JVJ Restaurant Cucina Sarda e Italiana — Restaurant in Santu Sparau/San Sperate

Oh, what a spectacular lunch at JVJ Restaurant Cucina Sarda e Italiana! The owner, chef, and staff were the heart and soul of the experience—their genuine warmth and infectious enthusiasm made us feel like honored guests in their home, creating an atmosphere that was pure magic. The lobster special was a revelation, bursting with vibrant local flavors and elevated by the sweet, sun-kissed local peaches that screamed Sardinian summer. The five antipasti and pasta were nothing short of extraordinary, each dish a delicious celebration of the island’s authentic, soulful cuisine, steeped in the rich, local vibe. JVJ is a must-visit for a lunch that’s as welcoming as it is...

My husband and I were staying in a B&B really close to San Sperate and we wanted to have dinner somewhere nearby instead of driving all the way to Cagliari. We found this place and decided to go there as it had nice reviews, and we weren’t disappointed! The seafood menu is amazing, but be careful, it is really a lot of food! For €30 you get 5 antipasti, a first dish and a second dish, and I was super full after all that. Couldn’t leave anything on the plates though, because it was too delicious. The staff are really nice too! It isn’t a fancy, posh restaurant, but it offers fresh ingredients and hearty dishes.

Definitely recommended, especially for...

An amazing gem almost hidden in the area serving great food at affordable prices. Staff are fast and attentive, we were welcomed by one of the partners who was super helpful and explained the menu and helped us choose the food. We took the set menu, although they specialise in seafood I took the meat menu (Terra) and it was delicious and well made. Really recommend the trip from Cagliari or if you are around San Sperate for a great local...