Pula

Pula is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Cagliari in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 25 kilometres southwest of Cagliari. Pula is a holiday resort, with numerous hotels and beaches. The ruins of the ancient city of Nora are among the most important archaeological sites of the island. Wikipedia.
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Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Nora, Italy is an open air museum that tells the story of a myth-infused village with roots dating back to the 9th century BC. Located on a spit of land just outside of the village and approximately 25 miles from Pula, Nora boasts impressive Carthaginian and Roman remains. Most of these ruins are from the Roman era and include a theater, multiple sets of baths, roads, and remnants of drainage systems.
Amazing site, it is possible to visit in a nutshell all the most iconic buildings of the ancient Romans. From the theater to the "terme". A unique site that made my day also thanks to the guided tour (which is already included in the ticket). Worth to go!
Francesco Di Matteo — Google review
A very interesting ruin to visit. Best time to go is first thing at 9am as it is very hot and there is no shade whilst walking around. Amazing mosaics to be seen. You are not able to get close to the castle on the hill sadly which was a disappointment. Tickets were €8 per adult. A lovely worth while visit to a pace of interest in Nora 👍🏼
Charli — Google review
Remarkable place, must see. If you are confused about the opening hours - they are open in July 2023 non-stop from 9 am till 7pm (last entrance is at 7 pm as they are closing at 8 pm). If you search for opening hours you should search for Nora, ticket office, there you will find the correct schedule. There are no guided tours in any other language but Italian - this should be improved. I was not allowed to walk into the park only in shorts and bikini thus I bought one Sardegna T-shirt in the ticket office. The tickets cost 8 € for adults and 4.5 € for children. There several parking options however the two that are closer to archeological park were full (not because of so many visitors of the park but due to proximity of the fully occupied Nora beach). We eventually parked quite far away (parking for Nora beach) and walked at least 500 m to the entrance.
Nataša Jeraj Kampuš — Google review
It's a hot place with few trees around. The tour is self-guided, and tickets are purchased at the café in front of the monument. The parking lot is approximately 500m away. Expect a lot of people, especially due to the beach, so the parking lot tends to be quite full. The monument is beautiful, probably the most beautiful Roman monument in Sardinia.
Jakub Vaněček — Google review
What a pleasant surprise. We hadn't planned a visit but since we were in the area we took a chance and stopped to check it out. There was so much to see. You can even visit with toddlers. You also have the option of taking a guided tour.
Maria L. — Google review
A place full of history from early Sardinian settlements over Phoenicians to the Romans. Wonderfully kept mosaics. Do take the guided tour as the guides give you so much more to take home. Congrats to Andrea, who not only knew what he was talking about, but also brought it with flair and humour (and managed to keep our 10 year old entertained and engaged). And visiting the site at sunset gave it an extra touch.
Dirk Meert — Google review
It was a pleasant drive past salt lagoon nature reserves with flamingos and then past miles of beaches. We parked in the beach car park and walked along the beach towards the ruins, the water was almost tempting it was so amazingly blue. We sat and had a magnum and a coffee in the little cafe by the ticket office and just enjoyed the 29 degrees of sunshine. The site at Nora was actually a bit of a let down. It was large but a lot of the information boards were missing so you could have been touring a building site. Some mosaics were on display but others were blocked off, as was the amphitheatre. The city thrived for a thousand years before eventually being abandoned due to persistent raids by north African slavers. We did see a huge grasshopper though, probably 10-12cm long and so many seagulls using the site.
Marcus Hurley — Google review
A vast area of excavated Roman archaeology including the remains of homes, businesses, mosaics, columns, amphitheatre and a well-preserved network of roads. All in a perfect seaside setting, with a small cafe/bar.
Weydonian — Google review
History is something fascinating, but 8 € per adult is too much for what was offered there. Landscape is beautiful.
Juli W. — Google review
Holidaying in south west Sardinia from the U.K. in mid June 2022, we visited the beautiful archeological site in Nora. From our hotel where we were staying on the Santa Margherita di Pula coast, we drove for 15 minutes to the Nora ruins site. There is free parking nearby and then we walked for 10 minutes to the edge of the site. Before walking up to the ruins, we decided to first go into the cafe. The cafe is very clean, nicely presented, reasonably priced with plenty of seating outside. It is run by a gentleman called Mario, who is very friendly, helpful, professional and has a pleasant manner. We had a lovely cappuccino and pastry, and ice cold water bottles, which was very welcome on a warm day. The cafe is well stocked with good quality products. They also serve pasta and pizza. There are sizeable and clean washrooms behind the cafe. Next to the cafe, there is the tour office, where you can elect to have a guided tour. We decided to do the tour on our own - the archeological site is very beautiful, extensive, steeped in history and surrounded by the sea. The panoramic views are spectacular and to leisurely see all the ruins and read the information boards, you probably need about 2 hours. Sadly we were not able to visit the Torre di Nora (Nora Tower) as it was closed off for visiting, which was a pity as it would have provided spectacular aerial views of the site. After seeing all the ruins, we returned to the cafe, where we refreshed ourselves with ice cold drinks and ice cream. A Big shout out to Mario, who runs the cafe, for his hospitality. I strongly recommend a visit to this Nora archaeological site - the cafe is a must stop.
