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PizzeriaVillanovaUntil 05:00
Francis Drake on Via Oristano is where Cagliari eats at three in the morning, a kitchen running to 05:00 with pizza, pasta and grilled plates.
OrderA pizza at an hour nothing else is open.
TipThe kitchen runs to 05:00, which no other room in central Cagliari matches; expect a queue after 02:00.
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GermanVillanovaUntil 02:00
Brinkhoff's grills late on Via del Pozzetto in Cagliari, a German beer hall of pretzels, steaks and grappa whose kitchen runs on until 02:00.
OrderA grilled steak with a stein of German beer.
TipThe kitchen stays on until 02:00, which covers the gap after concerts and late films; there is an outdoor space for the warm months.
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Cocktail barCastelloUntil 02:00 Friday and Saturday
Libarium Nostrum drinks on the medieval ramparts of Castello in Cagliari, a terrace over the rooftops serving cocktails, antipasti and thin pizza.
OrderThe Alligatore, calvados and Drambuie.
TipDanilo Argiolas opened it in 1993 and the terrace still fills at sunset; get there before 19:00 for a rampart table.
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SeafoodMarinaUntil 23:59
Sa Schironada on Via Baylle runs long hours for the Marina in Cagliari, Sardinian fish and roast plates and a crisp fritto misto from the Gulf.
OrderZuppa di cozze with pane carasau, then seadas.
TipOpen every day and late, which makes it the fallback when the smaller trattorias in the Marina have shut their kitchens.