Gran Pavese In Monopoli

Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this place due to the absolutely exorbitant prices. I'm sorry, but paying €20 for a seafood risotto is outrageous!

Simply a guarantee. The location, cuisine, and staff are top notch.

I came across this place by searching online.... A restaurant right on the sea with an excellent view.... I'd still recommend a makeover 😊 Attentive and helpful staff.... The only flaw was perhaps that they were a bit short for a Sunday lunch with a full restaurant.... So, the waiting time was loooong. I'm talking about the food..... Good, but not great..... Meager dishes.... The bill was HIGH. Personally, I don't think I'll go back.... I'll stick to my favorite spots. Sometimes changing to see and try something different doesn't pay off.

This seafood restaurant is truly well-run, with professional service, courtesy, smiles, and kindness. The dishes are well-balanced, and the catch of the day is exceptional. I recommend booking ahead of time during the summer to enjoy lunch or dinner on the outdoor terrace: it's like eating on a boat, as you're just a few meters from the sea. Congratulations and thank you! We'll be back soon.

Here we are, sharing my experience. Naturally, as I always say, sometimes it depends on what you choose. The atmosphere is a place with a beautiful sea view, 90s-style decor, but overall clean. Service. So, we trusted the waiter, asking for mixed appetizers without exaggerating, and then we asked for a first course. Naturally, I'll leave you to comment, attaching the photos. So, we sat down and the waiter asked us what we wanted to drink. We asked for water, but after turning to the second waiter, the water arrived. Let's say the flaw was that, in my opinion, when a waiter follows you, he should do so the entire way. We changed three waiters. The first one who accompanied us to the table asked us what we wanted to drink and then disappeared. We trusted the most experienced one, probably given his familiarity and his ability to advise us. It's a shame that everything went quite well except for the first course we ordered, the shellfish risotto. Two dishes, one barely touched, and the other I ate, but less than half. When the waiter—not the one who advised us—saw the barely touched dishes, he asked us if there was a problem. We pointed out that the risotto lacked salt and flavor. He simply took our plates away and went to the kitchen, leaving us with his exact words. I'll tell the chef about it. He never came back, not even to apologize or report what the chef said. And immediately afterward, we were served dessert by another waiter. Honestly, I would have expected someone to approach us and ask for more information. I would have expected the waiter to at least report something to the owner, but nothing happened. Moral of the story: a risotto costing €40, obviously for two people, and no one ate it. Not only was it flavorless, but the dish didn't contain what was listed on the menu. The menu said shellfish risotto, but instead it was an orange cream with no flavor other than cheese. The raw shrimp were fine, and the menu said samphire. Instead, as you can see from the photo, there was only a green creamy sauce, which who knows what it was? It could easily have been a parsley emulsion, since it also had no flavor. I probably wouldn't recommend it, especially if you're not particularly courteous with your customers.

We had lunch at this restaurant in the winter, sitting indoors. Unfortunately, the space could use a major makeover: the decor is very dated, and the dingy windows obscured the view, making the atmosphere a bit gloomy. I imagine the outdoor summer experience would be on a whole different level. Regarding food, we started with a mix of appetizers: the tagliatelle were excellent, along with the mussels au gratin, the octopus meatballs, and the shrimp panzanella, as well as an off-menu option of scampi with salad. The ingredients were high-quality, even if the options weren't anything memorable. For our first course, we chose the Senatore Cappelli spaghetti: the lobster version had a very flavorful sauce, but the pasta was definitely too al dente, and the lobster was overcooked, making it dry and tough. The off-menu option offered by the chef was good, though there was still a problem with the pasta being cooked properly. Special mention goes to the staff, who were very courteous and helpful. Overall, a place with great potential, but it definitely needs some attention.

A perfect experience! Super fresh seafood, beautifully presented dishes, and a breathtaking sea view. The staff is kind and attentive, the service is quick, and the atmosphere is relaxing. Highly recommended for lovers of authentic, high-quality seafood cuisine. A perfect experience! Fresh fish, carefully prepared dishes, and a breathtaking sea view. The staff is kind and attentive, the service is quick, and the atmosphere is relaxing. Highly recommended for lovers of authentic seafood cuisine.

A small gem overlooking the sea, where the sea is also present inside, in all its dishes prepared with care, skill, and passion. A breathtaking terrace, attentive and friendly service, and tasty and rigorously fresh dishes make it a must-try for those who want to spend a special moment or enjoy an excellent meal without breaking the bank (€104 for 2 with an excellent bottle of wine recommended, raw and cooked seafood appetizers, 2 first courses, and a mixed fried fish to share, coffee, and liqueurs). People who take pride in what they bring to your table make it a sure thing. Enjoy this experience. Reservations recommended, especially in high season. A must-try.

Even and specialy out of season, great and authentic place to stop and eat.

At first glance, an inconspicuous roadside restaurant... but the experience... sea view, great food and service... unforgettable