Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda

This delightfully informal spot encourages guests to linger over their meal, enjoying the welcome shade of the thatched awning and the cooling breeze from the bay. The daily lunch buffet—conceived of by Executive Chef Maurizio Locatelli —offers a delicious opportunity to sample traditional Mediterranean fare prepared with the freshest local ingredients.

Served on massive slabs of Sardinian marble, the daily selection of fresh salads, local cheeses, homemade pastas, grilled meats, succulent seafood, fresh fruits, and indulgent desserts is a veritable feast to both the eyes and the palate. Guests are free to choose any combination of dishes, with our assistant chefs at hand to answer questions and offer recommendations. The soft murmur of running water from the fountain behind the buffet tables underscores the relaxed ambience.