What more can I say that hasn't already been said, except for the owner's grumpy nature, which is part of his charm 🤩 When I come to Cagliari, this has been my favorite restaurant for 20 years, passed down from father to son. It's especially good value for money, a must-try if you're in Cagliari, and everything is fresh. Don't be fooled by the exterior; it has nothing to do with the quality of the place. If you want to be transported back 30 years, nothing has changed. Absolutely try it!
Thank you, owner, everything was excellent.
P.S. They only serve fish, no meat or pasta.
William
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19 Maggio 2026
10,0
We went for lunch on April 25, 2026.
My husband, my father, and I had a wonderful time 🤗.
The trattoria offers dishes that truly reflect authentic Sardinian cuisine.
Fresh fish dishes, cooked according to Sardinian tradition.
Each dish was better than the last 😋.
Special mention for the walnut burrida and the wonderful fritto misto.
The price? Excellent, I'd say, considering the right quantity and quality of the dishes.
We'll definitely be back...
Also because we're waiting for the eels 😋🤗
Lisa ghiro
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04 Maggio 2026
10,0
I'm sorry I can't add one more star for the food, when I come here I feel like I'm having lunch with my cousins and aunts when I was a child, thank you for being here in Cagliari and not elsewhere. Thank you and THANK YOU FOR EXISTING.
Mariano Ferru
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01 Maggio 2026
10,0
I visited La Balena in 2006 and 2018. Hope to be back next year. It is not for social media, no michelin stars, no ameritalian food. It is for local dishes and tradition. Keep going La Balena.
I went today with my mom, I felt at home, fresh and well cooked fish, family atmosphere and lots of kindness, I will definitely be back
Anna Rita Murgia
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19 Aprile 2026
10,0
We finally had dinner at Balena for the first time, after hearing so much about it. It was like stepping back in time: a seafood dinner with simple, intense flavors, hard to find elsewhere, especially in an era where dishes seem to need to be overly elaborate to have an identity. I think the choice of simple dishes is perfect for showcasing the quality of the ingredients. Straightforward and unfussy, some might not like it, but for me it was a wonderful discovery. Moving ❤️ Rating 10
Angelica Simbula
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28 Marzo 2026
10,0
As always, a charming place, you eat very well and you breathe the air of the old times, a home ❤
Tom Selleck
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21 Marzo 2026
10,0
We were delighted to be at La Balena restaurant, where we enjoyed the wonderful dishes prepared by Mrs. Cristiana...😋 unsurpassed fried food and prawns that brought back memories of our youth... 👏🏼👏🏼 Compliments also go to Gigi, who served us with professionalism and kindness (brullendi)🔝
Giulia Milia and Sandro Collu 😘
Alessandro Collu
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21 Marzo 2026
10,0
Excellent trattoria, always fresh fish, very friendly staff, excellent quality and quantity. Super price.
massimo Lenzu
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14 Marzo 2026
10,0
We had a great meal, featuring the catch of the day. Fast service. Excellent price.
Sara
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06 Marzo 2026
10,0
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