Local Gastronomy

Su Zichi Bread & Culurgiones

The Logudoro region features rich grains and hearty wheat products. In nearby Bonorva, locals prepare a tradicional flatbread called su zichi, which is simmered in sheep's broth and seasoned with pecorino cheese. The potato ravioli are a specialty that you will fall in love with.

Another key specialty is culurgiones—wheat pockets hand-pinched to resemble wheat ears, filled with mashed potatoes, fresh mint, and pecorino. They are usually boiled and served simply with fresh tomato sauce.

Dining out & Tipping Etiquette

When dining at local restaurants (trattorie or osterie) in or near Torralba, a cover charge (coperto) of €1.50 (~$1.64) to €3.00 (~$3.27) per person is standard and is added directly to the bill. This cover charge is not a tip; it covers bread and table settings.

Tipping is not compulsory in Italian culture, as service staff are paid regular salaries. However, if the service was exceptional, leaving a small gratuity of 5% to 10% or rounding up the bill is appreciated. In family-run agriturismi, tipping is especially welcomed for large group dinners.

Must-Try Specialties

• Su Zichi: Traditional Bonorva-style flatbread rehydrated and boiled in sheep meat broth.
• Culurgiones: Potato and mint-filled dumplings with a signature wheat-ear stitch.
• Malloreddus: Small semolina pasta shells served with rich pork sausage sauce.
• Seadas: Sweet fried pastry enclosing lemon-scented pecorino, topped with hot honey.