Ferragosto Barbecue Menu

Ferragosto in Sardinia is an open-air celebration: the scent of the grill, long lunches with friends and family, and a cuisine that blends simplicity with character. The ideal summer menu tells the story of the territory, featuring grilled dishes and traditional barbecue recipes to enjoy slowly, between laughter and a glass of wine. This selection includes appetizers, first courses, grilled mains, and Sardinian desserts — perfect for celebrating Ferragosto with taste and authenticity.

We offer a summer menu that celebrates Ferragosto with the warmth of Sardinian cuisine, from blazing grills and generous dishes to flavors that convey the essence of the island in every bite.

We start with something simple yet essential: a board of Sardinian cheeses, composed with Arborea’s delicious cheeses, perhaps accompanied by the classic pane guttiau drizzled with olive oil and salt — perfect for snacking under the beach umbrella or in the shade of a pergola.

For first courses, Sardinian tradition never disappoints. Malloreddus alla campidanese are an eternal classic among Sardinian pastas, dressed with a rich sausage sauce. Alternatively, enjoy the flavorful culurgiones all’ogliastrina, stuffed with potatoes, mint, and pecorino. For seafood lovers, fregola with seafood is a tasty and fresh choice, perfect for a Ferragosto menu.

Every proper Ferragosto brings the moment of fire, the true star of the barbecue menu. Porceddu (roast suckling pig) reigns supreme on the Sardinian table: slowly roasted on a spit, with crispy skin and tender meat. Pair it with grilled kid goat, another island culinary specialty. Trattalia — made with lamb offal — is a boldly flavored delicacy that cannot be missing in a traditional barbecue, ideally served with a warm, savory side like patate a schiscionera, a rustic and comforting dish. Equally rustic and traditional are snails in sauce, loved for their intensity and best savored slowly.

Infine, i dolci. Le seadas – che noi proponiamo nella variante senza glutine – chiudono il pasto in modo sempre appropiato, grazie ad un cuore filante di formaggio e la dolcezza del miele. In alternativa, puoi servire una fresca cheesecake ricotta e pere light. E se vuoi stupire, prova l’elegante torta di mele e caprino.