The flavours of our land

Our land is fertile and generous: agriculture and animal husbandry have formed the basis of the local economy since ancient times, giving rise to a culinary tradition strongly rooted in the land and unique in its essentiality. The Sardinian hors d'oeuvre, composed of traditional cold cuts and cheeses, such as sausage, ham, jowl and lard, or the mustela, pecorino and goat cheese, is a concentrate of our typical products, with a strong and decisive flavour. Pecorino cheese, produced using traditional methods from sheep's milk, is a world-famous product with a unique taste that recalls the flavours and aromas of our land. Typical Sardinian pasta is mainly used for the preparation of first courses: fregola or malloreddus. One of the most popular specialities is fregola with cabbage. The combination of these two ingredients gives rise to a dish with a strong and unique flavour. It is a very popular and nutritious dish and an excellent vegetarian alternative to meat and fish dishes. The famous malloreddus, on the other hand, are excellent served with meat sauce prepared with minced meat, sausage or, for those who like stronger flavours, wild boar or sheep meat. If you are a good eater, let yourself be tempted by these specialities! Dreaming of a nice summer barbecue? Only we offer it with sheep meat: a characteristic experience not to be missed during a holiday in Sant'Antioco. You will also be able to appreciate its strong and unmistakable flavour in our restaurants. If you are a lover of more delicate flavours, you can enjoy it cooked stewed with Sardinian spiny artichokes, or in hamburger form. Its intense and distinctive flavour is unparalleled! We cannot talk about meat without mentioning the ever-present Sardinian suckling pig: the king of feast days and great occasions, this dish has a unique and delicate flavour. Cooked on the spit, with an ancient tradition handed down from generation to generation, the suckling pig is subjected to the heat of the live embers for hours on end, constantly turned to even out the cooking for a crispy rind and tender, flavoursome meat. It is a unique speciality that will win you over at first taste!