Hosteria alle Bombarde In Lecce

My mother was Italian and a fantastic cook. Her sauce was something in which she took great pride and many friends of mine would ask her for the recipe. In all my life I have never had a sauce (we called it gravy) that was something like my mother’s. I asked for bread just to dunk it in the sauce I made with Giorgio. My cooking class with him and his whole family was a once in a lifetime experience. I’ve been to cooking classes in Italy on previous trips but nothing compares with that the class at Alle Due Corti in Lecce. I’m a pretty good cook, but I learned some great techniques and new recipes. We spent four hours with Giorgio and got to share the fruits of our experience. This has definitely been the highlight of our trip to Puglia. Mille grazie Giorgio e Mariella.

We spent a wonderful day preparing handmade pasta according to the most ancient Salento traditions in our Cooking Class in Lecce. After preparing in the kitchen we ate very well. The environment is truly family and fun. We hope to return soon.

Delicious food and memorable cooking class. A beautiful holiday lunch in a cozy and elegant setting. Some of us even took a cooking class and cooked with the chef. I ate cookies waiting lunchtime. Giorgio Grassi is a friendly chef who shared many stories about the recipes he prepared. We spent a lovely day and were welcomed as if we were in a Lecce home. A very unique Restaurant, an immersive and emotional experience.

Warm welcome, tailor-made class, and delicious food. We felt like family!

We attended the cooking class during the day and had a great time. With lots of help, and lots of laughs, we made orecchiete with cime di rapa from scratch, and eggplant polpetto. Then we got to eat it all, washed down with beer, wine and coffee.

Go there with your eyes closed! The staff are lovely, the food is authentic and delicious, seasoned just right. I loved it so much that I went back three times during my short stay in Lecce. It's worth the detour!