Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
Hotel Panorama
( 0789 2 66 56;
www.hotelpanoramaolbia.it
;
Via Giuseppe Mazzini 7; s €89-129, d €109-169, ste
€179-249; )
The name says it all: the rooftop terrace has unbeatable views of the
city, sea and Monte Limbara at this friendly, central hotel. Rooms are spacious and con-
temporary, with gleaming wood floors and marble bathrooms. It costs an extra €22 to use
the spa area, with a whirlpool, hammam and sauna.
HOTEL
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La Locanda del
Conte Mameli
( 0789.2 30 08;
www.lalocandadelcontemameli.com
; Via delle Terme 8; s €59-149, d €74-149, tr
€114-189; )
Housed in a 19th-century
locanda
(inn) built for Count Mameli, this
boutique hotel oozes style, grace and original brickwork. An original Roman well is the
centrepiece of the vaulted basement breakfast room.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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Eating & Drinking
Osteria del Mare
( 0789 2 58 01;
www.osteriadelmare.it
; Via delle Terme 8; meals €25-35; daily)
As the giant fish
mural suggests, the big deal is seafood at this intimate, stone-walled osteria. The chef
cooks with flair and precision, with dishes such as monkfish tortelli with shellfish sauce
and courgette flowers and sea bass with scallops and basil revealing true depth and
breadth of flavour.
SEAFOOD
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TRADITIONAL ITALIAN
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La Lanterna
( 0789 2 30 82; Via Olbia 13; pizzas €6-16, meals €25-35; daily summer, closed Wed winter)
The
Lanterna distinguishes itself with its cosy subterranean setting, ever-friendly welcome and
winningly fresh food. Starters such as homemade fettuccine with cherry tomatoes, chilli
and ricotta are an appetising lead to whatever fish is on the menu that day.
KKult
(
www.kkult.com
;
Corso Umberto 39)
This contemporary lounge bar-cafe hybrid has a terrace on
Olbia's main drag for watching the world go by over a coffee or cocktail. The pace picks
up at the weekend with live music and DJ nights.
BAR