Paul Sozi — Google review
Very pretty spot although fairly deserted being a grey, rainy day.. Still can appreciate the view and the narrow stretch of beach. Visited the old Roman ruins and admired the the only Roman Theater in all of Sardinia and it is extraordinarily well-preserved .. It was difficult to tear my eyes away from Torre del Coltellazzo (or the Tower of Nora or of Sant’Efisio) .. an ancient military structure which stands on top of the promontory facing the stunning archaeological site of Nora. It was built at the end of the 16th century by the Spaniards to monitor naval traffic to the West of the Gulf of Cagliari. Worth a visit if in the area
Simone Cummings — Google review
5 star experience with the exception of the ticketing representative. She was rude and un welcoming. Basically if you buy an ice cream, make you don’t take it inside the ticketing office or she will lose her mind.
Ernestinho — Google review
Nora is an important and extensive archaeological area. We went one day on our own and returned the next day to first do a guided tour of the site with Andrea Lintas, an extremely passionate and knowledgeable guide who has worked there for many years. His tour was engaging and he patiently answered our many questions. We especially loved the mosaics. Then we donned VR goggles and got to see what researchers think the site and the buildings looked like in Roman times (mostly). It really brought the well maintained site to life. I would encourage more tourists and especially American tourists to take advantage of the innovative and meaningful historical work this park is doing to preserve history.
Willa Seidenberg — Google review
Great historic place where NY encestors the Phoenicians founded 800 BC. So good to be there, see the Roman archeological site and have a cappuccino in the coffee shop next to the entrance qatcing the quiet sea
Tony Fata — Google review
Very friendly, knowledgeable and kind staff: we had an unforgettable tour in English by Andrea Lintas, very erudite, local guide - strongly recommended to truly understand the sight (even if you have read before). If you have a chance, once you do the physical walk of the sight, also do thereafter the ‘virtual tour’ with the help of a VR headset. This is a three-dimensional reconstruction of how the town looked in the Phoenician, Roman (and current-areal photography) times based on the extensive reconstruction done by 4 Italian universities working on the sight (including recent discoveries of the plaster wall and ceiling decorations). It is the best ever use of modern technology we have seen by any archaeological site or museum. It was educational, visually impressive and, very importantly - working with no glitches. We were truly impressed and absolutely recommend it as a compliment to the physical walk - totally worth the money. Bravo to the Nora staff!
Amelie Coetsier — Google review
Great ruins and mosaics along the coast. Access to the tower was closed which should have been disclosed prior to buying a ticket to enter.
Kelly Sidney — Google review
The place itself is 5 stars. No shade, no place to sit. Some parts are closed. How they treat it is 2. Half of the boards with information is missing. Badly maintained place.
Miklós Mester — Google review
Very interesting archaeologic site. Visitors can wander around unhindered as they wish. Very beautiful mozaics.
Cliff van Dijk — Google review
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Beach
Outdoor Activities
Family friendly strip popular for swimming, windsurfing & jet-skiing, backed by hotels & cafes.
One of the nicest beaches in Europe, it is spotless and there is no rubbish. There is a designated area for guests staying at Chia Laguna resort, and the loungers are relatively comfy.
Toby Mason — Google review
Plaja e frumoasa cu un nisip foarte fin! (Translated by Google) The beach is beautiful with very fine sand!
the rock the — Google review
Definitely one of the or maybe the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia
Rone Yousif — Google review
Speechless.. Crystal clear water... Golden Sand... Seafood... ❤️
Federica Della Gatta — Google review
Visited mid-week afternoon in September. Typically beautiful Sardinian beach. Uncrowded. Several small cafes with sunbeds along beach. Fine, white sand and turquoise, clear waters. Beach is quite narrow (not a beach for sports). Virtually no waves. Undeveloped backdrop to beach, mostly wild trees. Multiple access points to beach down a small ramp or flight of steps.
Oliver Kemsley — Google review
This beach was very good! Lots of nice bars directly on the beach. The only complaint would be seaweed on the beach and in the water at least for the first few meters which made the water a bit murky but otherwise it was a very nice experience here.
Risa Pisa — Google review
So peaceful place, amazing beach and sea! Love sardinia ❤
Roger Hill — Google review
Not a five just because that coast is full of fantastic places. It is though less crowded and really great for children with its shallow waters for maybe 50m from the shore. Of course the water is cristal clear, and quite safe with all wind conditions.
Marzia Mura — Google review
Very good family beach - clean, not too crowded, mainly local and mainland Italian families. Quite a few beach sellers, but not too intrusive. Good beach cafes and other facilities.
Bill Miller — Google review
S.da Statale 195 Sulcitana, 09010 Santa Margherita di Pula CA, Italyhttp://www.visitpula.it/+39 070 6771Spiaggia di Santa Margherita di Pula reservations

