The cultural capital of the Barbagia, perched in the mountainous heart of the island.
This is the city of Grazia Deledda, the Nobel-winning novelist, and a stronghold of Sardinian language, costume and the inland shepherding tradition.
What to see first
Eating and drinking in Nuoro
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- L'ArtigianoTrattoria
- Su PinnettuTrattoria
- Ristorante La Cantina del GustoTrattoria
- NovaTrattoria
- Mastro Pizza NuoroPizzeria
- Il PinocchioPizzeria
Sleeping in Nuoro
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- Residence Grandi Magazzini
- Casa Solotti
- Casa Orrù
- Hotel Sandalia
- DOMO Silvia e Paolo
- B&B Pascal House Nuoro
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