Cerchio Rosso In Cagliari

An unforgettable experience! Best food I've had in years.

My new favorite restaurant in Cagliari - an absolutely fair and balanced menu, creative and fresh. Beautiful atmosphere!

We stumbled upon this wonderful restaurant by chance yesterday. We hadn't made a reservation, and it was very busy, but after a while, we were given a table outside. The wait was well worth it! A wonderful place to end the day, great service, and excellent wine recommendations. And the food was outstanding—truly special, beautifully presented, incredibly fresh, and absolutely delicious. We shared the vitello tonnato, followed by spaghetti alla puttanesca and small pasta with ragù. Everything was perfect, and the service was truly excellent! Grazie mille!

A restaurant in Cagliari with original and bold dishes, pairings that break the mold. There were four of us. The chef greeted us with a small meatball each. We shared all three appetizers: vitello tonnato (veal topside, red tuna tartare, anchovy mayonnaise, fried capers), giardino primavera (creamed beetroot, stewed pak choi, mizuna and pea salad, fried leek, and sheep's cheese), and panzanella with pickled zucchini, Camone tomatoes, and smoked provola cheese with ciauscolo. I was already thinking about the vitello tonnato before even entering, but I ended up falling in love with the giardino primavera. Two shared first courses: potato- and mint-filled ravioli with a crustacean capricciosa and crispy pancetta, and spaghetti alla puttanesca on a roasted tomato cream with a sapa reduction and house-made tuna in oil. Of the two, the ravioli was the tastiest and most interesting dish. Four main courses, one each: catch of the day on tomato, chickpea, and mussel stew with pastis, and three goose (or duck) legs on a bed of mashed potatoes with salsa and asparagus, offered in place of the beef ribs, which were unfortunately sold out. For dessert, vegan chocolate mousse with pear and carasau in mulled wine, accompanied by two glasses of Port. All washed down with a beer, a bottle of red wine, and water. The bill was about €234 for four. An interesting place for those seeking creative and unusual dishes, with bold, well-executed pairings.

The food was really very good, and the setting is really nice on a square with good, friendly service. Definitely recommended!

We were visiting family who have lived in Sardinia for four years. This restaurant is one of their favorites, and they shared it with us. Reservations are necessary. It has a charming terrace overlooking a square, and there was a lovely atmosphere. The food is excellent; they cook with high-quality, seasonal ingredients. The service is always friendly, and the staff offers helpful advice on both the menu and the wine list. I highly recommend it!

We had two amazing courses. So good that we ordered a third. Then dessert each. Really couldn’t fault it. Magic spot in the middle of a beautiful square. Waiter was a legend, too.

It was a truly wonderful experience. We shared about five dishes and were satisfied with both the quantity and quality. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, especially about wine. The waiter was excellent at understanding our tastes and recommending an excellent bottle. All this in a very pretty and breezy little square. If I return to Cagliari, I will definitely stop by again.

I consider this restaurant a rare gem among Cagliari's culinary offerings. Each dish is rich in imagination, attention to detail, and quality. If you want to eat well and spend a fair amount, you have to come here, where the kindness of the waiters is a given... Well done!

The best restaurant in the city. The dishes are prepared with impressive skill and delicacy, featuring stunning combinations of fresh, top-quality ingredients. A vegan menu is available and delicious, a rarity in the city. The staff is extremely friendly, efficient, and helpful, knowledgeable about the wines and dishes on offer. It's interesting to have the option of ordering half portions (still generous), allowing you to sample several dishes. The restaurant overlooks a small, welcoming square, a true gem in the heart of the city. The best place to enjoy excellent food in Cagliari.