3Spiaggia di Nora

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Beach
Picturesque, sheltered white-sand beach known for its clear waters & access to dining & parking.
Crystal clear water, not too busy, plenty of places if you want to get a lido or set up your own parasol, the wind can pick up so make sure to bring a spade too!
Jordan — Google review
One of the highlights of our visit in Sardinia! If you want to experience it unspoilt, leave for the hike early - ideally get to the start of the hike for 5am-6am, then you're guaranteed no people! We got to the beach around 8am. The hike is quite pleasant on the way there when the temperature isn't spiking, leave about 1.5h on average. The hike on the way back was quite something, especially climing some steep parts in the roasting sun. The beach offers some shade by the rocks and a small cave. During the day it can get a little busy, with many tourist boats parked around. The sun starts to turn around 4pm so no point if staying after that.
Veronika Appleford Divincova — Google review
Very beautiful beach and absolutely no people there in the off-season.
Daria Thomas — Google review
Very beautiful Beach. I've never been in beautest place. Is not big but colors of the water is awensome.
Pan De — Google review
Great beach, definitely worth visiting!
Marcelo Godoy Rigobello — Google review
warm shallow water, soft sand, a bit of seaweed in some parts.
Karolina Celmanova — Google review
Lovely beach! There’s also a few restaurants nearby, also good to visit the archaeological site nearby.
Frances W — Google review
Beautiful place! This beach is little and so magic... All You can desire for your holidays is here!
maurizio panzani — Google review
Italy
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Wildlife and safari park
Nature & Parks
The 11:30am tour at Laguna di Nora, a wildlife and safari park, lacked multi-language information but had some English translations on the walls. It would be beneficial for management to invest in additional translations and establish an onsite coffee bar to increase revenue. Prior to the tour, there was idle time due to arriving early. The snorkeling experience was exceptional with Matteo as an outstanding guide who even rescheduled the tour a week in advance.
We went snorkeling; Matteo was a brilliant guide and even ran the tour a week early for us. Thoroughly recommend.
Dan — Google review
World’s smallest aquarium? It takes less than 5 minutes to walk around this ‘aquarium’. The turtle rescue centre was more interesting, though entirely in Italian. €8 for approximately 30 minutes of entertainment is poor value. We enjoyed a drink in the restaurant where the view is incredible.
Michael Macefield — Google review
We did the 11:30am tour and despite it only being in Italian, there is some English translated content on the walls. I suggest management invest a bit more into other languages and put a coffee bar onsite... to make more money plus we arrived early and didn’t have anything to do.
A Grogan — Google review
Restaurant with an amazing view and great food, turtle sanctuary is more of a turtle hospital, they were coincidentally bringing in a turtle on the day that had been found in town! There's the option to do snorkeling or canoeing on certain days in the lagoon
Timothy Yu — Google review
Beautiful Lagoon and very good opportuity to meet some animals of the Mediteranean Sea. Even plants and flowers can be seen!! There is a sea turtle rescue station, a dolphin museum and a little aquarium! Great!! :)
S. Mai — Google review
Very very good, sustainable cuisine, only local fresh fish (always!). Something different from the excellent local food of Sardinia. In addition the location of the restaurant is astonishing!
Damien Bortolon — Google review
It is very depressing. U feel pity for the animals and the price of 8euros feels like a pure scam.
bewideba — Google review
Nice to see a saved turtle, the aquarium is about 6 or 7 tanks with fish.
Lili — Google review
Laguna di Nora Località Nora, 09010 Pula CA, Italyhttp://lagunadinora.it/+39 351 597 1424Laguna di Nora reservations
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Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Torre del Coltellazzo o di Sant'Efisio is a must-see attraction on the tour, offering breathtaking scenery from its highest point. Accessible only as part of the guided tour, this captivating fortress guarantees an unforgettable experience. The cost per person for the tour is reasonably priced at 7.50.
Sadly, the tower is closed but you can look at it from the archaeological site.
Daria Thomas — Google review
It was closed due to its deterioration and improper maintenance; and/or lack of government funding
Miguel Cuba — Google review
The tower its closed due to construcrion reason. No information when it will be open.
Soma Kígyos — Google review
No access to the tower (or surrounding area), even after paying for archeological site access… Was just told it had been closed for some time. No price reduction however…
Wayne Miller — Google review
Nora is an ancient Roman and Phoenician city placed on a peninsula near Pula, near to Cagliari in Sardinia. The tower is located on a promontory on the south-western Gulf of Cagliari, near to the Coltellazzo island and the archaeological remains of the Punic-Roman settlement of Nora. The first military settlement was probably present at the beginning of the fourteenth century. The tower was active from 1607. In the eighteenth century the building was contained in a fort, built in a period of six years (1722-1728) by the Piedmont engineer Antonio Felix de Vincenti. Later (in the nineteenth century) further work was carried out and the tower became a lighthouse. The tower has a structure of a truncated cone, with a height of about 11 meters and is 12 meters in diameter at the base. Inside it has a double ribbed vaulted dome, supported by a central pillar.
Mike Cording — Google review
One of the highlights of the tour, well worth the visit. Great view from the very top. You can only visit this as part of the tour but the tour is only €7.50 per person.
Russell Keane — Google review
Scenic spot
Simone Cummings — Google review
Should be warned that access is with ticket and guide only. Was hoping to have a little explore
Agustin Traverso — Google review
Via Fermi, 09010 Pula CA, ItalyTorre del Coltellazzo o di Sant'Efisio reservations

