La Dolce Vita In Montesano salentino

25/09/2025: The restaurant makes a solid impression at first glance, but the service unfortunately left a lot to be desired. While the staff was polite and friendly, they weren't particularly attentive overall. You sometimes had to wait minutes before making eye contact with the waiter, which made the experience a bit tedious. I would simply like a bit more presence and attention here. The appetizer, octopus, was beautifully presented, as can be seen in the pictures, and promised a special taste experience. Unfortunately, the octopus was extremely tough and therefore barely edible – a huge disappointment, especially for such an attractively presented dish. The main course was also disappointing. My burger was very weak in flavor. A single lettuce leaf, an egg – and that was essentially it. Sauce? None. They only served a BBQ sauce on the side, which didn't match the burger at all and detracted from the overall flavor rather than complementing it. My wife's pasta was okay, but only partially satisfactory for €20. For this price, we would have expected significantly more – both in terms of taste and overall composition. The bottom line: A lovely ambiance and appealing presentation of the dishes – but unfortunately, the food was poor and the service still had room for improvement. Overall, it wasn't an experience we'd want to repeat.

22/09/2025: Bistro-restaurant-nice bookstore. There are literary cafes