African Queen arrives at Cala di Volpe
The renowned restaurant and beach club is launching an experience that combines the sea, fine dining, and Mediterranean luxury in Porto Cervo
Along Sardinia’s most glamorous coast, there’s a new address where the Mediterranean expresses itself through taste, atmosphere, and landscape. In summer 2026, the legendary Hotel Cala di Volpe welcomes African Queen, the restaurant and beach club that for over fifty years has embodied the casual elegance of the French Riviera and now chooses this sun-kissed stretch of beach to inaugurate a new chapter in its history.
African Queen (ph. Andrea Garuti)Founded in 1969 in Beaulieu-sur-Mer and inspired by the film of the same name starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, African Queen has become much more than a restaurant over the years: a symbol of the art de vivre, an effortless blend of fine dining, conviviality, and a vibrant atmosphere.
Its arrival in Sardinia brings with it that same cosmopolitan spirit, characterized by relaxed luxury, meticulous attention to detail, and days spent lazing by the sea and enjoying good food. Directly overlooking the Cala di Volpe beach, the new space invites you to enjoy lunch just a few steps from the crystal-clear water, then let the rhythm of the afternoon accompany you until the golden hour of aperitif time.
African Queen (ph. Andrea Garuti)The menu features some of the dishes that have made this French Riviera restaurant famous, from Grandma’s Niçoise Salad to 1969 Truffle Pizza, Giant Camarones, and the catch of the day, alongside seasonal dishes showcasing local ingredients. A simple Mediterranean cuisine, designed to share authentic flavours in a setting of relaxed yet effortless elegance. African Queen enriches the dining choice at the Hotel Cala di Volpe, a long-standing benchmark for the exclusive hospitality that distinguishes Porto Cervo, and adds a new destination to that Mediterranean summer of crystal-clear sea, timeless design, and international encounters. An invitation to experience time as a delightful combination of sea, good food, and light.