Al Pescatore Ristorante In Gallipoli

The fish was incredibly fresh and deliciously prepared, the wine was heavenly, and the service was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you. We'll be back!

If you love fresh fish cooked with passion and creativity, this restaurant is a must-visit. From the very beginning, you'll feel a warm, family atmosphere, with attentive yet unobtrusive service. The menu is rich in options that showcase the finest ingredients, and the raw fish dishes are particularly noteworthy, served elegantly and with top-quality ingredients. In short, a restaurant that combines tradition and flavor, ideal for both a romantic dinner and an evening with friends. A true guarantee for those who want to discover the flavors of Gallipoli's sea!

I had dinner at the Pescatore restaurant and had a wonderful time. The food was excellent, as was the service. In addition to the indoor dining room, the restaurant also has a comfortable outdoor terrace overlooking the sea, where I dined, satisfying not only the palate but also the view. To sum it up in one word: excellent.

I dined at Al Pescatore restaurant with my family and a friend, and the experience was truly enjoyable. The location is enchanting, right in front of the city walls, in the heart of the historic center. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with great kindness and professionalism by the wait staff. We chose a menu featuring only seafood and were thrilled. The raw fish was incredibly fresh: tuna tartare, red prawns, and mackerel carpaccio, all with an authentic and delicate flavor. The chef's suggestion of frying mackerel bones was unique and surprising: a true delight, which I absolutely recommend trying if you have the opportunity. We then continued with the first courses: linguine allo scoglio, sgonfiotti stuffed with burrata and prawns, and tagliatelle with tuna tartare and artisanal bottarga. Rich, balanced, and flavorful dishes, enhanced by an excellent Malvasia Salentina recommended by the staff. Another aspect that positively struck us was the opportunity to meet the chef and his family: friendly, passionate, and helpful people, who enthusiastically shared their story and their connection to cooking.

I had the great pleasure of dining at Al Pescatore yesterday evening with my sister and aunt, and I would never have expected to find such exceptionally fresh fish, top-quality ingredients, and simple yet refined flavors. If you enjoy raw fish, I highly recommend the crudo selection (prawns, riccio di mare, mackerel, tuna) – it was outstanding. For those who prefer more robust, earthy flavors, the octopus and pecorino meatballs are a must-try. We each ordered different main courses, and they were all equally delicious: linguine with mixed seafood, spaghetti with tuna and bottarga, and ravioli with prawns and burrata. The waiter was knowledgeable and helped us choose the perfect white wine to pair with our meal. They also served us freshly baked bread and traditional Pugliese tarallucci. Portions were generous, the quality was excellent, and the staff were kind, attentive, and well-prepared. The location couldn’t be better – right on the seafront in the heart of Gallipoli.

I came to eat with my family and some friends, there were 12 of us in total. We started our dinner with four mixed raw fish dishes to share, which were very good, but we had to wait 40 minutes for them. Afterwards, we ordered first courses, which were very good, the only shame was the quantity.

We always come here when we're in Gallipoli. Everything is fresh and delicious; the crudités are highly recommended.

Excellent service, good fresh fish served well cooked, the staff is present and efficient, very courteous and offers excellent suggestions on what to choose for the catch of the day.

We didn't try the hotel, but we did try the restaurant. We ordered the daily menu, which was delicious. The seafood is fresh and very well presented. The service is very good, and some of the waiters speak English. The wine is also good, and the waiter is very helpful. In short, I recommend eating here.

Excellent food...a positive experience....I recommend it for a nice evening with good food, friendliness and excellent service.