Hostaria Aretè In Cavallino

12/05/2026: We attended two cooking classes there (cheese making and pastry). Absolutely wonderful hosts. Went out of their way to make you feel welcomed and at ease with the whole cooking process. Would highly recommend. Want to go back when their restaurant is open, they were just phenomenal!!

08/05/2026: Update: 4/19/26 We returned to participate in the pasticciotti and fruttoni course, which was another fun and rewarding experience. We started with coffee and a large selection of sweet/breakfast dishes from Salento before being taught the art of making the pastry and fillings for pasticciotto and fruttone. Even our humble creations tasted better than any that we had bought from pasticcerie, and we were given the remainder to take with us (which may or may not have been consumed as we drove around the beautiful countryside afterwards 😆). Thank you again to Greta and Luisa for another wonderful experience. If you are staying the Salento area, make the time to visit these wonderful ladies, eat declicious food, and learn cooking skills that you can continue to develop. 4/9/26 We were fortunate to participate in the raw cheese, ricotta and mozzarella class. Beginning with a warm and welcome entry, Greta and Luisa provide a fantastic experience. You will learn how to make three different types of cheeses starting with primosale, ricotta and then mozzarella. It is a very interesting and fun process to do. You're then invited to sit and relax while you're served an absolutely delicious feast for lunch which includes your own cheese creations. The food was fantastic. Greta also provided a tour of their beautiful masseria; their guest rooms, dining and relaxation areas, and the incredible jacuzzi and rooftop terraces. This was such a great experience that we have now signed up for their pasticciotto and fruttone course and can't wait to come back to spend more time with these wonderful people.