Sa Cardiga e su Schironi — Restaurant in Cabuderra/Capoterra

Sa Cardiga e Su Schironi is a gem nestled in the south area of Cagliari, a place I’ve known and cherished since childhood.

This restaurant consistently ranks as one of the best in the area, a reputation it has earned through years of exceptional service and outstanding cuisine.

The meal begins with a tantalizing assortment of appetizers that set the stage for the culinary delights to come.

The olives, seasoned to perfection, offer a burst of Mediterranean flavors, while the slices of cured sausage are rich and savory, a true testament to the quality of local produce.

One of the standout dishes is the homemade pasta, generously dusted with bottarga, a Sardinian delicacy.

The pasta is cooked al dente, the sauce is both creamy and flavorful, and the bottarga adds a unique, slightly briny taste that elevates the dish to new heights.

This is comfort food at its finest, with a touch of sophistication.

The eel, a specialty of the restaurant, is grilled to perfection. Its crispy skin and tender, flavorful flesh are a testament to the chef's skill. This dish is a true representation of the coastal cuisine of Sardinia, bringing together the best of land and sea.

To end the meal, the dessert, a creamy semifreddo topped with crunchy nuts and drizzled with honey, is a delightful finale. It’s light yet indulgent, a perfect balance of textures and flavors that leave you satisfied but not overly full.

Sa Cardiga e Su Schironi has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable, always ready to recommend the best dishes and wine pairings. This restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it’s a culinary experience that reflects the rich traditions and vibrant flavors of Sardinia. Whether you're a local or a visitor, dining here is a must, promising an unforgettable...

Went here in winter for a Sunday lunch because it was listed in the Top 10 of Eater’s Sardegna restaurants only to be seriously disappointed by the service and food which was no different from any other seaside restaurant on Sardegna.

When you arrive at the place one cannot help but feel excited, there are various leaflets outside encouraging you to support your local vendors instead of buying on Amazon; how corkage works and its etiquette like not bringing a wine the restaurants serves.

But what completely destroyed the experience was the service. The two of us were first in in area that would ultimately seat 28 at full capacity with only two waiters.

During our starters the servers could not wait to remove our plates, we had to tell them off twice and hold on to our plates for dear life.

Then while waiting on our main course the place filled up and there were suddenly 28 people sitting with 2 waiters, this turned into a gong show of plates being crashed onto carts to be removed and one of them running around like a headless chicken. To say that the dining experience during our main course was stressful is an understatement.

But things got even worse, once we were done with our main course we sat with empty plates for more than 20 minutes waiting for them to actually clear our table.

And yes they have an impressive wine list, probably the biggest of any restaurant on Sardegna as noted in Eater’s review but that doesn’t make the...

We ordered the lobster Spaghetti and it was $140 not a single thing of lobster meat in it, just broken shells all over the food and tiny peices of shell that you had to be careful to even eat. Yes it was even missing the tail of the lobster so i have no idea what we paid for cause it goes by grams. The fried calamari was rubbery, the fried eel was under cooked. I asked can i just get a bowel of Spaghetti and they replied thats for children. Lol as the Italians next to us get bowels of pasta. Its ok we had a good laugh making fun how terrible everything was, and made us see that the hole in the wall mom and pop places are the best places to eat. Save your money and eat somewhere else the food is so flavorless as well. The best thing here was the free bread you get lol. We did not try to argue anything cause we are tourists and only speak english and spanish, but this is our 4th time in Italy and this had to be the worse food we have had and the most expensive. I added a photo so you all may look in "aw" what a 140 bucks in lobster looks like...