Enogastronomia Povero In Lecce

Excellent food, with a well-stocked and attractive cured meats and cheese counter, a wide selection of wines, and very friendly staff: a place that gives tourists a wonderful impression of Lecce!

I'll start by saying that, despite being listed on Google Maps only as a food and wine restaurant, this is also an excellent bistro/trattoria. It's a small place, with the left side occupied by a long counter stocked with fresh local produce and excellent products from other areas. In warmer temperatures, you can also eat outside. Let's get to the food: although the menu also includes recipes and ingredients not strictly from Salento, presented in original combinations, we chose and shared: - Frisa with cherry tomatoes and arugula, Martinafranca capocollo, fresh Salento cheeses - Eggplant, pepper, and caper caponata - Fava beans and chicory with croutons - Eggplant parmigiana - Almond mousse Everything was truly delicious, from the first bite to the last, with excellent ingredients. Every dish offers an unexpected surprise: the Frisa, for example, made with burnt wheat and cereals; among the fresh cheeses, a delicious ricotta and others flavored with chili pepper, pistachio, and more; Striped caponata with a delicate sweet and sour sauce; textbook fava beans and chicory, so balanced in flavors and textures that they top my personal Salento ranking; almond mousse beyond all expectations. The parmigiana deserves a special mention: good, but surprisingly made with a ground beef ragù that, even though it was present in very small quantities, I personally would have preferred not to find. But this is a matter of personal preference, so much so that my companion liked this version precisely because it differs from the classic basil sauce. The dishes were beautifully presented. Attentive and courteous service, and although the table was set with a paper placemat, the cutlery was replaced after each course. The price was absolutely fair considering the quality and quantity. I recommend coming and trying it for yourself; it's definitely worth it.

Don't look at the low ratings given by others who didn't mention the food. This deli was recommended to me by a resident of central Lecce, and it proved to be EXCELLENT both for the quality of the products and the attentive, friendly service. All the typical dishes were carefully and kindly explained by the waiter. I tried the orecchiette with turnip tops, which my companion, who is from Puglia, also loved. He found them expertly cooked, with an excellent blend of ingredients that brought out the flavor. All this in a beautiful little square in the historic center, where you can sit indoors or outdoors. The recommended local wine, a Negroamaro, was also excellent. I highly recommend it!

I tried these wonderful beef meatballs today, incredibly good. The sauce was spectacular, and as a Calabrian, it tasted like I was eating at my grandmother's. Compliments, the staff were fast and super friendly. I highly recommend them.

A nice place to take a breather right in the middle of the city.

Excellent place for top-notch cuisine. The truth is, it's rated very low at 3.8 for what it is. An exceptional place in Lecce on a beautiful, open, and quiet pedestrian street in the historic center. Perfect service and the food is unbelievable. I highly recommend it.

How lucky to have stumbled upon this restaurant! I really recommend it ❤️ 🇮🇹🏳️‍🌈🇵🇸 ❤️

Very good food, location in the heart of old Lecce. The only downside: the lady who welcomed us was really rude.

Considering the location (super central), I think it retains its identity and the prices are quite reasonable. The food is good, and the service is fairly quick. I consider it more of a touristy option (like a local), but for an aperitivo or a small dinner, if you have guests, I think it's a good option.

Food was ok and the area and ambiance were nice.