Top places to eat

1S'Incontru

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Pizza restaurant
Located in the heart of Pula, S'Incontru is a charming eatery that comes highly recommended for its delectable cuisine. While it is advisable to make reservations, walk-ins are usually accommodated as well. The pizzas here are generously portioned and perfect for sharing between two people. Although opinions may vary, some find the initial pizza flavor slightly bland while others consider it absolutely perfect.
We’ve been there tonight , the restaurant has been packed but it didn’t detract from that the staff has been very friendly, fast and courteous. The two pizzas what we got were huge, quiet good quality products and yummy. The location is the best in town , right at the main square .
ErichKae95 — Google review
Great pizza and friendly service but keep in mind the insane service charge. We had to pay 7,5€ for three people, for which you theoretically could get yourself another pizza.
Christoph Ritter — Google review
In the evening it is really busy and there are a lot of people. Service is fast. We ordered two oysters and got one for free (which were really tasty) We were impressed with the sizes of the pizzas for the prices, the Calzone pizza was big and I can't complain about it but unfortunately the Diavolo pizza only impressed with its sizes...it was so thin it looked like it was made on a wrap. We got to taste a lot of Italian pizzas and very good ones, but unfortunately they should learn how to make them from Italian pizza chefs.
Kestutis Semaska — Google review
the pizza was nice, only available thing in the menu at 15hrs on a friday, but it was totally a tourist trap. They charge you 5€ just for sitting in the terrace and excise themselves by saying it was written in the menu (almost invisible). unless you're desperate because everything is close, i dont recomend it.
Natalia Cisneros — Google review
It felt very touristic and not relaxed at all. Staff moving very fast around and the price is high for this area. But the food was delicious and very nicely presented.
Nina Marinova — Google review
Nice food , pizza is delicious . lots of staff ,service could be more attentive this may be down to the service charge already included on the bill of 2.50€ per person . Slightly high priced menu .
Laura Jason — Google review
A cute little restaurant in the centre of Pula (always worth booking any restaurant in Pula) but walk-ins normally accommodated. The pizzas are more than enough for 2, but having eaten there two nights, with two different pizzas, the first was a little bland the second was perfect. However, if you're a sushi fan. The fresh fish shines out as some of the best sushi I've had in a long time.
Romas Masteika — Google review
Located in a lovely plaza. We ordered the mozarella salad and margarita de bufala pizza and both were nice. Simple yet tasty.
Ahmed Alkatib — Google review
Delicious pizza.. Light thin crust and fresh toppings.. So reasonably priced too. No wonder tourists and locals filled the tables.?Pizzas are huge and enough for two to share! Pizza served all day with an a la carts menu available in evenings which looks amazing. Will definitely come back again! Highly recommended if in Pula.
Simone Cummings — Google review
Lovely spot on the town square. Excellent pizza, huge portions, reasonably priced, friendly and attentive staff, really enjoyed our lunch there. Embarrassed I couldn't finish mine (i ordered toomuch), even though it was delicious, but they even offered to box the remaining pizza for us
Noel — Google review
The food was tasty and the atmosphere friendly. Good quality of wine. Extremely fast service and everybody was polite! I recommended!
Vasiliki Liaretidou — Google review
This was a wonderful find in the heart of Pula. The pizzas were delicious, a lovely, fresh caprese salad and friendly service. Highly recommend. Remember the pizzas are HUGE!
Niamh Creed — Google review
Great location and vibe situated on a main square - Piazza del Popolo in the centre of Pula. Always busy, but we managed to get a table. Plenty of outside seating overlooking the square which makes it ideal for people watching. Service was good and staff were friendly enough. Pizzas were very tasty. There is a service charge that seems high, but I guess it's all about location.
SJ McKinnon — Google review
Piazza del Popolo, 63, 09010 Pula CA, Italy+39 070 920 8128

