La Capasa In Grottaglie

26/04/2026: Lunch on April 25th, so a fixed menu (I don't know if this is how it usually works). Relatively quick service, informal atmosphere. The dishes didn't particularly impress me. I found the quality of the cured meats (capocollo and salami) very good, but the cheeses were less so (tasteless mozzarella, for example). The pizzaiola-style meatballs were quite tough, difficult to cut with a knife, and it was even hard to tell they were pizzaiola-style! The single-serving potato dishes here, however, were more flavorful. The first courses were decent, generous enough, both for the trofie with pistachio pesto, pancetta, and bacon, and the orecchiette with cherry tomatoes, dates, or cheese. The second course, featuring a mixed roast, consisting of sausage, pancetta, and breaded bombette, was a bit disappointing and not particularly flavorful. The jam tart, which seemed to be one of those pre-packaged supermarket ones. Overall, a full 5. I don't think I'll go back.

06/04/2026: The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, the food is excellent, the authentic flavors of family-run Mediterranean cuisine, and the portions are generous. It's a real joy to return!