had in over thirty years of travelling around the Mediterranean and Adriatic. Carlo (the owner? opened in 2020 and admitted it has been tough. It would be such a waste of talent and genius if this gem were to close.

We ate dinner here having seen it a few nights earlier. It was a Tuesday , and very busy, so if you go, then make a reservation. We both had swordfish, but in different meals, and they were very good indeed. Would fully recommend eating here, the owners work hard and deserve the results.

Abbiamo mangiato benissimo! cucina e servizio superiore!

Ottima cucina. buon rapporto qualità-prezzo. cortesia, professionalità. raccomandato