The best place to eat in Bari!!! Thank you all!
ILIYA BUDEV
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19 Aprile 2026
10,0
I had dinner with friends at this excellent restaurant in the heart of Bari Vecchia. Excellent food, quick and efficient service. I recommend the orecchiette with octopus ragù and the fried cuttlefish.
Francesco Gradozzi
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17 Aprile 2026
10,0
Great location, super clean room, linens changed daily, I recommend it
marie-therese Gagliotti (tessa gag)
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13 Aprile 2026
10,0
The wine was served very late because it wasn't at the right temperature.
Ida Pesce
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11 Aprile 2026
8,0
Never come here if you just want to eat.
Come if you want to understand Bari.
If you want to taste Bari rather than just visit it, come here.
At Ristorante Il Pescatore, everything feels intentional.
The staff are attentive, genuinely warm, and effortlessly well-mannered, the kind that make you feel like a guest rather than a customer.
The setting? Pristine. Elegant without trying too hard. Even the dishware feels curated.
Before you even begin, they welcome you with three small amuse-bouche of local delicacies, like a quiet introduction to Apulian flavors.
I had:
– Gluten-free fried artichokes, perfectly crisp and honestly divine
– Soft caprino goat cheese with freshly made focaccia barese
My Main was handmade orecchiette with ragù di polpo… rich, delicate, unforgettable 🐙
What stood out most is how much they care. They don’t just serve food, they guide you into what Bari really is.
Also worth mentioning:
🐾 Super dog-friendly. Chihuahua on lap? Not even a second glance.
And the prices? Surprisingly fair for this level.
Wonderful, from start to finish.
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Isabel Beirer
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09 Aprile 2026
10,0
Excellent affordable price depending on what you eat, very fresh and delicious fish
Maxpampa
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06 Aprile 2026
10,0
Quality and more. Careful selection of raw materials, respect for the rhythm of the sea's seasons, the right combinations,
a convivial and relaxing atmosphere...
A harmony of flavors and sensations that extends beyond the palate!
Pietro Pulito
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30 Marzo 2026
10,0
Good food and service, little pricey.
Calin Nicolae Tatucu
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29 Marzo 2026
8,0
Uninteresting food. Salmon as a starter (by the sea). The tièles, a local specialty, are made with overcooked rice, potatoes that are almost burnt, and tasteless mussels.
The wine list is more interesting, especially for regional wines.
Thierry Gontier
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29 Marzo 2026
6,0
For a special occasion, I came to celebrate at this place because a friend who lives in Bari had recommended it to me as one of the best.
First of all, it's right in the center, just outside Bari Vecchia. The place is very cute and refined, and the waiters are always very friendly and professional. The service is fast, and a very positive note must also be given to their bread basket, which also includes focaccia, which are spectacular. As an appetizer, we ordered a mix of raw and cooked fish. This was followed by a fish soup, which is for two, and with this we even mopped up the bread and were more than satisfied.
What can I say: a place definitely recommended, especially for special occasions, and I hope to return soon to try more of their delicacies.
Michele Ferraraccio
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17 Marzo 2026
10,0