Trattoria Locanda Stella
Traditional Sardinian Restaurant in Monti — 20 Minutes from Olbia
About Us
Our Story: A Journey of Taste and Excellence
Trattoria Locanda Stella sits on Via Roma in Monti, a quiet village in the Gallura region of northeastern Sardinia, just twenty minutes from Olbia. What started as a simple family kitchen has grown into one of the most loved restaurants in the area — rated 4.7 stars on TripAdvisor and the #1 restaurant in Monti. But the spirit has never changed. This is still Teresa and Valerio's table, and every guest is treated like family.
Traditional Gallurese Cuisine, Made by Hand
Teresa cooks every dish from scratch using recipes rooted in Gallurese tradition. The pasta — gnocchi, bucatini, ravioli — is rolled fresh each morning. The meats, cheeses, eggs, and vegetables come from small local farms. According to the season, wild herbs and fresh mushrooms are foraged from the surrounding hillsides. The wines are local too: Vermentino di Gallura for white, Cannonau for red. Nothing is imported, nothing is rushed. Just honest Sardinian food made the way it has always been made.
A Place Worth the Detour
The dining room is small — just a handful of tables, a crackling fireplace, and the sound of jazz in the background. Valerio welcomes you at the door, knows every dish and every wine, and makes sure your glass is never empty. Prices are honest, portions are generous, and you'll leave with a complimentary digestivo. Whether you're driving from Olbia, the Costa Smeralda, or the ferry port, Trattoria Locanda Stella is the kind of place people come back to every year.
Our Menu
Starters
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin, drizzled with truffle oil, topped with arugula, shaved Parmesan, and capers.
Creamy burrata cheese paired with thinly sliced prosciutto, heirloom tomatoes, and a balsamic reduction.
Jumbo prawns sautéed in a light lemon-butter sauce, served with a fresh herb salad and toasted ciabatta.
A delicate mix of lightly fried calamari, shrimp, and zucchini, served with lemon wedges and garlic aioli.
Starters
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin, drizzled with truffle oil, topped with arugula, shaved Parmesan, and capers.
Creamy burrata cheese paired with thinly sliced prosciutto, heirloom tomatoes, and a balsamic reduction.
Jumbo prawns sautéed in a light lemon-butter sauce, served with a fresh herb salad and toasted ciabatta.
A delicate mix of lightly fried calamari, shrimp, and zucchini, served with lemon wedges and garlic aioli.
Main dishes
Grilled ribeye steak, sliced and served with roasted rosemary potatoes, sautéed wild mushrooms, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
Creamy risotto infused with black truffle, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a touch of white wine, garnished with fresh herbs.
Oven-roasted Mediterranean sea bass, served with grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and a light lemon-herb sauce.
Handmade pumpkin-filled pasta in a brown butter and sage sauce, topped with crushed amaretti and a hint of nutmeg.
Main dishes
Grilled ribeye steak, sliced and served with roasted rosemary potatoes, sautéed wild mushrooms, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
Creamy risotto infused with black truffle, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a touch of white wine, garnished with fresh herbs.
Oven-roasted Mediterranean sea bass, served with grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and a light lemon-herb sauce.
Handmade pumpkin-filled pasta in a brown butter and sage sauce, topped with crushed amaretti and a hint of nutmeg.
Desserts
Layers of delicate mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of rich cocoa.
Velvety lemon-infused panna cotta served with a berry compote and fresh mint.
Crispy cannoli shells filled with sweet ricotta cream, chocolate chips, and candied orange zest.
Decadent dark chocolate cake, served with a scoop of vanilla gelato and a raspberry coulis.
Desserts
Layers of delicate mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of rich cocoa.
Velvety lemon-infused panna cotta served with a berry compote and fresh mint.
Crispy cannoli shells filled with sweet ricotta cream, chocolate chips, and candied orange zest.
Decadent dark chocolate cake, served with a scoop of vanilla gelato and a raspberry coulis.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Thursday:
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday:
Brunch: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday and Saturday:
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday:
Closed
Opening hours
Tuesday to Thursday:
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday and Saturday:
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday:
Brunch: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Monday:
Closed
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Location
Via Montefiore, 18 53025 San Giusto, Siena, Italy
Phone
+0(000) 000-0000
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Opening hours
Tuesday to Thursday: 12pm - 2:30pm | 6pm - 10pm
Friday and Saturday: 12pm - 3pm | 6pm - 11pm
Sunday: 11am – 2pm | 6pm – 9pm
Monday: Closed
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