2Su Furriadroxu

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Sardinian restaurant
Su Furriadroxu, a hidden gem tucked away in a quiet street near Pula's main square, offers a truly authentic Sardinian dining experience. With its charming villa and courtyard setting, this traditional restaurant is renowned for serving delectable dishes that showcase the region's culinary heritage.
One of my favorite restaurants for over a decade. An absolutely charming atmosphere with red and white checked tablecloths under the orange trees in a beautiful courtyard in summer and cosy indoor dining in front of the fireplace in winter. The food is as abundant as it is wonderful with generous portions of delicious Sardinian fare. The menu is heavily meat based (no seafood here) but I've sent vegetarian friends who have eaten really well too. The staff is super friendly, charming and knowledgeable. I can't recommend this place enough. Book well in advance in summer as it gets extremely busy
Sarena Harvey — Google review
We ve been there for dinner and we tried the wildboar, the maialino da latte, and the lamb. All very good. Plus appetizers - campignons and eggplants. White housewine is also good at an amazing price. Try to book few days in advance.
Radu Opris — Google review
La cuisine est excellente, les spécialités Sardes sont misent à l'honneur sauf pour les desserts... Je mets quand même 5 étoiles ! (Translated by Google) The cuisine is excellent, Sardinian specialties are featured except for desserts... I still give it 5 stars!
Celine Pavarotti — Google review
Very nice home atmosphere and really good, interesting food, variety of meats that taste like home made. Staff is helpful and doing a great job. It reminds me of my great grandmother times.
katarina korzen — Google review
Restaurant with a lot of local charm. Interior is all very Sardinian which is nice. I was however not super impressed with the food. The quiche starter was cold as were the grilled vegetables, the wild boar stew was delicious though. The suckling pig looks very tempting since you walk by when you enter the restaurant and experience the great smell, I however didn't like it, in my opinion it needed some more herbs and salt, but that might be a matter of taste. Fully booked most of the time so make sure you make a reservation.
Gerbrand van de Beek — Google review
Excellent restaurant. The food is terrific (my husband and I had champignon and aubergine for starter and suckling pig with potatoes), the service was great, and all for a fair price. It felt like an authentic local experience, unlike other restaurants around that are focused on tourists. Highly recommended. Must book in advance, as its always full.
Mait? Bezerra — Google review
Holidaying in south west Sardinia from the U.K. in mid June 2022, we visited this family restaurant for dinner, having pre-booked. It is set in the heart of Pula town in a beautiful courtyard, with fruit trees and a display of historical tools used for farming. You can also see the porchetta, little piglets roasting in the fireplace. Dinner was outside in the courtyard. We were warmly welcomed and sat at our table. We had a nice assortment of bread and chilled bottle water. For antipasti, we shared a mixed plate of cheeses, grilled vegetables and cheese. For the Prima course we had macarrones with beef and a tomato ravioli. For the main course we had porchetta, which is pieces of roast suckling piglet, which was served with small roast potatoes and herbs. For dessert we shared a local Sardinian dessert called Sebadas which is a deep fried pastry with ricotta and honey. We then had a mirto, a liqueur made from myrtle leaves - unique to Sardinia. It is a very nice digestive. The food was excellent. For drinks, we shared a nice bottle of Cannonau, a Sardinian red wine. This restaurant is a must visit restaurant - the venue is beautiful, great atmosphere, excellent food, wonderful service, friendly staff (who also speak English) and good value. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment as they get fully booked almost daily.
Paul Sozi — Google review
Nice place. Ok Service. Setup directed for tourists. The manu is translated to many languages. Starters good, the man dishes where a bit over cooked and by this the meat was to dry. All in ok but nothing special.
Sebastian Roßner — Google review
Super Meat Restaurant not to be missed as it’s a must go to in Pula Sardegna. Incredible service with a smile and of course Authentic Sardegna Cuisine hard to beat. I will be definitely booking this busy busy establishment so don’t forget to book 🙏🏾
Vass Eliadis — Google review
Wonderful traditional Sardinian restaurant. Here you can find meats, cheeses and traditional first courses, simple and tasty. You can also taste the famous Sardinian "porceddu" on a spit. Every year I come here and always find the usual splendid atmosphere, Sardinian music in the background and excellent house wine. Absolute quality restaurant at prices in line with the beauty it offers.
Agostino Bocchi — Google review
As a family of three, we had a boar stew, a suckling pig, and a beefsteak. The stew was excellent, but the pig and the steak were cold. Cold, like these dishes were prepared an hour ago. The menu is excellent, but the execution was poor.
Tarmo Soodla — Google review
Wonderful local food, served in a very traditional style. However you *must* reserve because it’s always super full!
Craig McLean — Google review
Via XXIV Maggio, 11, 09010 Pula CA, Italyhttp://www.sufurriadroxu.it/+39 070 924 6148

