The 10 Best Places For Brunch In Sardinia

Sardinia is an Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea which is famous for the beautiful beaches and the enchanting natural scenery it boasts. Nonetheless, eating can never be neglected in a country like Italy. For this reason, here’s a selection of 10 places for brunch on this rugged island.

I Mille

Located in the wonderful archipelago of La Maddalena, right in the middle of the sea, I Mille is a ‘paninoteca’, a panini-sandwich bar with a wide and diverse offering of bread, burgers and sandwich combinations. Situated amidst a typical Sardinian pinewood, this bar is the perfect choice for a cheap, simple brunch before plunging into the very best of beach life. They also have the Sardinian beer, Ichnusa, to side any sandwich or burger with a local, pleasant note.

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1. Etoile Bar Pasticceria

Bar, Pastry Shop, Dessert, Pastries

With affordable prices and a central location in Alghero, Etoile will astound any customer, whether local or foreign. It is situated just across from the railway station, so it is a convenient place for travellers too. Just ten minutes’ walk from the beach, Etoile has something to offer everyone, with a modern décor, several seats available and a counter filled with delicious desserts and pastries.

2. Ambra Day

Bar, Restaurant, Pastries, Coffee

This open-air café and restaurant is surrounded by nature and makes connections between its customers and the wonderful natural setting in which they are seated. Ambra Day is a natural oasis amid the hustle and bustle of San Teodoro, and represents the perfect occasion for a connection with nature during a holiday on Sardinian land. Patrons are seated on the ground on giant cushions, while breakfast means croissants or pastries with coffee or cappuccino.

3. Bar Pasticceria Alexander

Pastry Shop, Pastries, Dessert, Vegetarian, Italian

This bar and patisserie specializes in all sorts of pastries, biscuits and cakes and is the ideal place for a sweet breakfast to kick-start the day. The so-called ‘aragoste’ (literally, ‘lobsters’) are one of the real draws of the place. They are crisp pastries filled with chocolate, chantilly cream or other delicious middles, usually served with some whipped cream and decorated with icing sugar and chocolate. The counter is full of excellent alternatives for patrons with less of a sweet tooth too.