A Locanda Tu Marchese In Matino

We attended two cooking classes there (cheese making and pastry). Absolutely wonderful hosts. Went out of their way to make you feel welcomed and at ease with the whole cooking process. Would highly recommend. Want to go back when their restaurant is open, they were just phenomenal!!

Update: 4/19/26 We returned to participate in the pasticciotti and fruttoni course, which was another fun and rewarding experience. We started with coffee and a large selection of sweet/breakfast dishes from Salento before being taught the art of making the pastry and fillings for pasticciotto and fruttone. Even our humble creations tasted better than any that we had bought from pasticcerie, and we were given the remainder to take with us (which may or may not have been consumed as we drove around the beautiful countryside afterwards 😆). Thank you again to Greta and Luisa for another wonderful experience. If you are staying the Salento area, make the time to visit these wonderful ladies, eat declicious food, and learn cooking skills that you can continue to develop. 4/9/26 We were fortunate to participate in the raw cheese, ricotta and mozzarella class. Beginning with a warm and welcome entry, Greta and Luisa provide a fantastic experience. You will learn how to make three different types of cheeses starting with primosale, ricotta and then mozzarella. It is a very interesting and fun process to do. You're then invited to sit and relax while you're served an absolutely delicious feast for lunch which includes your own cheese creations. The food was fantastic. Greta also provided a tour of their beautiful masseria; their guest rooms, dining and relaxation areas, and the incredible jacuzzi and rooftop terraces. This was such a great experience that we have now signed up for their pasticciotto and fruttone course and can't wait to come back to spend more time with these wonderful people.

A super friendly family and a fantastic experience! Making their own cheese was something we really wanted to learn. It's an absolute must-do if you visit Puglia! You then get to eat what you've made and also taste their specialties. They were delicious! The place, right in the center, has authentic rooms and a hidden treasure 💓

My husband and I took a cheesemaking class and had a wonderful time. Greta and Luisa were gracious hosts and great teachers. We learned how to make mozzarella, ricotta, and primo sale. It was such a unique and fascinating experience. They also cooked a delicious lunch where we could taste the cheeses we had made. They take farm to table to the next level – they grow and produce most of the food they serve. It was exquisite. The home was built in the 15th century and updated in the 17th, and there are so many wonderful features and a rich history. We were just there for a day trip, but I would highly recommend staying at the inn as well.

A place that captivates you as soon as you enter. An authentic atmosphere, in perfect Salento style, crafted with great taste and attention to detail. The cuisine is true traditional: excellent, flavorful dishes, and generous portions. All this is accompanied by extremely kind, welcoming, and attentive staff. A truly special evening... one of those places where you leave with a smile and the desire to return soon!

Incredibly delicious and traditional food. Beautiful terrace with lights and a stunning view. A must for us every year.

If you're looking for a magical place that transports you to a medieval setting filled with warmth and detail, with extremely polite staff and delicious dishes where the quality of the product meets the traditions of Salento, then this is the right place. Highly recommended.

It's like feeling at home, I won't say anything else. A place without equal, high quality products and a magical location, a world away.

The food was good but above all the entertainment during the evening was fantastic.