Cibus In Ceglie messapica

One of the most renowned restaurants in Ceglie. It offers traditional dishes reworked in a "dissident" way (Cit. menu). Is it worth making a stop? Yes, assuming that we are a little higher than the average prices of local restaurants.

His fame precedes him! We had wanted to come here for a long time, and we found the opportunity on a quiet Saturday in February. The location is beautiful (as they now say), in the historic center of a well-kept Ceglie. The restaurant is divided into various rooms all in local stone and well kept; If I wanted to make a suggestion, I would try removing a couple of place settings per room, but the atmosphere is still pleasant and warm. A nice menu based on local ingredients. Very focused on vegetables, grains and meat (as it should be). Dishes that also have a beautiful stage presence, but which are focused on substance and flavours; I found olfactory and gustatory references to dishes from my childhood, even if the appearance and consistency of what I had in front of me was completely different. Bonus is the tasting of cheeses, which are refined by the owner: all (or almost all) produced in the area and all (or almost all) of the highest quality. I would make a note on the quantities (especially the second courses); I had difficulty finishing the donkey stew (I never leave anything on the plate, my limit) and the flavour, excellent but intense, challenged me, but I repeat, it's my limit, and I could have asked for a "doggy bag", which I have to learn to do. Courteous but somewhat alternating service; some difficulty in indicating a winery in the area and some "empty" during lunch, but nothing transcendental, everyone was kind and helpful. Wine list not particularly extensive and focused on the territory (I would add some Apulian bubbles). Fair account considering the raw material. A really good reference, the right place to introduce the flavors of this part of Puglia to acquaintances and friends from outside.

Local products, all of high quality, revisited in a very homemade way. The owner's hospitality is something ancient, a gift that is now rare in today's restaurants. I really appreciated the idea of ​​offering extra virgin olive oil on all the tables. For me it was a real pleasure to have lunch in this place.

quality restaurant in a typical restaurant in the center of the town, traditional dishes, excellent service; in my last access it partially disappointed me

The top of gastronomy. Not only of Ceglie but of the whole of Puglia.

Top marks for a high level restaurant. It's not the first time I've come and I always find an excellent environment, menu and service. Congratulations to everyone!

Quality and friendliness are the key words. We will return and try the delicacies that the kitchen offers. Super recommended

Pleasant, tidy and clean environment. Impeccable service. Varied, traditional revisited and harmonious menu. Excellent ingredients, excellent quality. The wines are also excellent. The selection of cheeses is worth trying. A truly pleasant taste experience.

"Degustazione di entrate stagionali del territorio" buona, non trascendentale però gustosa. Una grandissima delusione con i primi. "Raviolaccio di asino, peperone crusco e il suo fondo" piccantissimo, "Lingotto di pasta all'uovo, ragù di Vacca Podolica, funghi cardoncelli e canestrato di masseria" a dir poco salato. Voto rialzato dal "Semifreddo al caffè (Biscotto della nonna con mousse al cioccolato e mascarpone)". Non so se tornerei un'altra volta lì a pranzo, anche considerando i prezzi complessivi.

Bellissima esperienza ad un prezzo non Michelin. I piatti provati (antipasto, primi, dolci) erano tutti ben pensati, ben serviti, con un'ottima ricerca di qualità degli ingredienti e della preparazione. Non tutto però era saporito e bilanciato al massimo delle sue potenzialità. Una splendida cena, anche grazie alla gentilezza e disponibilità del personale e del proprietario.