Ulìa Earns Its First Michelin Star
Another prestigious award for the region’s fine dining scene. The Ulìa restaurant, located within the Cascioni Eco Retreat in Arzachena, has earned its first star in the 2027 Michelin Guide Italy
A new Michelin star shines in Arzachena. The honor goes to Ulìa Ristorante Naturale, located within the five-star Cascioni Eco Retreat, which was awarded the star on November 12 in Piacenza during the presentation of the Michelin Guide Italy 2027.
This achievement confirms Gallura’s growing prominence on the Italian haute cuisine scene.At the heart of this success is Salvatore Camedda, a chef originally from Cabras, who has once again earned this prestigious recognition after receiving a star in 2022 while leading the Somu restaurant in Baja Sardinia. Since 2025, Camedda has been crafting Ulìa’s culinary offerings, developing a concept centered on the quality of ingredients, seasonality, and the promotion of local produce.
The restaurant is housed within an ancient Galluran stazzo, nestled on an 18-hectare farm with over three thousand olive trees, vegetable gardens, vineyards, orchards, and its own olive mill. A significant portion of the ingredients used in the kitchen are sourced here, from extra-virgin olive oil to honey, and from vegetables to aromatic herbs. Ancient wheat varieties, such as Senatore Cappelli and Trigu Cossu, are also cultivated in the fields and used for the daily preparation of bread and fresh pasta. Camedda’s cuisine is distinguished by its understated elegance, which enhances the island’s flavors without overpowering them.
Among the most representative creations are the risotto with bell pepper water, marinated mullet, and bottarga and the roast suckling pig glazed with lavender honey, served with roasted apricots and Vernaccia gel.
These dishes tell the story of the region through original pairings and refined techniques.Rounding out the experience is a wine list curated by sommelier Giacomo Serreli, with a particular focus on small Sardinian producers and the island’s most iconic wines.This new gastronomic accolade complements the Michelin Key already awarded to the Cascioni Eco Retreat for the quality of its hospitality, further enhancing the prestige of a destination that combines haute cuisine, nature, and warm hospitality.
Gallura’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants
With Ulìa, the number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Gallura has risen to five out of the seven in Sardinia. This achievement confirms the region’s increasingly important role in haute cuisine, thanks to professionals capable of transforming its extraordinary resources into world-class gastronomic experiences.
Capogiro – Located within the 7Pines Resort Sardinia, in Baja Sardinia.
Italo Bassi Confusion Restaurant – In Porto Cervo.
Il Fuoco Sacro – Located within the Petra Segreta Resort & Spa, in San Pantaleo.
La Spigola – In Golfo Aranci, led by chef Roberto Pisano. It is one of the new Michelin-starred restaurants of 2027, alongside Ulìa.
Read our full article on the 7 Michelin-starred restaurants in Sardinia here
