Where to Eat in Palau: 10 Recommended Restaurants (Tested 2026)
In Palau, you eat well no matter your budget: from the seafood trattoria at the port to the village pizzeria, from a Gallurese agriturismo to gourmet cuisine. Here are the 10 restaurants we truly recommend to our guests.
Seafood and Marine Cuisine
Palau thrives by the sea, and seafood is the specialty: sea urchins, red shrimp, fregola with clams, bottarga di muggine, grilled fish. Average prices €30-50/person with wine.
- Ristorante Il Pirata — terrace overlooking the harbor, excellent grilled fish
- Da Franco — historic, sea urchins and bottarga
- La Roccia — sea view, unmissable fregola with clams
Typical Sardinian Cuisine and Agriturismi
To try true Gallurese cuisine — porceddu, Gallurese soup, culurgiones, seadas — head out of the center towards the agriturismi in the hinterland. €25-35/person with a set menu.
- Agriturismo Lu Mazzucconi — porceddu must be ordered 24h in advance
- Stazzu Lu Naracu — authentic, hill views
Pizzerias
The best pizzas in the center:
- Pizzeria Da Robertino — wood-fired oven, 48h leavening, great value for money
- Vento di Maestrale — gourmet pizzas with Sardinian ingredients
Aperitifs and Ice Cream
For a sunset aperitif at the port:
- La Gritta — cocktails and tapas, yacht view
- McDonald's of ice cream (Gelateria L'Isola) — top Bronte pistachio and fior di latte
FAQ
How much does dinner cost in Palau?
Seafood dinner in a trattoria: €30-45/person with wine. Pizza and beer: €15-20/person. Agriturismo with set menu: €25-35. Gourmet restaurant: €60-80.
Do I need to book restaurants?
In July and August, it's almost essential, especially for port restaurants and agriturismi. In the low season, you can walk in freely. Most common method: WhatsApp/direct call to the venue.
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