ristorazione — La Maddalena · Sardegna
In the Arcipelago della Maddalena, where red granite and the Sardinian sea set the pace of the days, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi holds an address that connoisseurs know well: a cocktail lounge that has made mixology its mother tongue, precise and refined as the island that hosts it.
The Duke occupies a corner of La Maddalena's historic centre, facing the main street with outdoor tables where the archipelago breeze accompanies every summer evening. Beyond the threshold, the space unfolds between elegant inner rooms and a small, secluded garden at the back: different settings that share the same intimate, close-knit atmosphere.
Behind the bar, Leandro Serra — among the finest bartenders on the national scene — curates a selection of spirits spanning every latitude, with particular devotion to the world of gin. Classic cocktails sit alongside bespoke creations: simply describe a flavour, an intention, and the glass takes shape. One review calls him «a bartender of another era, knowledgeable, who knows how to speak to his guests»।
The kitchen at The Duke is no secondary department: the aperitivo's nibbles arrive at the table with the same care given to the cocktails, generous enough to become a proper starter in their own right. The music chosen for the evening caresses the room, the pace of service is well judged: every detail contributes to making a stop at The Duke something complete, anticipated and memorable.
Every glass carries Leandro's signature and the island's authentic character. The Duke's page tells everything a cocktail cannot say on its own.
