The story
Luigi Pomata’s story begins on the small island of Carloforte, off the south-west coast of Sardinia. His grandfather Luigi, a farmer turned cook, managed the Hotel Riviera restaurant; his father Nicolo later passed the family’s secrets to him at “da Nicolo.” After hotel school, Pomata worked at acclaimed restaurants in Italy and abroad—with Sirio Maccioni in New York and Marco Pierre White in London. In 2003 he represented Italy at the Bocuse d’Or and won the world couscous championship. Today, his cooking is a contemporary interpretation of Sardinian heritage, always rooted in the island’s finest ingredients.
On Viale Regina Margherita, the restaurant occupies three spacious rooms and a terrace with views over the port—80 seats inside and 80 outside. The atmosphere is deliberately quiet. The menu reflects Pomata’s philosophy: “My cooking is contemporary, looking to the future without forgetting its origins, valorizing local products.” He is often called the chef of bluefin tuna, a tradition from his homeland, but he also experiments widely, sourcing the best raw materials from Sardinia and beyond.
The main Ristorante offers refined seafood dishes. The Bistrot is a small trattoria dedicated to Sardinian classics. The Next space, with its minimal-industrial style, serves gourmet pizzas, gourmet burgers, and cicchetti. This variety makes the address a destination for both a formal dinner and a casual meal. The Michelin guide has recognised Luigi Pomata’s consistency and quality, awarding it a Recommended status—a testament to the chef’s ability to balance innovation with deep respect for the sea and the land.
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