La Lanterna

La Lanterna is a charming restaurant in the colourful old town of Bosa, the picturesque riverside settlement in Oristano province on Sardinia's west coast, known for its pastel houses climbing toward the Malaspina castle and its position along the Temo, the island's only navigable river. The kitchen serves traditional Sardinian cuisine with a particular pride in the local Bosa DOC Malvasia, one of the island's most distinctive and characterful white wines, made from the Malvasia grape in the surrounding valley. That wine connection runs through the experience: the sweet Malvasia di Bosa pairs beautifully with the local desserts, above all seadas, and offers visitors a chance to taste a regional specialty at its source. The food keeps faith with island tradition — culurgiones filled and dressed with pecorino, and grilled fish from the nearby Temo river mouth and coast — reflecting Bosa's setting between river and sea. The atmosphere is warm and characterful, in keeping with the historic old town around it, and prices are moderate at around €25–€40 per person. A reservation is recommended, particularly for dinner and during the busy summer months when Bosa draws visitors to its old town and nearby beaches. The wine list naturally foregrounds the local Malvasia alongside other Sardinian labels. Bosa itself, often cited among Italy's most beautiful villages, makes the setting a pleasure to explore before or after a meal. La Lanterna suits travellers visiting this corner of west Sardinia who want authentic local cooking tied closely to its place — its river fish, its pecorino-filled pastas and, above all, its singular Malvasia wine — in an atmospheric old-town setting that captures the distinctive character of Bosa.