Osteria Gioia e Gusto Cagliari In Cagliari

In my six days of dining in Cagliari, this "osteria" (a title I think is too humble for their level of cuisine) was by far my best experience. Let's start with the food: excellent! Fresh and abundant mussels au gratin as an appetizer, followed by two surprising grilled soles that I'd never enjoyed cooked that way. A unique myrtle panna cotta concluded the excellent dinner. The portions are truly generous, especially the first courses (150g of pasta per portion), and the waiters are right to emphasize this, to avoid wasting food by over-ordering. The staff is truly kind and friendly and has the patience to recommend the right dishes and pairings. The place is pleasant and well-decorated, although, crowded as it is on a Friday night, it can be noisy. Finally, the price is truly fair for the quality and service offered. A place not to be missed! Update 2025: The food is always excellent, prices have risen a bit. The men's toilet has a broken latch, making the door unusable: it would be easy to replace! They tend to only give preliminary bills, then "forget" to issue a receipt at checkout, which I've already noticed a few times.

Osteria Gioia e Gusto is a welcoming and pleasant place, with a relaxed atmosphere that invites you to linger. The cuisine offers well-executed traditional dishes, with fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. The menu offers interesting choices, from first courses to second courses, always meticulously prepared. The service is friendly and attentive, and the prices are in line with the quality offered. A reliable choice for those seeking a tasty, no-frills dinner in a welcoming atmosphere.

We had a business dinner and chose the tasting menu. Everything was delicious and plentiful, highly recommended.

I highly recommend this osteria, which I found while passing through. It's a very rustic yet well-maintained place, with very kind and welcoming staff. But let's get to the point... the dishes are indescribable, with truly generous and delicious portions. The prices are reasonable. I'll definitely be back.

Truly a delight. Excellent tuna. Excellent mixed fried fish. Excellent myrtle panna cotta. Excellent service.

I had dinner at this restaurant and really enjoyed it. For my appetizer, I had the sweet and sour mackerel: very good with an interesting flavor. Then I tried two first courses: the seafood macaroni, full of seafood and incredibly flavorful, and the passatelli with scampi and shrimp, which I loved. Overall, I ate very well and I loved the place. I would gladly return; I highly recommend it!

The food is plentiful, but not at the expense of the high quality. Excellent value for money.

The food is plentiful, but not at the expense of the high quality. Excellent value for money.

Nice place and delicious food. Excellent ingredients, perfectly cooked.

Excellent, high-quality food. Space is limited, but overall clean and welcoming. The staff is helpful and attentive.