Il Pavone
Ristorante Il Pavone
Seafood restaurant in the old town with sea views, opened in 1979 and recommended by the Michelin Guide; its classic Sardinian seafood dishes are reliably good.
Located in Piazza Sulis in the old town, with a glass terrace facing the sea. Run by Domenico Caria's team, it has been known for traditional seafood since 1979 and is listed in the Michelin Guide. Signature dishes include grilled fresh fish, spaghettini with scampi and fried mussels, and a white bean and mussel soup with pasta, which the restaurant calls its famous soup since 1979. For dessert, try seadas, Sardinian fried cheese pastries served with eucalyptus honey. Dinner costs about EUR 45–60 per person; book ahead in peak season. It is a short walk from the old town tower.
Opening hours
Lunch 12:30–14:00, dinner 19:30–22:15; closed all day Monday and for lunch on Tuesday
Nearby sights
- Church of San Michele, Alghero
- Torre di San Giovanni
- Alghero Coral Museum
- Church of San Francesco, Alghero
- Alghero Old Town
- Alghero Sea Walls (Bastioni)
- Alghero Cathedral (Santa Maria)
- Maria Pia Beach