DINING ON A BUDGET IN CAGLIARI

🍕 Framento – Gourmet Pizza on a Budget

Rated among Italy’s top pizzerias, Framento offers artisan Neapolitan-style pizzas at reasonable prices.

Top picks:

  • Margherita – €7
  • Sausage & pecorino pizza – ~€9–11
  • Craft beer – €4–5

📍Via Giovanni Amendola, 9/A
🌐 framento.it
💰 Meal under €15


🍲 Coccodi – Cibo da Strada

Trendy and informal, Coccodi is known for local street food served hot and fast.

Tasty deals:

  • Porchetta panino – €6
  • Fritto misto (fried seafood cone) – ~€8
  • Sardinian craft beer – €3

📍Via Giuseppe Manno, 44
💰 Meal under €10–12


🧀Foccaceria Milese – Sardinian Focaccia Sandwiches

A classic from Alghero that’s made its way to Cagliari—serves stuffed focacce sandwiches perfect for lunch.

Budget meal:

  • Tuna + egg + tomato focaccia – €5.50
  • Soft drink – €2

📍Piazza Yenne area
💰 Total meal: €6–8


🍰 Pasticceria Piemontese – Pastries + Coffee = Budget Breakfast

Grab a sweet breakfast or snack with a coffee for just a few euros.

Try:

  • Pardulas or seadas – ~€2
  • Espresso – €1
  • Cappuccino – €1.50

📍Via Paoli, 27
💰 Breakfast/snack: €3–5


🧺 San Benedetto Market Food Counters

Cagliari’s central market is home to affordable counters offering freshly prepared pasta, seafood, meats, and salads.

Tip:

  • Go between 11:00–13:00 for the best selection
  • Grab lunch items like octopus salad, cheeses, or fried calamari

📍Via Francesco Cocco Ortu
💰 Lunch options from €5–10


🧭 Insider Tips

  • Coperto (cover charge): Budget around €2–3 per person in sit-down restaurants. Street food and markets usually skip this.
  • Lunch specials: Many trattorias offer set menus (pranzo di lavoro) for €10–15 on weekdays.
  • Aperitivo deals: Bars often serve small snacks (olives, chips, mini sandwiches) with your drink—great for a light, social dinner.

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