Aquanegra Paravineria In Castrignano de' greci

I had a very positive experience at AquaNegra Paravineria. Located in the heart of Grecia Salentina, in Castrignano dei Greci, it presents itself as a place that goes beyond a simple wine shop or restaurant. The name says it all: "AquaNegra" is a clear reference to Negroamaro, a typical grape variety of Puglia, and particularly of Salento... "Paravineria," on the other hand, is a term that, through a play on words, refers to everything that revolves around good wine, good food, and everything healthy. As soon as you walk through the front door, you immediately notice a very welcoming space, built in Lecce stone, despite its size. Opposite is the corner for the pork butcher's shop and delicatessen with hanging hams and the corner for the pizzeria with a wood-fired oven. Browsing the menu, you immediately understand the restaurant's signature style, with a vast selection of cured meats and cheeses, including excellent meats, as well as a selection of pasta dishes and pizzas. The gastronomic offering is vast and varied, as is the extensive selection on the wine list, featuring regional, national, and even international labels. For the occasion, we sampled the truly excellent cured meats and cheeses platter, a pizza with bresaola, almonds, and buffalo mozzarella, which was also delicious. This was also a very well-cooked Angus steak, succulent and delicious. The service was courteous and competent. The price wasn't at all high considering the quality of the ingredients used... €32 per person, a glass of Negroamaro, water, limoncello, and cover charge included. AquaNegra... a well-rounded gastronomic experience you absolutely must try...!!!

We had dinner at this restaurant, and everything was excellent. They gave us good recommendations: from the off-menu items (very fresh porcini mushrooms, truffles), to the excellent meat, pizza, and good wine list. Recommended. Great background music.

Good evening.... we had the pleasure of going to this restaurant a few times this summer... and what can I say... everything was excellent... starting from the owner's welcome, the food, the service, and the price... it's truly a lovely place! See you soon 😘

We arrived at around 8pm on Wednesday, not a single person besides us until about 9pm. Service - we were the only ones, we felt like royalty here! Food - perfection, as expected! Atmosphere - very niceee, they’ve put a lot of money and effort in here and it shows! I watched euroleague on my phone, my team won, couldn’t be happier :) Please come and try yourself.

The food was fantastic! What a beautiful courtyard with a view of the church. Great service, delicious meat, and wonderful wine! Highly recommended! We'll be back.

We visited Aqua Negra and had an excellent experience in every way. The staff's welcome and service were impeccable: professional, friendly, and always ready to offer advice. We chose meat dishes, which were truly excellent in quality and preparation, accompanied by a carefully selected wine list. The location is very charming, and dining in the garden, in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere, made the evening even more special. Highly recommended!

Excellent restaurant!!! I recommend it 100%. We ate pasta with freshly grated truffles and a platter of Italian charcuterie and cheese. Delicious. The place was beautiful and classy.

After a full day of sightseeing, we ended up at a restaurant with very good food and great service. We ordered pizza and a steak, and the dishes were very well prepared. I recommend it.

The meat was very good, the entrecote tender and cooked to perfection, and the mixed bombettes had a very similar flavor. The baked potatoes and mixed salad were very good. If they had had a few first courses in addition to the wide selection of pizzas, the menu would have been excellent in terms of variety. Impeccable service. Recommended.

Beautiful location, refined restaurant thanks to the passion and great professionalism of Luca and his staff. High-quality food, excellent wines. Highly recommended. Milena.