Braceria Mamma Lena In Carovigno

Sunday family lunch! What can I say...everything was perfect. From the kindness of the owners to the delicious food. See you soon!!!

Such a friendly, welcoming family restaurant. The food is gorgeous and inexpensive. Mama Lena's homemade Limoncello is the best I've ever tasted. I would highly recommend.

Super friendly service, wonderfully hospitable, and the food was super delicious. The meat melts in your mouth, really well worth it!!

Excellent restaurant just steps from the main square

Excellent traditional restaurant located a short distance from the main square

I came with my grandchildren who thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The dishes were delicious and plentiful. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming.

In a sunny Carovigno with clear skies and a movie shooting in progress, we returned to Mamma Lena for the second time, this time indoors. We continue to think this place prides itself on its ability to recreate the flavors we seek but often miss. We're very happy with everything and will definitely return to continue sampling these faithfully local and Apulian culinary offerings. Need I add the icing on the cake: a homemade mandarinetto pulled from the icebox?

A charming little restaurant run by a mother and son. Everything is homemade. Very good. Very friendly welcome.

Today we had lunch at this grill restaurant with friends. The food was good, though not excellent; the staff was friendly, and the place is dog-friendly (we were traveling with a German Shepherd). I'd like to point out two things, however. We booked about an hour in advance, and once seated, we were informed that almost no grilled meat was available, except for grilled Angus beef, sausage, and burgers. At lunchtime, we were informed that they almost never grill beef because it's hard to find a grill staff member. Considering that we'd chosen a grill restaurant specifically for the quality of the local meat, we didn't think it was fair not to be informed when we booked. Furthermore, after the appetizer, the waiter offered us meatballs, which we accepted. However, when it came to the bill, it was shown as charged, even though we hadn't specifically ordered it. When we asked, we were told that they had offered it and accepted it. Next time, we'll probably have to be more specific and ask whether it was an offer or not.

I went to this grill restaurant with my family for lunch, and it was delicious. We were impressed by the friendly owner, the delicious meat menu with excellent value, the incredibly fast service, and finally, the location, which is very close to the historic center. A must-try for anyone who loves traditional, authentic cuisine!