Al Tuguri Restaurant in Alghero
Every table, every evening, every dish:
made unique by your presence. Thank you!
A journey into the ancestral flavors of Sardinia, in the ancient heart of Alghero.
A story of stone, passion and signature cuisine.
OUR
STORY
Al Tuguri was born in the beating heart of Alghero's historic center, nestled within the ancient walls of the old city, in a 17th-century building that retains all its magic. Since 1973 it has been one of the city's most iconic restaurants, becoming over the years a reference point for those seeking authenticity, atmosphere and quality cuisine.
The name “Tuguri” - reminiscent of ancient rustic dwellings - encapsulates the soul of the restaurant: a cozy, warm and intimate place, where the living stone of the walls and the multi-level rooms are reminiscent of a mythological refuge, almost an alcove for taste and the senses. Each floor of the restaurant offers a different suggestion, culminating in the terrace overlooking the rooftops of Alghero, from which one can breathe in the history of the Catalan Sardinian city.
Today, under new management led by chef-owner Francesco Pais, Al Tuguri is being renovated while respecting its original soul. The passion for cuisine and the local area lives on in a project that blends tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation.
OUR
KITCHEN
Al Tuguri's cuisine is a journey into the flavors of Sardinia and, in particular, the Alghero tradition.
It is a cuisine of sea and land, simple and refined, that puts the raw material at the center: each dish is created from the catch of the day, carefully chosen from the boats returning to the port of Alghero, and from 0-km ingredients, from small local farms or from our biodynamic garden.
Traditional Alghero dishes, such as lobster Catalan style, first and second courses made with local fish or meat, which are interpreted in a contemporary way, respecting the authenticity of the flavors but enriching them with a modern and creative sensibility.
Every preparation is essential, without excess, to leave room for the true flavors, the natural scents of the sea, the Mediterranean scrub, and our land. The goal is to offer an ancestral and primordial experience, where taste meets memory and is projected into the future.
Our
A la carte menu
Autumn to bite into
Seasonal aromas and flavors
REVENUE
Winter Garden
Melting artichoke heart, creamy roasted potato soup with saffron,
gratin fennel with wild herbs and burnt leek;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 18
Winter Garden
Toasted fregola soup, wild mushrooms, smoked mullet tartare,
black truffle, light cream with pecorino cheese and mastic oil;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 20
Essence of the sea
Braised octopus, white cannellini cream, sautéed chard leaves,
grapefruit gel and citrus crumble;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 20
Sea and grilled fish
Braised cuttlefish in ink, creamed smoked potatoes, wild chicory,
lard and grilled oil;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 20
Cold sea air
Raw, lightly marinated amberjack, cold seaweed and celery broth, green apple
and sheep's milk kefir with helichrysum, bitter extra virgin olive oil;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 19
Helichrysum
Roasted baby squid, artichoke cream, bottarga, and helichrysum citronette;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 20
Winter Half Moon at Sunset
Durum wheat half moons with smoked pumpkin, delicate brown base,
pecorino cream soup with truffle and butter sauce with Mediterranean herbs;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 18
PASTA
Burnt ear of corn
Roasted culurgiones, light mutton broth, pecorino cheese, and wild herbs;
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Coral Sea
Fresh pasta of the day, saffron risotto with a rockfish broth reduction,
citrus-marinated red shrimp, and bottarga;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 25
THE DISHES
Gyn Lamb and Wasabi
Slow-cooked suckling lamb, coriander-flavored mashed potatoes, bitter herbs,
juniper-spiced jus, and wasabi mayo;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 25
Sliced picanha
30-day-aged picanha, glazed cardoncelli mushrooms, and
winter salad with red wine;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 25
Sea Symphony
Sea bass fillet with fermented fregula, cauliflower couscous
and sea bass confit egg sauce;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 28
DESSERTS
White myrtle tiramisu cloud;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 9
Deconstructed Winter Tart
Mediterranean-scented custard, seasonal fruit,
pomegranate coulis, and fig oil;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€ 10
Selection of cheeses and pairings;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________€13
Tasting Menu
Autumn to Bite
Artichoke, potatoes and leek;
Baby squid, artichoke, bottarga, helichrysum;
Cuttlefish, potatoes, and lard;
Amberjack, cold seaweed and celery broth, green apple,
sheep's milk kefir with helichrysum;
Mezzelune, beef, pecorino cheese;
Sea Rabbit;
Dessert of the Day;
7 portate 75euro
6 portate 65 euro
5 portate 60 euro
4 portate 50 euro
3 portate 40 euro
The tasting menu
may vary weekly
The tasting can be served in combination with our wines:
Four glasses.
€ 30 per person
Please note that our tasting menu is served for the entire table.
Tasting Menu
Autumn to Bite
Fermented artichoke, smoked sheep's milk cream, red prawn and fennel;
Pumpkin in three consistencies, amaretto, pecorino and toasted seeds with strawberry tree honey;
Fregola, chicken and truffle;
Snapper fillet, cauliflower and seafood;
Deconstructed autumn tart;
€60 per person
The tasting menu
may vary weekly
The tasting can be served in combination with our wines:
Four glasses.
€ 30 per person
Please note that our tasting menu is served for the entire table.
Today's Offer
Dinner December 14, 2025
Grilled octopus, creamed smoked potatoes with lemon,
sautéed chard leaves, almond crumble;
Bronze-drawn spaghettini, seafood consommé with clams and
bottarga;
Grilled squid, roasted artichoke, artichoke cream and bottarga;
1 glass of wine included;
€40 per person
This menu
may vary daily.
SELECTION
WINES AND LOCAL PRODUCTS
Only select labels, only producers
who love their land as we do.
Our wine list offers a wide selection of Sardinian labels, with an emphasis on indigenous varietals such as Cannonau and Vermentino. We collaborate with small local producers to ensure the highest quality and authenticity. We also use produce from our biodynamic garden to offer fresh, seasonal dishes.
THE RESTAURANT.
Between ancient walls and fairy-tale atmospheres,
every dinner is a tale.
Interiors with authentic charm.
The interior rooms extend over multiple levels, enclosed within 17th-century stone walls and vaulted ceilings reminiscent of ancient caves, with an almost mythological allure. The soft lighting, the wood and wrought iron details, the warmth of the natural walls: each element contributes to creating an intimate, elegant, and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a romantic dinner or a special evening.
A gem in the heart of Alghero's historic center.
Located on Via Maiorca, among the cobbled alleys of Alghero's historic center, Ristorante Al Tuguri is a timeless venue, nestled in one of the most picturesque areas of the old town. Just steps from the famous Bastioni, and immersed in the lively atmosphere of the "Sardinian Barceloneta", the restaurant welcomes guests in a unique and charming location.
CONTACTS
Address
Via Maiorca, 113, 07041 Alghero (SS), Italy
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday
open for lunch from
12:00 to 15:00
and for dinner from
19:00 to 23:15
Telephone
+39 375 873 2810
after 6pm also the landline
+39 079 446 0462
Or email us
for info, quotes and reservations
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