Ittiturismo Antares — Restaurant in Isthintini/Stintino

I'm not entirely sure if it was simply an off day for the fishing or not, but my visit to the Ittiturismo left me feeling somewhat unsatisfied in terms of quantity. Don't get me wrong, the food was undeniably fresh and flavorful, but the portion of fish served was a point of contention.

Our meal started on a positive note with a delightful array of antipasti, featuring four delectable fish amuse-bouches. However, the momentum somewhat waned when we were served pasta with a ragu made from pesce capone. Regrettably, the presence of this fish was somewhat elusive, and it failed to provide a substantial bite.

Moving on to the second course, we encountered a dish that was predominantly bones and a solitary fish head. While the meal did include wine, water, coffee, and dessert for a reasonable 40 Euros per person, I couldn't help but feel that the value proposition was a bit off-kilter.

I understand the challenge of offering a complete fish-centric meal at such a price point. However, given the direct sourcing advantages they likely have, one would hope for a more competitive offer. Personally, I would have been more than willing to pay a higher price in exchange for a more generous portion of fish.

In conclusion, my experience at the Ittiturismo was mixed, primarily due to the disparity between the quality of the food and the quantity served. While the freshness and taste were commendable, I left with the sense that they could have leveraged their streamlined supply chain to provide a heartier fish-focused meal at a still...

A return to the Soviet canteen – that’s how I’d sum up this dreadful experience.

The food: for starters, two decent fish patties, two awful ones. Then came the “risotto with cuttlefish.” Good luck finding the cuttlefish – but hey, at least you’ll get plenty of rice.

The evening’s “highlight”: a boiled fish, complete with head, bones, and remnants of its insides, plus a few leftover potatoes tossed on the side. €150 for this.

The service: I’ve never experienced anything worse. They make you feel like you’re not welcome. Breadbasket and cutlery are literally thrown onto the table. Don’t expect music – the only soundtrack is staff occasionally wandering through the dining room to check how you’re chewing their food. Don’t expect anyone to explain what kind of fish you’re about to eat, either.

And if you dare ask for wine, the grumpy daughter will snap back with: “Go ask my father.” Excuse me? I’m just asking for a glass of wine, not your hand in marriage.

And the finale? They simply forgot there were still nine people left in the dining room. For 40 minutes, no one bothered to come back. Probably hoping the guests would give up and leave without the promised digestif.

And all this, mind you, not in some forgotten backstreet, but in Sardinia – the much-praised jewel of Italian cuisine. The irony...

Amazing place, could not recommend this enough! We'd need more places like this! Booking is necessary and there is a lot of demand to attend the restaurant so strongly recommend you call as soon as you can, we called Tuesday and got a table on Thursday 05/06. Over the phone we got explained how dinner and restaurant works, 50 euro each price, all included. There is no menu, the family prepares and serves the cath of the day. In total we had 8 serves, 4 starters, 1 main (pasta), a second main (roasted fish) and double dessert. Bread is also brought to the table, and finished off with coffee and liquors. Water and wine as much as you want. The food was amazing, the family who runs the place are genuinely nice and really warm welcoming and they really care that their quests enjoy the experience! Really, one of the best dinners I've enjoyed in many years. All of this takes place in a simple but well looked after location breathing the Sardinian fishing history. This place deserves a visit, hopefully we'll be able to...