Al Castello In Manduria

18/07/2025: There's always a risk of exaggerating when making certain statements. And yet, I'm absolutely certain of what I say. I believe it's the best restaurant I've ever been to. The beauty of the place, with its retro atmosphere, the elegance and grace of the furnishings, and the elegance and grace perfectly reflected in the staff; from what I assume is the owner's son, who welcomed us and impeccably seated us, to the owner, to all the service staff. And then the food, starting with the trolley full of the day's catch, from which we chose sea bream and red mullet to roast, to the antipasto filled with exceptional delicacies. Absolutely delicious, flavors often only imagined in other places, come true in this magical place. The wine was excellent, of which we ordered a glass that was kindly topped up after we finished without having to pay for a second glass, and the grilled fish, both exceptional. It's difficult to convey the flavor of what we ate in these words, but believe me, it was delicious. For dessert, they served us their freshly made fiordilatte: it was hard to match everything else we ate, but this fiordilatte, paired with San Marzano tomatoes of your choice, was up to par. The best gelato you've ever tasted at a bar is half as good as this fiordilatte. Try everything. Prices are based on seafood appetizers for two, generous; two red mullet and a roasted sea bream from the catch of the day, plus two desserts, for an average cost of €40 per person. I encourage anyone who thinks this is too much to try it; you'll be amazed.

12/07/2025: A historic seafood restaurant, the name might be misleading. A simple yet solid menu, with top-notch food and service.