3Ristorante Da Giancarlo

4.0
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3.5
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affordable
Seafood restaurant
Ristorante Da Giancarlo is a vibrant and charming trattoria in the heart of Pula town centre, located in south west Sardinia. With its lively atmosphere, rustic ambiance, and friendly service, it offers an array of delectable seafood dishes. From mussels and squid to seafood pasta and grilled fish, their menu boasts a variety of options for seafood lovers.
I loved this Beautiful Seafood Restaurant so lovely and friendly, clean and of course Great Seafood 🦞 Both Paula and Veronica looked after us so enthusiastically and the owner was so down to earth. A nice change from Big City Restaurants with no personal service. Wine selection was amazing and so was the live seafood in the tanks. A must if you are visiting Pula Sardegna but make sure you book ahead. 🙏🏾
Vass Eliadis — Google review
Delicious carpaccio al gambero rosso, never tried something like this. But I expected more taste from the 'spaghetti coi ricci di mare'. I was expecting an explosion but the taste was faded, very blunt. Seadas were amazing! Good service and wine.
Elena Lefter — Google review
Poor experience at this resturant, most sea food (even lobster) is served cold. Took over 30mins from asking for the bill, to get it. We did recieve a discount in the end and I think some of their other food options looked good, but overalI, I wouldn't be in a rush to go again.
Max Goss — Google review
Amazing food at great prices ! Lovely wine collection too ❤️
devansh dhar — Google review
Very interesting tuna tartare - with nectarine and mint. Spaghetti Arsele much too salty. Filetto di Manzo definitely not a filet cut - fatty and gristle. Grilled veg was perfect. Chips also very good if too few. Fritto misto used to be much better years ago.
stephen spring — Google review
Holidaying in south west Sardinia from the U.K. in mid June 2022, we visited this family restaurant in the heart of Pula town centre. We didn't have a booking, but were warmly welcomed and given a nice table. The fresh fish is on display in a large glass unit as you wait to be seated. For our first course we had fresh large prawns, langoustines, oysters plus malloreddus with meat ragu. For the second course we had spaghetti with seafood ragu plus a horse steak with french fries. For Dessert, we had tiramisu and local ice cream with fruit pieces. We shared a nice bottle of Cannonau wine. I recommend a visit to this restaurant - good food and pleasant service.
Paul Sozi — Google review
Food Ok to good but I do not recommend meat. The personnel was very stressed and had a bit of a bossy tone. Not children friendly. If they get stressed on a busy day like Pasquetta, why not offer a fixed menu? Also not ideal for a big group of 14 people to be split into two separate tables.
Nadine Di Gregorio — Google review
Had the pleasure to eat Fritto Misto del giorno (15€) freshly fished daily fish, and THE BEST CALAMARE EVER! They were just perfect!!! Vegetables also extraordinary delicious! Ambience is typical italian. Prices are average for this high quality! Paid just 26€ in total with a coffee, water and bread. Personnel is working a lot as restuarant is frequently visited - reservation needed! 5 stars completely deserved! Parking spots along the street.
Maurizio Cerra — Google review
This is a very nice fish & seafood restaurant. The choice is unbelievable. Drinks and desserts are very delicious. The food is also very tasty. You have to scan QR Menu but you can choose the language so it was comfortable.
Victoria Kan — Google review
We went there with family and friends. We ate a mix of pizzas and restaurant dishes. The service was great and the kids were served first. The pizzas were delicious, and the fish was fresh and nicely served. It was not the best I ever had, but maybe just because I chose the wrong fish for my palate. We felt it was slightly overpriced, and this is the reason why I am not giving a five.
Marzia Mura — Google review
The third day on Sardinia and finally had an amazing dinner. I loved the fish (seabas), the good wine, very nice dessert and absolutely superb service. There were only few waiters, and they did a really amazing job to manage the full house of guests, while being very polite and cracking a joke here and there to create a nice atmosphere and making us feel at home. All in all, a very pleasant evening with very good food. The only thing to improve would be to ensure access to wifi, because the menu in other languages is only available through a QR code. And also having some AC would have been nice. Was a bit too hot inside the restaurant.
Vio V — Google review

