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L'Essenza Bistrot
Blackboard tasting menus in Olbia's old-town heart
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
A small contemporary bistrot tucked on Via delle Terme in the centro storico, where chef Massimiliano Villani composes seasonal Sardinian cooking with real balance. The à la carte lives on a blackboard, but the draw is the pair of five-course tasting menus — one sea, one land — that read as a quiet, value-driven journey through the island's larder. Listed in the Michelin Guide.
Editor's Tip
Closed Sundays; the seafood tasting at around €75 is the room's clearest statement.
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 60
View 0
Food 86
Value 100
Vibe
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Where is L'Essenza Bistrot?
L'Essenza Bistrot is located in Olbia, Sardinia, Via delle Terme 8/A, 07026 Olbia (SS).
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