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Seafood cuisine

The menu
of La Grotta

Starters, pasta and main courses with fresh fish. The menu changes every day with the catch from the archipelago — the Barretta family classics never change. Dish names and descriptions are kept in Italian — please ask our staff for any clarification.

Updated every morning

Fish arrives from local fishermen before opening. Daily fish dishes and seasonal availability change every day — our staff will walk you through what's on as soon as you sit.

I

Seafood Starters

Daily selection of raw and cooked dishes from the morning catch

Cozze alla marinara 1412

Tartina di polenta con baccalà* 14

in umido, alla salsina di basilico

Insalata di seppia 14

con valeriana e arancia

Sardelle in Panour 14

alle erbe, bruschettate con pomodorini pachino

Calamaro alla Lella* 114

stufato in agrodolce con cipolla bianca

Insalata di polpo verace con pomodorino pachino* 14

I Nostri Sapori* 12414

degustazione degli antipasti misti della casa

Tartare o carpaccio di giornata* 4

ai profumi dell'Arcipelago e semi di finocchietto

Insalata caprese 7

con pomodoro, mozzarella ed olio E.V.O.

Crudo del Principe di Napoli* 2414

II

Pasta & Risotto

Selected pasta with seafood sauces prepared on the spot

Spaghetti o penne alla Grotta* 1212414

frutti di mare misti con filetto di peperoni sfumato al vino rosso di Sardegna

Vermicelli vongole e radicchio 114

Paccheri cernia e melanzane 14

Linguine all'astice 12

Linguine all'aragosta nostrana 12

Ravioli di ricotta al pomodoro 173

Primo del giorno 12414

III

Main Courses

Fresh fish from the archipelago, lobster and selected meats

Pescato del giorno alla Filomena 4

Discover today's species →

Gamberi in umido o grigliati* 212

Frittura dell'Arcipelago* 124143

Aragosta alla Sette - Otto nostrana 2

con pomodorini, cipolla in salsa di E.V.O. ,ricetta segreta di famiglia da oltre 60 anni

Filetto di Fassona piemontese

Piatto bimbi - Fish and chips* 145

How fish-by-weight works

Our fresh catch is served by weight. The owner will personally show you the selected fish, clearly indicating weight and final cost before preparation. You'll also be advised on the most suitable cooking method, which won't affect the final price.

Below is an example of what you might find on the menu depending on the season and the day's catch. These are the species that most often grace our kitchens.

Lobster
Palinurus elephas
Sea bream
Sparus aurata
Sea bass
Dicentrarchus labrax
Scorpionfish
Scorpaena scrofa
Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Dentex
Dentex dentex
Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Tub gurnard
Chelidonichthys lucerna
Swordfish
Xiphias gladius
Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
Seafood
Clams · Mussels · Oysters
Fish soup
Our tradition

Availability depends on the morning catch — not everything is always available. Ask the staff what's on today.

Learn more about our catch →

IV

Sides

Insalata di misticanza

Verdure grigliate miste

V

Cheese

A selection of Sardinian dairy products

Misto di formaggi di Sardegna con ciotolina di miele sardo 7

VI

Desserts

Semifreddo con mandorle e mirto di Sardegna* 378

Seadas* 17

dolce tipico sardo con miele e zucchero

Tiramisù 37

Frutta di stagione

Pere al Rum con crema di mascarpone e pecorino 7

Allergens — EU Reg. 1169/2011

1 CEREALS containing gluten and products thereof
2 CRUSTACEANS and products thereof
3 EGGS and products thereof
4 FISH and products thereof
5 PEANUTS and products thereof
6 SOYBEANS and products thereof
7 MILK and products thereof (including lactose)
8 NUTS and products thereof
9 CELERY and products thereof
10 MUSTARD and products thereof
11 SESAME SEEDS and products thereof
12 SULPHUR DIOXIDE and SULPHITES at concentrations > 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l
13 LUPIN and products thereof
14 MOLLUSCS and products thereof

* Product blast-frozen and stored at -18°C to preserve quality

Prices & cover
Cover charge€5 per person
Average spend€60 – €100
Fish by weight€9–12 / 100g
LobsterN/A
ServiceIncluded
How it works here

Fish by weight: before cooking the fish or lobster, the owner shows you the product and tells you the exact weight and cost. You're always free to choose.

Questions about the bill? Always ask — our staff are used to gladly explaining every line.

The prices listed on the menu may vary slightly depending on the season and catch availability.

Book your table

Reservation recommended in summer.
If you'd like lobster, let us know — we'll save it for you.

Book online 338 4919 198
Hours
Lunch12:30 – 16:30
Dinnerfrom 19:30
OpenEvery day

See you soon

Book your table

Open for lunch and dinner. Reservation recommended in summer.

+39 338 4919 198 Write to us
La Grotta Restaurant · La Maddalena · Since 1958

Authentic seafood cuisine in the heart of the Maddalena archipelago. Four generations of passion for fresh Sardinian fish.

Ristorante La Grotta Via Principe di Napoli 3
07024 La Maddalena (SS)
+39 338 4919 198
+39 333 4628 151
reservations@lagrottaristorante.it

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