4Ristorante Cucina Machrì

4.5
(422)
4.5
(979)
expensive
Restaurant
Ristorante Cucina Machrì is a Mediterranean eatery that specializes in seafood-based cuisine. With its bright and cozy dining area, customers can enjoy tasting menus accompanied by local wines. The restaurant offers modern fare, with an emphasis on creativity in their seafood dishes. However, one non-seafood dish, the crispy baby pig, fell short of expectations as it was overly fried and tough, negating the hours spent cooking the meat.
Heel lekker eten, speciale combo’s en heel vriendelijke bediening. De aangepaste wijnen pasten perfect bij de gerechtjes. Echt genieten hier. De verrassing van de avond was het allereerste hapje. (Translated by Google) Very tasty food, special combos and very friendly service. The matched wines matched the dishes perfectly. Really enjoy it here. The surprise of the evening was the very first bite.
Emmanuelle Dufrane — Google review
I have mixed feelings about this place. Bottom line is, I think they try really (I think too much) hard to get a Michelin star. I think their menu is a bit disjointed with flavours that do not necessarily complement each other. I think that their tasting menu is too expensive for the offering. I think that every dish from the tasting menu needs to be brought in separately and not four-five dishes all at once. All Michelin Guide restaurants we have ever been to follow the “one dish at a time” practice. We were seated outside and they brought four or five appetisers all together, which was confusing, especially when you have three people, linearly increasing the number of dishes on the table and confusion what to try first. The wine tasting was on point. The “tomato” and “olive” thing were good. I just do not think this place was memorable, not like other places we went to.
Greg Slonim — Google review
Incredibly Disappointing. We came here for the tasting menu and left very disappointed. I appreciate that the staff tried their best to keep pace with the volume of guests, but they were clearly understaffed. Twice, they failed to bring us enough plates for our party. The food was really poor and shocking that it is listed in the Michelin Guide. I thought the least offensive dish was the flavourless tuna tartare, which strangely they served in a tin can resembling cat food. When we spoke to the chef about our concerns he was rude and unwilling to even try to rectify the situation, although acknowledged ‘there had been some issues with the kitchen.’ Any reputable restaurant would respond in a more appropriate way. Save your money and go elsewhere.
Cheryl Pottruff — Google review
A highly delectable gastronomical journey with their degustation menu. 8 dishes and 4 wines. All the wines were white and from Sardinia ! Beautiful presentation and great focus on aesthetics. Definitely deserves a Michelin star !
devansh dhar — Google review
Our visit to this restaurant was a good decision, though thinking back on it now after it there are some points to note... First of all the service, place itself and the menu is all there. The people attend you very nicely and the informal Mediterranean atmosphere in the rather calm restaurant is really a nice calm place to enjoy a diner at night. As the pictures show the presentation is all good and the quality of what’s being served also good. Nevertheless in the end it leaves me a bit ‘just not that’... for example the menu is missing more choices, there are maybe 10-12 choices in total on there which is fine, and they are all inventive, new and nicely thought about but the thing is, last year we just had the exact same menu?! So for such a place I expected more. So good? Yes definitely you will enjoy but it will leave you with a little feeling of expecting more for how upscale the restaurant wants to represent itself.
Maarten Verhaeghe — Google review
Very friendly and professional staff. Great service and wine recommendations! All dishes were well presented, decorative and very tasty! Highly recommended!
Jack Flash — Google review
Great service, really creative seafood dishes. The only non seafood dish, crispy baby pig was not really that great, it was way too fried and too hard, totally defeats the purpose of having cooked the meat for many hours, because as soon as they fried it, it was hard and chewy. If you have ever tasted a great piece of baby pig in Spain, where the meat is soft and fat melts in your mouth and the skin crispy, you would be totally disappointed by this dish. The crudi antipasti were great and creative. We also loved the shrimp appetizer.
vic NY (Vic NY) — Google review
We had a wonderful experience in this restaurant. Got the tasting menu and all the dishes were amazing.
Jonathan Nafta — Google review
Excellent! Nice small place in a nice little town but the food and the wine are spectacular given the ambitions of this restaurant. Chef Christian is devoted to organic food and wine and if needed prepares a full tasting vegetarian menu. Parmigiana was awesome, as was the zabaglione with pea :-) thanks for another memorable night. Also a big thanks to the brilliant sommelier who introduced some beautiful “vertical” wines!
Ben Li — Google review
We enjoyed outside dinning here and the food was most enjoyable. We had the taster menu and also some extras. We tried fish we have never before tasted and it was lovely. Presentation was nice. Wine choice was also good. We had a lovely friendly female waitress who was very helpful to us. Only disappointment was a very slow end to receive our bill which we requested and then had to go and chase as we were sat for a long time with no drink waiting to pay. Would recommend a visit though!
Charli — Google review
Via Alfonso Lamarmora, 53, 09010 Pula CA, Italyhttp://www.cucinamachri.it/+39 070 920 9205

