Trattoria La Tana — Restaurant in Posthudorra/Porto Torres

The best word that sums up my experience in this place is "unwelcome"...

This restaurant was referred to me by a local , so I had some expectations when I went there with my family (wife and two children). I arrived around 21h30 (the restaurant closes at 23h00) and asked what I assumed was the owner of the restaurant for the menu. Since it was only in Italian (which is ok), I had to translate some words with the help of google. A few minutes later, and after two or three "visits" from the owner (who spoke no English and insisted on speaking in Italian, even though we could not understand most of what she said), she told me to choose because it was already late. Not convinced, but with no alternative, I asked for three different pasta plates (2 for adults and 1 for children). To which she replied that they could only make the "primi piatti" in pairs. Once again, I agreed, and asked for two portions of spaghetti bolognese, and another two of spaghetti with mussels. She turned her back and even made some comments (clearly directed at us) to the people at the next table.

When the food finally arrived, I confess that I was not in the mood anymore. The portions are well served, but the confection is quite basic.

When the meal was over, I went to another much more helpful member of staff, and asked him if I could take the leftover of the children's food (needless to say, there was more than one portion left). I paid what I had to pay (the meal was not especially expensive) and walked away with a deeply unpleasant feeling that, thankfully, was a unique experience in our 7-day trip through Sardinia.

Oh, during the time we were in the restaurant, several other people came into the restaurant and ate individual "primi piatti".

Never to...

I will start by saying that this place deserves more reviews with love! Seriously phenomenal the work of those who work in this establishment. On the night I was served, for about 20 tables, there was 1 waiter, 1 cook and 1 pizza maker. But don't be intimidated! The service is done with elegance! Before you be seated the place will be cleaned and have the mise en place! Even if you have to wait a few minutes to be seen, it will never be in bad faith! When attended, attention and affection is poured into you. The menu is in Italian, but easily resolved with a few questions to the waiter or Google translate (or learn Italian). The dishes are made with fresh products, and prepared in a simple way! A portion of the first course is enough for dinner, but I recommend 2 courses...

Ci siamo fermati in questa trattoria quasi per caso dopo la traversata con il traghetto. La nave aveva fatto ritardo e così prima di riprendere il viaggio abbiamo effettuato una sosta. Abbiamo mangiato due primi tipici locali, piatti abbondanti, molto ben conditi e decisamente un ottimo modo per iniziare la permanenza in Sardegna.

Al termine del pasto ci siamo fermati a scambiare qualche amichevole parola con la titolare, che si è mostrata molto gentile e accogliente, desiderosa di far sentire i clienti a proprio agio.

Abbiamo speso il giusto per un piatto di pasta in un contesto familiare. Decisamente meglio che spendere le stesse cifre per un panino industriale nella grande distribuzione.

Il locale ha pochi posti al momento, ma si presenta molto bene, pulito e ordinato, e si rispettano le regole anti Covid. Parcheggio trovato con semplicità non troppo distante.

In foto, il piatto di Malloreddusu alla...