Sa Mesa - ALGHERO

We had pasta with Bolognese sauce and seafood, they were quite good. As dessert, the traditional Sardinian one was below expectations in my opinion, cake of the... read more We had pasta with Bolognese sauce and seafood, they were quite good. As dessert, the traditional Sardinian one was below expectations in my opinion, cake of the day was tiramisu, it was decent but a bit too dry.

We barely received any greeting, and then server seemed so inconvenienced that we didn't have a reservation (in the virtually empty tent), so they placed us nex... read more We barely received any greeting, and then server seemed so inconvenienced that we didn't have a reservation (in the virtually empty tent), so they placed us next to the only other couple there having a romantic dinner two inches away. Then, despite pointing to a photo on their menu and saying ONE portion (to be split among our group which was on an evening food tour trying out various foods in Sardinia), they charged each person for the meal and side, which was served on a single unhygienic and wobbly cork tray. Restaurant staff walk around with grumpy faces, the decor is dark and dreary, and the tent hall cold and uninviting. The cork plate and dogs being carried over tables is unsanitary, so there's nothing to recommend.

Very good food, service, and views! I had the grilled sea bass and you can tell it was freshly caught as it still smelled of salt water which I love. We also or... read more Very good food, service, and views! I had the grilled sea bass and you can tell it was freshly caught as it still smelled of salt water which I love. We also ordered the pork which was moist with a crunchy skin. Prices are fair!

The suckling pig was amazing !! Also the ambiance and service was equally fantastic. read more The suckling pig was amazing !! Also the ambiance and service was equally fantastic.

It’s by definition a tourist trap. The cheese platter was very good, but the pasta was mediocre at best. read more It’s by definition a tourist trap. The cheese platter was very good, but the pasta was mediocre at best.