01/07/2025: A perfect dinner, between elegance and authenticity of Salento.
I had the pleasure of dining in the restaurant and the experience was impeccable from every point of view.
The menu is one of the strong points: interesting proposals, with three well-thought-out and anything but banal vegetarian dishes, in addition to the possibility of choosing the catch of the day and even the type of cooking desired. A rare and much appreciated flexibility.
The location is wonderful: overlooking the sea, elegant but without excess, welcoming and relaxing. The outdoor garden is cared for with extreme attention, a modern homage to the classic Salento garden, among large plants, soft lights and Mediterranean details.
The staff is another plus: courteous, fast and professional. Although some preparations required longer cooking, the service was fluid and punctual from start to finish.
Even just sitting at sunset, overlooking the rocks, is worth the visit. But with a cuisine of this level, the pleasure is perfectly completed.
A place where taste, atmosphere and kindness coexist in perfect balance.
27/06/2025: Lo Scalo: Where the Lobsters Are Swift and the Service Is... Philosophical
Lo Scalo is perched so perfectly on the cliffside it feels like a Bond villain’s lair, if said villain were into seafood, succulents, and vibes. The view? Utterly ridiculous in the best way. You don’t just look at the sea - you commune with it. Giant cacti nod approvingly, as if to say, “Yes, you’ve made it. You’re one of us now.”
The menu is sea-forward, as it should be: lobsters, mysterious shell-dwellers, and other aquatic volunteers. The coffee is surprisingly excellent, possibly roasted by a monk who lives inside a nearby rock formation.
Speaking of rock: Pink Floyd once dined here. And honestly, it tracks, the surreal vibe, the timelessness, the faint feeling that you’ve slipped into a dream where lunch may or may not arrive. Maybe they are the waiters now. Maybe we all are.
Service, however, is more of a metaphysical concept. You’ll spend your time contemplating the horizon, your purpose, and whether that bread basket was a mirage.
But would I go back? Absolutely. It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever been ignored in.
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