Alghero’s culinary tradition is based, in the main, on fish and shellfish, which are in abundant supply in the sea off the city’s coast. The typical dishes of Alghero make any visit here a unique sensory experience.

Spaghetti al Bogamarì (Spaghetti with sea urchins)
The flesh of the sea urchin, with its unmistakable orange-red colour, is consumed almost raw in order to ensure that the intense flavour of the sea is not compromised. For a great bowl of sea-urchin spaghetti, all you need to do is cook the urchins for a short time in extra-virgin olive oil, along with a knob of butter and a pinch of salt. This simple recipe results in a delicious dish.

Aragosta alla catalana (Catalan-Style Lobster)
The preparation of Catalan-style lobster is exceptionally simple, and is geared towards making the most of the freshness of the produce. Let yourself be won over by the richness of this traditional dish; a unique recipe, it is served with a delightful sauce of olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper, which – together with the onion, fresh tomatoes and lobster eggs – exalts the delicate flavour of the "queen" of the Algherese dining table.