5Fradis Minoris Ristorante

4.3
(228)
4.0
(862)
Fine dining restaurant
Fradis Minoris Ristorante is a stunning restaurant with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Situated on a slice of land between the sea and the lagoon, it offers a sense of peace and harmony with nature. Visitors have praised its exceptional service, high-quality and locally sourced ingredients, as well as its creative and delicious dishes.
We chose the restaurant to celebrate a special occasion after a recommendation and we were not disappointed. The location is outstanding and the food too. We had both tasting menus and to our delight, the quality of food and presentation of the dishes were fantastic. Special remark to the vegetarian one, which is worth the visit by itself. The selection of wines is great and the recommendation was point on. The staff was attentive and helpful and their explanations added the cherry on top of a lovely evening.
Victor Garrido — Google review
Excellent establishment! My husband and I came here on our honeymoon and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Service is exceptional (they even provided me with a blanket when I got chilly at night), and the food was some of the best we've ever had. My husband had the fish tasting menu and I chose the vegetable one. Each course was beautiful, thoughtfully prepared and plated, creative, and delicious. The ingredients are high quality, fresh, and local. The wine was also delicious. To make a great experience even better, the location is to die for. We could not get over the beauty of the lagoon on one side and the sea on the other. As the sun set behind the mountains the sky got more gorgeous every minute. My husband commented that he would fly back to Sardinia just to eat here again. I would highly recommend coming before sunset to experience the location in the sunlight, sunset, and the darkness with the beautiful stars above. An absolute must for a visit to Sardinia!
Sarah Joy Consiglio — Google review
This restaurant uses their own produce from the lagoon and local ingredients on the island. The dishes are very innovative and delicious, not to mention that stunning view under the moonlight! The staff are really friendly and attentive. They are biologists looking after sea turtles and education center during the day and waiters at night. Really interesting place!
Sunnie De Grow — Google review
It was delicious. I had this 5 plats as a menu for 45euros. It was worth it. I recommande it if you want to try Italian gastronomie !
Slim ALOUI — Google review
Excellent experience from beginning to end. A lovely walk along the lit causeway between the lagoon and sea over to the restaurant. I tried the 7 course tasting menu, which was delicious. Locally sourced produce, often from the lagoon. The service was really friendly and attentive and they took time to explain each dish and the ingredients. A nice wine list also. Would highly recommend.
Gregg Carnaffan — Google review
Me and my fiancé went there for my birthday dinner. We took the 10 course menu with wine pairing (6 glasses). Inspiring utilisation of exclusively local products, great Sardinian wines. Service was amazing, they are very friendly and have a deep knowledge of every course. The wine pairing was spot on. This was an unique experience and I invite you to go there and check for yourself.
Joanna S. H. — Google review
4.7/5 (5 Food, 4.5 service, 4.5 atmosphere). We are obviously rating this restaurant to michelin standard restaurant. We had an awesome experience here. It is clear that staff, chef and owners are all super passionate about what they do both in the restaurant and as conservationists for the environment at the lagoon. Food was an explosion of tastes, creative with simple ingredients, and imaginative in the combination of ingredients. Wine was also elegantly paired ( we took the mare taster with the wine pairing). The pairing was so good we had asked for the names of the wines via email so hopefully we can find them. The service was also great, some hiccups here and there but very minor. Staff are clearly helpful and friendly. The atmosphere is also breathtaking. Lots and lots of bugs and mosquitos -i know they try to do a lot to minimize it, but if thats not your liking try to ask a table away from the water. Nonetheless, fantastic and was a fantastic date night
Piet Coelewij — Google review
Fantastic, very little can be added to this experience. The venue is amazing, with a lovely view of the Nora lagoon. Also the walk to the place is really suggestive. The food was amazing, you have to try it! We loved the sustainability aim and concept. We’ll be back for sure!
Gianluca Bellan — Google review
Was blown away by the experience of dining here the first time so came back twice again. Beautiful location, specific and curated menu, great collection of wines and very friendly staff. Also a very mushy black cat sometimes comes by for getting some pets on the back😊
devansh dhar — Google review
A first class fine-dining experience and an amazing location, perched at the end of a spit with views out to sea. The sea food menu was excellent. Great innovation, interesting flavours and delicious. The staff/service was excellent too. I would recommend - this exceeded my expectations.
Charlie Esberger (UK) — Google review
Simply fantastic with excellent local ingredients and wines.
Alexander Balzer — Google review
Laguna di Nora Località, Viale Nora, 09010 Pula CA, Italyhttp://www.fradisminoris.it/+39 351 313 7998

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